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Del Toro & Jackson Answer Fan Questions for HOBBIT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 05-24-2008)
Even though director Guillermo del Toro has another four good years of production ahead of him for the upcoming Hobbit prequels, that's not stopping him and executive producer Peter Jackson from answering tons of fan questions. The duo worked together in ... Jackson, New Line Making Up for HOBBIT?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 08-11-2007)
...o get THE HOBBIT created in the near future.
From the LA Times:
Eager to move ahead with "The Hobbit," New Line has quietly been trying to mend fences with "Rings" filmmaker Peter Jackson, who has sued the company over his share o... Jackson Explains 'Not' Directing THE HOBBIT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 12-19-2007)
While the announcement yesterday caused a lot of fan relief, there's still the question on who's directing the two new HOBBIT films. A lot of fans have wondered why Peter Jackson himself isn't directing the project, instead serving as Executive Producer f... 
THE HOBBIT filming in 2007?
by Karl Schneider (Fri 09-01-2006)
According to TheOneRing.net, THE HOBBIT may be in line to begin filming in 2007.TheOneRing writes, "The BIG news has finally hit. A Ringer Spy who was recently in the New York offices of New Line Cinema has reported that they clearly saw 'The Hobbit' on t... Del Toro Talks HOBBIT and FRANKENSTEIN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 10-05-2008)
...being The Hobbit: Part 1, Part 2 and Frankenstein. As usual, Del Toro was open about his progress thus far and Comingsoon's Max Evry was on hand to record the conversation. When asked about planning out the story for Middle Earth, something of which is... Peter Jackson not directing "The Hobbit"
by Karl Schneider (Mon 11-20-2006)
According to a statement from Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh posted via TheOneRing.net, New Line has passed on using Peter Jackson as a director for The Hobbit due to past legislation between Jackson and the studio.The statement writes:Several years ago, Ma... Raimi Insists Jackson Should Do HOBBIT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-17-2007)
Director/producer Sam Raimi has already indicated this opinion once before about who should direct THE HOBBIT and he hasn't changed his mind. A number of A-list directors and stars of the LOTR series feel the same way which has put New Line into a de... New Line/Peter Jackson Case Settled, Jackson Produces HOBBIT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 12-18-2007)
...ilms, The Hobbit and a sequel to The Hobbit. New Line will distribute in North America and MGM will distribute internationally.* Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh will serve as Executive Producers of two films based on The Hobbit. New Line will manage the p... The Hobbit
by Karl Schneider (Mon 01-15-2007)
Premise: The Hobbit follows the adventures of the hobbit Bilbo Baggins as he travels across the lands of Middle-earth with a band of dwarves and a wizard named Gandalf on a quest to restore a dwarven kingdom and a great treasure stolen by the dragon... "The Hobbit" and "Spider-Man 4" News
by Karl Schneider (Tue 04-17-2007)
In a recent article by EW.com, a few juicy quotes surfaced from Sam Raimi regarding The Hobbit, as well as from various others regarding Spider-Man 4."Peter Jackson might be the best filmmaker on the planet right now," said Raimi when asked abou... Raimi to Direct HOBBIT, Jackson to Produce?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 08-14-2007)
Stephanie Sanchez over at IESB got a scoop on THE HOBBIT, a pretty impressive one if it turns out to be true. An inside source is saying that director Sam Raimi may not be directing the rumored CLASH OF THE TITANS remake after all, as previously reported,... News that Jackson still directing "Hobbit" false
by Karl Schneider (Wed 11-29-2006)
I reported a while back that New Line told Peter Jackson they would not be asking for his directorial service for The Hobbit. Soon after, it was learned that New Line only has the rights to the films for another year before they revert back to Saul ... Hobbit village for Norwegian LOTR fans
by Mike Whybark (Wed 10-23-2002)
ANANOVA reports that the Norwegian distributor for the upcoming film THE TWO TOWERS will open a "Hobbit village" for fans to live in as they line up for tickets to the eagerly anticipated film.The Oslo-based village will be located in a park and features ... Del Toro Not Fully On Board HOBBIT?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 02-14-2008)
Though it's not strictly his fault for not being fully signed. He want's on board the Hobbit films but the contractual terms haven't been fully signed between both parties. Here's what he had to say to Empire Online.
