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The Best 'Hobbit' GIFs on the Web

Hannah Gutenplan — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:31:10 +0000

This week's GIF post is particularly special. Here, we have all Hobbit themed GIFs.

Like every geek on the Web, we've been looking forward to 'The Lord of the Rings' prequel, 'The Hobbit,' for quite some time. Because we were so excited for our fav

Oxford Graduate Lives 'Hobbit' Lifestyle in Wales

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:29:01 +0000

58-year-old Oxford Graduate Emma Orbach decided 13 years ago to shun society and live in a mudhut she built herself and named ‘Tir Ysbrydol’ or “Spirit Land” in Welsh. Emma keeps absolutely no technology or electricity in her home; even when her children visit, they are banned from bringing devices such as cell phones or [...]

Watch Gollum Take On Smeagol In a Geeky Rap Battle

Emerald Catron — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:47:21 +0000

Following Snoop Lion's epic rap battle against Santa Claus, 'Lord of the Rings' fans will delight as Gollum takes on his past self Smeagol in a hip hop battle royale. (The rest of us will be disturbed at the accurate makeup the guy in the video is sporting.)

10 Things You Didn't Know About 'The Lord of the Rings'

TheFW Staff — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:17:13 +0000

William Shakespeare's works may have been around the world for hundreds of years. Leo Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' may have been studied and scrutinized by the greatest literary scholars of our time. Stephen King might take up more real estate in bookstores than the works of Ernest Hemingway and Mark Twain. J.R.R. Tolkien's books, however, have a fervent following that could make Stephenie Meyer jealous.

For Nic Cage's Latest Role, He Will Be Playing Every Hobbit

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:02:05 +0000

Nicolas Cage has been in eight movies since 2010. There is also evidence the interestingly-haired actor was around during the 19th century. Add that to an internet movement to Photoshop Cage into all situations and he becomes Hollywood's most omnipresent star.

Kids Watch Hobbit Trailer, React Adorably

Emerald Catron — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:30:30 +0000

Well, their reactions are adorable if you like kids in that terribly awkward 11-23 age group. If not, this ‘Kids React’ video about the ‘Hobbit Trailer’ by the Fine Bros. is maybe not for you. Although it is funny when one kid says seeing ‘Lord of the Rings’ was the best decision he’s ever made [...]

The Oddest 'Hobbit' Moments in Pop Culture

Kevin Maher — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:16:24 +0000

J.R.R. Tolkien published ‘The Hobbit‘ in 1938 and for decades fans have obsessed over Middle-Earth. Here are just a few highlights of “Hobbit fever” throughout pop culture. Led Zeppelin — ‘Ramble On’ Robert Plant and Jimmy Page co-wrote the song and included more than a few references to ‘The Lord of the Rings,’ mentioning Gollum [...]

LMFAO Meets Tolkien In a Very Drunk 'Hobbit' Parody

Emerald Catron — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:45:30 +0000

Is this a parody? We're pretty sure this is EXACTLY what happened in the original Tolkein novel -- dwarves show up at Bilbo Baggins' place with a keg, make him listen to LMFAO featuring Lil Jon and binge drink. You know, to convince him to go on an unexpected journey. T

Geek Out With This 'Adventure Time' and 'Hobbit' Mash-Up

Emerald Catron — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:19:03 +0000

This is pretty much amazing. Somebody painstakingly culled through all the 'Adventure Time' footage on YouTube and managed to make it into a trailer nearly identical to the one for 'The Hobbit.' Fine, be a jerk, don't believe us. Here's the original trailer for co

'Lord of the Rings' Gets an Epic 'My Little Pony' Mash-up

Amanda Ferris — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:17:42 +0000

Thanks to the opening night of ‘The Hobbit‘ being only a few weeks a way, the internet is being inundated with Tolkien spoofs. This particularly giggle-worthy mash-up combines the colorful animation of ‘My Little Pony’ with the epic drama of ‘Lord of the Rings.’ The scenes that will have Tolkien-ites laughing is the opening scene [...]