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Box Office Top Ten: "The Hobbit" Is On Fire, But Disney's Record Breaker Is "Frozen" Into Place
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is likely to become the season’s not-so-surprising smash success. The second film from The Hobbit trilogy continued to dominate the box office over the past weekend, its third in...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 December 2013
'The Hobbit 2' Still Dominates Box Office Despite 'Frozen' Festive Surge [Trailer]
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug has maintained its number one position in the box office charts for a third week. Peter Jackson's sequel has fought of competition from Disney animation Frozen, comedy Anchorman: The...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 December 2013
You Can't Budge Smaug - 'The Hobbit' Fights Off 'Anchorman 2' Competition
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug has continued its journey at the top of the box office, decimating the competition with its solid franchise state, huge CGI set pieces and epic proportions. It even managed...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 December 2013
'Anchorman 2' Staying Classy To Top Us Box Office This Weekend
Anchorman 2: The Lengend Continues has been lighting up cinema screens since Wednesday (18 December) this week and looks set to continue its impressive run into next week and emerge as the top grossing film...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 December 2013
A Week In News: Ian Watkins Sentenced, Beyonce's Record Breaking Album, The Hobbit Establishes Box Office Stronghold
Beyoncé's Secret Album Breaks Records: Last week's biggest story was Beyoncé's unexpected and sudden album release, where she dropped Beyoncé with minimal farefare. Nevertheless, Queen Bey's fans were sent into a buying frenzy, pushing the...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 December 2013
What A Year For Benedict Cumberbatch: What's Next In 2014?
British actor Benedict Cumberbatch winds up his most successful year yet by playing the iconic dragon Smaug in Peter Jackson's epic fantasy adventure The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, the second film in the Tolkien-inspired...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 December 2013
Fanfictiongate: When Benedict Cumberbatch And Martin Freeman Reading Sherlock Fanfic Made The Internet Explode
Sunday rolled around, bringing with it the hotly anticipated third season premiere of BBC’s Sherlock. The lucky few fans who were treated to the early screening of the first episode were not disappointed, although the...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 December 2013
Box Office Breakdown: 'Desolation Of Smaug' Dominates, With 'Frozen' Steadily Catching Up
As predicted, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is the clear winner of this past weekend’s box office. The second installment in Bilbo Baggins’ journey predictably came in first with $73,6 million, although it didn’t...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 December 2013
'The Hobbit: Desolation Of Smaug' Is On Fire At Box Office Opening Weekend Debuting $73.7 Million Domestically
'The Hobbit: Desolation Of Smaug' as predicted dominates the North American box office on opening weekend with garnering an impressive $73.7 million from ticket sales. The epic sequel melted Disney's latest animation, 'Frozen', off the...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 December 2013
A Week In Movies: Sag And Globe Nominations, The Stars Hit Europe, Big Sci-fi Trailers Debut...
As we move properly into awards season, films are jostling to be the frontrunner. This week saw nominations announced by the Golden Globes and the Screen Actors Guild, two key awards in the run-up to...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 December 2013
Inside The Tech Of The Hobbit: Frame Rates And 'Softening' Desolation
As you’ll know, if The Hobbit trilogy means anything to you, an Unexpected Journey caused controversy with its high framerate, unsettling viewers and, in come cases, making them feel physically sick. And while a tangible...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 December 2013
Martin Freeman Defends Lover Against Online Hatred, Compares Sherlock And Hobbit Fans [Trailer]
Martin Freeman may not be your typical Hollywood A-lister but the 42 year-old British actor has worked himself into two franchises that seem to magnetise particularly rabid fans. Freeman reprises his role of Bilbo Baggins...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 December 2013
Will The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug's Mixed Reaction Have A Box Office Effect?
