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		<title>STH049: Release Dates Announced</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 16:50:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>STH048: The Arkenstone</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 19:23:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>STH047: Hobbit Habits</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 15:37:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We talk about Peter Jackson&#8217;s reaction to the 48 FPS controversy, and Eliah Wood also chimes in. We also talk about Azog and Bolg based on some casting news. And what are the 7 habits of highly effective Hobbits? Links: Peter Jackson responds to complaints about &#8216;The Hobbit&#8217; footage http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/04/27/peter-jackson-responds-hobbit/?iid=rcfooter-movies-&#8217;hobbit&#8217;%3A+peter+jackson+answers+critics Elijah Wood weighs in on [...]]]></description>
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<p>We talk about Peter Jackson&#8217;s reaction to the 48 FPS controversy, and Eliah Wood also chimes in. We also talk about Azog and Bolg based on some casting news. And what are the 7 habits of highly effective Hobbits?</p>
<p>Links:</p>
<ul>
<li>Peter Jackson responds to complaints about &#8216;The Hobbit&#8217; footage</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/04/27/peter-jackson-responds-hobbit/?iid=rcfooter-movies-'hobbit'%3A+peter+jackson+answers+critics">http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/04/27/peter-jackson-responds-hobbit/?iid=rcfooter-movies-&#8217;hobbit&#8217;%3A+peter+jackson+answers+critics</a></li>
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<li>Elijah Wood weighs in on &#8216;The Hobbit&#8217; hubbub</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/05/02/elijah-wood-grand-piano/">http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/05/02/elijah-wood-grand-piano/</a></li>
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<li>Peter Jackson Considering Dolby Atmos for &#8216;The Hobbit&#8217;</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/peter-jackson-hobbit-dolby-atmos-318708">http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/peter-jackson-hobbit-dolby-atmos-318708</a></li>
</ul>
<li>Hobbit&#8217;s Chch barrel-maker dies</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/6832928/Hobbits-Chch-barrel-maker-dies">http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/6832928/Hobbits-Chch-barrel-maker-dies</a></li>
</ul>
<li>Azog, Bolg casting clarification</li>
<ul>
<li>John Rawls as Azog: <a href="http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/04/26/55380-john-rawls-cast-as-azog-in-the-hobbit/">http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/04/26/55380-john-rawls-cast-as-azog-in-the-hobbit/</a></li>
<li>Conan Stevens as Bolg: <a href="http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/04/22/55228-exclusive-hobbits-conan-stevens-chats-with-torn/">http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/04/22/55228-exclusive-hobbits-conan-stevens-chats-with-torn/</a></li>
</ul>
<li>Mysterious mist at Jackson&#8217;s mansion</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/6830479/Mysterious-mist-at-Jacksons-mansion">http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/6830479/Mysterious-mist-at-Jacksons-mansion</a></li>
</ul>
<li>What Hobbit Controversy? Luke Evans Spills Scoop on Peter Jackson&#8217;s Super-Secret New Film</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.eonline.com/news/marc_malkin/what_hobbit_controversy_luke_evans/311512">http://www.eonline.com/news/marc_malkin/what_hobbit_controversy_luke_evans/311512</a></li>
</ul>
<li>Smaug ranks #1 on Forbes Top 15 Richest Fictional Characters List</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidewalt/2012/04/20/2012-forbes-fictional-15/">http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidewalt/2012/04/20/2012-forbes-fictional-15/</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.forbes.com/special-report/2012/fictional-15-12/fictional-15.html">http://www.forbes.com/special-report/2012/fictional-15-12/fictional-15.html</a></li>
<li>Last year: <a href="http://www.forbes.com/lists/fictional15/2011/profile/smaug.html">http://www.forbes.com/lists/fictional15/2011/profile/smaug.html</a></li>
</ul>
<li>Sting available from Weta (no full text)</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://news.mymiddle-earth.net/2012/04/24/sting-now-available-from-weta/">http://news.mymiddle-earth.net/2012/04/24/sting-now-available-from-weta/</a></li>
</ul>
<li>What is the difference between The Hobbit and the news? Not as much as there should be</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/apr/29/difference-hobbit-news-not-much?newsfeed=true">http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/apr/29/difference-hobbit-news-not-much?newsfeed=true</a></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<h3 dir="ltr">Other Mainstream Tolkien News</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Seven Habits of highly effective Hobbits:</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/alexknapp/2012/04/23/the-seven-habits-of-highly-effective-hobbits/">http://www.forbes.com/sites/alexknapp/2012/04/23/the-seven-habits-of-highly-effective-hobbits/</a></li>
</ul>
<li>The Hobbit translated into Irish!</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://corkindependent.com/stories/item/9020/2012-18/The-Hobbit-as-Gaeilge">http://corkindependent.com/stories/item/9020/2012-18/The-Hobbit-as-Gaeilge</a></li>
</ul>
<li>LOTRO fifth anniversary</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://news.mymiddle-earth.net/2012/04/24/happy-5th-anniversary-lotro/">http://news.mymiddle-earth.net/2012/04/24/happy-5th-anniversary-lotro/</a></li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<h3 dir="ltr">Community News</h3>
<ul>
<li>Mythgard summer classes</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://news.mymiddle-earth.net/2012/04/24/mythgard-institute-gears-up-for-a-fantastical-summer-with-peter-s-beagle/">http://news.mymiddle-earth.net/2012/04/24/mythgard-institute-gears-up-for-a-fantastical-summer-with-peter-s-beagle/</a></li>
</ul>
<li>M-e Network partners with Narnia Fans</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://news.mymiddle-earth.net/2012/04/17/official-press-release-middle-earth-network-partners-with-narnia-fans/">http://news.mymiddle-earth.net/2012/04/17/official-press-release-middle-earth-network-partners-with-narnia-fans/</a></li>
</ul>
<li>Fellowship! Musical parody of LOTR playing in LA</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.fellowshipthemusical.com/">http://www.fellowshipthemusical.com/</a></li>
</ul>
<li>Todd of the Rings Youtube parody: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62-qkUksmNY">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62-qkUksmNY</a></li>
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		<itunes:summary>We talk about Peter Jackson's reaction to the 48 FPS controversy, and Eliah Wood also chimes in. We also talk about Azog and Bolg based on some casting news. And what are the 7 habits of highly effective Hobbits?

