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Apr 18 news; Cast Discusses the ‘darkness’ of ‘The Desolation of Smaug’, Hobbit wins at MTV awards, Aaesome Hobbit Houses

Click here to hear the cast discussing the contrasts between ‘An Unexpected Journey’ and ‘The Desolation of Smaug’. A majority ofMTV voters picked a Hobbit to win the hero category. Click here to read about it. Click here to see 13 unusual ‘Hobbit’ holes built in various countries all over the world.

News Update, New Book Pokes Fun at The Lord of the Rings; Gollum sings ‘Les Misérables’ ; Another Andy Serkis Interview, ‘The GeorgeClooney of Dwarves, More about Peter Jackson, Dr. Who actors on PJ as an episode Director, Does ‘The Hobbit promote smoking?. Viggo wants to play Aragorn again, Luke Evans’ Next role

To be taken to the site promoting Stuart Anderson’s new book, ‘Lord Of The Ring Dings,’ click here. A video has been posted online showing a man miming to a rendition of Les Misérables’ ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ sung inthe voice of a Lord of the Rings character. To watch the video just click here. […]

News Update, Bilbo Baggins at St. Ann’s, Chasing Smaug, The `original` One Ring?, Five questions for Sir Ian, Hobbiton Tours, Why three films?, The new F/X crisis, New role for Legolas actor, Radagast Interview.

The Popularity of Peter jackson`s Films has lead many Schools to stage productions of ‘The Hobbit’. Read about one amazing group of students by clicking here. To hear cast members discussing the lack of visibility of Smaug the dragon click here. Is it possible that a cursed Roman Ring discovered in 1785 was the inspiration […]

Clip From ‘The Hobbit; The Desolation of Smaug’ Live Event Now Available

For those of us that haven’t purchased the DVDs of ‘The Hobbit;An Unexpected Journey’ and weren’t able to see the special ‘Live Event,’ Peter Jackson has just posted a six minute excerpt from ‘The Hobbit; The Desolation of Smaug Live Event’. The excerpt can be viewed here.