Peter Jackson struck gold with the Lord of The Rings trilogy, translating J.R.R Tolkien’s epic novels to the big screen and, in many cases, opening it up to a new audience. The fantasy classics stand...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 December 2013
The Hobbit: Smaug's Home Erebor Would Cost $6 Billion To Buy
Erebor, The Lonely Mountain where Smaug the Dragon lives in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, would cost around $6 billion to buy, if it was real, according to a new housing report. US real...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 December 2013
Benedict Cumberbatch: Voice Of Smaug Was 'Impossible'
Benedict Cumberbatch says being the voice of Smaug in second instalment of 'The Hobbit' was ''impossible''.The 37-year-old actor has been cast as the sinister dragon in 'The Hobbit:The Desolation Of Smaug', which is Peter Jackson's...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 December 2013
Serious About 'Sherlock' - New Trailer Hits The Net Ahead Of Season 3 Bow
The BBC’s decision to reboot classic adventure franchises like Dr. Who and Sherlock has been nothing short of a phenomenon. With millions tuning in to see the Doctor’s 50th anniversary, and even more expected for...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 December 2013
Can 'The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug' Succeed Where It's Predecessor Failed? Review Round-up
Having narrowly escaped several deadly confrontations with the likes of trolls, stone giants and an innumeral amount of orcs, Bilbo Baggins, still in the company of Gandalf and the Dwarves of Erebor, continues his adventure...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 December 2013
Cast And Crew Of 'Sherlock' Season 3 Promises Viewers They're "In For A Treat"
Sherlock will return to BBC1 on 1 January, 2014, a hearse parading through the streets of London revealed last month, and as stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman and series creators and writers Steven Moffat...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 December 2013
'The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug' Premiere Brings Together All-star Cast [Pictures]
Last night (December 3) saw the premiere for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug at Los Angeles’ Chinese Theater. While the final Hobbit film wrapped filming back in summer, the production team and cast, including...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 December 2013
'Sherlock' Series 3 Announced For New Years Day Via Hearse In London [Trailer]
The UK air date for the third season of Sherlock has been confirmed. The hit BBC detective drama, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, will return to BBC1 on New Years Day. The BBC has broken the news...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 November 2013
Bbc Christmas Telly Sees 'Sherlock' Make Long-awaited Return With Series 3
The BBC always likes to surprise us over their Christmas television schedule, chucking in a curveball every so often to keep us on our toes. But what they love even more is using their flagship...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 November 2013
Martin Freeman Thinks He Is Still 'Anonymous'
Martin Freeman insists he is still ''anonymous''.The British actor portrays lead character Bilbo Baggins in 'The Hobbit' film series, and despite its global box office success, he can still go about unrecognised as he doesn't...
By Clive King in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 November 2013
Santa's Travelling Secrets Revealed In 'Saving Santa' [Trailer + Pictures]
Ever wondered how the hell Father Christmas does it? He starts off in the North Pole, and gets presents to every kid by the time they wake up. Don’t even start to think about timezones,...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 November 2013
Hobbit Fans Get Treat As Extra Long 'Desolation Of Smaug' Trailer Hits
Ahead of the second film in Peter Jackson’s Hobbit trilogy’s release, an extended, for-the-fans trailer has been released, giving us a better look at the Desolation of Smaug, which will hit cinemas this December.Martin Freeman...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 November 2013
Sherlock Is Back On Pbs Despite Cumberbatch And Freeman's Hollywood Calling
It spawned a spike in the careers of both Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, causing Hollywood to come calling for both, but they’ll be back as Sherlock and Watson as the modern telling of Arthur...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 October 2013
A Week In Movies: Big Films Hit Britain, New York Premieres For Hanks And The Coens, Statham Fights Back
Two big British films hit UK cinemas this week. After storming the Scottish box office last weekend and garnering rave reviews across the board, Filth arrives in the rest of the country this week. Based...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 October 2013
'The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug' New Trailer - Ready For More? [Trailer + Pictures]
The second film in The Hobbit franchise The Desolation of Smaug has a brand new trailer, which sees the Elves and the Dwarves reluctantly unite, Bilbo Baggins captured by The Ring's power and the terrifying...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 October 2013
Martin Freeman To Star In Fx's Reboot Of The 1996 Film Fargo, Alongside Billy Bob Thornton
The 'Hobbit' star has been cast the lead role in FX's reboot of the 1996 crime film 'Fargo'. The Hollywood Reporter claims that Martin Freeman is going to be the lead role and play Lester...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 September 2013
Martin Freeman Cast In Lead Role For Tv-version Of 'Fargo'
Martin Freeman will take on the central role in the upcoming TV adaption of the Coen Brothers 1996 Oscar-nominated film Fargo. The Hobbit star has been handed the role of Lester Nygaard, who was originally...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 September 2013
Martin Freeman To Star In 'Fargo' Tv Show, But As Which Character?
Martin Freeman, the British actor who began his career alongside Ricky Gervais on The Office before going onto Hollywood stardom, has signed on to star on FX's adaptation of the Coen brothers' classic Fargo.According to...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 September 2013
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