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'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' Preview: Peter Jackson (and Stephen Colbert?) Tease the Next Film

Jacob Hall — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:44:42 +0000

A few weeks ago, director Peter Jackson held an online Q&A and preview for the upcoming 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.' However, if you wanted to watch or take part, you had to have bought 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' on DVD or Blu-ray and followed the proper instructions (you know, typing in codes and such). Although the entire event remains an exclusive, Jackson has posted a six minute excerpt to YouTube, letting everyone get a taste of the what it was like and get a glimpse of the new Middle Earth adventure.

'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Has Made Over $1 Billion at the Box Office

Eric Walkuski — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:50:03 +0000

Becoming the 15th movie in history to do so, ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ passed the $1 billion mark this past week, the second in Peter Jackson‘s ‘Lord of the Rings’ films to do so. But how much further can it go? Just barely passing the monumental mark, ‘The Hobbit’ ended the weekend with with [...]

'The Hobbit: There and Back Again' Gets Pushed to December 2014

Damon Houx — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:15:25 +0000

When it was announced that 'The Hobbit' would be turned from two films into three, it seemed possible that Warner Brothers and Peter Jackson could kill themselves trying to deliver an additional three hour movie only seven months after the release of the second. So it's not a big surprise that 'The Hobbit: There and Back Again' has been pushed from July 18 to December 13, 2014.

SNL Previews All 19 'Hobbit' Movies

Jacob Hall — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:21:36 +0000

Welcome back, SNL! Everyone's simultaneously beloved and hated live sketch comedy show returned last night after its holiday break and, naturally, they had to play catch-up, making fun of everything that they missed in the past couple of weeks. First on their list? 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.' Or rather, its eighteen sequels.

Oxford Graduate Lives 'Hobbit' Lifestyle in Wales

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:29:01 +0000

58-year-old Oxford Graduate Emma Orbach decided 13 years ago to shun society and live in a mudhut she built herself and named ‘Tir Ysbrydol’ or “Spirit Land” in Welsh. Emma keeps absolutely no technology or electricity in her home; even when her children visit, they are banned from bringing devices such as cell phones or [...]

'The Colbert Report' To Do 'The Hobbit' Theme Week

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:00:23 +0000

Tolkien fans around the world are preparing for the December 14 release of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' in many different ways. Some have gone back to painstakingly watch Peter Jackson's original 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy (even if it takes place afterward), while others continue gluing their own hair to prosthetic feet in preparation for attending the release in costume. But how is life-long Tolkien fan Stephen Colbert preparing? With a full week of 'The Colbert Report' dedicated to the film, and spotlighting its cast as guests! Who will be in attendance?

'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Gets Two New TV Spots

Britt Hayes — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:30:32 +0000

People of the United States and the United Kingdom can, well, unite over their love of Middle Earth with these two brand new TV spots for ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.’ ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ wants to remind fans of both the United States and the United Kingdom that tickets are already on sale right this second [...]

'The Hobbit' Takes an Unexpected Journey in This New TV Spot

Britt Hayes — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:47:04 +0000

‘The Hobbit‘ is coming! Slow down… it’s coming in December, but you can check out this brand new TV spot right now, which brings us back to the world of the Shire and introduces us to a very unlikely hero named Bilbo Baggins. Peter Jackson‘s gone back to the J.R.R. Tolkien well with ‘The Hobbit: [...]

'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Will Have an Extended Edition

Damon Houx — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:30:48 +0000

‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey‘ is due out December 14, but we now already know that there will be an extended edition of the film after it hits Blu-ray and DVD, set to be released sometime in third quarter of 2013. This news (from Movies.com) comes after news that Peter Jackson will be filming an [...]

Nerd Out With the New Trailer for 'The Hobbit'

Emerald Catron — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:35:48 +0000

Another trailer for ‘The Hobbit’ has graciously been released, and it’s a full two-and-a-half minutes long. Don’t worry, knowing Peter Jackson, there’s plenty of movie left unspoiled. They could probably dole out two trailers every week until release and you’d still have four hours of movie left to watch. Are you excited for ‘The Hobbit’? [...]