"I wish it was definite, but it ... HOBBIT is 4 Years Off
by News Editor (Mon 03-14-2005)
Oscar winner Peter Jackson told the BBC News that he is definitely interested in making THE HOBBIT into a film. He explained though that, "I think it's gonna be a lot of lawyers sitting in a room trying to thrash out a deal before it will ever happen."Th... Robert K. Shaye says "The Hobbit" in 2009
by Karl Schneider (Mon 02-19-2007)
According to New Line founder and co-chairman Robert K. Shaye via an interview with the New York Times, the studio intends to release The Hobbit in 2009.The New York Times writes:And he would not comment on reports in the news media that the "Spider-... Up to 800 in Norwegian Hobbit Village
by Mike Whybark (Tue 11-05-2002)
New Zealand's STUFF Web site reports that the previously-noted here Norwegian Hobbit village, populated by LORD OF THE RINGS fans braving subzero weather while waiting for tickets, reached a population of about 800 the night before tickets went on sale.25... THE HOBBIT looking more and more likely
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 12-01-2003)
What a difference five years and three movies can make.Before director Peter Jackson began filming his LORD OF THE RINGS movies in earnest, he was asked what the likelihood would be of also making a live-action adaptation of THE HOBBIT, J.R.R. Tolkien's p... Will THE HOBBIT find a new home?
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-19-2004)
The path may be clearing for Peter Jackson to one day make a film from J.R.R. Tolkien's THE HOBBIT. As it stands now, MGM owns the film rights to HOBBIT, preventing the makers of Jackson's LORD OF THE RINGS movie trilogy, New Line Cinema, from making the ... From hobbit to horror offspring
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 03-02-2004)
First appearing on Billy Boyd.net (and then picked up by Creature Corner) comes the news that LORD OF THE RINGS co-star Billy Boyd has been cast in SEED OF CHUCKY. Boyd, who played hobbit Peregrin "Pippin" Took in all three RINGS movies, will play the off... MGM's talks plans for "The Hobbit"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 11-15-2006)
MGM's chief executive Harry Sloan talked about The Hobbit at the European Media Leaders Summit in London where he dropped a few interesting tid-bits. At the summit, he went into more detail about the future plans for the films ... yes there will be tw... Sam Raimi offered "The Hobbit"
by Karl Schneider (Sat 11-25-2006)
According to TheOneRing.net, New Line is apparently looking for another big name director to helm the directorless Hobbit franchise and it seems they have turned to Spider-Man's Sam Raimi.TheOneRing writes, "Word from a reliable source indicates that... Hobbit History
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-22-2007)
As if there isn’t a book-load of backstory already on The Hobbit’s road to film translation, John D. Rateliff is bringing the history back to its roots with an intimate, three-volume look at one of the most famous bedtime stories of all time.
