MOVIES

“The Hobbit” makers plan to move out of NZ

Middle earth may no longer be set in New Zealand as Warner Bros., financiers of “The Hobbit,” plans to relocate it on other parts of the globe, particularly in England, for the filming of the two-movie prequel of the highly acclaimed film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy.
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‘The Hobbit’ gets a go signal with Jackson’s direction

Light shines again on Middle Earth with Warner Bros.’ announcement that the film production of “The Hobbit,” the two-part prequel of J.R.R. Tolkien’s highly acclaimed “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, will start on February 2010 under the direction of Peter Jackson.

Hilary Duff promotes new young adult novel Elixir

Hollywood actress Hilary Duff is now a romance novelist. The recently-married actress has been courting the press lately to promote her novel Elixir.The book follows protagonist Clea Raymond, a budding photojournalist, whose job takes her around the globe.

Australian actor Sam Worthington tops highest grossing movie star list

Australian actor Sam Worthington topped Entertainment Weekly's list of highest grossing movie stars under 40. The 34-year old Worthington's movies Avatar, Clash of the Titans and Terminator Salvation earned a total of $US1 billion, upping his box office average to $US349.6 million.

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