ScreenCrush » The Hobbit http://screencrush.com Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:25:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 'The Hobbit' Featurette: Transforming New Zealand Into Middle Earth http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-featurette-new-zealand-middle-earth/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-featurette-new-zealand-middle-earth/#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:35:29 +0000 Jacob Hall http://screencrush.com/?p=116269 Every single behind-the-scenes video from 'The Hobbit' or the 'Lord of the Rings' films is, in its own little way, an advertisement for the nation of New Zealand. Peter Jackson's Middle Earth films have been completely shot in his home country, and it's now impossible to imagine J.R.R. Tolkien's fictional fantasy world without thinking of the gorgeous Kiwi countryside. A new featurette on 'The Hobbit' trilogy gives us a good look at how little work it was transforming New Zealand's landscapes into a land of dwarves, wizards and dragons.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-featurette-new-zealand-middle-earth/feed/ 0 Watch 'The Hobbit 2′ Stars Reacting to Fangirls Reacting to the New Trailer http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-2-reaction-video/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-2-reaction-video/#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:20:12 +0000 Jacob Hall http://screencrush.com/?p=115478 Yesterday, the trailer for 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' debuted online and there was much rejoicing within the geek world. However, there was seemingly no one as excited as the ladies seen in the video above, who recorded their reaction to the trailer and put it on YouTube. These two fangirls probably expected fellow Middle Earth fans to watch the video and share in their excitement, but they definitely didn't expect director Peter Jackson to see it and arrange a response.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-2-reaction-video/feed/ 0 'The Hobbit 2′ Trailer: First Footage of 'The Desolation of Smaug' http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-2-trailer-desolation-of-smaug/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-2-trailer-desolation-of-smaug/#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:52:24 +0000 Eric Walkuski http://screencrush.com/?p=114683 The next installment of Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit' trilogy continues the journey of Bilbo Baggins, the wizard Gandalf and their company of dwarfs as they seek to rid the land of the evil dragon Smaug.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-2-trailer-desolation-of-smaug/feed/ 0 'The Hobbit 2′ Poster: Martin Freeman Faces the Desolation of Smaug http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-2-poster/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-2-poster/#comments Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:48:07 +0000 Jacob Hall http://screencrush.com/?p=113909 With the summer movie season in full swing, it's about time we got a poster for what's sure to be one of the big events of 2013. The first poster for 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' has arrived, and it's sure to send a chill or two down the spines of Middle Earth fans the world over.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-2-poster/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. 'The Hobbit 2′ First Look: Evangeline Lilly's Tauriel in 'The Desolation of Smaug' http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-2-desolation-of-smaug-evangeline-lilly-tauriel/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-2-desolation-of-smaug-evangeline-lilly-tauriel/#comments Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:47:58 +0000 Jacob Hall http://screencrush.com/?p=112758 When the second chapter of Peter Jackson's epic adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' rolls into theaters later this year, audiences will meet a character created specifically for the film. 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' will introduce an elven warrior named Tauriel, who will be played by Evangeline Lilly of 'Lost' fame, and our first look at the character has arrived!

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-2-desolation-of-smaug-evangeline-lilly-tauriel/feed/ 0 Hagen Hopkins, Getty Images Willie Nelson's 'The Hobbit 2′: Watch the Country Legend's Stoned Gandalf Audition http://screencrush.com/willie-nelson-the-hobbit-2-gandalf-conan/ http://screencrush.com/willie-nelson-the-hobbit-2-gandalf-conan/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:43:45 +0000 Nick Romano http://screencrush.com/?p=100568 " a good actor, but, hell, I'm Willie Nelson!" That's right, you are.

The legendary country star and marijuana enthusiast turns 80 years old on Tuesday, but instead of us honoring him with a gift, he's given the world the best thing ever -- a spoof audition reel for 'The Hobbit 2.' What would the Peter Jackson-directed films look like with Nelson in the role of Gandalf? Here's a taste.