... Ian McKellen Responds to HOBBIT Prequels
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 03-26-2008)
..."The Hobbit" now that the deal is settled? A: Yes I will, if Peter Jackson and I have anything to do with it, he being the producer and me being, on the whole, a very lucky actor. I've just read your quote out loud - fabulous speech. Q: Hav... HOBBIT Enters Pre-Production with Returning Cast
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 05-21-2008)
It looks like the long wait for little Hobbit production is over, Lotr fans. Variety is reporting that preproduction is set to begin with "Team Hobbit" (Guillermo Del Toro, Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh) starting on the scripting of Hobbit: Part ... McKellen hopes for THE HOBBIT
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 01-08-2004)
... over THE HOBBIT are split between MGM and New Line Cinema, but since Jackson will make KING KONG first for Universal Pictures, that should give both studios time enough to figure out how to solve things.Got a scoop? Know something that you need to te... KING KONG's a naked hobbit
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-19-2003)
According to The Toronto Star (via Coming Soon), Peter Jackson may have already found the face for his KING KONG -- and he's Gollum. But it was supposed to be a secret."Ssssh!" was all Andy Serkis would say on the matter to the Star's Peter Howell, plus a... MGM plans tentpoles: Hobbit among them
by Karl Schneider (Mon 09-11-2006)
... are: THE HOBBIT , TERMINATOR 4 and a sequel to THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR which would star Pierce Brosnan.Talk about THE HOBBIT mentions two interesting things: That it may be broken into two films and that the studio wants Peter Jackson to direct. New ... Del Toro Talks About HOBBIT Films
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 04-28-2008)
Just a few days after director Guillermo del Toro was officially confirmed as the director for The Hobbit:Part 1 and Part 2, he has sat down with TheOneRing.net and answered questions on the project, the process of stepping into Jackson's shoes and whethe... Will Raimi drop 'Spidey' like a bad 'Hobbit'? (Tue 04-17-2007)
On the eve of what is expected to be the biggest Spider-Man yet, Entertainment Weekly learns that director Sam Raimi is seriously considering directing 'The Hobbit'—a choice that could potentially leave 'Spidey 4' without a director and, says Kirsten Duns...Del Toro Directing Both HOBBIT Films
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 01-28-2008)
Guillermo del Toro has been on the rumored short list to direct the Hobbit films and apparently, it's all but confirmed now that he will be in charge alongside producer Peter Jackson. The Hollywood Reporter says that he is in talks to helm back-to-back in... Interview: Sam "The Man" Raimi on Spidey, Evil Dead, The Hobbit and more (Sun 04-22-2007)
You got to give it to Sam Raimi, who would've believed that the man who brought us Ash, S-Mart and boomsticks would deliver one of the greatest trilogies ever made.Jackson a Hobbit?
by Mike Whybark (Mon 12-09-2002)
Yahoo News runs a Reuters dispatch on a Peter Jackson appearance in Paris. The director's appearance and bare feet are likened to a Hobbit's.The director says, "LORD OF THE RINGS is one of the things I am happy to spend seven years of my life on."After su... Gandalf to return in TV's THE HOBBIT?
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 03-04-2003)
Ian McKellen has started new speculation about the possibility of adapting J.R.R. Tolkien's THE HOBBIT in live-action, but not as a feature film but instead a yearlong television series.The actor who plays Gandalf the wizard in Peter Jackson's THE LORD OF... Back in the Hobbit
by Eric Moro (Fri 01-17-2003)
Small talk is an interviewer's best friend. Not only does it help relax the subject of the interrogation, but if administered properly it can also bring the typically formal questioning down to a more personal level. Thank goodness this reporter and his... Del Toro Confirmed for HOBBIT Films
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 04-25-2008)
We've known for sometime that director Guillermo del Toro was the person in line for the two upcoming Hobbit films but the deal has finally been negotiated and it's set in stone, reports Variety. The director has signed on the dotted line and the contract... Back to the Shire with THE HOBBIT
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-24-2003)
Over at the official website for Vivendi Universal's upcoming console game THE HOBBIT, two trailers for the game are online. The VU game adapts J.R.R. Tolkien's prequel novel that takes place before THE LORD OF THE RINGS, putting players in the furry feet... Burning with Hellboy's Ron Perlman
by Josh Gordon (Thu 07-10-2008)
...to do The Hobbit?