Links:

	Peter Jackson responds to complaints about 'The Hobbit' footage

	http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/04/27/peter-jackson-responds-hobbit/?iid=rcfooter-movies-'hobbit'%3A+peter+jackson+answers+critics

	Elijah Wood weighs in on 'The Hobbit' hubbub

	http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/05/02/elijah-wood-grand-piano/

	Peter Jackson Considering Dolby Atmos for 'The Hobbit'

	http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/peter-jackson-hobbit-dolby-atmos-318708

	Hobbit's Chch barrel-maker dies

	http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/6832928/Hobbits-Chch-barrel-maker-dies

	Azog, Bolg casting clarification

	John Rawls as Azog: http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/04/26/55380-john-rawls-cast-as-azog-in-the-hobbit/
	Conan Stevens as Bolg: http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/04/22/55228-exclusive-hobbits-conan-stevens-chats-with-torn/

	Mysterious mist at Jackson's mansion

	http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/6830479/Mysterious-mist-at-Jacksons-mansion

	What Hobbit Controversy? Luke Evans Spills Scoop on Peter Jackson's Super-Secret New Film

	http://www.eonline.com/news/marc_malkin/what_hobbit_controversy_luke_evans/311512

	Smaug ranks #1 on Forbes Top 15 Richest Fictional Characters List

	http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidewalt/2012/04/20/2012-forbes-fictional-15/
	http://www.forbes.com/special-report/2012/fictional-15-12/fictional-15.html
	Last year: http://www.forbes.com/lists/fictional15/2011/profile/smaug.html

	Sting available from Weta (no full text)

	http://news.mymiddle-earth.net/2012/04/24/sting-now-available-from-weta/

	What is the difference between The Hobbit and the news? Not as much as there should be

	http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/apr/29/difference-hobbit-news-not-much?newsfeed=true


Other Mainstream Tolkien News

	The Seven Habits of highly effective Hobbits:

	http://www.forbes.com/sites/alexknapp/2012/04/23/the-seven-habits-of-highly-effective-hobbits/

	The Hobbit translated into Irish!

	http://corkindependent.com/stories/item/9020/2012-18/The-Hobbit-as-Gaeilge

	LOTRO fifth anniversary

	http://news.mymiddle-earth.net/2012/04/24/happy-5th-anniversary-lotro/



Community News

	Mythgard summer classes

	http://news.mymiddle-earth.net/2012/04/24/mythgard-institute-gears-up-for-a-fantastical-summer-with-peter-s-beagle/

	M-e Network partners with Narnia Fans

	http://news.mymiddle-earth.net/2012/04/17/official-press-release-middle-earth-network-partners-with-narnia-fans/

	Fellowship! Musical parody of LOTR playing in LA

	http://www.fellowshipthemusical.com/

	Todd of the Rings Youtube parody: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62-qkUksmNY


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		<title>STH046: Bilbo in Trouble?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:49:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We discuss the new Hobbit footage that was shown at CinemaCon and the controversy over the 48 frames per second technology used by Peter Jackson. Is The Hobbit in trouble? Subscribe to the Feed &#124; Subscribe with iTunes]]></description>
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<p>We discuss the new Hobbit footage that was shown at CinemaCon and the controversy over the 48 frames per second technology used by Peter Jackson. Is The Hobbit in trouble?</p>
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		<title>STH045: The Hobbit Screenplay</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:27:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week, we talk about The Hobbit tie-ins that will be published by HarperCollins; we discuss the 48 FPS projection technique, we discover who else was up for the role of Bilbo and wonder if we will ever see the Silmarillion on the big screen. Links: Ian McKellen video Lord of the Rings &#8211; The [...]]]></description>
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<p>This week, we talk about The Hobbit tie-ins that will be published by HarperCollins; we discuss the 48 FPS projection technique, we discover who else was up for the role of Bilbo and wonder if we will ever see the Silmarillion on the big screen.</p>
<p>Links:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://youtu.be/ptN8ne5lzbM" target="_blank">Ian McKellen video</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.imsdb.com/scripts/Lord-of-the-Rings-Fellowship-of-the-Ring,-The.html" target="_blank">Lord of the Rings &#8211; The Fellowship of the Rings screenplay</a></li>
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Links:

	Ian McKellen video
	Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Rings screenplay

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		<title>STH044: Laketown Leaks</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:11:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We discuss the two photos that leaked out recently from the set of what could be Laketown; Stephen Fry tells us about the looks and the behavior of the Master of Laketown; another elven casting call! Links: Riddles in the Dark podcast J.R.R. Tolkien &#8211; In Oxford (1968) from Deniz Özakıncı on Vimeo. Subscribe to [...]]]></description>
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<p>We discuss the two photos that leaked out recently from the set of what could be Laketown; Stephen Fry tells us about the looks and the behavior of the Master of Laketown; another elven casting call!</p>
<p>Links:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mythgard.org/exclusives/riddles-in-the-dark/" target="_blank">Riddles in the Dark podcast</a></p>
<p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ud1M0O9kCsw?rel=0" frameborder="0" width="600" height="335"></iframe></p>
<p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/27000381?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" frameborder="0" width="600" height="450"></iframe></p>
<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/27000381">J.R.R. Tolkien &#8211; In Oxford (1968)</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user7926007">Deniz Özakıncı</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>We discuss the two photos that leaked out recently from the set of what could be Laketown; Stephen Fry tells us about the looks and the behavior of the Master of Laketown; another elven casting call! - Links: - Riddles in the Dark podcast - J.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>We discuss the two photos that leaked out recently from the set of what could be Laketown; Stephen Fry tells us about the looks and the behavior of the Master of Laketown; another elven casting call!