]]> http://screencrush.com/willie-nelson-the-hobbit-2-gandalf-conan/feed/ 0 TBS, YouTube 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' Preview: Peter Jackson (and Stephen Colbert?) Tease the Next Film http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug-preview/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug-preview/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:44:42 +0000 Jacob Hall http://screencrush.com/?p=93826 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.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug-preview/feed/ 0 Warner Bros./MGM 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' Unveils New Photos, Plus Trailer Premiere Info http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug-photos-trailer-premiere/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug-photos-trailer-premiere/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:48:19 +0000 Britt Hayes http://screencrush.com/?p=92340 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.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug-photos-trailer-premiere/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. 'The Hobbit' DVD Giveaway: Go on 'An Unexpected Journey' at Home http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-dvd-giveaway/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-dvd-giveaway/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:30:33 +0000 Nick Romano http://screencrush.com/?p=91628 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.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-dvd-giveaway/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Has Made Over $1 Billion at the Box Office http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-1-billion/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-1-billion/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:50:03 +0000 Eric Walkuski http://screencrush.com/?p=87238 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?

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-1-billion/feed/ 0 'The Hobbit: There and Back Again' Gets Pushed to December 2014 http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-there-and-back-again-gets-pushed-to-december-2014/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-there-and-back-again-gets-pushed-to-december-2014/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:15:25 +0000 Damon Houx http://screencrush.com/?p=86649 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.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-there-and-back-again-gets-pushed-to-december-2014/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. SNL Previews All 19 'Hobbit' Movies http://screencrush.com/snl-previews-all-19-hobbit-movies/ http://screencrush.com/snl-previews-all-19-hobbit-movies/#comments Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:21:36 +0000 Jacob Hall http://screencrush.com/?p=76767 Welcome back, SNL! Everyone's simultaneously beloved and hated live sketch comedy show returned last night after its holiday break and, naturally, they had to play catch-up, making fun of everything that they missed in the past couple of weeks. First on their list? 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.' Or rather, its eighteen sequels.

]]> http://screencrush.com/snl-previews-all-19-hobbit-movies/feed/ 0 NBC 'The Hobbit' DVD Details: What to Expect From the "Ultimate Edition" http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-dvd-details/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-dvd-details/#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:21:14 +0000 Mike Sampson http://screencrush.com/?p=75863 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' is still playing in theaters (and making lots of money we might add) but you can already starting getting yourself ready for 'The Hobbit' DVD and Blu-ray. How about four different version of 'The Hobbit' DVD for all you Tolkein fans out there?

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-dvd-details/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. Home Video/Amazon Ultimate 'Hobbit' Fan Recreates The Shire Just to House His Tolkien Collection http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-fan-real-life-shire/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-fan-real-life-shire/#comments Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:00:25 +0000 Nick Romano http://screencrush.com/?p=70107 If you consider yourself to be the "ultimate" fan of 'The Hobbit' or J.R.R. Tolkien, you might want to rethink that statement, especially if you haven't met this Pennsylvania resident. Even 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' and 'The Lord of the Rings' movie trilogy director Peter Jackson, who has a piece of the actual 'Hobbit' set resting in his backyard, probably hasn't met this mysterious Middle Earth enthusiast who commissioned the construction of a real-life Shire...and it's primary function, other than looking magnificent, is to house his gigantic collection of Tolkien memorabilia.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-fan-real-life-shire/feed/ 0 AP 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' on Track to Break Box Office Records http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-box-office/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-box-office/#comments Sat, 15 Dec 2012 04:16:40 +0000 Damon Houx http://screencrush.com/?p=69540 Though Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' hit screens mere hours ago, it's already on track to have the highest opening weekend of any picture to open in December. That's right, it's on track to open bigger than 'Avatar.'

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-box-office/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. 'The Hobbit' Strikes Down 'Age of the Hobbits': Judge Pulls the Plug on Mockbuster http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-age-of-the-hobbits/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-age-of-the-hobbits/#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:15:17 +0000 Eric Walkuski http://screencrush.com/?p=68372 You'll recall about a month ago we told you about the battle between two 'Hobbits'; that is, Warner Bros. 'The Hobbit' and The Asylum's crude knock-off, 'Age of the Hobbits.' Warner Bros. filed a lawsuit against the smaller studio, known for its "mockbusters," insisting they stop the release of their slightly similarly titled movie, with the idea being that they were infringing on their 'Hobbit' trademark. Meanwhile, The Asylum was all, "What are you talking about, this is a totally different thing!"

