The Hobbit
latest news & developments
Tolkien’s sci-fi shows we need only one ring
Don’t accept that the West (the elves) is in charge as we (the dwarfs and hobbits) labour for them
Allen’s Jasmine is the cinephile’s perfume
Peter Bradshaw reviews Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine.
‘Lord of the Rings’ memorabilia go on auction
Hobbit feet and Frodo’s sword are among the "Lord of the Rings" items that will go on auction in Beverly Hills.
Hobbits and elves draw tourists to New Zealand
Hobbits, elves and dragons appear to be coaxing tourists to New Zealand as fans await their first glimpse of the second movie in "The Hobbit" trilogy.
Hobbit fever grips New Zealand
Up to 100 000 people are expected to line the streets of Wellington on Wednesday for the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
Hobbit tourism scatters more of Tolkien’s magic across New Zealand
As the premiere of a second trilogy approaches, tour operators are ready for another bonanza.
The Hobbit to be extended to three films
Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson will add a third film to turn the Tolkien novel into a trilogy, with the first set for release in December.
Elijah Wood hints at big ‘Hobbit’ show for Comic Con
Comic Con begins this week and features film footage of what actor Elijah Wood promises is a bigger "Hobbit" than fans can imagine.
Cameras finally roll on The Hobbit
After years of wrangling, Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson finally called "action" on Monday on his latest Tolkien epic, <em>The Hobbit</em>.
Director Jackson’s surgery may delay Hobbit filming
Filming of the widely-anticipated <i>Hobbit</i> movies will be delayed because director Peter Jackson is recovering from surgery.
New Zealand govt reaches deal to keep Hobbit films
New Zealand is to remain the home of <i>The Hobbit</i> after the government struck a $25-million deal with Warner Bros.
New Zealand battles to remain home of Hobbit movie
The New Zealand government vowed on Thursday to step in to try to keep filming of big budget <em>The Hobbit</em> movie in the country.
Filmmaker threatens to pull Hobbit from New Zealand
Filmmaker Peter Jackson threatened on Monday to move the production of <i>The Hobbit</i> from New Zealand over a dispute with an actors’ union.