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Thousands Flock To Wellington For The Hobbit New Zealand Premiere
Though there have been misgivings in certain corners of the press about the quality of the forthcoming film The Hobbit, in the country where the trilogy was shot there’s nothing other than feverish anticipation. That...
By Contributor in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 November 2012
Peter Jackson Praises Martin Freeman's Hobbit
Sir Peter Jackson says the weight of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' rests on Martin Freeman's shoulders. While the movie's director admits the 41-year-old actor has a tough job taking on the lead role of...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 November 2012
Ian Mckellen Played Nanny For Martin Freeman's Kids
Sir Ian Mckellen turned babysitter while shooting new movie The Hobbit by reading bedtime stories to co-star Martin Freeman's children.The actor, who reprises his role as Gandalf in Peter Jackson's prequel to The Lord Of...
By WENN on 19 November 2012
Martin Freeman Annoyed He Wasn't In Harry Potter
Martin Freeman is ''annoyed'' he wasn't in 'Harry Potter.' The British star was never cast in the boy wizard film franchise - which starred Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and a host of other UK talent...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 November 2012
Sigourney Weaver's Close Encounter With Gorilla
Sigourney Weaver was ''really brave'' when she came face-to-face with real gorillas in 'Gorillas in the Mist'. The 63-year-old actress played physiotherapist Dian Fossey in the 1988 US drama movie, which saw her star ''right...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 November 2012
Dominic Monaghan's Hobbit Advice For Freeman
Dominic Monaghan warned Martin Freeman he will forever be known as Bilbo Baggins once 'The Hobbit' is released.The 'Office' actor plays the main character in the movie based on the JRR Tolkien prequel and Dominic...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 November 2012
Peter Jackson's The Hobbit Begins Its Takeover
The countdown to Christmas, for a while at least, seemed to begin earlier every year. It now seems to have plateaued at around October 1st, however, the early countdown crown goes to The Hobbit, for...
By Lorna Greville in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 October 2012
Brits Abroad: Damian Lewis And Maggie Smith Win Big At Emmy Awards 2012
British actor Damian Lewis and screen veteran Maggie Smith were among the winners at the Emmy Awards 2012 in Los Angeles on Sunday evening (September 23, 2012). Lewis – who plays an American soldier in...
By Michael West on 25 September 2012
The Hobbit Trailer Released Ahead Of Tolkien Week
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, based on the book by J.R.R. Tolkien, is due for cinema release in December, but fans of the franchise have been given a sneak preview of the film by way...
By Michael West on 19 September 2012
Anticipation Hits Fever Pitch As New 'Hobbit' Trailer Revealed
With The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey opening in December 14th Peter Jackson and co. have unveiled a new trailer as well as several new images ahead of the first of what has become a trilogy...
By Contributor on 19 September 2012
Second The Hobbit Instalment Title Changed, Thrid Movie Release Date Announced
As announced last month, The Hobbit, Peter Jackson's long awaited adaptation of the prequel to The Lord of the Rings, will be made into a trilogy rather than the two-parter originally announced. Yesterday, the new...
By Lew Irwin on 01 September 2012
Benedict Cumberbatch To Star In August: Osage County?
Benedict Cumberbatch is in talks to star in drama movie 'August: Osage County'. The 'Sherlock' actor has entered negotiations to portray the sensitive son of Meryl Streep's onscreen sister, Mattie Fay Aiken (Margo Martindale), in...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 August 2012
Andy Serkis: Martin Freeman Was Unpredictable On The Hobbit
Andy Serkis says Martin Freeman was unpredictable on the set of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'. The 48-year-old actor - who reprises his role as Gollum in the prequel to the 'Lord of the Rings'...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 July 2012
Saturday At Comic Con: Hobbits, Vampires And More.
Middle Earth upped sticks to San Diego yesterday, as Saturday's COMIC CON was all about Peter Jackson's follow-up film to the hugely successful Lord of the Rings series; The Hobbit.Along with director Jackson, Ian Mckellen...