It appears as though, if you'll forgive the analogy, in this particular case of David vs. Goliath, Goliath has most definitely won. At least for now.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-age-of-the-hobbits/feed/ 0 'The Hobbit' Behind-the-Scenes Photos: The 'Unexpected Journey' From Book to Screen http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-behind-the-scenes-photos/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-behind-the-scenes-photos/#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:00:14 +0000 Nick Romano http://screencrush.com/?p=61527 '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!

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-behind-the-scenes-photos/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. 'The Hobbit 3′ First Look: Orlando Bloom Returns as Legolas http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-3-first-look-legolas/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-3-first-look-legolas/#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:48:26 +0000 Mike Sampson http://screencrush.com/?p=67559 'The Hobbit' opens in theaters this month and while 'An Unexpected Journey' is the first part of the 'Hobbit' trilogy, we've got your first look at the third installment, 'There and Back Again.' And hey look, Legolas is back!

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-3-first-look-legolas/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. 'The Hobbit' in 48FPS Won't Make You Puke Announces Warner Bros. http://screencrush.com/hobbit-48fps-puke/ http://screencrush.com/hobbit-48fps-puke/#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:29:43 +0000 Eric Walkuski http://screencrush.com/?p=67436 By now you're well aware of the controversy surrounding Peter Jackson's decision to shoot 'The Hobbit' in 48fps, a higher frame rate that has given the movie, at least in the early going, a sped-up and slightly disorienting appearance. (Read our review right here.) It has almost exclusively dominated the conversation regarding the highly-anticipated prequel, and today we have Warner Bros. weighing in to assure us that, contrary to some reports, 'The Hobbit' in 48fps will not make you nauseous. Always nice to know!

Read the studio's full statement on the matter after the break.

]]> http://screencrush.com/hobbit-48fps-puke/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. 'The Hobbit': 6 Things We Learned After Chatting With the Cast http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-preview/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-preview/#comments Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:30:45 +0000 Jordan Hoffman http://screencrush.com/?p=67251 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

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-preview/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. 'The Hobbit' Clips: Six New Videos of Gollum, Wolves and Goblins! http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-clips/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-clips/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:10:57 +0000 Eric Walkuski http://screencrush.com/?p=66831 The reviews for 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' are piling in like a horde of angry orcs, and while most are positive (not including our own), the conversation seems to be dominated by the high frame rate Peter Jackson utilized to help bring the film to life. Fair or not, we had better get used to this being the main topic when it comes to 'The Hobbit', at least during the first few weeks of release.

However, while the world at large must wait for the chance to make up its own mind regarding the film, we have six clips from the epic adventure to hold you over until it comes out. Check them all out after the break.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-clips/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Offers Two New TV Spots http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-tv-spots-2/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-tv-spots-2/#comments Sat, 01 Dec 2012 04:13:53 +0000 Damon Houx http://screencrush.com/?p=66374 ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ is only two weeks away from release, and we're about to get word on the film. The movie screened today in New York and Los Angeles, and the review embargo for lifts Monday, December 3, at midnight EST. We'll have a review for you then, but until that time here's two new TV spots for the movie.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-tv-spots-2/feed/ 0 Warner Brothers 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Contest: Take Home the Ultimate Prize Pack! http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-contest/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-contest/#comments Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:00:09 +0000 Nick Romano http://screencrush.com/?p=63273 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,' the first in Peter Jackson's movie trilogy based on the epic J.R.R. Tolkein prequel to 'The Lord of the Rings,' is one of the most hyped movies of the year. Fans of Bilbo's first great adventure will finally get to see it (at least part of it) on the big screen starting December 14, after we all have been teased by trailer after trailer after TV spot. As if you couldn't be even more amped for the movie, we're giving away what we're calling the "ultimate 'Hobbit' prize pack" that would drive any Tolkien fan mad with excitement.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-contest/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. 'The Colbert Report' To Do 'The Hobbit' Theme Week http://screencrush.com/the-colbert-report-the-hobbit-stephen-colbert/ http://screencrush.com/the-colbert-report-the-hobbit-stephen-colbert/#comments Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:00:23 +0000 Kevin Fitzpatrick http://screencrush.com/?p=66083 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?

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-colbert-report-the-hobbit-stephen-colbert/feed/ 0 Comedy Central / Warner Bros. 'The Hobbit' Clip: Bilbo, Meet Sting! http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-clip-sting/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-clip-sting/#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:02:45 +0000 Nick Romano http://screencrush.com/?p=65426 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?

