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  ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ vs. ‘Fellowship of the Ring’

  It’s time for a Middle-earth showdown. We compare Peter Jackson’s ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ with his ‘Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’ adaptation.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 152 days ago68 Comments

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  ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ – SR Underground Ep. 70

  In our ‘Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ special edition podcast, we review Peter Jackson’s latest Middle-earth film and discuss the movie’s connection to the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy.

  by Ben Kendrick | 153 days ago86 Comments

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  Final ‘Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ Production Video: The Wellington Premiere

  Peter Jackson has released one last production featurette for ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’, which chronicles the film’s Wellington premiere.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 156 days ago5 Comments

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  Early ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ Reviews Are Mixed

  Is Peter Jackson’s ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ a triumphant return trip to Middle-earth? According to the first reviews, the answer is… sorta.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 166 days ago89 Comments

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  New ‘Hobbit: Unexpected Journey’ Image Gallery Shows New & Familiar Faces

  An updated gallery of images from ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ gives looks at characters both new and familiar.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 172 days ago7 Comments

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  ‘The Hobbit’ Set Video #9: Post-Production On ‘An Unexpected Journey’

  Peter Jackson’s 9th production video for ‘The Hobbit’ offers a snapshot of the immense amount of editing required during post-production on ‘An Unexpected Journey’.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 176 days ago25 Comments

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  17 ‘Hobbit’ Posters Introduce Characters Taking ‘An Unexpected Journey’

  We have 17 new character posters for ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’, including one for each of the 13 dwarfs that accompany young Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) on his great adventure.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 195 days ago3 Comments

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  ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’: New TV Spot, Magazine Covers & Running Time Revealed

  A new TV spot for ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ includes previously-unseen footage; meanwhile, new ‘Hobbit’ magazine covers have hit the ‘Net and Peter Jackson has revealed the film’s running time.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 207 days ago20 Comments

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  ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ Trailer Is Here!

  A full-length trailer has been released for ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’, the first installment in Peter Jackson’s ‘Hobbit’ trilogy!

  by Sandy Schaefer | 242 days ago86 Comments

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  New ‘Hobbit’ Images Include Radagast the Brown; 2nd Trailer Arrives This Week

  New images from ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ include a first look at Radagast the Brown (Sylvester McCoy), and a second trailer will premiere this week.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 244 days ago32 Comments

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  Peter Jackson Confirms ‘The Hobbit 3′ For Summer 2014!

  Peter Jackson has confirmed that he will expand his two ‘Hobbit’ movies into a trilogy, with the third installment arriving in Summer 2014.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 293 days ago46 Comments

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  ‘Hobbit’ Set Video #8: Comic-Con & Final Days of Shooting

  Peter Jackson has released the 8th production video for ‘The Hobbit,’ featuring footage of his visit to Comic-Con 2012 and the behind-the-scenes material shown during the film’s panel.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 300 days ago21 Comments

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  Peter Jackson Clarifies ‘Hobbit’ Trilogy Talk; Third Movie Based on Tolkien’s Notes

  ‘The Hobbit’ director, Peter Jackson, drops hints that he may extend his prequel movies into a full-blown trilogy using 125 pages of expanded Tolkien notes.

  by Ben Kendrick | 308 days ago52 Comments

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  The 10 Most Badass Movie Combat Units

  With ‘The Expendables 2′ hitting theaters, we pick the top 10 baddest movie teams that have ever waged battle onscreen. See if your favorite combat unit made our cut.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 312 days ago191 Comments

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  Peter Jackson Finishes Principal Photography On ‘The Hobbit’

  Peter Jackson has announced the official completion of principal photography on his ‘Hobbit’ films, about a week before the project will be previewed at Comic-Con 2012.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 317 days ago58 Comments

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  The 25 Most Awesome Movie Weapons Of All Time

  There are many memorable weapons in the history of cinema. We’ve selected the top 25 movie weapons and put them in order just for you. Commence firing…

  by Mike Eisenberg | 338 days ago400 Comments

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  ‘Hobbit’ Set Video #7: A Tour of Peter Jackson’s Stone Street Studio

  Peter Jackson’s latest production diary video for ‘The Hobbit’ features a tour of the Stone Street Studio complex and the numerous departments working on the two-film project.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 347 days ago22 Comments

