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The Real Pub Crawl That Inspired Edgar Wright's 'The World's End'
Edgar Wright's hugely anticipated sci-fi comedy The World's End premieres in London on Wednesday (July 10, 2013) bringing together the British director, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost for the final time (for the Cornetto trilogy,...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 July 2013
The Hobbit: No Show At Comic-con But A Behind-the-scenes Sneak Preview [Video]
It wasn't really a diva-ruling that the sequel to 2012's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey won't be holding a panel at this year's Comic-Con: in his vlog, Jackson acknowledges that fans attending Comic-Con will be...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 July 2013
'Elementary' My Dear... Mycroft? Rhys Ifans To Join The Cast Of Sherlock Holmes
Rhys Ifans will join the cast of Elementary, alongside Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Lui. The Welsh actor will play Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock's older brother. He is a definite feature in the season's premiere, airing...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 June 2013
The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug Trailer: Here's Benedict Cumberbatch! [Trailers And Pictures]
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Trailer is finally here, and with it, the first look at Benedict Cumberbatch's big scaly fire breathing dragon. The British actor voices Smaug in the second of Peter Jackson's...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 June 2013
The Hobbit 2: The Desolation Of Smaug Trailer - Beware Of Plot Twists
The strategy for the new The Hobbit 2: The Desolation of Smaug trailer seems pretty simple: how many instantly recognisable things can be put in this? Put ‘em all in. But let’s be honest, as...
By Victoria Pavlova on 12 June 2013
The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug Trailer - First Look
Following last Christmas' first instalment that kicked off the trilogy, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the new episode of adventures in Middle Earth will take Gandalf (Ian McKellen), Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) and the band...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 June 2013
The World’S End – Simon Pegg And Nick Frost Are Back [Trailer]
It’s been a while since we’ve been able to enjoy the partnership of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, but they’re back, amongst some pretty excellent company, for their new film: The World’s End.Click to see...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 May 2013
The World's End: 12 Pubs, 12 Pints, What Could Possibly Go Wrong? [Trailer & Pictures]
12 Pubs 12 Pints...The first trailer for Edgar Wright's new movie The World's End has rolled out online - and it looks a riot. The final instalment in the Blood and Ice Cream Trilogy (Shaun...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 May 2013
Hypnotism And Rooftop Leaps: What To Expect From 'Sherlock' Series 3 (Photos)
Benedict Cumberbatch looking deadly serious on the set of 'Sherlock'Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman began filming series 3 of 'Sherlock' in the most dramatic way with hypnotism and leaping of buildings on Friday (April 12th...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 April 2013
James Nesbitt: I'm The Hunky Dwarf
James Nesbitt thinks of his 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' character as the ''George Clooney of dwarves''.The Northern Irish actor enjoys his role as Bofur in Sir Peter Jackson's fantasy film, alongside Martin Freeman as...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 April 2013
Sherlock Season Three Is Finally On The Way!
Sherlock Holmes Season three has been talked about, rumoured and delayed more than anyone would care to remember, but finally, production has started. The show’s stars, Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman were at the read...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 March 2013
Happy Birthday Douglas Adams! Google Celebrates With New Doodle
Happy birthday to perhaps one of the finest science-fiction writers of all time Douglas Adams! The man behind the novel The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy would have turned 61 today (March 11, 2013) and...
By Contributor on 11 March 2013
Sherlock Named Best Tv Series Of 2012 By British Critics
Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman's drama Sherlock has been named Tv show of the year (12) by British critics.The Sherlock Holmes adaptation topped a poll of critics and writers compiled by Radio Times magazine to...
By WENN on 28 December 2012
The Hobbit Holds It Spot To Be Named The Box Office Champion Of The Holiday Season
The Christmas box office charts hold few surprises this year.As expected, Peter Jackson’s massive fantasy production The Hobbit is up front, despite generally unfavorable reactions from critics. The film has racked up $36.7 million in...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 December 2012
The Hobbit Movie Was A "Good Omen" For Martin Freeman
The Hobbit movie, or The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey to give it its full title, is currently doing the rounds in cinemas across the globe and whilst not everybody is a fan, one person who...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 December 2012
Martin Freeman's 'Identical' Hobbit Face
Martin Freeman thinks looking like Ian Holm was a ''good omen''.The 41-year-old actor plays hobbit Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey', taking over the role from Ian's portrayal in the 'Lord...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 December 2012
A Week In Movies Feat: Tarantino's Django Unchained, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey And Tom Cruise's Jack Reacher All Premier
In New York, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jamie Foxx, Samuel L. Jackson, Don Johnson and a bald-shaven Christoph Waltz attended the premiere of Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained, joking with the photographers as they posed for them. And...
