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Jul 11 2011 03:24 PM ET

'The Hobbit': Peter Jackson takes fans on location(s) in latest Facebook video

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Leave it to Peter Jackson to make a Facebook video as thrilling and breathtaking as any of his films.

In the latest behind-the-scenes clip (which was filmed in part back in June) from the set of The Hobbit, Jackson, along with his tirelessly working cast and crew (it will take a scheduled 254 days to shoot both films) discussed what they’ll be doing with their, well, summer vacation. Gandalf himself, Sir Ian McKellan will be heading back to London, natch, to appear in a play, while Andy Serkis, who is pulling double duty on this project both playing Gollum and taking on the duties of a second unit director (“I’ve crossed over to the dark side,” he joked) will enjoy time off with family. Most of the cast and crew is set to return to New Zealand by Monday, September 5.

Jackson, however, has been busy scouting and revisiting locations in the majestic Southern Alps of New Zealand. READ FULL STORY »

Jul 7 2011 06:27 PM ET

'The Hobbit': Peter Jackson offers the first close-up look at three of his dwarves

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Last month, director Peter Jackson shared exclusively with EW the first images from his highly anticipated adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy tale The Hobbit, setting off countless nerdgasms around the globe. Though moviegoers will need to wait until Dec. 14, 2012 for the first installment in the two-part epic, today on the film’s official Facebook site, Jackson pulled back the curtain a tiny bit more, offering the first close-up look at three of the film’s dwarves: Nori (Jed Brophy), Ori (Adam Brown), and Dori (Mark Hadlow). And, in case there had been any question, it’s abundantly clear that Jackson’s dwarves will not be of the cute, cuddly, Wilford Brimley-ish variety. Check out a full look at them below:  READ FULL STORY »

Jun 20 2011 09:07 AM ET

Evangeline Lilly joins 'The Hobbit'

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Though The Hobbit has been in production since March, the cast continues to expand. Director Peter Jackson took to Facebook Sunday to announce that Lost‘s Evangeline Lilly and Barry Humphries (a.k.a. Dame Edna) had been added to J.R.R. Tolkien’s universe. “Lilly will be playing a new character — the Woodland Elf, Tauriel,” Jackson wrote. “Her name means ‘daughter of Mirkwood’ and, beyond that, we must leave you guessing! (No, there is no romantic connection to Legolas.) 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. READ FULL STORY »

Jun 17 2011 01:53 PM ET

Luke Evans and Benedict Cumberbatch join 'The Hobbit'

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Though shooting has been underway in New Zealand for months now, The Hobbit is still adding cast members — and now two of the last remaining major characters in director Peter Jackson’s two-part fantasy epic have been locked down. EW has confirmed that, as first reported by Deadline, English actor Luke Evans (pictured, left) — who played Apollo in last year’s Clash of the Titans and will co-star in the upcoming 3-D Three Musketeers — will play Bard the Bowman, who helps Hobbit hero Bilbo Baggins and company do battle with the dragon Smaug.

As for Smaug himself, READ FULL STORY »

May 27 2011 03:38 PM ET

Orlando Bloom joins 'Hobbit,' has not aged, according to Peter Jackson

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Orlando Bloom was there and is now back again: Peter Jackson announced via his Facebook page today that Bloom, who portrayed Legolas in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, is the latest to join The Hobbit. “Ten years ago, Orlando Bloom created an iconic character with his portrayal of Legolas,” Jackson wrote. “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.”

This latest casting announcement means The Hobbit is turning into one helluva Lord of the Rings reunion. Cate Blanchett, Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis, and Ian McKellen are all on board to star in the adaptation of the J.R.R. Tolkien book.

Who’s next?