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  ‘Hobbit’ CinemaCon Footage Recap: A Wondrous Return to Middle-earth

  While the footage featured in the CinemaCon sizzle reel for Peter Jackson’s first ‘Hobbit’ movie is raved about, the film’s higher frame rate received a somewhat average grade from attendees.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 389 days ago19 Comments

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  Movie Images: ‘Prometheus’, ‘G.I. Joe 2′, ‘Riddick’ & ‘The Hobbit’

  In our latest movie image roundup, the ‘Prometheus’ crew explores an alien world, Storm Shadow prepares for ‘Retaliation’, mercenaries hunt ‘Riddick’ and ‘The Hobbit’ goes on ‘An Unexpected Journey’.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 409 days ago7 Comments

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  ‘The Hobbit’ Set Video #6: A Journey Around New Zealand

  Follow Peter Jackson and his filmmaking crew (armada?) as they shoot on location around the New Zealand countryside in the sixth ‘Hobbit’ production diary video.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 444 days ago27 Comments

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  ‘The Hobbit’ Cast’s Final Addition Is Billy Connolly

  Billy Connolly (The Boondocks Saints) is the last addition to the cast of director Peter Jackson’s two-part adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 465 days ago11 Comments

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  Andy Serkis Discusses The Art of Motion-Capture Acting

  Motion-capture acting expert Andy Serkis (Lord of the Rings, Rise of the Planet of the Apes) reveals his own personal thoughts and feelings about the technology.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 481 days ago23 Comments

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  New ‘Hobbit’ Images; Interviews with Philippa Boyens & Richard Armitage

  Check out two new images from ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ and read on for co-writer Philippa Boyens and costar Richard Armitage’s thoughts on the fantasy flick.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 490 days ago39 Comments

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  Peter Jackson Talks ‘The Hobbit’: Fairy Tale Tone, Dwarves, & Del Toro

  ‘Hobbit’ director Peter Jackson discusses the tonal differences between his new films and the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, and how much of Guillermo del Toro’s vision is being retained.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 503 days ago68 Comments

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  ‘The Hobbit’ Set Video #5: The Return To Hobbiton

  Peter Jackson and his filmmaking crew (of hundreds) set to out shoot around the New Zealand countryside, beginning with ‘Hobbiton’ in the latest production diary video for ‘The Hobbit’.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 513 days ago20 Comments

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  ‘The Hobbit’ Trailer Is Here!

  Get an early look at director Peter Jackson’s return trip to Middle-Earth in the official teaser trailer for ‘The Hobbit’.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 515 days ago133 Comments

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  ‘Lord of the Rings’ Trilogy May Be Given A 3D Re-Release

  Elijah Woods says there has been discussion of eventually post-converting the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy to 3D, possibly for a theatrical re-release.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 542 days ago47 Comments

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  Andy Serkis Teases ‘The Hobbit’ Trailer; Talks Second Unit Directing [Updated]

  A trailer for ‘The Hobbit’ will arrive in December 2011, according to Andy Serkis. Read on for his thoughts about working as a second unit director on the project.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 551 days ago9 Comments

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  ‘The Hobbit’ Set Video #4 Explains The Schematics of 3D Filmmaking

  Peter Jackson has posted a new ‘Hobbit’ production diary video that reveals the cutting-edge 3D technology being used on the films (and all the difficulties that come with it).

  by Sandy Schaefer | 562 days ago8 Comments

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  DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: June 28, 2011

  ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Extended Edition finally hits Blu-ray and ‘Sucker Punch’ hopes for a second wind on home video in this week’s releases.

  by Mike Eisenberg | 691 days ago16 Comments

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  Elijah Wood & Orlando Bloom’s Roles in ‘The Hobbit’

  Early reports hint at small roles for Orlando Bloom and Elijah Wood for their returning appearances as Legolas and Frodo, respectively, in ‘The Hobbit’ movies

  by Rob Keyes | 857 days ago20 Comments

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  Elijah Wood Will Return as Frodo in ‘The Hobbit’

  Elijah Wood has signed on to reprise the role of Frodo in Peter Jackson’s two-part adaptation of ‘The Hobbit’ – but how exactly will the character factor into the story?

