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'The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies' Gets A Facebook Photo Tease
‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’ won’t be out for another 6 months, which means it’s just the right time to start dripping teaser photos, trailer snippets and plot bytes to keep Tolkienites’...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 July 2014
Viggo Mortensen Calls Lord Of The Rings Movies "Straight To Video, Sloppy" Films
Viggo Mortensen, the actor best known for playing Aragorn in the Lord of the Rings movies, says the second and third films in the franchise were "sloppy" movies and would have been straight-to-video had the...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 May 2014
'The Hobbit: Battle Of The Five Armies': What We Know, So Far
We’ve got to admit The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies certainly sounds a lot more climactic than The Hobbit: There and Back Again. The producers seem to agree as well, considering they have officially...
By Sophie Miskiw in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 April 2014
Why Did Peter Jackson Change Hobbit Film's Name To 'The Battle Of The Five Armies'?
Despite some early criticisms, Peter Jackson’s ‘Hobbit’ trilogy has provided some memorable moments in the ever-expanding Tolkien universe. With one film left, due to be released this December, a high profile name change has taken...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 April 2014
'The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies' Is New Title For Third Film In Trilogy
The last instalment in Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit' trilogy has had a title change.The original name of the third film was thought to be 'The Hobbit: There and Back Again' but it will now be...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 April 2014
A Week In News: Avril Breaks Windows, 'The Hobbit' Gets A New Name, And Lupita Is Beautiful (Duh)
People's "Most Beautiful": Lupita Nyong'o is beautiful? Tell us something we didn't know! The 12 Years a Slave star was honoured this week for her natural beauty and bang-on style with People magazine's "Most Beautiful"...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 April 2014
The Hobbit Final Movie Retitled 'The Battle Of The Five Armies'
The final Hobbit movie has received a new, grander and arguably better title: The Battle of the Five Armies, instead of There and Back Again. Director Peter Jackson shared the news today via his Facebook...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 April 2014
Ed Sheeran High On Mdma When Asked To Write Song
Ed Sheeran has revealed that he was high on MDMA when director Peter Jackson texted him to ask if he would write a song for 'The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug'.The 23-year-old singer-songwriter admits he decided...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 April 2014
More Bard Than Bilbo? What To Expect From 'The Hobbit: There And Back Again'
Yesterday saw the release of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug on DVD, which leaves us free to obsessively think about the final instalment of the trilogy! The Hobbit: There and Back Again is the...
By Sophie Miskiw in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 April 2014
New Releases Fight For Box-office Crumbs As 'The Hobbit' Marches On
With The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Disney's Frozen and Anchorman 2 continuing to dominate the box office chart in both the US and UK, new releases over the holidays had little chance of making...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 January 2014
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Becomes Most-pirated Film Of 2013
The Hobbit scored a big victory in the early days of 2014, by being named the most-pirated film of 2013. According to Entertainment Weekly, The Hobbit: An unexpected Journey was downloaded more than 8.4 million...
By Jaclyn Brandt in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 January 2014
The Hobbit Is 2013'S Most Pirated Film
'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' has been named 2013's most pirated film.Peter Jackson's epic fantasy adventure film has the dubious distinction of being the world's most illegally downloaded movie of last year, coming ahead of...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 January 2014
Stephen Colbert's 'Hobbit 2' Cameo Finally Revealed [Video]
Stephen Colbert's The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug cameo has finally surfaced and has been shared online. Though many may have forgotten the Comedy Central star's Late Show with David Letterman admission in October that...
By Lauren James 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
The 10 Most Anticipated Films Of 2014
10. The Expendables 3 (Aug) - Hopefully this meathead action romp will be the guilty pleasure of the year. Other muscle-bound, brainless thrills may come from Pompeii (Feb), Tarzan (May) and Hercules (Aug).Read more about...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 December 2013
'The Hobbit 2' Maintains Box Office Grip Despite 'Anchorman 2' Challenge [Trailer]
It's official: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is the film to see this year to top off what has hopefully been a great 2013. Peter Jackson's epic sequel took flight 10 days ago and...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 December 2013
Ed Sheeran Was Drunk When Offered Hobbit Track
Ed Sheeran was drunk when he was offered the chance to record a track for the new 'Hobbit' film. The 22-year-old singer wrote the song 'I See Fire' for 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug'...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals 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
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
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
Peter Jackson Keen To Pit The All Blacks Against The Daleks In Doctor Who Special
Lord Of The Rings moviemaker Peter Jackson has restated his interest in taking charge of a Doctor Who episode, inviting Bbc bosses to allow him to create a special in his native New Zealand.Jackson, who...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 December 2013
Will 'The Hobbit 2' Make 'Frozen' Loosen Its Ice-like Box Office Grip? [Trailer]
Disney's new animated musical, Frozen has had a merry time at the top of the box office, charming both small children, parents and critics alike across the Thanksgiving weekend and rustling up some genuine Oscars...
By Lauren James 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
Ed Sheeran Sought Taylor Swift's Approval For His New Tracks
Ed Sheeran asks for Taylor Swift's opinion on every song he writes. The 22 year-old singer-songwriter - who will be releasing his second studio album next year - has admitted he gave the Grammy Award-winner...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 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
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
Lord Of The Rings Costumes And Props To Be Sold At Auction
Costumes and props from director Peter Jackson's Lord Of The Rings trilogy are to go under the hammer at an auction in California in December (13).The Trilogy Collection: Props & Costumes from Middle Earth will...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 October 2013
Lord Of The Rings Prop Sale To Include Frodo's Sword, Gandalf's Staff & Sam's Hairy Hobbit Feet
For the first time since the first of the Lord of the Rings trilogy was released more than a decade ago, memorabilia from Peter Jackson's movies will go on sale at a Los Angeles auction...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 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
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