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'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' Preview: Peter Jackson (and Stephen Colbert?) Tease the Next Film

Jacob Hall — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:44:42 +0000

A few weeks ago, director Peter Jackson held an online Q&A and preview for the upcoming 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.' However, if you wanted to watch or take part, you had to have bought 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' on DVD or Blu-ray and followed the proper instructions (you know, typing in codes and such). Although the entire event remains an exclusive, Jackson has posted a six minute excerpt to YouTube, letting everyone get a taste of the what it was like and get a glimpse of the new Middle Earth adventure.

'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' Unveils New Photos, Plus Trailer Premiere Info

Britt Hayes — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:48:19 +0000

Director Peter Jackson unveiled some new images from 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,' featuring Evangeline Lily, Ian McKellen, and a whole bunch of green screen! Plus, he revealed when fans can expect to see the first trailer for the next installment.

'The Hobbit' DVD Giveaway: Go on 'An Unexpected Journey' at Home

Nick Romano — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:30:33 +0000

ScreenCrush and GuySpeed have partnered up for a weekly DVD giveaway. This week, we'll be taking one lucky reader on 'An Unexpected Journey' with a copy of Peter Jackson's first installment to the 'Hobbit' trilogy.

'Doctor Who': Peter Jackson Would Direct an Episode For…

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:00:00 +0000

A few months ago, we were ecstatic to hear that legendary 'Lord of the Rings' director Peter Jackson could potentially tackle an episode of 'Doctor Who,' despite his busy schedule working on 'The Hobbit.' Now, in advance of 'Doctor Who's' season 7B premiere, that dream has just gotten a bit closer to reality...for a price. Find out what would bring Peter Jackson to direct 'Doctor Who' inside!

'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Has Made Over $1 Billion at the Box Office

Eric Walkuski — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:50:03 +0000

Becoming the 15th movie in history to do so, ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ passed the $1 billion mark this past week, the second in Peter Jackson‘s ‘Lord of the Rings’ films to do so. But how much further can it go? Just barely passing the monumental mark, ‘The Hobbit’ ended the weekend with with [...]

'The Hobbit: There and Back Again' Gets Pushed to December 2014

Damon Houx — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:15:25 +0000

When it was announced that 'The Hobbit' would be turned from two films into three, it seemed possible that Warner Brothers and Peter Jackson could kill themselves trying to deliver an additional three hour movie only seven months after the release of the second. So it's not a big surprise that 'The Hobbit: There and Back Again' has been pushed from July 18 to December 13, 2014.

Win a Poster Signed by 'Hobbit' Director Peter Jackson!

ScreenCrush Staff — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:00:57 +0000

While we're sure you already know about Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' which is in theaters now but did you know Jackson has another film hitting theaters this holiday season? Check out 'West of Memphis' and find out how you can win a poster signed by Jackson himself!

Final 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Video Blog is Online

Jacob Hall — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 16:44:51 +0000

After years of anticipation, 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' is finally in theaters and outside of money and transportation, there's nothing stopping you from going to see it right now. However, if money or transportation are a problem for you right now, you can always watch the concluding chapter of Peter Jackson's wonderful video blog about the making of the film. The focus this time? Finishing the film and getting it to the premiere!

Peter Jackson Will Shoot 'Tintin' Sequel Next Year

Damon Houx — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:00:00 +0000

When 'The Adventures of Tintin' was released last December it was supposedly the start of a trilogy that Peter Jackson and Steven Spielberg were going to produce together and trade off directing duties. The film didn't perform strongly in America (though that was expected), but international numbers didn't made a sequel look like a done deal. Now Jackson has weighed in on the follow up, and it's going to happen.

'The Hobbit' Behind-the-Scenes Photos: The 'Unexpected Journey' From Book to Screen

Nick Romano — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:00:14 +0000

'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,' the first film in Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit' film trilogy, has been long in the making. The professed J.R.R. Tolkien fan has been wanting to turn this beloved book into a big screen adaptation for some time, and the debut of the 'Lord of the Rings' movie trilogy was a step towards this fulfillment. But it certainly wasn't an easy road as many people teamed up to put this project together.

Before you see 'An Unexpected Journey' in theaters when it hits this Friday, December 14, take a look at this collection of behind-the-scenes photos to get a feel for what it took to make a movie of this magnitude. Seeing a group of ogres without costume and makeup is as arguably entertaining as seeing them on screen. Or what about Sir Ian McKellen grabbing some coffe in full Gandalf attire!