RP: I think Guillermo is the right person to any movie that you can think of. I think he was born to be a filmmaker. I think he occupies a class unto himself as a filmmaker. He’s already made one movie, in his sho... Elijah in the Wood
by Jennifer Tomooka (Mon 12-17-2001)
...he film's hobbit hero was not initially handed to him on a silver platter. On the contrary, Wood explains that he went after the part subsequent to his agent telling him that casting had already begun, and after he learned that they were looking for an... Sam Raimi's Future is Bright
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-22-2007)
...quo;s The Hobbit. That’s a damn serious offer to digest for a director who has the love for the genre as he does. It’s not one to be shrugged off and while a lot of Peter Jackson fans and fan crazy websites may be upset about the decisio... Striking Gold! Writer/director Guillermo del Toro
by Josh Gordon (Wed 07-09-2008)
... upcoming Hobbit means, the possibility of a third Hellboy offering and how Family Guy’s Seth MacFarlane came to voice the newest edition to Hellboy’s team, the protoplasmic Johann Krauss
Mania.com: Someone said that this is ... Elijah Wood: Return of the RING
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 12-12-2002)
...cter, the Hobbit Frodo Baggins, is probably the figure who changes most throughout the course of the three film series. When we first meet him in FELLOWSHIP he is an innocent Hobbit without a care in the world, but once he comes into possession of the ... JUST MARRIED tops TWO TOWERS
by Mike Whybark (Mon 01-13-2003)
The Brittany Murphy-Ashton Kutcher comedy JUST MARRIED knocked hobbit head this weekend, delivering $18 million in revenue over the fantasy epic THE TWO TOWERS, which slipped substantially to $15 million this weekend. CATCH ME IF YOU CAN slipped less than... Smeagol-to-Gollum cut from TTT
by Mike Whybark (Wed 01-08-2003)
CINESCAPE spoke with Andy Serkis in December about his role as Gollum in THE TWO TOWERS, and the actor addressed a scene that didn't make it into the film. His character Gollum was originally 'a creature very much like a hobbit', 'one of the riverfolk,' b... Sin City
by Development Heck (Tue 08-10-2004)
...aying the Hobbit Frodo in Peter Jackson's THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy of movies, would seem an odd choice for this particular SIN CITY character -- but that's not to say he wouldn't make things interesting to watch.First up, The Internet Movie Databa... Governor Killer Cyborg from the Future
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-11-2003)
...overs the hobbit sage.(O) JFK (Warner Bros.) [IMG7L]Oliver Stone's drama presents the puzzling evidence in the biggest crime of the 20th century on a special two-disc set.(O) KING DINOSAUR / BRIDE AND THE BEAST (Image) Bert I. Gordon's clunky monster f... Preview: MIDDLE-EARTH ONLINE
by Frank Pais (Mon 04-19-2004)
...recognize Hobbits, Elves, and so on, but they will also have the opportunity to encounter creatures and places that the Fellowship or the movies never made it to. Cinescape: Aside from Tolkien fans, how will MEO appeal to the non-gamer?&nb... You can now play Bilbo all day long
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-12-2003)
Vivendi Universal Games has shipped its adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's THE HOBBIT to retail stores nationwide. The third-person action game puts players in the hairy feet of Bilbo Baggins decades before his cousin Bilbo set off with the Fellowship of the ... Peter Jackson Straddles THE TWO TOWERS Part One
by SCOTT COLLURA (Tue 12-17-2002)
...ed little Hobbit," says Jackson. "And I thought that it would be very important to have an actor still in charge of the character because we were very much aware that rather than being a creature or a monster or a special effect, as you have with other... Spectral Motion creates creatures for 'Hellboy II'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 07-11-2008)
...y is 'The Hobbit'. So perhaps we'll be seeing Elizalde and Spectral Motion's craftsmanship applied to Smaug or something else from the Tolkien bestiary.
'Hellboy II: The Golden Army' opens in theaters July 11th. Raimi on Fans, Venom and Spider-Man 4
by Leslie Morgan (Thu 04-26-2007)
...or of The Hobbit. "Well the truth is I just don't know what I am going to do next. I can't honestly say that even though I have spoken to Bob Shey (Co-Chair of New Line Cinema) that I don't know that I can honestly say anything has been offered to me u... Tolkien Estate Sues New Line
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-12-2008)
Just two weeks after Guillermo del Toro was confirmed as director for the two upcoming Hobbit films, a new press release has been issued from the estate of LOTR author J.R.R Tolkien announcing their intentions to sue New Line over profit sh... Klingons, Super Models & Conan, Oh My!
