Tag "The Hobbit"

Comic-Con: Spielberg and Jackson Talk About ‘Tintin’

July 25, 2011 by Ramin Zahed 2 Comments divider image

On Friday, Spielberg, Jackson and actor Andrew Serkis were all present to treat Hall H audiences with a sneak peak at the December Paramount release and share tidbits about the making of the movie. The panel began with Spielberg being presented with Comic-Con’s Inkpot award for achievement in film, which [...]

Titles, Release Dates Set for ‘The Hobbit’

May 31, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

The cinematic return to Middle Earth that is The Hobbit has set both dates and titles for the two-part adaptation. The first film will be titled The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, and will open Dec. 14, 2012. The second part will follow Dec. 13, 2013, under the moniker The Hobbit: [...]

Stephen Fry Joins ‘Hobbit’ Cast

May 19, 2011 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

Director and producer Peter Jackson announced on his Facebook page Thursday that loquacious British actor, comedian, television host, writer and avid Tweeter Stephen Fry has been tagged to play the role of the Master of Laketown in the upcoming two-part feature adaption of J.R.R. Tokein’s fantasy tome, The Hobbit. Jackson [...]

Jackson Video Offers Peek at ‘Hobbit’ Production

April 21, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean 2 Comments divider image

For fans of J.R.R. Tolkein’s The Hobbit, the wait for a movie version has been a long time coming. No one knows this better than Peter Jackson, the director who has begun production on the first of a two-part adaptation down in his home nation of New Zealand. To mark [...]