Links:

Riddles in the Dark podcast





J.R.R. Tolkien - In Oxford (1968) from Deniz Özakıncı on Vimeo.

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		<title>STH043: Dragon’s Breath</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this episode: filming of Smaug&#8217;s attack on Laketown underway? Smaug the Golden Logo; 3D filming techniques; Hobbit games and merchandize; Elladan and Elrohir April Fool&#8217;s joke. 3D Phantom Menace Interview with John Knoll Listen to our other Tolkien show, Secrets of Middle-earth My review of the movie John Carter on The Break #828 Subscribe to [...]]]></description>
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<p>In this episode: filming of Smaug&#8217;s attack on Laketown underway? Smaug the Golden Logo; 3D filming techniques; Hobbit games and merchandize; Elladan and Elrohir April Fool&#8217;s joke.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.fxguide.com/fxguidetv/fxguidetv-136-john-knoll-on-stereo/" target="_blank">3D Phantom Menace Interview</a> with John Knoll</li>
<li><a href="http://middleearth.sqpn.com" target="_blank">Listen to our other Tolkien show, Secrets of Middle-earth</a></li>
<li><a href="http://thebreak.sqpn.com/2012/03/22/bfr-828-the-shatnerverse/" target="_blank">My review of the movie John Carter on The Break #828</a></li>
</ul>
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		<itunes:summary>In this episode: filming of Smaug's attack on Laketown underway? Smaug the Golden Logo; 3D filming techniques; Hobbit games and merchandize; Elladan and Elrohir April Fool's joke.

	3D Phantom Menace Interview with John Knoll
	Listen to our other Tolkien show, Secrets of Middle-earth
	My review of the movie John Carter on The Break #828

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		<title>STH042: First Glimpse of Dale?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:05:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We discuss the spy photos from the outdoor set of what looks to be the city of Dale; the Hobbit pub is saved by Gandalf and the Master of Laketown; Save the Shire; How successful will The Hobbit be? What will you read on Tolkien Reading Day on Good Friday? The Hobbit Fan Community News. [...]]]></description>
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<p>We discuss the spy photos from the outdoor set of what looks to be the city of Dale; the Hobbit pub is saved by Gandalf and the Master of Laketown; Save the Shire; How successful will The Hobbit be? What will you read on Tolkien Reading Day on Good Friday? The Hobbit Fan Community News.</p>
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		<title>STH041: The Necromancer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Mar 2012 15:48:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How will Peter Jackson reveal the Necromancer&#8217;s true identity? Will we see the flaming eye we know from the Lord of the Rings trilogy? And what does the preorder merchandise information reveal about the first movie? Listen to the episode to find out! Links: Gareth Eves&#8217; Matamata/Hobbiton Flickr photos Riddles in the Dark prediction game Subscribe [...]]]></description>
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<p>How will Peter Jackson reveal the Necromancer&#8217;s true identity? Will we see the flaming eye we know from the Lord of the Rings trilogy? And what does the preorder merchandise information reveal about the first movie? Listen to the episode to find out!</p>
<p>Links:</p>
<ul>
<li>Gareth Eves&#8217; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/garetheves/6783552848/in/set-72157629450066183/" target="_blank">Matamata/Hobbiton Flickr photos</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mythgard.org/exclusives/riddles-in-the-dark/" target="_blank">Riddles in the Dark prediction game</a></li>
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		<itunes:summary>How will Peter Jackson reveal the Necromancer's true identity? Will we see the flaming eye we know from the Lord of the Rings trilogy? And what does the preorder merchandise information reveal about the first movie? Listen to the episode to find out!

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	Riddles in the Dark prediction game

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		<title>STH040: Production Video 6 Analysis Part II</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Part II of our analysis of Peter Jackson&#8217;s sixth production video: Mirkwood Eaves, Dol Guldur, the Misty Mountains, Carrock and Barrels Out of Bond! Subscribe to the Feed &#124; Subscribe with iTunes]]></description>
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<p>Part II of our analysis of Peter Jackson&#8217;s sixth production video: Mirkwood Eaves, Dol Guldur, the Misty Mountains, Carrock and Barrels Out of Bond!</p>
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		<title>STH039: Production Video 6 Analysis Part I</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:20:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We analyze Peter Jackson&#8217;s sixth production video and speculate about what we see and what we don&#8217;t see! In part I: Laketown, wargs and trees, the Bag End auction, the Bee Pastures, Béorn&#8217;s dwelling, Mirkwood and Dale. Subscribe to the Feed &#124; Subscribe with iTunes]]></description>
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<p>We analyze Peter Jackson&#8217;s sixth production video and speculate about what we see and what we don&#8217;t see! In part I: Laketown, wargs and trees, the Bag End auction, the Bee Pastures, Béorn&#8217;s dwelling, Mirkwood and Dale.</p>
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		<title>STH038: Smaug the Squatter</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:58:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We talk about Benedict Cumberbatch&#8217;s voice and motion capture work for Smaug and the Necromancer, explore what we know about Radagast and speculate about Muppets and future Oscar-winning Hobbit songs. Bilbo&#8217;s Contract deciphered Hobbit Production Locations Check out the website for &#8216;The Minister of Chance&#8217; for more information about the audio drama: http://www.ministerofchance.com Subscribe to the Feed &#124; Subscribe [...]]]></description>
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<p>We talk about Benedict Cumberbatch&#8217;s voice and motion capture work for Smaug and the Necromancer, explore what we know about Radagast and speculate about Muppets and future Oscar-winning Hobbit songs.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://thorinoakenshield.net/2012/02/14/deciphering-dwarf-documents/" target="_blank">Bilbo&#8217;s Contract deciphered</a></li>
<li><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=200933695282958345367.000496726c51c4034e7c1&amp;msa=0&amp;ll=-41.317206,174.813273&amp;spn=0.004738,0.009345" target="_blank">Hobbit Production Locations</a></li>
<li>Check out the website for &#8216;The Minister of Chance&#8217; for more information about the audio drama: <a href="http://www.ministerofchance.com" target="_blank">http://www.ministerofchance.com</a></li>
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	Bilbo's Contract deciphered
	Hobbit Production Locations
	Check out the website for 'The Minister of Chance' for more information about the audio drama: www.ministerofchance.com

