Post Tagged with: "The Hobbit"

‘Hobbit’ Toys From The Bridge Direct Hit Stores Oct. 1!

The Hobbit Trilogy Inspired Master Toy line from The Bridge Direct Journeys to Retailers Nationwide on October 1 The Bridge Direct Unveils Action Figures and Role Play Toys Inspired by The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Creating Excitement for […]

Tolkien Society Announces Tolkien Plaque Unveiling

The Tolkien Society is pleased to announce that the Leeds Civic Trust will be siting a blue plaque at 2 Darnley Road, West Park, Leeds. Dr Kersten Hall, graduate of St Anne’s College, Oxford and […]

In Which I Meet Luke Evans and Stand Next to Sir Ian A Lot

This story begins back in April when I first reported that Stephen Fry and Luke Evans had their portraits painted by Ross Watson while they were in New Zealand filming The Hobbit. Stephen plays the […]

Two Mobile ‘Hobbit’ Games Coming Soon

San Francisco game maker Kabam is expected to release two games inspired by Peter Jackson’s upcoming “Hobbit” film trilogy this fall. The Hobbit: Kingdoms of Middle-earth is a MMORTS (massively multiplayer online real time strategy) […]

Billy Connolly: Big Yin or Big Mouth?

From a “Got News Precious” contributor. Billy Connolly, the 69 year old musician, comedian, actor, and professional scot who has been cast in the role of Dain Ironfoot, has caused something of a furore among Tolkien […]

New ‘Hobbit’ Poster Plus Pre-sale Ticket Date!

In the last few days, some exciting announcements have come from the official Hobbit Twitter account (@TheHobbitMovie). Just tonight, they announced that advance tickets for US showings of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will go […]

James Nesbitt on The Hobbit

James Nesbitt has been talking about what it was like to be a part of The Hobbit . In an interview with The Telegraph James says he was asked to read for the part of Bofur, one […]

An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth

Origami artist Joseph Wu created this astoundingly beautiful and detailed origami Smaug the Golden. (Evie Bowman) Hobbit director Peter Jackson told the Waikato Times that he would be thrilled to shoot an episode of Doctor Who […]

Feast Week, Day 1: Bilbo and Frodo’s Birthday

Happy Hobbit Day! Otherwise known as September 22, it’s a grand day and holds a lot of meaning for Tolkien fans around the world as both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins share their birthday today. Is […]

The Changing Face of Middle-earth

Authored by “Got News Precious” contributor Martin Burrows. Modern computer technology has already contributed so much to Middle-earth – you only have to look at the new Hobbit trailer to see how much of Middle-earth is made […]