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The Hobbit Report: Casting Ramps Up
01.11.11 | Kunochan | Permalink | 4 Comments

Major casting is well under way for the two-part adaptation of The Hobbit, with official signatures on the dotted line for Ian McKellen (Gandalf), Andy Serkis (Gollum), Elijah Wood (Frodo Baggins), and of course Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins…
Features, Legendarium, Tolkien 101
Tolkien 101: How to tell apart Saruman and Sauron
04.13.10 | Kunochan | Permalink | 4 Comments

As an aficionado of the original books, I find it strange that viewers of the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy have trouble telling the difference between the villain characters Sauron and Saruman. But I have heard from more than one intelligent, attentive moviegoer that they were confused on this issue. So let’s get this cleared up…
Features, Opinion
Which Characters from the Lord of the Rings Movies Will Appear in The Hobbit?
06.22.09 | Kunochan | Permalink | 1 Comment

What characters from the Lord of the Rings film trilogy could or should appear in the The Hobbit? Let’s run down the list…
Features, Hobbit Report
The Hobbit Report: June 2009
06.22.09 | Kunochan | Permalink | Speak, friend and comment!

A two-part film adaptation of JRR Tolkien’s beloved children’s novel, The Hobbit, is slated for release in December 2011 and December 2012. The films will be directed by Guillermo del Toro, with Peter Jackson acting as executive producer and co-writer.
News
Happy 87th birthday, Christopher Lee
06.02.09 | Kunochan | Permalink | Speak, friend and comment!

Trivia question: Who is the only member of the Lord of the Rings movie cast who actually met author JRR Tolkien? The answer is Christopher Lee, who portrayed Saruman. And today, May 27th, is Lee’s 87th birthday.