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		<title>STH037: Radagast the Brown</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:44:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sylvester McCoy about his character Radagast the Brown; where will The Hobbit movies split? Hobbit fan music; Hobbit toys and games; Nicolas Cage and Middle-earth. Thanks to Radio Static for their permission to use the clips of the interview with Sylvester McCoy. You can watch the full interview with McCoy as well as several humorous [...]]]></description>
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<p>Sylvester McCoy about his character Radagast the Brown; where will The Hobbit movies split? Hobbit fan music; Hobbit toys and games; Nicolas Cage and Middle-earth.</p>
<p>Thanks to Radio Static for their permission to use the clips of the interview with Sylvester McCoy.</p>
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<li>You can watch the <a href="http://youtu.be/UyQZk5qcXAk" target="_blank">full interview</a> with McCoy as well as several humorous clips about his role in &#8216;The Hobbit&#8217; on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/TheMinisterofchance" target="_blank">Radio Static&#8217;s YouTube Channel</a>.</li>
<li>Check out the website for &#8216;The Minister of Chance&#8217; for more information about the audio drama: <a href="http://www.ministerofchance.com" target="_blank">http://www.ministerofchance.com</a></li>
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Thanks to Radio Static for their permission to use the clips of the interview with Sylvester McCoy.

	You can watch the full interview with McCoy as well as several humorous clips about his role in 'The Hobbit' on Radio Static's YouTube Channel.
	Check out the website for 'The Minister of Chance' for more information about the audio drama: www.ministerofchance.com

