Topic: Martin Freeman

Culture Cafe Smaug, the 'Hobbit' villainous dragon, makes his debut in a new trailer (+video)

Smaug of the 'Hobbit' films is glimpsed for the first time, albeit in the shadows, in a new trailer for the second film in the planned 'Hobbit' trilogy, 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.'

'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey': Is it really necessary? (+trailer)

'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' has everything 'Lord of the Rings' had, but all the dwarves and wizards are getting old.

How well do you know 'The Hobbit’? Take the quiz

How well do you know J.R.R. Tolkien’s 'The Hobbit'? Take this 40-question quiz to find out.  

Culture Cafe 'The Hobbit': What are early reviews saying?

'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,' which will be released Dec. 14, has received some early reviews. What do critics have to say?

Chapter & Verse 'Hobbit' premiere draws thousands in New Zealand

The premiere of the first film in the 'Hobbit' series, 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,' took place in Wellington, New Zealand and was attended by director Peter Jackson and actors Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, and Cate Blanchett, among others.

Chapter & Verse As 'The Hobbit' premiere nears, the movie team works around the clock (+ video)

The film production team is in the home stretch working to get the first 'Hobbit' film finished, as seen in director Peter Jackson's new video.

Chapter & Verse 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' gets two TV spots (+ video)

The new TV commercials for 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' show Bilbo fending off trolls as well as more of his journey with the dwarves.

Chapter & Verse 'The Hobbit' – a new film trailer (+ video)

The new trailer for 'The Hobbit' includes more glimpses of Gollum as well as new characters like the wizard Radagast the Brown.

Culture Cafe 'Elementary': Is it a fresh take on Sherlock or a tired retread?

'Elementary' swaps in a female Watson (Lucy Liu) and updates the story to the present day. Does it work?

20 books set for 2013 film adaptation

These 20 books are all scheduled for release as major motion pictures in 2013. 

Culture Cafe Emmy nominations 2012: the good and the bad

Emmy nominations show some deserving recipients, but other shows and actors have gotten snubbed again.

Culture Cafe Emmy nominations: 'Mad Men,' 'American Horror Story' come out ahead (+video)

The two drama series each earned 17 nods as Emmy nominations were announced Thursday morning.

Chapter & Verse 'The Hobbit': a glimpse of the studios (+ video)

A behind-the-scenes video shows "The Hobbit" actors and crew hard at work inside the studios.

Chapter & Verse 'The Hobbit' production team releases another behind-the-scenes video

Director Peter Jackson's new 'Hobbit' video shows location shots in New Zealand's mountains and the filming of a pivotal scene where dwarves float down a river in barrels.

2012 movies: 10 to look for

Hollywood's already looking ahead to the movies for this year -- here are 10 of the most anticipated

'The Hobbit' trailer: 5 signs that Peter Jackson is back to his best

'The Hobbit' trailer is a testament to the best qualities of director Peter Jackson's filmmaking, from weaving together various J.R.R. Tolkien tales to the signature look of the film. 
12/22/2011 02:12 pm

'The Hobbit' movie trailer: what it tells us, what it leaves a mystery (VIDEO)

'The Hobbit' movie trailer is out, and it answers some questions while leaving others unclear. Did we just see Dol Guldur? Probably. What will Smaug look like? No idea.
12/21/2011 06:44 pm

Culture Cafe 'The Hobbit' trailer provides a glimpse into a new Middle-Earth journey (VIDEO)

'The Hobbit' trailer gives a preview of memorable moments like Bilbo Baggins meeting Gollum, shows familiar faces from the original trilogy.
12/21/2011 10:25 am

In Pictures Hobbits around the world

'The Hobbit' begins filming in New Zealand

'The Hobbit': Hollywood studio funding problems, a threatened actors' boycott and ulcer surgery for Jackson have plagued pre-production on the $500 million, two-movie project.
03/21/2011 12:27 pm

Chapter & Verse Martin Freeman: The perfect Bilbo Baggins for "The Hobbit"?

Martin Freeman has been cast as Bilbo Baggins in the upcoming film version of "The Hobbit" and some fans are cheering.
10/22/2010 12:06 pm

Chapter & Verse Sherlock Holmes is on the case again

Sherlock Holmes – the most frequently impersonated fictional character in the world – returns to contemporary London by way of "Masterpiece Mystery"!
10/19/2010 11:37 am