Win an HD copy of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies from Partners Hub The Hobbit Trilogy has reached it’s cinematic end with The Battle of the Five Armies, which is out now on digital HD and hits stores on DVD, blu-ray, and 3D blu-ray March 24th. We’re […]
A Fond and Bittersweet Farewell to The Colbert Report
I was 15 years old when The Colbert Report debuted. I remember watching the first episode in my room, hearing Stephen craft the word ‘truthiness’ and his epic Gravitas-Off with Stone Philips. I don’t know if I realized at the time that I was witnessing the birth of one of the most […]
“The Hobbit: The Battle Of Five Armies” Is Underwhelming
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVAgTiBrrDA&w] The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies (2014) Release Date: December 17, 2014 Cast: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellan, Richard Armitage, Luke Evans, Evangeline Lilly, Orlando Bloom, Lee Pace Director: Peter Jackson Studio: New Line Cinema Distributor: Warner Bros. Entertainment Genre(s): Fantasy, Adventure Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Review Spoilers: Low Based On: […]
"Desolation of Smaug" Sets Us Up For The Final Installment
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnaojlfdUbs] The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug Release Date: December 13, 2013 Cast: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lilly, Lee Pace, Luke Evans Director: Peter Jackson Studio: New Line Cinema, MGM, Wingnut Film Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures Genre(s): Fantasy, Adventure Based On The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Rating: ★★★☆☆ Review Spoilers: Medium IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes | Wikipedia […]
COPIC 101: Everything You Need to Know about the World’s Best Marker
If you’re an artist or a crafter (or even if you aren’t), you may have noticed a new brand of marker popping up in craft stores lately. Or perhaps you are a Japanophile and are already familiar with the brand name “Copic.” If you have noticed these professional-grade pens, you’ve […]
"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" Trailer is Here
The long wait is over for the trailer for the second installment in Peter Jackson’s “Hobbit” trilogy, and it does not disappoint. Fans are introduced to characters new and old, including Bard, Beorn, Tauriel, and Legolas, as well as the highly-anticipated Smaug. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idp6wjqG674] Just so we’re clear: Orlando Bloom […]
Jackson Gives Fans a First Look at “The Desolation of Smaug”
Today was a good day for Tolkien fans, as Peter Jackson hosted an exclusive live stream event featuring a behind the scenes look at The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Those who bought The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on DVD this week got a special glimpse into the workings of […]
An Unexpected Journey Was An Unexpected Hit… At Least For Me
Long have I been a Tolkien fan. I absolutely love high fantasy. Some people can’t get into a completely new world and completely new rules and it doesn’t work for them, but it totally does for me. I love the extensive detail that Tolkien put into his universe, and it […]
Therese’s Trailer Thursdays!
So I’m implementing Trailer Thursdays, where I’ll show you guys all the awesome trailers that have gone out over the weeks and try and dish up any news on them. Given that I’m a slave to alliteration, this title is purely decorative and they might not actually go up every […]