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		<title>STH036: Dáin Ironfoot</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:12:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Billy Connolly is cast as Dáin Ironfoot, a new photo from the set, more about Evangeline Lilly&#8217;s character, the advantages and disadvantages of famous actors in The Hobbit and more!</p>
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		<title>STH035: The Battle of Five Armies</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:44:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>STH034: Trailer Analysis Part II</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:56:38 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Part 2 of our detailed look at the first official trailer for The Hobbit &#8211; An Unexpected Journey.</p>
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		<title>STH033: Trailer Analysis Part I</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:36:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>In this episode, we take a detailed look at the first official trailer for The Hobbit &#8211; An Unexpected Journey.</p>
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		<title>STH032: Gandalf the Stern</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:47:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We discuss how Ian McKellen and Martin Freeman work with director Peter Jackson to give depth to their portrayal of Gandalf and Bilbo. And we talk -as always- about the latest news!]]></description>
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<p>We discuss how Ian McKellen and Martin Freeman work with director Peter Jackson to give depth to their portrayal of Gandalf and Bilbo. And we talk -as always- about the latest news!</p>
<div>Hobbit teaser trailer is coming!</p>
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<li><a href="http://movies.ign.com/articles/121/1212456p1.html">http://movies.ign.com/articles/121/1212456p1.html</a></li>
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<p>Will The Hobbit Be Even Bigger Than The Lord of the Rings? Here&#8217;s What Elijah Wood Says&#8230;</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.eonline.com/news/marc_malkin/will_hobbit_be_even_bigger_lord_of/274938#ixzz1dpDPeFip">http://www.eonline.com/news/marc_malkin/will_hobbit_be_even_bigger_lord_of/274938#ixzz1dpDPeFip</a></li>
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<p>Filming in Otago</p>
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<li>&#8216;Hobbit&#8217; spotting rife in Otago: <a href="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&amp;objectid=10766160&amp;ref=rss">http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&#038;objectid=10766160&#038;ref=rss</a></li>
<li>Mum&#8217;s the word as Hobbit filming starts in Otago: <a href="http://www.odt.co.nz/regions/central-otago/186597/mums-word-its-riddles-dark">http://www.odt.co.nz/regions/central-otago/186597/mums-word-its-riddles-dark</a></li>
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<p>Hollywood notes: Luke Evans enjoys &#8216;Hobbit&#8217; role</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.fresnobee.com/2011/11/12/2612372/hollywood-notes-working-on-new.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&amp;utm_medium=twitter">http://www.fresnobee.com/2011/11/12/2612372/hollywood-notes-working-on-new.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&#038;utm_medium=twitter</a></li>
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<p>Ian McKellen Blog: Notes from Imladris</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.mckellen.com/cinema/hobbit-movie/111113.htm">http://www.mckellen.com/cinema/hobbit-movie/111113.htm</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Edith Bowman interviews Elijah Wood on BBCOne Radio on Saturday (details not pasted below)</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006wks4">http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006wks4</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/11/13/50153-elijah-wood-on-bbc-radio-1/">http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/11/13/50153-elijah-wood-on-bbc-radio-1/</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Christopher Lee receives Bram Stoker award (details not pasted below)</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/1109/breaking53.html">http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/1109/breaking53.html</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Article about traveling in New Zealand, Middle-earth locations (details not pasted below)</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.hellomagazine.com/travel/201111096502/Lord-of-the-rings-locations-new-zealand/">http://www.hellomagazine.com/travel/201111096502/Lord-of-the-rings-locations-new-zealand/</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Interview with Grant Major (artist, production design, etc.) (details not pasted below)</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.artstars.us/?p=545">http://www.artstars.us/?p=545</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Part 3 of “Unexpected Journey” Article, Matamata Edition on AICN</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.aintitcool.com/node/51948">http://www.aintitcool.com/node/51948</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Twitter blitz to get Road the Shire Guys trying on Ellen DeGeneres</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://news.mymiddle-earth.net/2011/11/16/road-to-the-shire-and-the-ellen-degeneres-show/">http://news.mymiddle-earth.net/2011/11/16/road-to-the-shire-and-the-ellen-degeneres-show/</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Premiere of My Little-earth: The Princess and the Goblin</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://news.mymiddle-earth.net/2011/11/14/premiere-of-my-little-earth-the-princess-and-the-goblin/">http://news.mymiddle-earth.net/2011/11/14/premiere-of-my-little-earth-the-princess-and-the-goblin/</a></li>
</ul>
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		<itunes:subtitle>We discuss how Ian McKellen and Martin Freeman work with director Peter Jackson to give depth to their portrayal of Gandalf and Bilbo. And we talk -as always- about the latest news!</itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>STH031: Beorn and Bilbo</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:47:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>We analyze the fourth Hobbit production video and talk about the new pictures and stories from the Hobbit set in Matamata.</p>
<p>Links:</p>
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<li>Peter Jackson releases Hobbit Production Video #4, CNN article</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150451523596807">https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150451523596807</a></li>
<li><a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57320959-1/peter-jackson-reveals-3d-secrets-behind-hobbit/">http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57320959-1/peter-jackson-reveals-3d-secrets-behind-hobbit/</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/Books/chapter-and-verse/2011/1108/Tantalizing-glimpses-of-The-Hobbit-in-3-D">http://www.csmonitor.com/Books/chapter-and-verse/2011/1108/Tantalizing-glimpses-of-The-Hobbit-in-3-D</a></li>
</ul>
<li>An Unexpected Journey: Quint on the set of The Hobbit! Part 2 &#8211; They Call Me Mr. Chubb</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.aintitcool.com/node/51851">http://www.aintitcool.com/node/51851</a></li>
</ul>
<li>Why Ian McKellen turned down Gandalf</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&amp;objectid=10764745">http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&#038;objectid=10764745</a></li>
</ul>
<li>Wakatipu Hobbit set coming together</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/5939803/Hobbit-location-taking-shape">http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/5939803/Hobbit-location-taking-shape</a></li>
<li><a href="http://news.mymiddle-earth.net/2011/11/09/hobbit-location-coming-together/">http://news.mymiddle-earth.net/2011/11/09/hobbit-location-coming-together/</a></li>
</ul>
<li>More Hobbiton Set Photos from Flicks.co.nz</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/11/07/49893-more-hobbiton-set-photos/">http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/11/07/49893-more-hobbiton-set-photos/</a></li>
</ul>
<li>Tight security surrounds Hobbit</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.wanganuichronicle.co.nz/news/tight-security-surrounds-hobbit/1168576/">http://www.wanganuichronicle.co.nz/news/tight-security-surrounds-hobbit/1168576/</a></li>
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		<title>STH030: Back to the Shire</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:39:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Frodo and Bilbo are back in the Shire! Peter Jackson is filming in Matamata with Elijah Wood and Martin Freeman. The announcement of the first movie's premiere and a mysterious house in the forrest.]]></description>
