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Hobbit movie is on as studio pays up to Tolkien estate

09.09.09
A film version of The Hobbit will go ahead after its producers settled a multi million-pound lawsuit with the heirs of JRR Tolkien’s estate... more

Tolkien heirs' court battle over film royalties

07.08.09
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It doesn't take a pain marathon to make a mum

13.07.09
Two weeks ago my fiancée was giving birth to our daughter, and we went through an experience common to many first-time parents: we showed up too early at the hospital and were sent packing... more

Another dark night to add to Iceland’s stormy saga

08.10.08
With Iceland's financial system heading into meltdown, there are growing fears for familiar names such as Hamleys, Debenhams, Gordon Ramsay and even Newcastle United — all backed by ailing Icelandic banks and investment houses. Yet the links between Britain and Iceland stretch back for centuries... more

Lashings of votes for Enid in readers' poll

18.08.08
Enid Blyton has been named best-loved author of all time in a new poll... more

Sir Ian McKellen returning to role of Gandalf

30.04.08
Sir Ian McKellen has said he will reprise his role as Gandalf in the two-film adaptation of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit ... more

Hairspray collects record award nominations

07.02.08
West End hit Hairspray has received a record 11 nominations at the Laurence Olivier Awards.... more

Hobbit deal is a double treat for Rings fans

19.12.07
Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson will make TWO movies out of JRR Tolkien's book The Hobbit, it has been confirmed.... more

Who would want to work with hobbits?

18.05.07
Director Matthew Warchus is juggling a £12.5m budget, a cast of 50 and the biggest show the West End has seen. The Lord of the Rings just has to work on stage, he says.... more

Good Lord, it's the Orcs

10.05.07
As terrifying creatures rampaged down the aisles at the West End preview of the £25m The Lord of the Rings musical, women screamed and ran for the lobby.... more

Tolkien classic takes to the stage

09.02.07
The cast of a £25 million West End stage version of The Lord Of The Rings has begun rehearsals, with the director admitting he had visited JRR Tolkien's grave to apologise for the show.... more

Seeking 20 hobbits - hairy toes an advantage

13.09.06
Auditions are being held to find 20 hobbits for the stage show of The Lord Of The Rings - and being under 5ft 7in and boasting hairy toes will be a distinct advantage.... more

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