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-08-2008)
... the next Hobbit films instead of Guillermo Del Toro,” I probably wouldn’t bother covering it. Bypassing the reliability of leprechauns, we already know AICN’s fascination with plugging Ratner into any high profile project like the Es... Please Allow Me to Introduce Myself
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 11-01-2004)
...." Former hobbit Charlie hits withdrawal when his stash runs out, while Jack gets himself buried alive in a cave-in. Still no sign of any Sleestaks, though.SMALLVILLE (7 PM CST, The WB) "Jinx."
The cast of THE O.C.
© Fox
Mister Mxyzptlk ma... Rings Actors Talk (Tue 02-20-2001)
...ng as the Hobbit Pippin Took, said this about the film`s shooting location: `It was amazing. To be in New Zealand for a year and a half is incredible. And to be filming in places that not only had never been filmed in, but where you would think nobody`...Secret tests for LORD OF THE RINGS
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 06-26-2001)
The good hobbit watchers at theonering.net have come up with another behind the scenes scoop on the upcoming LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY. This one is of the mild spoiler variety, with some CGI troll images. What's more, the site scribe, Xoanon, chimed... Bakshi takes swipes at LORD OF THE RINGS
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 06-22-2001)
...at does a Hobbit look like? What does a Hobbit's cloak look like? What colour is it? What's the texture of it?" Then, the backtracking began. "I hope these guys do a better deal with it," Bakshi said. "I'm not for an instant, I'm not sitting here ... Ja Rule on THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 09-11-2002)
...owing THE HOBBIT. What did Ja Rule have to say? "We haven't seen the scripts and stuff yet, but we should be getting 'em real soon," Rule said. "And me and Vin [have] been talking, so you know, it should be real hot" About his decision not to go to FU... Gosling Up For BONES
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 06-27-2007)
...ts to THE HOBBIT and we still get one more Jackson directed Hobbit adventure. I know, that's too optimistic an expectation, Maniacs. Top Maniacal Rumors: Shazam-mess , Avengers Team & Super Survival
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-27-2008)
...ed on The Hobbit films, something which he is committed to for the next four years. Would Universal Pictures be willing to wait 4-7 years for a third film? An alternative would be Del Toro having a friend like Alfonso Cuaron take on the third installme... Mania on this Day: Potter's Oldman, Halo Scripting & Indy Snubs!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 06-07-2008)
...eeing the Hobbit films, we have to wonder if we’re going to be talking about this 3 years from now in a future Mania Time Warp article. Still, back three cycles of the sun in the realm of Mania, the trades were reporting that Microsoft was paying... New International Poster for HELLBOY II
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-30-2008)
...g out the Hobbit prequels, once again penned the screenplay for his Hellboy movie franchise and directed for Universal.Plot Summary: With a signature blend of action, humor and character-based spectacle, the saga of the world's toughest, kitten-loving ... Trouble Chocolate Vol. #5
by Luis Cruz (Wed 09-10-2003)
...eir new \"hobbit\" friends save their home from destruction by the sweet potato planting staff of Micro-Grand Academy.
Hinano becomes One of Us in the next story by joining up with S.M.A.T. Almond and Truffle also decide to join, but Cacao obstinatel... Father of the Beast: Mike Mignola Interview Part I
by Josh Gordon (Tue 07-15-2008)
...aking The Hobbit), do we see somebody else directing Hellboy III?
MM: That’s certainly going to be an interesting situation because I can’t imagine, if this movie is successful, the studio saying “sure, we’ll wait five ... Raimi Rides TO HELL And Back Again..
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 12-20-2007)
... helm THE HOBBIT films for New Line and MGM now that Peter Jackson has made it clear he won't be directing. Here's what Raimi had to say at the 30 Days of Night press junket after a reporter approached him on New Line offering the job..