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<p>Frodo and Bilbo are back in the Shire! Peter Jackson is filming in Matamata with Elijah Wood and Martin Freeman. The announcement of the first movie&#8217;s premiere and a mysterious house in the forrest.</p>
<p>Links:</p>
<div>
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<li>Peter Jackson announces &#8216;The Hobbit&#8217; will have its world premiere in &#8212; where else? &#8212; New Zealand
<ul>
<li><a href="http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/10/28/peter-jackson-the-hobbit-new-zealand/">http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/10/28/peter-jackson-the-hobbit-new-zealand/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Peter Jackson’s 50th birthday (on Sunday)!
<ul>
<li><a href="http://news.mymiddle-earth.net/2011/10/30/happy-birthday-sir-peter-jackson/">http://news.mymiddle-earth.net/2011/10/30/happy-birthday-sir-peter-jackson/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>An Unexpected Journey: Quint on the set of The Hobbit! Part 1 &#8211; Concerning Hobbiton
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.aintitcool.com/node/51787">http://www.aintitcool.com/node/51787</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>TORn: Spoiler pics of Beorn’s house, Radagast?
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/11/02/49719-beorn-radagast-super-set-pics-from-south-island/">http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/11/02/49719-beorn-radagast-super-set-pics-from-south-island/</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/10/31/49647-first-close-up-of-beorns-hall/">http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/10/31/49647-first-close-up-of-beorns-hall/</a></li>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:21:08 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Peter Jackson and Stephen Fry talk Hobbit language; heightened activity on the Hobbiton set; a new documentary about the Lord of the Rings and War in the North and a very cool Hobbit reunion.</p>
<p>Links:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSF-ALPv4B8" target="_blank">Stephen Fry and Peter Jackson about Language and The Hobbit</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/5844408/Hobbit-journey-starts-in-Matamata" target="_blank">Photos of the Hobbiton set in Matamata</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=32314">Hobbits reunite for Rings anniversary</a></li>
<li><a href="http://tintin.sqpn.com" target="_blank">Secrets of Tintin</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqwbCm2ekIg">The Lord of the Rings: War in the North documentary on Machinima</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.lotrobeneathyourfeet.com/">Featured Tolkien podcast: Beneath Your Feet</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.project-silmarillion.com/">Project Silmarillion</a></li>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Peter Jackson and Stephen Fry talk Hobbit language; heightened activity on the Hobbiton set; a new documentary about the Lord of the Rings and War in the North and a very cool Hobbit reunion.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Peter Jackson and Stephen Fry talk Hobbit language; heightened activity on the Hobbiton set; a new documentary about the Lord of the Rings and War in the North and a very cool Hobbit reunion.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>SQPN: Secrets of The Hobbit</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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		<title>STH028: Barrels Out of Bond</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:22:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Barrels out of Bond near Pelorus Bridge in Marlborough; Hobbit games: from text adventure to action game; Road to the Shire in New York; how to get ready for a Hobbit Halloween.]]></description>
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<p>Barrels out of Bond near Pelorus Bridge in Marlborough; Hobbit games: from text adventure to action game; Road to the Shire in New York; how to get ready for a Hobbit Halloween.</p>
<p>Links:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4tYSUP9SCA" target="_blank">Road To The Shire in New York Youtube Video</a></li>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Barrels out of Bond near Pelorus Bridge in Marlborough; Hobbit games: from text adventure to action game; Road to the Shire in New York; how to get ready for a Hobbit Halloween.</itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>STH027: Gollum’s Pursuit</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:40:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dave and Fr. Roderick bring you up to date on the latest news from New Zealand and speculate about the possible expansion of Gollum's role in Peter Jackson's screenplay.]]></description>
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<p>Dave and Fr. Roderick bring you up to date on the latest news from New Zealand and speculate about the possible expansion of Gollum&#8217;s role in Peter Jackson&#8217;s screenplay.</p>
<p>Links:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://middleearth.sqpn.com/" target="_blank">Check out our sister podcast &#8216;Secrets of Middle-earth&#8217;, recorded on location in Middle-earth!</a></li>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Dave and Fr. Roderick bring you up to date on the latest news from New Zealand and speculate about the possible expansion of Gollum's role in Peter Jackson's screenplay.</itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>STH026: Learning Elvish</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/secretsofthehobbit/~3/yyd4N0Ao1XU/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:56:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We hear Evangeline Lilly speak Elvish; Peter Jackson talks about orcs, fire and thunderstorms; Orlando Bloom tries out his LOTR attire and the Hobbiton movie set is ready for the hobbits!]]></description>
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<p>We hear Evangeline Lilly speak Elvish; Peter Jackson talks about orcs, fire and thunderstorms; Orlando Bloom tries out his LOTR attire, Tolkien fans take the Road to the Shire and the Hobbiton movie set is ready for the hobbits!</p>
<p>Links:</p>
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		<title>STH025: Hobbit Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:51:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An episode to honor 'Hobbit Day': the birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins.]]></description>
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<p>Why you should eat extra meals and walk barefoot on September 22: to honor Hobbit Day, the birthday of Bilbo and Frodo of course! In a new episode of &#8216;Secrets of The Hobbit&#8217;, we talk about the latest news from New Zealand. Also, Dave previews the new Lord of the Rings game: War in the North!</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>An episode to honor 'Hobbit Day': the birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins.</itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>STH024: Bilbo-esque</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:21:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fr. Roderick discusses the latest news from the set of The Hobbit and explores his inner dwarf.]]></description>
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<p>In this episode: Martin Freeman is the one true Bilbo Baggins; Evangeline Lilly; Hobbiton set closed to the public; second movie in production; Cumberbatch interview; Gollum and the animators; John-Rhys Davies interview; 3D filming; Laketown.</p>
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		<title>STH023: Music and Songs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we reflect upon the evocative power of music and songs in Tolkien's Middle-earth.]]></description>
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<p>In this episode, we reflect upon the evocative power of music and songs in Tolkien&#8217;s Middle-earth. The songs of the dwarves awaken the Took in Bilbo Baggins!</p>
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		<title>STH022: Looking for Laketown</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we discuss the rumors about possible New Zealand locations for Laketown and Mirkwood. ]]></description>
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<p>In this episode, we discuss the rumors about possible New Zealand locations for Laketown and Mirkwood. We also start our chapter by chapter reading and discussion of The Hobbit.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2011 19:46:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tolkien Professor Corey Olsen joins us to discuss the narrative choices made by Peter Jackson in his adaptation of The Hobbit.]]></description>
