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Willie Nelson's Audition for 'The Hobbit 2′ Will Give You Chills

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:47:42 +0000

Step aside, Sir Ian McKellen. Your role as Gandalf is about to be taken by an unexpected enemy…famed country singer/songwriter, Willie Nelson! In a recent Web exclusive produced by the folks at TeamCoco, Willie Nelson shows off his questionable acting skills in an audition reel for Peter Jackson’s upcoming ‘Hobbit‘ sequel. During said video, Nelson [...]

Willie Nelson's 'The Hobbit 2′: Watch the Country Legend's Stoned Gandalf Audition

Nick Romano — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:43:45 +0000

" 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.

'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: 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.

'Hobbit' Actor Andy Serkis Becomes Gollum During Interview, Is Possibly Crazy

Mike Moody — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:42:19 +0000

Actor Andy Serkis is best known for playing Gollum, the slimy and seriously deranged little beastie from the ‘Lord of the Rings’ movies. But this clip from a recent interview with Serkis has us wondering: Is he a great actor, or is he really just as cracked and unhinged as Gollum? When asked if he [...]

SNL Previews All 19 'Hobbit' Movies

Jacob Hall — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:21:36 +0000

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.

'The Hobbit' DVD Details: What to Expect From the "Ultimate Edition"

Mike Sampson — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:21:14 +0000

‘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? Amazon’s French site has already posted the [...]

The Best 'Hobbit' GIFs on the Web

Hannah Gutenplan — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:31:10 +0000

This week's GIF post is particularly special. Here, we have all Hobbit themed GIFs.

Like every geek on the Web, we've been looking forward to 'The Lord of the Rings' prequel, 'The Hobbit,' for quite some time. Because we were so excited for our fav

Oxford Graduate Lives 'Hobbit' Lifestyle in Wales

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:29:01 +0000

58-year-old Oxford Graduate Emma Orbach decided 13 years ago to shun society and live in a mudhut she built herself and named ‘Tir Ysbrydol’ or “Spirit Land” in Welsh. Emma keeps absolutely no technology or electricity in her home; even when her children visit, they are banned from bringing devices such as cell phones or [...]

Ultimate 'Hobbit' Fan Recreates The Shire Just to House His Tolkien Collection

Nick Romano — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:00:25 +0000

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.

'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' on Track to Break Box Office Records

Damon Houx — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 04:16:40 +0000

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.’ Currently, the record for a December opening weekend is held by ‘I am Legend,’ which [...]

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

TheFW Staff — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:17:13 +0000

William Shakespeare's works may have been around the world for hundreds of years. Leo Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' may have been studied and scrutinized by the greatest literary scholars of our time. Stephen King might take up more real estate in bookstores than the works of Ernest Hemingway and Mark Twain. J.R.R. Tolkien's books, however, have a fervent following that could make Stephenie Meyer jealous.

For Nic Cage's Latest Role, He Will Be Playing Every Hobbit

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:02:05 +0000

Nicolas Cage has been in eight movies since 2010. There is also evidence the interestingly-haired actor was around during the 19th century. Add that to an internet movement to Photoshop Cage into all situations and he becomes Hollywood's most omnipresent star.

The Oddest 'Hobbit' Moments in Pop Culture

Kevin Maher — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:16:24 +0000

J.R.R. Tolkien published ‘The Hobbit‘ in 1938 and for decades fans have obsessed over Middle-Earth. Here are just a few highlights of “Hobbit fever” throughout pop culture. Led Zeppelin — ‘Ramble On’ Robert Plant and Jimmy Page co-wrote the song and included more than a few references to ‘The Lord of the Rings,’ mentioning Gollum [...]

'The Hobbit' in 48FPS Won't Make You Puke Announces Warner Bros.

Eric Walkuski — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:29:43 +0000

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.

'The Hobbit' Clips: Six New Videos of Gollum, Wolves and Goblins!

Eric Walkuski — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:10:57 +0000

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.

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

Damon Houx — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 04:13:53 +0000

‘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.

'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?

'Lord of the Rings' Gets an Epic 'My Little Pony' Mash-up

Amanda Ferris — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:17:42 +0000

Thanks to the opening night of ‘The Hobbit‘ being only a few weeks a way, the internet is being inundated with Tolkien spoofs. This particularly giggle-worthy mash-up combines the colorful animation of ‘My Little Pony’ with the epic drama of ‘Lord of the Rings.’ The scenes that will have Tolkien-ites laughing is the opening scene [...]