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-clip-sting/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. 'Man of Steel' Trailer Attached to 'The Hobbit' http://screencrush.com/man-of-steel-trailer/ http://screencrush.com/man-of-steel-trailer/#comments Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:30:39 +0000 Britt Hayes http://screencrush.com/?p=64408 If you've been dying to see more from Zack Snyder's 'Man of Steel,' the wait is almost over -- the director has confirmed that the first full trailer will be attached to 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.'

]]> http://screencrush.com/man-of-steel-trailer/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. 'The Hobbit' Filming Results in 27 Animal Deaths http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-animal-deaths/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-animal-deaths/#comments Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:27:54 +0000 Britt Hayes http://screencrush.com/?p=63970 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.'

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-animal-deaths/feed/ 0 Warner Bros./New Line/MGM Area Man Spends Three Days Making 'Hobbit' House Out of 2,600 Balloons http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-balloon-house/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-balloon-house/#comments Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:55:20 +0000 Mike Sampson http://screencrush.com/?p=61114 Meet Jeremy Telford. The Utah balloon-enthusiast (who, yes, has a handlebar mustache) recently spent approximately 36 hours over three days recreating Bag End - Bilbo Baggins' house from 'The Hobbit' - in his living room using over 2,600 balloons. Because, why the heck not.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-balloon-house/feed/ 0 Balloon Guy Entertainment 'The Hobbit' vs. 'The Hobbit'? Warner Bros. Looking to End 'The Age of the Hobbits' http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-the-age-of-the-hobbits/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-the-age-of-the-hobbits/#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2012 23:15:26 +0000 Eric Walkuski http://screencrush.com/?p=60849 The Asylum is an L.A.-based studio with  a loud and proud history of distributing "mockbusters," low-budget rip-offs of Hollywood films, at the same time as their big-budget counterparts. For example, earlier this year they released 'American Warships' right before Universal's 'Battleship.' And while not often taken serious, they've gotten into legal trouble before with the major studios in town ('The Day the Earth Stopped' comes to mind), but this time they're facing their mightiest foe yet in the form of studios Warner Bros., New Line Cinema, MGM and producer Saul Zaentz, who are all looking to halt the release of the Asylum's 'Age of the Hobbits', starring Bai Ling and a host of little people.

Guess which movie that one was inspired by.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-the-age-of-the-hobbits/feed/ 0 Flickr/Global Asylum 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Gets Two New TV Spots http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-tv-spots/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-tv-spots/#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:30:32 +0000 Britt Hayes http://screencrush.com/?p=60781 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.'

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-tv-spots/feed/ 0 Warner Bros./MGM 'The Hobbit' Tickets Go On Sale Wednesday http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-tickets/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-tickets/#comments Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:17:20 +0000 Mike Sampson http://screencrush.com/?p=60086 'The Hobbit' doesn't hit theaters until December 14th but if you're of the lot that likes to be prepared, we've got good news for you. This week, you can actually buy your tickets and get yourself all set for 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' plus the three films in the original 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy re-release (in case you need to bone up on your Tolkien).

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-tickets/feed/ 0 Warner Brothers/MGM 'The Hobbit' Soundtrack — What Does It Tell Us About 'An Unexpected Journey'? http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-soundtrack/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-soundtrack/#comments Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:16:21 +0000 Nick Romano http://screencrush.com/?p=59427 '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?

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-soundtrack/feed/ 0 Warner Brothers/MGM 'The Hobbit's' Bolg + 'The Exorcist' Demon — Dead Ringers? http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-bolg-the-exorcist-demon-dead-ringers/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-bolg-the-exorcist-demon-dead-ringers/#comments Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:00:31 +0000 Nick Romano http://screencrush.com/?p=58757 In J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit,' Bolg is one of the villainous creatures to inhabit Middle Earth, and wreak havok on Bilbo and his comrades. He's said to be the mightiest of the Orc Chieftains, so it only makes sense for Peter Jackson's team, in the movie adaptation, to model this guy after one of the most terrifying cinema villains of all-time: 'The Exorcist' demon.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-bolg-the-exorcist-demon-dead-ringers/feed/ 0 Tolkiendrim.com/Warner Bros. 'The Hobbit' Takes an Unexpected Journey in This New TV Spot http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-tv-spot/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-tv-spot/#comments Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:47:04 +0000 Britt Hayes http://screencrush.com/?p=57978 '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.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-tv-spot/feed/ 0 Warner Bros./MGM Stephen Colbert to Cameo in 'The Hobbit' Is By Far the Craziest Rumor of the Day http://screencrush.com/stephen-colbert-the-hobbit-cameo/ http://screencrush.com/stephen-colbert-the-hobbit-cameo/#comments Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:24:56 +0000 Nick Romano http://screencrush.com/?p=56772 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!