... Stephen Sommers Swinging Forward With TARZAN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 09-03-2008)
...er of The Hobbit. Running the Property Dispute Gauntlet
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-31-2008)
...n’s HOBBIT movie adaptation, many of the properties the Dabel Brothers originally tried to adapt are now frozen in a legal stalemate. Robert Silverberg's The Seventh Shrine, Raymond E. Feist's The Wood Boy, Tad Williams' The Burning Man, and Robe... Holiday Shopping Guide
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-17-2007)
...ry of the Hobbit, John D. Rateliff (Houghton Mifflin Hardcover): $59.85
17. The Children of Hurin Deluxe Edition, J.R.R. Tolkien (Houghton Mifflin Hardcover): $47.25
... Monstrous Movie Music is back
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-02-2006)
...llions of Hobbit and Elf dollars later, and within weeks of Jackson's KING KONG hitting theaters, Universal has resurrected THE FRIGHTENERS with a special edition, director's cut DVD. Essentially the old laserdisc in DVD form, all of the material from ... There is Indeed a Doctor in the HOUSE
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 08-29-2005)
...orite fat hobbit, Sean Astin, will be clocking in at CTU during this season's 24. Does that mean Jack Bauer will be taking on the forces of Mordor in real time?Honest, this time. We swear. Stop laughing. - LOST Season Two: Now Featuring Answers! No... Frodo Baggins
by News Editor (Mon 02-13-2006)
...his furry hobbit feet. The figure was sculpted by Mat Falls. It will ship in the fourth quarter of 2006 with a price tag of $249.99. Terminator Salvation
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-28-2006)
... are: THE HOBBIT , TERMINATOR 4 and a sequel to THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR which would star Pierce Brosnan. April 7, 2006 - The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that producer Andy Vajna said, TERMINATOR 4 could very possibly be shot in Australia -- and ... Flying Low
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 09-27-2007)
...ns of The Hobbit, The Last Unicorn and The Flight of Dragons.
People look back on these movies and remember how stylish the animation was. Those who grew up without embracing anime are usually surprised to learn that the animation for their ol... The New Face of Wizards: Paul S. Kemp
by Pat Ferrara (Fri 08-24-2007)
...py of The Hobbit. After that, my parents got me a Lord of the Rings boxed set for my birthday and I was off and running. I stay hooked because fantasy fiction fires the imagination. You’re never too old for that.
... Five for '05
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 12-27-2004)
...." Former Hobbit Charlie gets the spotlight as he tries to rescue Jack from a cave-in. Followed by Sawyer-centric episode "Confidence Man." (Repeat)SMALLVILLE (7 PM CST, WB) "Perry." Perry White (Michael McKean) makes his first appearance in the SMALLV... Rhys-Davies Talks LORD OF THE RINGS
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 10-31-2001)
...plays the hobbit Meriadoc Brandybuck in the films, was also on hand and gave his take on the project, saying, "One of the most important tightropes you have to walk and you have to tell people is, this is an interpretation of the book and not the offic... DVD News & Release Info for July 17
by John Thonen (Tue 07-17-2001)
...ien’s The Hobbit. Neither are successful renditions of Tolkien’s venerated books, but neither are they total failures either. Often controversial director Ralph Bakshi has recently acknowledged that he fell short of the mark in his animated versions, b... McKellen Confirms His Return of GANDALF
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 05-01-2008)
While attending the U.K premiere of Speed Racer, Empire Online had a chance to shoot some questions at Sir Ian McKellen in regards to the latest Hobbit news. The actor confirmed his meeting with new director Guillermo del Toro."Yes, it's true. I spok... Wood Confirms Plot Differences for Two HOBBITS
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 01-11-2008)
This isn't exactly breaking news but it is yet another confirmation for what we can expect in regards to the two HOBBIT movies. Elijah Wood talked with MTV today on what we knows about the projects.
"I haven't spoken to [Jackson] directly about... SILMARILLION Material In RINGS?
