For a look back at the 1977 Rankin/Bass version of ‘The Hobbit` click here.

-CAUTION_SPOILER ALERT- To read about 19 Changes between J.R.R. Tolkien’s Novel and Peter Jackson’s Movie click here.

For a Stephen Hunter interview about playing Bombur click here.

For a humorous musical parody based on the song ‘One Thing’ click here.

For an article about Royd Tolkien’s appearance at the Movie’s London premiere click here.

To see the incredible ‘Hobbit House’ built by a devout fan to house his collection, click here for a video look and click here for a detailed article with plenty of pictures.

To get an idea of what Bag End would be worth today, click here.

For a detailed review of the Movie, click here.

For a review crediting Martin Freeman for much of the Movie’s success, click here.

Movie fan tourists heading to New Zealand’s Kaitoke Regional Park will want to click here.

Click here for The Independent’s review of ‘The Hobbit; An Unexpected Journey’.

Click here to read an opinion piece on why government subsidies for Movie productions need to end.

Click here to learn about how Sir Ian Mckellen has opened up about his prostate cancer fight.

Click here to read about Andy Serkis’ dual role in ‘The Hobbit’ trilogy.

Click here to see a reconstruction of the ancient humans that anthropologists have been referring to as a ‘hobbit’.

Click here for an article about the best adapted screenplays of 2012.

Click here to learn what Ian Mckellen thinks about Peter Jackson’s decision to release ‘The Hobbit’ as a trilogy.

Ten things you need to know before seeing ‘The Hobbit; An Unexpected Journey can be found here.

A Wall Street Journal video of Joe Letteri discussing the Visual effects involved in bringing Gollum to the screen and Richard Armitage discu8ssing his transformation into Thorin Oakenshield can be found here.

An article summarizing some of the filming tricks used in Filming ‘The Hobbit’ can be found here.

Sixty pictures from The movie can be found here.

A film based on “The Hobbit” has been on the cards since “The Lord Of The Rings” trilogy. Did you ever think it would actually happen? This was the first question put to Ian McKellin here .

As unthinkable as it is, it has now been nearly a decade since moviegoers have visited JRR Tolkien’s fantastical Middle-earth, nine years since director Peter Jackson conquered this earth with—and received Oscars for—2003’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.” Click here to see what the Phillipine daily Inquirer has to say.

The Hobbit Screenwriter: Guillermo Del Toro’s Version Would Have Been Amazing…..so says Phillipa Boyens as reported here.

Here an article compares The Lord of the Rings with Heaven’s Gate, an equally expensive movie that ended up a failure .

To read an article about Why Peter ‘Lord of the Rings’ succeeded as an adaptation click here.

For an early pic from ‘The Hobbit; The Desolation of Smaug’ click here.

For an AP interview with PJ and much of the cast click here.

A Hobbit fan fights back in a blog right here.

For 10 Unlikely Things That Were Influenced by J.R.R. Tolkien click here.

For an English translation of Christopher Tolkien’s July 9th Interview with LE MONDE click here.
For a one minute clip of Gandalf warning Saruman click here.
To see a 13 minute preview of the movie click here.
To watch ‘The making Of Middle-earth’ click here.
To read why Peter Jackson lost sleep while trying to cast Martin Freeman click here.
Click here to read an article disputing the claim that 48 FPS makes people nauseous.
For pictures of some of the starts that attended the New York premiere of ‘ The Hobbit; An Unexpected Journey’ click here.
Fangirls can see a pic of Orlando Bloom as Legolas right here.
For a discussion, from the New York premiere, with Andy Serkis and Martin Freeman click here.
For an Interview with Production Designer Dan Hennah click here. ( Thanks to BerethEdhellen for this one)
For an interesting article about how motion Capture technology brings Gollum to the big screen click here.
To read about the 1970`s rejection of LOTR based names for parts of Fiorland later used in the Films click here. (once again thanks to BerethEdhellen)

“The Hobbit” Director Peter Jackson talks to NBC News’ Ann Curry from his native New Zealand about the much anticipated prequel to “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy. Jackson discusses the pressure he felt following the biggest success of his career, the Rings trilogy, and the last minute changes he’s making to “The Hobbit.” Ann Curry’s full report airs Thursday, Dec. 6 at 10pm/9c on NBC’s Rock Center with Brian Williams. You can view an advanced clip here. 

Die-hard fans will gorge upon Peter Jackson’s adaptation from J.R.R. Tolkien’s book; Hobbit adaptation a dark, spectacular adventure; Is ‘The Hobbit’ Less a Movie Than Theme Park Ride? If So, It’s a Fun One; IT’S great to be back in Middle-earth. There may be a great darkness descending on the forests, but the weather is always fine in Hobbiton.

You can read the above referenced reviews here, here, here and here.

Read about ‘Hobbit’ makeup designer: Peter King .

Go deeper and deeper into J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth and you’ll realize that it’s pretty tough to reach a dead end. Read about why.

Will You Like ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’? See for yourself right here.