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		<title>STH019: Big Beards</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:44:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We analyze the amazing amount of information, photos and behind the scenes footage that was released over the past two weeks and we discuss the implications for the story of The Hobbit.]]></description>
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		<title>STH018: The Goblin King</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:12:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Barry Humphries, from Dame Edna to the Goblin King; Elijah Wood only in 'The Unexpected Journey'? Bilbo 'Frodoshopped'? Gandalf the Dark-grey; Liv Tyler; Lord of the Rings on Blu-ray; Lego Lord of the Rings?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode: Barry Humphries, from Dame Edna to the Goblin King; Elijah Wood only in &#8216;The Unexpected Journey&#8217;? Bilbo &#8216;Frodoshopped&#8217;? Gandalf the Dark-grey; Liv Tyler; Lord of the Rings on Blu-ray; Lego Lord of the Rings?</p>
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		<title>STH017: Silvan Elves</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:18:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We discuss the first photos of Bilbo and the news that Benedict Cumberbatch is Smaug and that Evangeline Lily is cast as the woodelf Tauriel. And what happened to Itaril?]]></description>
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		<title>STH016: Trolls</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:19:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We talk about trolls in Middle-earth and about Tolkien's revisions of The Hobbit in this week's episode of 'Secrets of The Hobbit'.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is Legolas involved in the assault on Dol Guldur? Will we see more bickering between elves and dwarves? Talking Trolls? Tolkien&#8217;s own revisions of The Hobbit; Lord of the Rings re-enactments; LOTRO Rise of Isengard.</p>
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		<title>STH015: Dol Guldur</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:30:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What will the attack on Dol Guldur look like in The Hobbit movies? Orlando Bloom will return to Middle-earth, but will Legolas? Did Ian McKellen reveal which actor will play Smaug the Dragon? ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><!-- p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Lucida Grande'} -->What will the attack on Dol Guldur look like in The Hobbit movies? Orlando Bloom will return to Middle-earth, but will Legolas? Did Ian McKellen reveal which actor will play Smaug the Dragon? All this and more in a new episode of the Secrets of The Hobbit!</p>
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		<title>STH014: Bullocks</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2011 13:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dave and Fr. Roderick speculate about recent casting news and how it relates to the script of The Hobbit movies.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><!-- p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Lucida Grande'} -->Benedict Cumberbatch joins the Hobbit cast; we talk about Bard the Bowman, female dragons, Brad Pitt and Angelina Joli, Beorn&#8217;s Bullocks and about an explosion on the set.</p>
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		<title>STH013: Azog the Orc</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 12:38:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stephen Fry cast as the Master of Laketown; Ryan Gage as his servant. Azog the Orc; the Hobbiton makeover and Orlando Bloom. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode: Stephen Fry cast as the Master of Laketown; Ryan Gage as his servant. Azog the Orc; the Hobbiton makeover; Orlando Bloom. Special guests: Michael and Micah of Middle-earth Minutes!</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Stephen Fry cast as the Master of Laketown; Ryan Gage as his servant. Azog the Orc; the Hobbiton makeover and Orlando Bloom.</itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>STH012: Lindir</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 17:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this episode: Hobbit on hiatus, Elrond, Radagast the Brown, Lindir and the High Elves.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode: Hobbit on hiatus, Elrond, Radagast the Brown, Lindir and the High Elves.<span id="more-8514"></span></p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>In this episode: Hobbit on hiatus, Elrond, Radagast the Brown, Lindir and the High Elves.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>In this episode: Hobbit on hiatus, Elrond, Radagast the Brown, Lindir and the High Elves.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>STH011: The Elven King</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 20:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this episode: recent casting announcements, Peter Jackson's 20 questions, Itaril, Legolas, Thranduil the Elven King, Gollum and Smaug's treasure.]]></description>
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		<title>STH010: The Quest of Erebor</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:16:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thoughts about creation in Tolkien's mythology of Middle-earth and more in this episode of Secrets of The Hobbit.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Speculation: possible actors to voice Smaug; Dwarves, Elves and Orcs in Tolkien&#8217;s mythology; the inclusion of The Quest of Erebor in the narrative of The Hobbit; how to depict Sauron?<span id="more-8501"></span></p>
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		<title>STH009: Back to Bag End</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:05:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:01:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[More casting news and rumors, the first pictures of actors on the set, Figwit is back, Gollum gets busy and Orlando Bloom has read the entire script of The Hobbit!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>More casting news and rumors, the first pictures of actors on the set, Figwit is back, Gollum gets busy and Orlando Bloom has read the entire script of The Hobbit!<span id="more-8479"></span></p>
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<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.musicoflotr.com/">http://www.musicoflotr.com</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWf3iJjqYCM">Frodo, Don&#8217;t Wear The Ring</a></li>
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		<title>STH007: Back Again?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Filming for The Hobbit has started! Dave Kale and Fr. Roderick discuss the latest news about the production in New Zealand, and wonder which of the characters from the Lord of the Rings might be back again.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Filming for The Hobbit has started! Dave Kale and Fr. Roderick discuss the latest news about the production in New Zealand, and wonder which of the characters from the Lord of the Rings might be back again.</p>
<p>Links:</p>
<p><em>1. Hobbit starts filming:</em></p>
<ul>
<li> <a href="http://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/movies/The-Hobbit-Begins-Filming-Finally-118348939.html">http://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/movies/The-Hobbit-Begins-Filming-Finally-118348939.html</a></li>
<li> <a href="http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/03/20/peter-jackson-the-hobbit-starts-production-first-look/">http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/03/20/peter-jackson-the-hobbit-starts-production-first-look/</a></li>
<li> <a href="http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/03/21/the-hobbit-starts-filming/">http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/03/21/the-hobbit-starts-filming/</a></li>
<li> <a href="http://i.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/4790185/The-Hobbit-filming-begins-today">http://i.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/4790185/The-Hobbit-filming-begins-today</a></li>
<li> <a href="http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/03/19/42759-lights-camera-action-for-hobbits/">http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/03/19/42759-lights-camera-action-for-hobbits/</a></li>
<li> <a href="http://www.cinemablend.com/new/The-Hobbit-Begins-Filming-First-Photo-From-The-New-Zealand-Set-23764.html">http://www.cinemablend.com/new/The-Hobbit-Begins-Filming-First-Photo-From-The-New-Zealand-Set-23764.html</a></li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://www.cinemablend.com/new/The-Hobbit-Begins-Filming-First-Photo-From-The-New-Zealand-Set-23764.html"></a><br />
