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• Hobbit Report, News

  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, Opinion

  Making ‘The Hobbit’: Some suggestions for Sir Peter

  12.16.10 | Kunochan | Permalink | 10 Comments

  So you’re finally adapting The Hobbit. I know you already have your script approved and your storyboards laid down, but if it isn’t too late, may I humbly make a few suggestions, from one fan to another?

• Features, Hobbit Report, News

  The Hobbit Report: Blanchett on board

  12.13.10 | Kunochan | Permalink | Speak, friend and comment!

  Aussie actress Cate Blanchett will reprise her role as Galadriel in the upcoming two-part film adaptation of The Hobbit, the prequel to The Lord of the Rings.

• Features, Legendarium, Opinion

  Of Course Hobbits Have to be White

  12.06.10 | Kunochan | Permalink | 4 Comments

  I was advised by several friends not to write this post, which tells you something about the state of racial discourse in America today. But here we go…

  Of course Hobbits have to be white!

• Humor

  Bilbo Baggins Image Macros

  11.28.10 | Kunochan | Permalink | 2 Comments

  In the tradition of great image macros such as High Expectations Asian Father, here is Bilbo Baggins (the Martin Freeman version)…

• Features, Hobbit Report, News

  The Hobbit Report: Greenlight Details & Rumors

  10.20.10 | Kunochan | Permalink | 1 Comment

  The ‘Tubes are jammed this week with contrary facts and rumors about the now-greenlit two-part adaptation of The Hobbit. Here is a quick summary of what we know and what we think we know…

• Features, Hobbit Report, News

  The Hobbit Report Returns: ‘Hobbit’ Greenlit, Jackson to Direct in 3D

  10.15.10 | Kunochan | Permalink | 1 Comment

  After months of baseless speculation in both the fan and professional media, an official announcement from New Line Cinema confirms that Sir Peter Jackson will direct a two-part film adaptation of The Hobbit, to begin principal photography this February.

• Hobbit Report, News

  The Hobbit Report: ‘Hollywood Reporter’ says Jackson close to ‘Hobbit’ deal

  07.13.10 | Kunochan | Permalink | 3 Comments

  The entertainment industry paper reports that Sir Peter Jackson is close to signing a deal to direct the as-un-yet greenlighted two-part film adaptation of “The Hobbit.” According to the paper’s sources, Jackson is in Los Angeles this week, holding casting meetings for “The Hobbit.”

• Collectibles, Events, News

  Fans to enjoy Tolkien-based events and exhibitors at Comic-Con 2010

  07.12.10 | Kunochan | Permalink | Speak, friend and comment!

  The San Diego Comic-Con International, the yearly mega-convention devoted to comics, movies, television, collectibles and popular culture, takes place this year from July 21-25 at the San Diego Convention Center. As usual, Tolkien fans will find a number of things to enjoy…

• Hobbit Report, News

  The Hobbit Report: Online casinos take bets on ‘Hobbit’ release date

  07.01.10 | Kunochan | Permalink | 1 Comment

  Online betting blog Online Casino Advisory reports that in the wake of Guillermo del Toro’s defection from the planned two-part “The Hobbit” film adaptation, online casinos are taking novelty bets on when the first film will see its premiere.

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