Tag Archives: J.R.R. Tolkien

First TV Spot for ‘The Hobbit’ Arrives

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Joe Gillis

Even though we’re still not quite sure why The Hobbit has to be three movies (unless you consider good, old fashioned greed), we’re still pretty excited about seeing it (or them). Yes, we may have mentioned our reservations before once … Continue reading →

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New Teaser for ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ Arrives

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Joe Gillis

Even if a few of us might not quite understand why The Hobbit, which is only one book, needs to be three movies, that doesn’t mean we’re not interested in seeing them. Quite the opposite, in fact. So, when new … Continue reading →

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Check Out the Latest ‘The Hobbit’ Production Diary

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Chris Ullrich

Filmmaking is often a fun and very collaborative process. In the past, however, it usually took place mostly in secluded locations where the majority of fans never saw it or even really knew about it until a particular film was … Continue reading →

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The Third ‘Hobbit’ Production Diary Hits

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Peter Jackson has never been too shy to allow cameras to document the behind the scenes machinations of the Lord of the Rings franchise. The original trilogy had hundreds of hours of special features dedicated to the creation of the … Continue reading →

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Breaking: Peter Jackson Negotiating to Direct ‘The Hobbit’

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Chris Ullrich

Well folks, it looks like it’s pretty much a done deal that Peter Jackson will, much to the delight of fans everywhere, take on directing duties of both Hobbit films. After the departure of Guillermo del Toro recently speculation ran … Continue reading →

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Guillermo del Toro Steps Down As ‘The Hobbit’ Director

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Joe Gillis

If you were one of many fans who thought that if Peter Jackson wasn’t going to direct The Hobbit a really great alternative was Guillermo del Toro, prepare to be disappointed. After spending the last two years developing the adaptation … Continue reading →

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Peter Jackson Talks ‘Hobbit’ Movies

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Joe Gillis

Once Peter Jackson announced to the world that he would be writing and producing an adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and that it would be two movies, there has been speculation as to just how the book will be … Continue reading →

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‘The Hobbit’ Delayed . . . Again

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Cortney Zamm

The Hobbit has been on everyone’s radar since the success of the Lord of the Rings films, but has been a long time coming. After New Line was sued by both director Peter Jackson and Tolkien’s heirs, Jackson is now … Continue reading →