'The Hobbit': 6 Things We Learned After Chatting With the Cast

Jordan Hoffman — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:30:45 +0000

Midtown Manhattan became Middle Earth today as the cast and crew of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' came to the Waldorf=Astoria hotel (yes, that weird equals sign is the correct way to spell it.) Film writers, bloggers and gurus were in attendance and ready to hear the well-rehe

'The Colbert Report' To Do 'The Hobbit' Theme Week

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:00:23 +0000

Tolkien fans around the world are preparing for the December 14 release of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' in many different ways. Some have gone back to painstakingly watch Peter Jackson's original 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy (even if it takes place afterward), while others continue gluing their own hair to prosthetic feet in preparation for attending the release in costume. But how is life-long Tolkien fan Stephen Colbert preparing? With a full week of 'The Colbert Report' dedicated to the film, and spotlighting its cast as guests! Who will be in attendance?

'The Hobbit' Reviews: Early Twitter Reactions From the World Premiere

ScreenCrush Staff — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:23:28 +0000

Last night saw the big world premiere of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' in New Zealand. Normally most premieres are in Los Angeles but because 'The Hobbit' was shot in New Zealand (and director Peter Jackson was finishing the film in the days leading up to the premiere), the premiere was in Wellington. So what did the crowd think?

'The Hobbit' Clip: Bilbo, Meet Sting!

Nick Romano — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:02:45 +0000

After countless images, posters, trailers and behind-the-scenes material released for ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,’ are you ready to watch the first clip from Peter Jackson‘s upcoming movie? It seems like forever since we’ve seen something from the upcoming ‘Hobbit’ movie that’s worth our while (seeing the 87th behind-the-scenes photo or yet another international poster [...]

New 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Production Video Has Arrived!

Jacob Hall — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 18:37:06 +0000

No one has better behind the scenes footage of his films than Peter Jackson and the series of videos detailing the production of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' have been among the very best associated with his work. After a lengthy gap, the ninth (and final?) video has arrived and it's all about the mad rush to push the film through post-production in time for its premiere.

'The Hobbit' Filming Results in 27 Animal Deaths

Britt Hayes — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:27:54 +0000

Talk about your unexpected journeys — a new report claims that 27 animals died due to the unsafe environment at a farm run by the production crew while Peter Jackson was filming ‘The Hobbit.’ The AP reports that the animal wranglers involved with the production of ‘The Hobbit’ are citing the production company as responsible [...]

'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Gets Two New TV Spots

Britt Hayes — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:30:32 +0000

People of the United States and the United Kingdom can, well, unite over their love of Middle Earth with these two brand new TV spots for ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.’ ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ wants to remind fans of both the United States and the United Kingdom that tickets are already on sale right this second [...]

Peter Jackson Produced 'West of Memphis' Gets a Trailer and Poster

Jacob Hall — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 16:53:51 +0000

Over the past two decades, the story of the West Memphis Three has become the definitive example of miscarriage of justice in the United States legal system. In fact, the wrongful conviction of Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley, Jr and Jason Baldwin for the murder of three young boys in 1994 has already been extensively chronicled in the 'Paradise Lost' trilogy of documentaries (the third of which premiered last year), which actually helped get their case overturned. However, 'West of Memphis,' a new documentary covering the entire case, is set to arrive in theaters this Christmas after an extensive festival run. Check out the poster and trailer below.

'The Hobbit' Soundtrack — What Does It Tell Us About 'An Unexpected Journey'?

Nick Romano — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:16:21 +0000

'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,' the first film in Peter Jackson's 'Hobbit' trilogy, is hitting theaters in just a month and a half now, and that means it's time for more promotional goodies to start popping out, including the official track list for 'The Hobbit' soundtrack. Back in the summer when Warner Bros. released the 'Dark Knight Rises' soundtrack list, it gave us some hints at what we could expect to see in the film. So, with the one for 'An Unexpected Journey' now available, what does it reveal about Bilbo and his band of merry dwarfs?

'The Hobbit' Takes an Unexpected Journey in This New TV Spot

Britt Hayes — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:47:04 +0000

‘The Hobbit‘ is coming! Slow down… it’s coming in December, but you can check out this brand new TV spot right now, which brings us back to the world of the Shire and introduces us to a very unlikely hero named Bilbo Baggins. Peter Jackson‘s gone back to the J.R.R. Tolkien well with ‘The Hobbit: [...]

