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4th December 2012
New Zealand actor Dean O'gorman originally auditioned for the lead role of Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit movies....
Early Reaction: No Critical Mauling, But The Hobbit Isn't Out Of The Woods Yet
4th December 2012
There’ve been more than a few queasy feelings surrounding the forthcoming Peter Jackson film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey– and...
Producer Eileen Moran Dies
4th December 2012
Hollywood directors Peter Jackson and James Cameron have paid tribute to visual effects producer Eileen Moran following her death in...
A Week In Movies Feat: The Hobbit, Helena Bonham Carter, Rise Of The Guardians, Ray Liotta, Ian Mckellen, Jack The Giant Slayer And More!
30th November 2012
A specially painted Air New Zealand plane jetted around the world this week, collecting cast and crew to attend the...
Pictures: The Hobbit Premiere, Cate Blanchett, Elijah Wood, Peter Jackson
29th November 2012
Cate Blanchett Looking Typically Radiant At The Hobbit In WellingtonPeter Jackson and his team repaid New Zealand for its hospitality...
The Hobbit Premieres In New Zealand... Where Else?
28th November 2012
America, stand aside; it's time for New Zealand to hog the limelight when it comes to movie news for a...
Cate Blanchett Leads The Stars At The Hobbit Premiere
28th November 2012
Cate Blanchett led the stars at 'The Hobbit: Unexpected Journey' world premiere today (28.11.12) in Wellington, New Zealand.The blonde actress...
Peter Jackson Brushes Off Animal Cruelty Protests At The Hobbit Premiere
28th November 2012
Director Peter Jackson took another swipe at animal rights campaigners on the day he premiered his first The Hobbit film...
Peter Jackson: 'The Hobbit World Premiere Is Emotional'
28th November 2012
Peter Jackson felt overwhelmed at the world premiere of the first installment of The Hobbit movies in New Zealand on...
Thousands Flock To Wellington For The Hobbit New Zealand Premiere
28th November 2012
Though there have been misgivings in certain corners of the press about the quality of the forthcoming film The Hobbit,...
'We Almost Had To Move The Hobbit To UK' Peter Jackson Relives Location Change Terror
27th November 2012
Poor Peter Jackson; it sounded like the director was almost about to start blubbing when faced with the utter horror...
Peter Jackson Rushing To Complete The Hobbit For World Premiere
26th November 2012
Director Peter Jackson is rushing to put the finishing touches to the first installment of The Hobbit ahead of its...
Big Gamble: Tolkien Estate Sues For $80 Million Over Lord Of The Rings Slot Machines
21st November 2012
The JRR Tolkien Estate is suing the producers of The Lord of the Rings movies for over $80 million in...
Peta Bosses Not Happy With Jackson's Response To The Hobbit Animal Deaths
21st November 2012
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals bosses are refusing to let Peter Jackson and the producers of The Hobbit:...
Animal Cruelty Denied - Peter Jackson Defends The Hobbit Production Team
20th November 2012
Peter Jackson has defended the production team of The Hobbit who have been accused of neglect, after 27 animals used...
The Hobbit Bosses In Animal Welfare Row
20th November 2012
Producers on 'The Hobbit' film series have been accused of letting up to 27 animals die needlessly.Four wranglers working on...
Peter Jackson Fires Back At Hobbit Animal Mistreatment Allegations
20th November 2012
Moviemaker Peter Jackson has fired back at reports suggesting the 27 animals that died during the making of The Hobbit:...
The Hobbit Reportedly Responsible For Deaths Of 27 Animals
19th November 2012
The much anticipated prequel of the The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Peter Jackson's The Hobbit, has come under great...
Peta Take Aim At Peter Jackson Over The Hobbit Animal Deaths
19th November 2012
Animal rights activists in America have fired off a letter to filmmaker Peter Jackson after learning horses, sheep, goats and...
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Crew Killed 27 Animals?
19th November 2012
Animals wranglers who worked on Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey say the production company is responsible for the...
Sir Ian Mckellen's Tears Of Frustration
17th November 2012
Sir Ian McKellen cried with frustration on the set of 'The Hobbit'.The 73-year-old actor became distressed filming the Sir Peter...
Forget The Hobbit, Star Trek Into Darkness To Preview Before Lord Of The Rings
15th November 2012
Fans of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings franchise will get an extra special treat should they head to their...
Dominic Monaghan's Hobbit Advice For Freeman
9th November 2012
Dominic Monaghan warned Martin Freeman he will forever be known as Bilbo Baggins once 'The Hobbit' is released.The 'Office' actor...
Star Wars Episode 7: Hollywood's Stars Have Their Say
31st October 2012
The news of Disney's acquisition - the $4.05b purchase of Lucasfilms, and with it the rights to reignite the Star...
Air New Zealand Has A Hobbit Makeover
31st October 2012
Director Peter Jackson has joined forces with bosses at Air New Zealand to create a hilarious in-flight safety video inspired...
Martin Freeman: Bilbo Is Pompous
28th October 2012
'The Hobbit's Bilbo Baggins is a much more ''pompous'' Hobbit than Frodo Baggins. The 'Lord of the Rings' prequel focuses...
Ian Mckellen's Acting Worries
26th October 2012
Sir Ian McKellen gets ''increasingly depressed'' about his acting ability if he has to reshoot scenes. The 73-year-old star -...
Peter Jackson's The Hobbit Begins Its Takeover
24th October 2012
The countdown to Christmas, for a while at least, seemed to begin earlier every year. It now seems to have...
Dolby Mix Announced For ‘The Hobbit’; Is Technological Focus Going To Hinder The Movie?
24th October 2012
It’s going to take more than a new sound job to shape up what’s increasingly looking like an alarming film...
Cate Blanchett Admired Sir Ian Mckellen On The Hobbit Set
24th October 2012
Cate Blanchett says starring opposite Sir Ian McKellen was the ''highlight'' of her career.The 43-year-old actress worked very closely with...
