Tag: New Zealand

The Hobbit Movie Dwarves Assemble

The Hobbit movie dwarves led by Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins assembled in Wellington, New Zealand at a press conference to discuss their roles and the absence of Peter Jackson. Jackson is currently under what he described in a statement… Read More

Liam McIntyre is Starz’ New Spartacus

Australian actor Liam McIntyre officially became Spartacus today in an announcement by Starz that ends months of searching for the right actor. McIntyre will take over the role of Spartacus from Andy Whitfield beginning with season two.… Read More

Cate Blanchett Joining The Hobbit Cast

Cate Blanchett will don pointy ears again in surprisingly reprising her role as Galadriel from The Lord of the Rings trilogy in Peter Jackson’s two The Hobbit films, Deadline reports. The character did not appear in The Hobbit books… Read More

The Hobbit Greenlit for February Start

Warner Bros., New Line and MGM have announced what has seemed so close yet so far for seemingly years on end. A pair of films based on The Hobbit have been greenlit and will begin shooting this February 2011, in 3D, under the direction of The Lord… Read More

David Yates on The Hobbit Director List?

The Hobbit and its two years of pre-production burden left by departed director Guillermo del Toro is still without a new captain. According to /Film, a man hailing from the wizardry world of Harry Potter may be New Line and Warner’s top… Read More

Guillermo Del Toro’s Hobbit Goodbye Note

Former The Hobbit director Guillermo del Toro stopped by TheOneRing.net to deliver his final goodbye speech and pass the reigns on to an as-of-yet identified successor. I think you’ll find his words touching and sincere, but also question… Read More

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