Read more:
Stephen Fry joins ‘The Hobbit’
‘The Hobbit’: Peter Jackson returns to Bag End in new Facebook video
‘The Hobbit’: The cast speaks

May 18 2011 07:55 PM ET

Stephen Fry joins 'The Hobbit'

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The Hobbit may be several weeks into production in New Zealand, but new actors are still coming on board. Director Peter Jackson announced today via Facebook that English actor, screenwriter, and author Stephen Fry will be joining the adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy epic. Fry — who came to fame as one-half of a comedy duo with Hugh Laurie in BBC series like A Bit of Fry & Laurie and Jeeves and Wooster, and who has recently had a recurring role on Bones – will play The Master of Laketown, the leader of Esgaroth, a settlement of Men, who is depicted in the book as greedy and cowardly. “I’ve known Stephen for several years, and we’re developing a Dambustersmovie together,” Jackson wrote. “In addition to his writing skills, he’s a terrific actor and will create a very memorable Master for us.” Jackson also announced two other bits of casting: Ryan Gage will play The Master’s conniving civil servant, Alfrid, and Conan Stevens will play an Orc called Azog.

Apr 24 2011 02:50 PM ET

'The Hobbit': Actor Rob Kazinsky, cast as dwarf Fili, drops out of movie

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The Hobbit director Peter Jackson announced on his Facebook page Sunday that British actor Rob Kazinsky (ABC’s Brothers & Sisters, the UK soap EastEnders) — who had been cast as Fili, one of the dwarves who accompany Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) on his grand adventure — is leaving the film “for personal reasons.” Jackson stressed that the departure “will not affect ongoing filming of The Hobbit, nor will it impact work done to date, as we had yet to film much of Fili’s storyline.” The production is currently focused on shooting scenes featuring Bilbo without the dwarves, which Jackson says “will give us time to find a new Fili.”

Read more:
‘The Hobbit’: Ian Holm is officially in as old Bilbo
‘The Hobbit’: Peter Jackson returns to Bag End in new Facebook video
‘The Hobbit’: The cast speaks

Apr 22 2011 04:14 PM ET

'The Hobbit': Ian Holm is officially in as old Bilbo

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Peter Jackson revealed on Facebook this afternoon that his two-part adaptation of The Hobbit will feature one more familiar face: Ian Holm, who played the role of Bilbo Baggins in Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. Holm will be playing the older version of Bilbo in the director’s upcoming film; Sherlock star Martin Freeman plays Young Bilbo. Though Holms’ participation in The Hobbit has long been assumed, it wasn’t confirmed until today. He joins a cast that already includes fellow franchise vets Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis, Elijah Wood, and Cate Blanchett, as well as a host of newcomers.

Read more:
‘The Hobbit’: Peter Jackson returns to Bag End in new Facebook video
‘The Hobbit’ shooting at 48 frames per second. So what’s the big deal?
‘The Hobbit’: The cast speaks

Apr 14 2011 09:26 AM ET

'The Hobbit': Peter Jackson returns to Bag End in new Facebook video

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“It is strange walking around here because … I’m used to looking at a set like this on film and now we’re walking back into it again. It’s almost like you’ve stepped inside a movie.” The words of Peter Jackson, as he gives a video tour of The Hobbit‘s sets in Wellington, New Zealand. It’s a sentiment that will be felt by the millions of fans who’ve waited to return to the fabled locales of Middle-earth. In a 10-minute video posted on his Facebook page, Jackson offers a glimpse of the movie’s first days of production. A worldly Ian McKellen hangs around Bag End, sporting specs and a stylish cap, Martin Freeman makes himself at home, and Andy Serkis delights in being the first actor put to work. Then Howard Shore’s score wells up, and it’s easy to fall back in love with this world. “I look forward to keeping you up to date as we go through the next … two or three years,” says Jackson, who seems refreshed and eager to lead his army of actors and artisans again. Enjoy. READ FULL STORY »

Apr 12 2011 06:33 PM ET

'The Hobbit' shooting at 48 frames per second. So what's the big deal?

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Yesterday, Peter Jackson posted on Facebook that he was shooting The Hobbit at 48 frames-per-second. Wait, keep reading, it gets interesting, promise, because this could very well mean that at some point soon, movies won’t quite look like, well, movies anymore.

Here’s how Jackson puts it:  READ FULL STORY »

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