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 11-26-2001)
...ts of THE HOBBIT. How this is all achieved and remember that Peter Jackson is a master storyteller will be revealed worldwide on 19th [of] December." Three RINGS Circuit
by Eric Moro (Wed 01-09-2002)
...ife every hobbit hole, interior, monstrous-looking creature and fully functional weapon. Clearly a mammoth undertaking, it was one the workshop was eager to tackle. Lord of the Cinematic RINGS Part One
by SCOTT COLLURA (Wed 01-02-2002)
...playing a Hobbit, or a heroic swordsman, or a six-thousand-year-old wizard, we wanted to move a little bit away from the archetypal stereotype and try to have the actors perform it as if there was a reality and a real emotion happening at the moment th... Cartoon Rings
by JASON HENDERSON (Sun 06-23-2002)
...Bass' The Hobbit, Ralph Bakshi's Lord of the Rings and the Rankin-Bass 1980 follow-up Return of the King.THE HOBBIT
THE RETURN OF THE KING
© 2001 Warner Home Video
(1978)There are so many ways to try to judge these works that my head swims... New Line chief vows never to work with Peter Jackson
by Karl Schneider (Wed 01-10-2007)
...g another Hobbit film with Jackson: "It will never happen during my watch," said Shaye.Shaye also seemed upset with the fact that many of the Lord of the Rings trilogy actors have "suddenly, because, I'm guessing, of Peter's complaint,&q... Comicscape - January 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-14-2004)
...d of 'The Hobbit,' with dialog and a readalong book of the Rankin Bass Animated version). I actually tried to convince my friends in elementary school that I was a Hobbit, that's how much I loved it...So, I don't know if you're familiar with the surf g... THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
by BRIAN THOMAS (Thu 08-08-2002)
...up to THE HOBBIT makes it feel like only yesterday that I read it, instead of thirty years ago. Many things in the film are just as I imagined them, but more are even better.The secret of Tolkien's success is that his story is both simple and complex. ... THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
by Eric Moro (Fri 12-14-2001)
...the young hobbit Frodo Baggins finds himself inheriting a ring. This is no ordinary piece of jewelry, however. It is the One Ring an instrument of absolute power that could allow the Dark Lord Sauron to rule all of Middle-earth, enslaving its people i... Musical Gamesmanship
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-08-2004)
...RING, THE HOBBIT, INDIANA JONES AND THE EMPEROR'S TOMB, and MEDAL OF HONOR: RISING SUN) the winner was Clint Bajakian’s orchestral score for INDIANA JONES AND THE EMPEROR'S TOMB. Bajakian also won in three other categories, Best Live Performance Record... Elijah Wood talks LORD OF THE RINGS
by Eric Moro (Fri 07-20-2001)
On hand to enjoy the excitement of the Comic-Con International: San Diego was actor Elijah Wood, whom many may recognize as Frodo the Hobbit in New Line Cinema's upcoming LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy. CINESCAPE managed to catch up with the young actor for an... Chronicles of Riddick, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Thu 07-01-2004)
..., or 'The Hobbit' was to 'Lord of the Rings.' They were places to find one of your characters, enabling you to take them to different places in subsequent films."Twohy will have to give up work on adapting Harlan Ellison's Demon With a Glass Hand while... THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
by SCOTT COLLURA (Wed 12-19-2001)
...Elves and Hobbits are to be found here.Ah, but what if you don't know what a Hobbit is? Don't let that bother you, for even those unfamiliar with THE LORD OF THE RINGS will have no problem jumping into Jackson's adaptation, a thrilling three-hour quest... FELLOWSHIP L.A. Premiere Pix
by Sue Schneider (Wed 01-02-2002)
...ous young hobbit named Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) is entrusted with the gold ring... a ring of such immense power that the dark forces of evil must not gain control of it. Frodo and a Fellowship of eight others start an epic journey to carry the ring ... Lord of the Cinematic RINGS Part Two
by SCOTT COLLURA (Tue 01-08-2002)
...t John Q. Hobbit had to say about their developing project. As with any film, the LOTR series went through a gestation period that actually saw it undergo a variety of changes. As Jackson explains, the property originally began at Miramax, where he wor... SCOOP: From Hobbits to cannibals?