By Lew Irwin on 15 July 2012
The Hobbit Will Premiere In New Zealand In November
'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' will have its world premiere in New Zealand on November 28. Director Peter Jackson has revealed the special screening will be hosted at the Embassy Theatre in Wellington before the...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 June 2012
Steven Moffat: Fans Have Missed A Key 'Sherlock' Clue
Steven Moffatt, producer of the 'Sherlock' TV series starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman and Andrew Scott, has revealed that he has got 'nowhere' with the making of the third series of the show.After being asked...
By WENN on 28 May 2012
'The Hobbit' Preview Leaves Fans Concerned
A 10 minute preview of The Hobbit was unveiled at CinemaCon last night (April 24, 2012). Peter Jackson's latest cinematic venture is another adaptation of JRR Tolkien's fantasy novels; a follow-on from his globally successful...
By Lew Irwin on 25 April 2012
Benedict Cumberbatch Joins Doctor Who For 50th Anniversary?
Benedict Cumberbatch, the British actor whose stock has risen considerably since appearing in the likes of Sherlock, War Horse and Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, is set to take on the role of The Master as...
By WENN on 28 February 2012
Lucy Liu To Play Watson In Sherlock Holmes Re-boot
Lucy Liu is set to join the cast of the forthcoming US version of Sherlock. In an unusual twist, Liu will play a female version of Sherlock's famed sidekick, Watson. Similarly to the recent Bbc...
By WENN on 28 February 2012
Benedict Cumberbatch Shrugs Off 'Steamy Sherlock' Complaints
The actor Benedict Cumberbatch has spoken out in defence of the racy scenes in the latest season of the Bbc series Sherlock that have caused criticism amongst some viewers. The episode, entitled 'A Scandal in...
By WENN on 06 January 2012
The Hobbit Movie Trailer: Young Bilbo Takes Center Stage
The first trailer for Peter Jackson's latest Lord of the Rings tale 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, set 60 years before The Fellowship of the Rings, hit the web on Tuesday evening (December 20, 2011),...
By Lew Irwin on 21 December 2011
Martin Freeman Feels No Hobbit Pressure
Martin Freeman does not think 'The Hobbit' is his film - despite being the lead star. The British star plays the part of hobbit Bilbo Baggins in the Sir Peter Jackson-directed 'Lord of the Rings'...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 December 2011
Elijah Wood's Hobbit Reunion
Elijah Wood found filming 'The Hobbit' movies to be like a "family reunion". The 30-year-old star is set to reprise the role of Frodo Baggins in the 'Lord of the Rings' prequels 'The Hobbit: An...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 November 2011
Evangeline Lilly Joins The Hobbit
Evangeline Lilly has joined the cast of 'The Hobbit' movies.The former 'Lost' actress has signed on to play a new character, Tauriel, but director Sir Peter Jackson refused to give any further details about the...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 June 2011
Martin Freeman Honours Late Sherlock Holmes Star Edward Hardwicke
British actor Martin Freeman has paid tribute to his Dr. Watson predecessor Edward Hardwicke, who died earlier this month (16May11).Hardwicke, who passed away at the age of 78, is best known for playing Sherlock Holmes'...
By WENN on 23 May 2011
Freeman Wins Bafta Tv Award
British actor Martin Freeman was all smiles on Sunday (22May11) after winning a British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) TV Award.The Love Actually star was named Best Supporting Actor for his role as...
By WENN on 23 May 2011
Liv Tyler Disappointed About Hobbit Return
Liv Tyler is disappointed she wasn't approached to take part in 'The Hobbit'. While the actress plays elf princess in Arwen in the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy, she admitted she hasn't heard from director...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 March 2011
James Nesbitt Enjoying Hobbit Time Off
James Nesbitt has had "lots of time off" while in New Zealand waiting for production on 'The Hobbit' to start. The Northern Irish actor is set to play dwarf Bofur in the Peter Jackson-directed project,...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 March 2011
Orlando Bloom Readies For Hobbit?
Orlando Bloom is the latest star to reprise his role in 'Lord of the Rings' prequel 'The Hobbit'. The British actor, who portrays archer Legolas in the movie series, is reported to have joined the...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 December 2010
Sir Ian Mckellen Signs Up To Hobbit?
Sir Ian McKellen has updated his personal website implying he has joined 'The Hobbit'. The British actor - who has portrayed bearded wizard Gandalf in all the previous 'Lord of the Rings' movies - has...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 November 2010
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