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Scoop Full Coverage: The Hobbit Drama

Published: Sat 23 Oct 2010 01:43 PM
Hobbit Castings: Martin Freeman as Bilbo;
Kiwis Mark Hadlow, Peter Hambleton, John Callen
and Stephen Hunter among dwarves [Official]


Gordon Campbell: On The Latest Stage Of The Hobbit Drama
So, according to Sir Peter Jackson and Philippa Boyens all that Warners are asking for in an uncertain world is certainty. A surety that no sudden outburst of labour unrest will plague The Hobbit in the coming eighteen months.
Since the union has given that assurance and lifted its threat of a boycott – according to them, this happened last weekend though others demur – then that should mean everything’s alright, then? More>>
Statement From Producers New Line Cinema : "The actions of these unions have caused us substantial damage and disruption and forced us to consider other filming locations for the first time. Alternative locations are still being considered." More>>
Response:CTU - CTU Statement on The Hobbit and Warners
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