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-29-2004)
...aying the Hobbit Frodo in Peter Jackson's THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy of movies, would seem an odd choice for this particular SIN CITY character -- but that's not to say he wouldn't make things interesting to watch.First up, The Internet Movie Databa... THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-02-2003)
... pairs of hobbits on their own adventures while Aragorn joins King Theoden to defend Rohan from Saruman's army...Yesss. Better is this one. More of Gollum here. Gollum is breakout star among cast. Yesss, Gollum will have his due, come Academy Award tim... Seed of Chucky
by Development Heck (Fri 06-04-2004)
...ho played hobbit Peregrin "Pippin" Took in all three RINGS movies, will play the offspring of demented childrens dolls Chucky and Tiffany. No word yet if the child-to-be will bear Boyd's likeness, but wouldn't it be great to see?SEED OF CHUCKY will be ... He Wasn't Faster Than That Speeding Bullet
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 02-07-2005)
...ci-Fi) Ex-hobbit Sean Astin stars as a scientist whose time machine gets burgled by a bank robber. SESSION 9 (8:30 PM CST, IFC) Plenty of films can make you jump in your seat, but it takes a special one to build a sense of lingering dread that follows ... Abernethy & Graves Score Big With Original Music For New Star Trek Games
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-05-2006)
...GELS, THE HOBBIT) have created the original orchestral scores for Bethesda Softworks' upcoming titles STAR TREK: LEGACY (Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows), STAR TREK: TACTICAL ASSAULT (PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) ... DOCTOR WHO: The Unquiet Dead
by Jason Davis (Mon 03-27-2006)
... with the Hobbit of similar nomenclature). In 2002, I discovered (rather like Columbus "discovered" America) THE LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN. Unlike the similarly named Alan Moore comic book poorly adapted around the same time for the cinema, this LEAGUE was... Photos from the MTV 2003 Movie Awards
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Thu 06-19-2003)
...he humble Hobbits stated that Peter should be up here and told the audience they were sorry about Gollum's misbehavior. In the press room Astin said he warned people about the guy (referring to Gollum) and Boyd said the hardest part about filming The L... The Precious Andy Serkis
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 12-19-2002)
...who plays hobbit Sam Gamgee) acted against nothing. That void would then be filled in postproduction."I then
Andy Serkis in his motion capture suit for his role as Gollum in THE TWO TOWERS
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fill [that void], which I h... Trailer for TWO TOWERS coming to theatres
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Fri 03-15-2002)
...um's anti-Hobbit plotting definitely makes him a force to reckoned with. Andy Serkis will provide the voice for the computer-animated menace. Shelob, the she-spider that battles Sam at the end of Tolkien's version of TOWERS has been taken out of that e... DORK TOWER #16
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 03-14-2002)
...ould have hobbit-lovers and Mac faithful (all twelve of us, sigh) rolling in the aisles - the movie aisles, of course, because you are still in the theater watching FELLOWSHIP for the 57th time, right? Anyway, for more of Kovalic's unflinching but frig... DVD & VHS This Week: April 2
by John Thonen (Tue 04-02-2002)
...nt of the Hobbit characters which join Frodo on his quest, a sequence depicting the destruction of the dwarves in the mines of Moria, and an extension of the battle of Amon Hen.BOOGEYMEN was one of the more disappointing releases of last year. The heav... RINGS fans gather in London
by Mike Whybark (Wed 12-11-2002)
CBBC NEWSROUND ONLINE reports that "hundreds of Hobbit-fans" are awaiting the U.K. premiere of THE TWO TOWERS Thursday at Leicester Square in London.One fan, a 16-year-old named Julie, says, "We're really big fans - I've seen the first film eight times in... THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Wed 12-18-2002)
...eanwhile, hobbits Merry (Dominic Monaghan) and Pippin (Billy Boyd) desperately try to escape the clutches of the orcs that captured them at the end of FELLOWSHIP. Finally, Ring-bearing hobbit Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) and his faithful servant Samwise... THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING SPECIAL EXTENDED EDITION
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 12-17-2002)
... us about hobbits and the Shire. We get more material in general on the hobbits, and later a bit more about all the races of Middle Earth. There’s a scene in a hobbit tavern, more explanation of the elves’ migration, more dialogue between Gandalf and S... Henry Kuttner and THE LAST MIMZY
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-27-2007)
...n and THE HOBBIT prequel).
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