Visual Effects Masterclass
Greg Butler’s work in visual effects has taken him from the 1990’s, when effects were just a small part of post-production, to the present day when they can be the main part of a film. […]
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EXCLUSIVE! Q&A with Hobbit Actor John Bell
Scottish actor John Bell may be the youngest member of the cast of The Hobbit, but this year alone he’s been in two blockbuster movies, Wrath of the Titans and Battleship. John is currently filming in the UK […]
Pre-Order Weta’s Fellowship of the Ring – Set 1
Weta Workshop has just announced that the first of three Fellowship of the Ring dioramas is available for pre-order! Set 1 features Gandalf, Frodo, and Legolas. Leading this brave trek across wild and dangerous country […]
The Hobbit Lineup at Comic Con
The lineup for The Hobbit at San Diego Comic Con has been announced on the movie’s facebook page. It says, “We’re excited to announce that we will be bringing The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey to San Diego […]
Happy Birthday, Marton Csokas!
Kiwi actor Marton Csokas is 46 today! Csokas (pronounced ‘Cho-kash) is known to Lord of the Rings fans as the elf Celeborn, Lord of Lothlorien and husband of Galadriel (Cate Blanchett). He appeared in two […]
Ian McKellen On Stage and On Screen
I’m sure Sir Ian McKellen cannot count the number of times he has been asked to deliver his famous line from The Lord of the Rings – “You shall not pass!” And though many people […]
New Zealand Tour Updates: Pre and Post Tour Options, Airfare, and ‘The Hobbit’ Premiere!
The countdown to Middle-earth Network’s ‘Long Expected Journey’ tour to New Zealand is getting close and that means space on our tour is going fast. Will we be attending ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ Premiere in […]
Tonight on Warriors of the Westfold: ‘The Hobbit’ Premiere and PJ’s 7th Production Vlog
Tune into Middle-earth Network Radio at 9 PM EST for tonight’s LIVE broadcast of Warriors of the Westfold! Join hosts Arwen Kester, Oloriel Rudmin, and Lily Milos as they talk ‘The Hobbit’ Wellington Premiere and Peter Jackson’s 7th behind the scenes production vlog. Joining […]
Long-Expected Locations: Mt. Ruapehu and Mordor
How much walking does it take to ‘simply walk into Mordor?’ Is it the action of setting your feet down there, or crossing the border on foot, or is it absolutely essential to hike from […]
Happy Birthday, Karl Urban!
Actor Karl Urban is 40 today! Karl is known to Lord of the Rings fans as Éomer, nephew of Théoden King of Rohan. He stars in two films from the trilogy, The Two Towers and […]
