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Billy Connolly joins 'The Hobbit' cast as dwarf warrior Dain Ironfoot

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:54:00 +0000

Bill Connolly rounds out the cast of Peter Jackson's The Hobbit.

'Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' begins one-year countdown to release

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:31:00 +0000

The Hobbit begins its countdown to release on December 14, 2012.

Viggo Mortensen: 'Aragorn unlikely to be in The Hobbit'

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:10:01 +0000

Viggo Mortensen gives an update on his involvement in The Hobbit.

Orlando Bloom: 'The Hobbit is like a family reunion'

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:21:02 +0100

Orlando Bloom talks to Digital Spy about reprising his role as Legolas in The Hobbit.

'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' in pictures

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:17:00 +0100

See Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen and Peter Jackson in our gallery of The Hobbit prequels.

Peter Jackson: 'No Hobbit preview at Comic-Con 2011'

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 02:43:01 +0100

Peter Jackson explains that there will be no preview of The Hobbit at Comic-Con this year.

Anderson Cooper reads from 'Jersey Shore' star Snooki's book: Video

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 03:40:01 +0100

Watch broadcaster Anderson Cooper's dramatic take on Jersey Shore star Snooki's book A Shore Thing.

Peter Jackson, Andy Serkis provide 'Hobbit' update in new blog: Video

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:02:00 +0100

Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis release a new video blog that provides an update on The Hobbit's filming.

Richard Armitage: 'Hobbit will have more humour'

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 21:56:00 +0100

Richard Armitage reveals that The Hobbit will likely have more humour than the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Sir Ian McKellen 'snubs Jodie Kidd'

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 14:44:00 +0100

Sir Ian McKellen reportedly becomes "stroppy" with TV personality Jodie Kidd when she asks for an autograph.

Elijah Wood: 'I've seen The Hobbit script'

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:10:01 +0100

Elijah Wood reveals that he has seen the script for the first Hobbit movie.

Barry Humphries to join 'The Hobbit'

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 05:53:01 +0100

The Australian comedian behind Dame Edna Everage is to play the Goblin King in The Hobbit.

Benedict Cumberbatch to voice Smaug in 'The Hobbit'

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:36:00 +0100

Benedict Cumberbatch is to voice dragon Smaug in Lord of the Rings prequels The Hobbit.

Ian McKellen, Sam Fox star in LGBT charity advert: Video

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:10:00 +0100

Ian McKellen, Samantha Fox and other gay celebrities star in an advert for the Albert Kennedy Trust.

'X-Men: First Class is sophisticated', says Fassbender

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:07:00 +0100

Michael Fassbender says that there are some "sophisticated" elements in X-Men: First Class.

'The Hobbit' titles and release dates confirmed

Mon, 30 May 2011 20:36:00 +0100

New Line Cinema announces the titles and release dates for Peter Jackson's The Hobbit films.

Peter Jackson confirms Orlando Bloom for 'Hobbit'

Fri, 27 May 2011 19:30:00 +0100

Peter Jackson officially confirms that Orlando Bloom will be back as Legolas for The Hobbit.

Benedict Cumberbatch joins 'The Hobbit'

Sun, 22 May 2011 20:07:00 +0100

Martin Freeman accidentally reveals that Sherlock co-star Benedict Cumberbatch will be in The Hobbit.

Stephen Fry joins cast of 'The Hobbit'

Thu, 19 May 2011 08:26:00 +0100

The Hobbit director Peter Jackson confirms that Stephen Fry has been cast in the movie.

Ex-Corrie star Savident: 'I rarely watch now'

Wed, 18 May 2011 16:18:00 +0100

Ex-Coronation Street actor John Savident says that he rarely watches the soap now.