]]> http://screencrush.com/stephen-colbert-the-hobbit-cameo/feed/ 0 Poster by Warner Bros./Illustration by ScreenCrush Weekly Dose of Ridiculous: Kathie Lee, 'Hobbit' Money, 'Jurassic Park 4,' and 'The Canyons' http://screencrush.com/weekly-dose-of-ridiculous-kathie-lee-hobbit-money-jurassic-park-4-and-the-canyons/ http://screencrush.com/weekly-dose-of-ridiculous-kathie-lee-hobbit-money-jurassic-park-4-and-the-canyons/#comments Fri, 12 Oct 2012 23:00:44 +0000 Britt Hayes http://screencrush.com/?p=55280 We come to the end of another week, which means it's time for another Dose of Ridiculous. In this week's edition: What Kathie Lee did to a puppy, New Zealand's new Middle Earth currency, what 'Jurassic Park 4' thankfully never was, and a really bad teaser for a movie starring Lindsay Lohan and a porn star.

]]> http://screencrush.com/weekly-dose-of-ridiculous-kathie-lee-hobbit-money-jurassic-park-4-and-the-canyons/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. 'The Hobbit' Coins Will Be Legit Forms of Payment in New Zealand http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-coins/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-coins/#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:30:47 +0000 Nick Romano http://screencrush.com/?p=54602 New Zealand is pretty proud that Peter Jackson and his Warner Bros. team chose the country's landscapes to house production of 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' films. We would be too, but probably not to the extent of the New Zealanders.

In a similar fashion to the US releasing those commemorative but completely usable state-themed quarters years back, New Zealand is about to make 'Hobbit' coins a legitimate form of currency in honor of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey's' premiere.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-coins/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Will Have an Extended Edition http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-extended-edition/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-extended-edition/#comments Fri, 05 Oct 2012 01:30:48 +0000 Damon Houx http://screencrush.com/?p=53490 '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.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-extended-edition/feed/ 0 Warner Brothers/MGM Scene Shuffle: How Fast Can You Piece Together the New 'Hobbit' Poster? http://screencrush.com/scene-shuffle-hobbit-poster/ http://screencrush.com/scene-shuffle-hobbit-poster/#comments Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:46:22 +0000 ScreenCrush Staff http://screencrush.com/?p=52757 Just as we suspected, the folks at Warner Bros. have another poster for 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.' However, rather than just giving you the new mind-blowing image to drool over, we decided to make things... a little more interesting. We've transformed the poster into a mix-matched puzzle and you have to rearrange it if you want to see the new poster.

]]> http://screencrush.com/scene-shuffle-hobbit-poster/feed/ 0 'The Hobbit' Releases Yet Another Poster — This Time It's Scrolling http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-banner-character-poster/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-banner-character-poster/#comments Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:17:11 +0000 Nick Romano http://screencrush.com/?p=52477 The folks behind 'The Hobbit' haven't been holding back on the poster front. Back in the days of San Diego Comic-Con, director Peter Jackson released the first official poster and image of Gandalf in this 'Lord of the Rings' prequel trilogy, and since there have been a couple more -- one featuring the young Bilbo and the other highlighting his dwarven companions.

Too bad none of them really gave any clue as to what to expect from the upcoming 'Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,' aside from that first scrolling banner that showcased 10 scenes from the flick, of course. Now, Warner Bros. has once again come up short with the reveals with its new 'Hobbit' scrolling banner featuring the entire group.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-banner-character-poster/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. New 'The Hobbit' Poster Features Bilbo's Band of Merry Men http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-poster-dwarves/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-poster-dwarves/#comments Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:26:17 +0000 Nick Romano http://screencrush.com/?p=51768 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.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-poster-dwarves/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. via Facebook New 'The Hobbit' Poster Looks a Little Familiar http://screencrush.com/new-the-hobbit-poster/ http://screencrush.com/new-the-hobbit-poster/#comments Sat, 22 Sep 2012 19:01:10 +0000 Jacob Hall http://screencrush.com/?p=50527 We could write some kind of tantalizing introduction, but come on: it's the new poster for 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.' It requires no introduction.