  by Chris Schrader | 863 days ago24 Comments

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  15 Must-Own Blu-rays of 2010

  2010 was a great year for home video enthusiasts and a number of classics were treated to fantastic Blu-ray transfers. Check out our list of the 15 must-on Blu-ray titles of 2010.

  by Mike Eisenberg | 876 days ago44 Comments

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  Best & Worst Christmas Movie Releases of the Past 10 Years

  With another holiday movie season upon us, we take a look at the best and worst films released during the Christmas movie season over the last ten years.

  by Paul Young | 880 days ago75 Comments

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  Orlando Bloom’s Legolas Returning For ‘The Hobbit’

  Orlando Bloom is in final negotiations to return as Legolas in Peter Jackson’s two films based on ‘The Hobbit.’ Who else could be making a surprise return?

  by Rob Keyes | 892 days ago124 Comments

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  Will A Voice Actor Ever Get Nominated For An Oscar?

  We have yet to see an Oscar nomination for voice work in an animated feature or a motion-capture character. What will it take for the Academy Awards to recognize more than visuals?

  by Mike Eisenberg | 1059 days ago26 Comments

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  The 10 Best Movie Threequels of All Time

  Toy Story 3 proves that not all third installments in a film series have to be disappointments. Here’s our list of 10 great movie ‘threequels.’

  by Mike Eisenberg | 1066 days ago104 Comments

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  The 12 Best Movie Sequels Ever Made

  With the release of Iron Man 2, Screen Rant looks back at the 12 best movie sequels ever made.

  by Mike Eisenberg | 1109 days ago398 Comments

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  DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: April 6, 2010

  We cover this week’s new DVD/Blu-ray releases, including the Lord of the Rings Blu-ray set. Also, for the ladies, the entire Sex In The City series is available on the cheap. Check it out

  by Mike Eisenberg | 1139 days ago3 Comments

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  10 DVD/Blu-ray Audio Commentaries You Have To Hear

  Whether you’ve never given DVD/Blu-ray audio commentaries a chance or you love them, we’ve got the 10 best commentaries you need to hear.

  by Mike Eisenberg | 1150 days ago56 Comments

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  Stuart Townsend Replaced Last Minute For Thor

  Stuart Townsend, who was cast as one of “The Warriors Three” in Kenneth Branagh’s production of Thor for Marvel Studios, has left due to creative…

  by Rob Keyes | 1224 days ago24 Comments

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  10 Movie Events That Shaped the Decade (For Movie Fans)

  Did you think we wouldn’t do a 10 year look-back at movies? Here’s our list of the most significant movie events of this decade.

  by Ross Miller | 1245 days ago131 Comments

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  First Script For The Hobbit Completed!

  For most movies, this wouldn’t be major news, but for Peter Jackson and Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated The Hobbit, I make an exception. Following…

  by Rob Keyes | 1271 days ago14 Comments

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  Great News For The Hobbit: LOTR Lawsuit Finally Settled

  Today we have some great news for those looking forward to the upcoming adaptation of The Hobbit (and who isn’t?): the project can officially go…

  by Ross Miller | 1348 days ago14 Comments

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  Del Toro & Jackson Confirm Structure Of ‘The Hobbit’ Films

  For their 20th birthday, Empire was given a few world exclusives including a chat with Guillermo Del Toro and Peter Jackson to discuss and confirm…

  by Rob Keyes | 1492 days ago20 Comments

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  Dominic Monaghan & Others Returning For The Hobbit?

  It’s looking like we could be seeing some familiar faces when Peter Jackson revisits Middle Earth.

  by Rob Keyes | 1580 days ago26 Comments

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  Writing Begins On The Hobbit (And It’s Very Good News)

  Despite the fact that this belongs in the “Well, duh!” category, it’s still news nonetheless. Deals have now been finalized (with the ink barely dry) for…

  by Jamie Williams | 1732 days ago18 Comments

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  McKellen Talks Hobbits

  by Jamie Williams | 1879 days ago8 Comments

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  Wow… Peter Jackson IS Directing The Hobbit – In 3D!

  by Vic Holtreman | 1996 days ago20 Comments

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  Studio Apologizing: Will Jackson Return To The Hobbit?

  by Heath McKnight | 2108 days ago2 Comments