The Hobbit Trailer Released: Watch Now!
From Academy Award winning director Peter Jackson comes The Hobbit, the precursor to The Lord of the Rings trilogy, based on the famous books by J.R.R. Tolkien.
The Hobbit follows title character Bilbo Baggins in his epic journey to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug.
Martin Freeman stars as Bilbo, with familiar faces such as Gandalf (Ian McKellen), Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Gollum (Andy Serkis) making appearances along the way.
Can it possibly live up to the incredible LOTR films? Based on this first glimpse, it looks like it just might. Watch The Hobbit trailer below and see what you think:
The Hobbit Production Video: Take Three!
THG is at Comic-Con. Unfortunately, Peter Jackson won't be joining us.
The director made it official today: neither he nor either of his upcoming Hobbit films will appear at the annual event in San Diego. It's a bummer.
"Bad news is that we won't be doing any Hobbit presentation at Comic Con in San Diego this year," Jackson wrote on Facebook. "New Line and Warner Bros. were very happy to support a presentation, but I declined, simply because I felt it was too early. There's so much more of the films still to shoot..."
And with that, he did at least offer the following behind-the-scenes production video from the shoot. Enjoy it now:
Barry Humphries to Portray the Goblin King in The Hobbit
Barry Humphries is the latest star to sign on for The Hobbit.
The veteran Australian actor, actually best known for his alter-ego of Dame Edna, will portray the Goblin King in this wildly-anticipated movie. What will this entail, exactly?
Humphries “will be portraying the Goblin King, in much the way Andy Serkis created Gollum,” director Peter Jackson wrote on Facebook. “We’re looking forward to seeing him invest the Goblin King with the delicate sensitivity and emotional depth this character deserves.”
Evangeline Lilly was also added to the movie's cast this week.
She and Humphries join returning stars such as Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett and Ian McKellen in the December 14, 2012 release.
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Evangeline Lilly Joins Cast of The Hobbit
Evangeline Lilly has hopped on board The Hobbit.
The actress, best known for portraying Kate on Lost, will portray a woodland elf named Tauriel. She's a new character to the series, as teased by Peter Jackson on his Facebook page:
"Her name means ‘daughter of Mirkwood’ and, beyond that, we must leave you guessing!" the director wrote. “What is not a secret is how talented and compelling an actress Evangeline is; we are thrilled and excited she will be the one to bring our first true Sylvan Elf to life."
Lily co-starred on Lost with Dominic Monaghan, who played a major role in The Lord of the Rings. The actress and actor dated for awhile, too.
The first installment in this franchise, titled The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, hits theaters on 12/14/12.
The Hobbit Update: Titles, Release Dates Announced
Yes, Orlando Bloom will reprise his role of Legolas in the The Hobbit.
But that casting tidbit dwarfs the following news related to this franchise: Peter Jackson's two adaptions of J.R.R. Tolkien's work have been given titles and release dates:
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will hit theaters on December 14, 2012.
- The Hobbit: There And Back Again will hit theaters on December 13, 2013.
The director started shooting both movies in New Zealand (in 3D) a few weeks ago. The cast includes Martin Freeman, Andy Serkis, Elijah Wood, Hugo Weaving, Ian McKellen and Cate Blanchett.
In the upcoming films, look for Freeman's Bilbo to be on a quest to reclaim the lost Kingdom of Erebor.
Orlando Bloom Joins Cast of The Hobbit
Orlando Bloom is on his way back to Middle Earth.
Despite his character not having a role in the novel version of The Hobbit, director Peter Jackson confirms that Bloom will, indeed, portray Legolas in the wildly-anticipated film.
"Ten years ago, Orlando Bloom created an iconic character with his portrayal of Legolas," Jackson wrote on his Facebook page. "I'm excited to announce today that we'll be revisiting Middle Earth with him once more. I'm thrilled to be working with Orlando again. Funny thing is, I look older—and he doesn't! I guess that's why he makes such a wonderful elf."
The Hobbit will hit theaters in late 2012.
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