By Staff Writer on 14 December 2012
Hot Tickets - Us Movie Releases - The Hobbit Bound For Box Office Success, Save The Date Is A Rom-com Let Down, Pacino And Walken Save Stand-up Guys
This week’s movie releases are an even-handed mix of big budget blockbuster, gentle rom-com and moving documentary.Obviously, the big chatter is all about Peter Jackson’s latest movie, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, which has arrived...
By Hayley Avron in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 December 2012
The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey Will Triumph At Box Office Despite Mixed Reception
It's been a somewhat unexpected journey for The Hobbit; controversy hit as animals were reportedly harmed during filming, fans felt physically sick due to advanced 48fps technology for its New Zealand debut, and then the...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 December 2012
A Look At The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey hit theatres this week with sold out seats and favorable reviews.And with good reason – the Peter Jackson flick does a great job of retelling and expanding the story of...
By Victoria Pavlova on 13 December 2012
Was Kate Middleton Deterred By Hobbit Sickness? Prince William Attends The Hobbit Premiere Alone
Prince William attended the London premiere of The Hobbit alone last night.His wife, Kate Middleton, was due to attend but was prevented from joining her husband by the pregnancy sickness that kept her in hospital...
By Hayley Avron in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 December 2012
Ian Mckellen Says Hobbit Was Like Homecoming
Sir Ian McKellen felt like he was returning home when he started shooting 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'. The actor reprised his role as Gandalf the wizard from Peter Jackson's award-winning 'Lord of the Rings'...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 December 2012
The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey Has Some Unexpected Thrills, Say Its Stars
Peter Jackson's long awaited adaptation of J.R.R Tolkien's The Hobbit has already graced screens in New Zealand, but ahead of its North American and British release over the next two days, the stars have given...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 December 2012
Can The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey Live Up To The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy?
The Hobbit has already come under some negative press: director Peter Jackson's decision to make a trilogy out of an already slender novel, animals dying in the making and fans in New Zealand feeling physically...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 December 2012
The Hobbit Reviews; Does An Unexpected Journey Provide An Expected Success?
Given the popularity of The Lord of The Rings trilogy, and manifestly, Peter Jackson, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has all the signs of another blockbuster fantasy, but, ahead of it's U.K and U.S releases,...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 December 2012
A Week In Movies Feat: Kathryn Bigelow, Zero Dark Thirty, Tom Hooper, Les Miserables, Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, Martin Freeman And More!
Awards season kicked off in earnest this week with two major critical bodies - New York Critics and the National Board of Review - both naming the Osama bin Laden raid thriller Zero Dark Thirty...
By Staff Writer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 December 2012
Pictures: Liv Tyler Returns To The Limelight At The Hobbit Premiere
Liv Tyler Looked Stuning At The Hobbit Premiere in New YorkHollywood star Liv Tyler returned to the limelight at The Hobbit premiere in New York on Thursday evening (December 6, 2012). The Armageddon actress -...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 December 2012
A Week In Movies Feat: The Hobbit, Helena Bonham Carter, Rise Of The Guardians, Ray Liotta, Ian Mckellen, Jack The Giant Slayer And More!
A specially painted Air New Zealand plane jetted around the world this week, collecting cast and crew to attend the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on Wednesday. Wellington was renamed "The Middle...
By Staff Writer on 30 November 2012
Pictures: The Hobbit Premiere, Cate Blanchett, Elijah Wood, Peter Jackson
Cate Blanchett Looking Typically Radiant At The Hobbit In WellingtonPeter Jackson and his team repaid New Zealand for its hospitality this week, by hosting the world premiere of the new Lord of the Rings film...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 November 2012
The Hobbit Premieres In New Zealand... Where Else?
America, stand aside; it's time for New Zealand to hog the limelight when it comes to movie news for a change. The Hobbit Premiered over there last night, which for them was Wednesday evening.Peter Jackson...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 November 2012
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