]]> http://screencrush.com/new-the-hobbit-poster/feed/ 0 Warner Bros./MGM 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Offers Even More New Footage http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-footage/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-footage/#comments Wed, 19 Sep 2012 23:30:26 +0000 Damon Houx http://screencrush.com/?p=49865  

Today saw the release of the second trailer for Peter Jackson's first film in his second trilogy of J.R.R. Tolkien films, 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.' But that wasn't all the footage that came out. Warner Brothers created an app that let you choose which ending the trailer had. Now that footage has been assembled.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-footage/feed/ 0 Warner Bros./MGM 10 Things You Didn't Know About 'The Lord of the Rings' Movies http://screencrush.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-things-you-didnt-know/ http://screencrush.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-things-you-didnt-know/#comments Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:04:18 +0000 Nick Romano http://screencrush.com/?p=49259 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

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-things-you-didnt-know/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Releases New Trailer in Time for Tolkien Week http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-trailer-tolkien-week/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-trailer-tolkien-week/#comments Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:40:20 +0000 Nick Romano http://screencrush.com/?p=49175 'The Hobbit' fans know that this week marks Tolkien Week, which is extra special do to it also being the 75th anniversary of 'The Hobbit's' publication date and all. Plus, September 22 is "Hobbit Day," the day in the book series of both Bilbo and Frodo's birthdays. So, what better way to celebrate this extraordinary occasion than having Peter Jackson release a brand-new trailer for the much-anticipated 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'?

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-trailer-tolkien-week/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. New Images From 'The Hobbit' Reveal the First Film's Climax http://screencrush.com/new-images-from-the-hobbit/ http://screencrush.com/new-images-from-the-hobbit/#comments Sun, 09 Sep 2012 16:07:22 +0000 Jacob Hall http://screencrush.com/?p=47473 Thanks to the new 'Hobbit' iOS app, a new series of images from the hotly anticipated film have migrated online for your viewing pleasure. Although most of them are character stills and portraits, one of them reveals where the first film of the trilogy will conclude. Spoilers lurk ahead for those who haven't read the original novel!

]]> http://screencrush.com/new-images-from-the-hobbit/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. 'The Hobbit' Trilogy Now Has New Titles and Release Dates http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-trilogy-titles-release-dates/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-trilogy-titles-release-dates/#comments Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:59:39 +0000 Damon Houx http://screencrush.com/?p=45847 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.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-trilogy-titles-release-dates/feed/ 0 Warner Bros./MGM 'The Hobbit' Tickets Will Cost the Same No Matter the Frame Rate http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-cost/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-cost/#comments Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:55:06 +0000 Damon Houx http://screencrush.com/?p=43997 Every time there's a new advance in cinema tech, it often comes at a price. In most cases that price is directly transferred onto the viewer. Those fearing that seeing 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' in its original 48fps frame rate would have to drop more cash on their tickets can breath a sigh of relief. Warner Brothers isn't charging more... yet.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-cost/feed/ 0 'The Hobbit' in 48-Frame Version Getting a Limited Release http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-48-fps/ http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-48-fps/#comments Wed, 08 Aug 2012 02:45:04 +0000 Britt Hayes http://screencrush.com/?p=40338 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.

]]> http://screencrush.com/the-hobbit-48-fps/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. Alternate 'The Hobbit' Trailer Online http://screencrush.com/alternate-the-hobbit-trailer-online/ http://screencrush.com/alternate-the-hobbit-trailer-online/#comments Sun, 05 Aug 2012 16:50:11 +0000 Jacob Hall http://screencrush.com/?p=39706 What are we to make of 'The Hobbit'? Or, rather, what are we to make of the upcoming 'The Hobbit' trilogy, which will extend JRR Tolkien's three hundred page book into a presumably nine hour experience comparable to the 'Lord of the Rings' films in scope? Although everyone has an opinion (because this is the internet), we can at least all agree that that we're all pretty excited to see what Peter Jackson and his team of geniuses will deliver. To further whet your appetite, a slightly revised version of the trailer for the first film 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' has made its way online.

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