Stephen Colbert to Cameo in 'The Hobbit' Is By Far the Craziest Rumor of the Day

Nick Romano — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:24:56 +0000

We're finding out a lot about 'The Hobbit' movie this week, thanks to the latest issue of The Hollywood Reporter. For instance, did you know Ian McKellen almost turned down the role of Gandalf for the next three Middle Earth-based movies? While all that's interesting to learn, our favorite 'Hobbit' fact actually pertains to a seemingly unrelated actor -- funnyman Stephen Colbert.

THR missed this little tid bit: the 'Colbert Report' host is obsessed with Tolkien. So much so, in fact, that he got to visit the set of 'An Unexpected Journey' in New Zealand, where -- get this -- he may or may not have shot a cameo appearance for the movie trilogy!

'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Will Have an Extended Edition

Damon Houx — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 01:30:48 +0000

‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey‘ is due out December 14, but we now already know that there will be an extended edition of the film after it hits Blu-ray and DVD, set to be released sometime in third quarter of 2013. This news (from Movies.com) comes after news that Peter Jackson will be filming an [...]

New 'The Hobbit' Poster Features Bilbo's Band of Merry Men

Nick Romano — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:26:17 +0000

Since the release of the second 'Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' trailer hit the airwaves during Tolkien Week, Peter Jackson and his crew at Warner Bros. have been light on the promotional material for the upcoming book-adapted flick. The director recently gave us a look at one of the new 'Hobbit' posters, which featured Bilbo holding his trusty "Sting" sword, but new images or sneaks at the film were scarce.

But now with the latest poster, some other characters from the highly anticipated December movie get their time in the spotlight.

Peter Jackson One Step Closer to Directing 'Doctor Who' in New Zealand

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:30:54 +0000

For all the overseas talent that doesn't get its due recognition at award ceremonies like the Emmys, 'Doctor Who' has long been one of our favorites. Recently, 'Doctor Who' and 'Lord of the Rings' fans alike were delighted to hear that interest had been expressed back and forth for director Peter Jackson to helm a New Zealand-based 'Doctor Who' episode, but could it actually happen? And when would the episode shoot?

10 Things You Didn't Know About 'The Lord of the Rings' Movies

Nick Romano — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:04:18 +0000

It’s “Tolkien Week,” which means people all around the world are celebrating that literary genius who gave us ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’ book series, and therefore the corresponding movie adaptations. Aside from that, though, it’s

'The Hobbit' Trilogy Now Has New Titles and Release Dates

Damon Houx — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:59:39 +0000

So we're exceptionally curious about 'The Hobbit' films now that Peter Jackson and company have decided to transform two pictures into three. We have no idea if this was a good decision, or just a chance to take advantage of audiences that fell in love with the first three films. What we do know are the titles of the trilogy and their release dates.

'The Hobbit' in 48-Frame Version Getting a Limited Release

Britt Hayes — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 02:45:04 +0000

Peter Jackson and Warner Bros. introduced 'The Hobbit' to CinemaCon this year with a 48 frames-per-second version that didn't go over too well with many who were present for the convention. Now comes word that Warner Bros. will do a limited release for the 48 FPS version.

Watch Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit' Through Fancy 3D Glasses

Sean O'Connell — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:14:49 +0000

Now that we know Peter Jackson plans on diving his upcoming adaptation of ‘The Hobbit’ into three distinct chapters, fans are going to want to grab a pair of nerdy unique 3D glasses that no doubt will contribute to the wondrous experience of venturing back to Middle Earth again and again (and again). RealD 3D has you covered.

Peter Jackson Officially Announces a Third 'Hobbit' Film for Summer 2014

Mike Sampson — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:48:46 +0000

As was previously rumored, director Peter Jackson officially announced this morning that ‘The Hobbit‘ would be a trilogy and a third film will be released. Full details below: The film was initially split into two films – ‘An Unexpected Journey‘ and ‘There and Back Again‘ – but Jackson, Warner Bros. and New Line decided they [...]

Weekly Dose of Ridiculous: 'Battle Royale,' 'Hobbit' Trilogy, Scorsese and Siri, and Raggedy Ann

Britt Hayes — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 03:30:28 +0000

While you were getting pumped about the Olympics (yeah, no one does this), we were reporting on the week's most ridiculous news. From a 'Battle Royale' TV series on -- wait for it -- the CW to Martin Scorsese trying to convince us he uses Siri, we've got a breakdown of the worst and most absurd news from this week, in case you weren't paying attention.