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Willie Nelson as Gandalf – The Hobbit 2 Audition Reel [VIDEO]

Bristol — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:40:15 +0000

‘If the smoke is white, we got a new wizard!’ Truer words have never been spoken! You could spend a lifetime perusing the cloud of smoke and haze surrounding Willie Nelson… especially since today is his 80th birthday! Team Coco got it right in this interwebs exclusive. Check out Willie as he makes a smokin’ pitch [...]

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: 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.

The Hobbit Pinball Artwork Revealed

George Roush — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:10:44 +0000

Sure, we cover everything console, but we’re not named Arcade Sushi for nothing! Check out the artwork for Jersey Jack Pinball’s latest pin, The Hobbit! Jersey Jack Pinball has been making waves lately with their latest pin The Wizard of Oz. Not content to settle on one movie pinball game, they partnered up with Warner [...]

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 [...]

Watch Gollum Take On Smeagol In a Geeky Rap Battle

Emerald Catron — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:47:21 +0000

Following Snoop Lion's epic rap battle against Santa Claus, 'Lord of the Rings' fans will delight as Gollum takes on his past self Smeagol in a hip hop battle royale. (The rest of us will be disturbed at the accurate makeup the guy in the video is sporting.)

Lord of the Rings Online: Update 9 Goes Live, Features The Hobbit-Themed Content

John Llewellyn Martin — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:44:50 +0000

If you’re one of the players who are ridin’ dirty around Middle-earth, waiting for the instances promised in October, we’ve got some good news! Not only did the Riders of Rohan expansion drop on Saturday, but today’s update delivers so much shiny content that it’ll make Smaug want to sit on it. The Lord of [...]

'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 [...]

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 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 Big 5′ Films Still to Come in 2012

Zackary Keene — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 01:40:02 +0000

After a huge summer and fall for cinema, these 5 December releases will end the year with a box office bang. 5. ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ is the chronicle of what is widely regarded as the greatest manhunt in history, the hunt for Osama Bin Laden after the 9/11 attacks. With Academy Award [...]

'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 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 [...]

'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 [...]