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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
Cate Blanchett Will Debut As Film Director In Herman Koch's Epic 'The Dinner'
Cate Blanchett might've put on a jaw-dropping performance in her most recent film Blue Jasmine, but she's about to display a new talent as a budding film director in the upcoming adaptation of The Dinner.Perhaps...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 September 2013
Peter Jackson May Direct 'Doctor Who' Episode, For A Golden Dalek
Director Peter Jackson expressed an interest in directing an episode of the BBC's long-running time travel drama, Doctor Who, to Entertainment Weekly. The Hobbit director said he'd direct an entire episode with just a golden...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 August 2013
Peter Jackson Salutes Martin Freeman In Honor Of The Actor Wrapping His Scenes For The Hobbit Trilogy
Orlando Bloom said goodbye to Legolas recently and now, it’s time for Martin Freeman to take off the Bilbo Baggins coat. The actor wrapped his scenes for The Hobbit trilogy today and naturally, filmmaker Peter...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 July 2013
The Hobbit's Tauriel Is 'Dangerous'
Evangeline Lilly's character in 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' is ''dangerous''.The actress plays Elven warrior Tauriel in the new film and says her alter-ego is far more fiery and brash than Cate Blanchett's wise...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 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
Orlando Bloom And Sir Ian Mckellen Are Legolas And Gandalf For The Last Time
As filming for The Hobbit trilogy comes to an end, the franchise says goodbye to some of its most loved characters. The time has come for Legolas and Gandalf to put down their bow and...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 July 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: The Desolation Of Smaug Trailer: Jackson Posts The 'Happy Hobbit's' Reaction
Three Elves are watching a YouTube video. This is not, contrary to how it might appear, the start of a bad joke but is actual video footage posted by Peter Jackson on his Facebook page....
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 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
Luke Evans Lands Lead In The Crow
Luke Evans has landed the lead role in 'The Crow'.The 'Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' actor is set to star in F. Javier Gutierrez's Relativity Media remake of the original 1994 Alex Proyas-directed thriller film, Deadline...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 May 2013
Willie Nelson Celebrates 80th Birthday With Gandalf Audition Tape
Country music legend Willie Nelson has kicked off his eighties by challenging Sir Ian Mckellen for the role of Gandalf in director Peter Jackson's The Hobbit movie trilogy.The singer/songwriter, who turned 80 on Tuesday (30Apr13),...
By WENN on 30 April 2013
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