<em>2. Hobbit blog live:</em></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2011/03/20/the-official-hobbit-blog-now-live/"> <a href="http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2011/03/20/the-official-hobbit-blog-now-live/" rel="nofollow">http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2011/03/20/the-official-hobbit-blog-now-live/</a></a></li>
</ul>
<p><em>3. Actors for Thror and Thrain:</em><a href="http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/03/20/42798-kiwi-actors-jeffrey-thomas-and-mike-mizrahi-cast-as-thror-and-thrain/"></a></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/03/20/42798-kiwi-actors-jeffrey-thomas-and-mike-mizrahi-cast-as-thror-and-thrain/"> <a href="http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/03/20/42798-kiwi-actors-jeffrey-thomas-and-mike-mizrahi-cast-as-thror-and-thrain/" rel="nofollow">http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/03/20/42798-kiwi-actors-jeffrey-thomas-and-mike-mizrahi-cast-as-thror-and-thrain/</a></a></li>
</ul>
<p><em>4. Tolkien reading day:</em></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.tolkiensociety.org/ed/tolkienreadingday.html" target="_blank">http://www.tolkiensociety.org/ed/tolkienreadingday.html</a></li>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Filming for The Hobbit has started! Dave Kale and Fr. Roderick discuss the latest news about the production in New Zealand, and wonder which of the characters from the Lord of the Rings might be back again.</itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>STH006: Bilbo in 3D</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:28:49 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gandalf, the dwarves and Bilbo team up for the first time during rehearsals in New Zealand; filming in 3D; the relationship between Tolkien&#8217;s books and Peter Jackson&#8217;s movies; the possible return of Legolas.</p>
<p>Links:</p>
<div>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.inklingsinfo.com">http://www.inklingsinfo.com</a></li>
</ul>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Ian McKellen says they’re rehearsing, having a great time:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.mckellen.com/cinema/hobbit-movie/110317.htm">http://www.mckellen.com/cinema/hobbit-movie/110317.htm</a></li>
<li><a href="http://filmonic.com/this-is-as-close-to-bliss-as-an-actor-can-get-says-ian-mckellen-during-the-hobbit-rehearsals">http://filmonic.com/this-is-as-close-to-bliss-as-an-actor-can-get-says-ian-mckellen-during-the-hobbit-rehearsals</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/03/17/42699-hobbit-rehersals-happening-now-says-gandalf/">http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/03/17/42699-hobbit-rehersals-happening-now-says-gandalf/</a></li>
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</li>
<li>3-D cameras to be used:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/14/thirty-58000-red-epic-m-cameras-to-be-used-to-shoot-the-hobbit-3d/">http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/14/thirty-58000-red-epic-m-cameras-to-be-used-to-shoot-the-hobbit-3d/</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.reduser.net/forum/showpost.php?p=683907&amp;postcount=1">http://www.reduser.net/forum/showpost.php?p=683907&#038;postcount=1</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Interview with Simon Tolkien (JRR’s grandson), shares some thoughts about films: <a href="http://tribune.com.pk/story/133441/diamonds-and-tolkiens-grandson/">http://tribune.com.pk/story/133441/diamonds-and-tolkiens-grandson/</a></li>
<li>Orlando Bloom, in or out?
<ul>
<li>English translation of Spanish interview: <a href="http://community.livejournal.com/bestorlando/258326.html">http://community.livejournal.com/bestorlando/258326.html</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/03/16/42688-orlando-bloom-in-or-out-of-the-hobbit/">http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/03/16/42688-orlando-bloom-in-or-out-of-the-hobbit/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Sylvester McCoy interview: <a href="http://www.shadowlocked.com/201103111597/news/sylvester-mccoy-talks-the-hobbit-and-doctor-who-projects.html">http://www.shadowlocked.com/201103111597/news/sylvester-mccoy-talks-the-hobbit-and-doctor-who-projects.html</a></li>
<li>LOTR trilogy on blu-ray: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026L7H20/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=wwwsqpncom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B0026L7H20">The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition + Digital Copy) [Blu-ray]</a><img style="border: none !important;margin: 0px !important" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=wwwsqpncom-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B0026L7H20" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></li>
<li>“Walking with Tolkien (and other novelists)” on Salon.com: <a href="http://www.salon.com/life/feature/2011/03/13/trazzler_slide_show_settings_for_novels/slideshow.html">http://www.salon.com/life/feature/2011/03/13/trazzler_slide_show_settings_for_novels/slideshow.html</a></li>
<li>Hall of fire chats at TORN: <a href="http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/03/06/42585-hall-of-fire-chats-return-with-the-hobbit/">http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/03/06/42585-hall-of-fire-chats-return-with-the-hobbit/</a></li>
<li>Ian McKellen says he’s seen test 3-D shots of Martin Freeman, other stuff:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/03/09/ian-mckellan-has-seen-martin-freeman-as-the-hobbit/">http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/03/09/ian-mckellan-has-seen-martin-freeman-as-the-hobbit/</a></li>
<li><a href="http://collider.com/ian-mckellen-the-hobbit-3d/79685/">http://collider.com/ian-mckellen-the-hobbit-3d/79685/</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.reelmovienews.com/2011/03/hobbit-update-ian-mckellen-offers-news-from-the-set/">http://www.reelmovienews.com/2011/03/hobbit-update-ian-mckellen-offers-news-from-the-set/</a></li>
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		<title>STH005: Tricksy Hobbitses</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:42:52 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Tip of the week:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://lotro.com/" target="_blank">Lord of the Rings Online</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mythsoc.org/mythcon/42/" target="_blank">Mythcon 42</a></li>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What to think of the two rumored titles of the Hobbit movies? How is the situation in New Zealand, one week after the earthquake? Will more Lord of the Rings actors return to The Hobbit? All this and more in this week&#8217;s episode of Secrets of The Hobbit.</p>
<p>Tip of the week: <a href="http://www.middleearthminutes.com/" target="_blank">Middle-earth Minutes</a> and <a href="http://www.thedunedain.net/dunedain-radio.html" target="_blank">Dunedain Radio</a></p>
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		<title>STH003: The Earthquake</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:54:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dave and Fr. Roderick discuss the news about the earthquake that hit the southern part of New Zealand.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the third episode of Secrets of the Hobbit, Dave and Fr. Roderick discuss the news about the earthquake that hit the southern part of New Zealand, the reactions from Peter Jackson and the actors and the potential consequences for the production of the movies.<span id="more-8235"></span><br />
Tip of the week: <a href="http://www.whitetreefund.org/" target="_blank">The White Tree Fund</a></p>
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			<itunes:keywords>15th Station,earthquake,New Zealand,Peter Jackson,The Hobbit</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>Dave and Fr. Roderick discuss the news about the earthquake that hit the southern part of New Zealand.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Dave and Fr. Roderick discuss the news about the earthquake that hit the southern part of New Zealand.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>STH002: 13 Dwarves and One Hobbit</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:21:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A press conference with 13 dwarves and one Hobbit; new areas of New Zealand in The Hobbit; the Leonard Nimoy rumor and more!Links: Leonard Nimoy&#8217;s Bilbo Baggins Song Secrets of The Hobbit on the iTunes store: leave us a review! Video of The Hobbit media conference in Wellington Tip of the week: The Origins of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-8229" href="http://thehobbit.sqpn.com/2011/02/17/sth002-13-dwarves-and-one-hobbit/dwarvenguard/"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-8229" src="http://thehobbit.sqpn.com/files/2011/02/dwarvenguard-228x155.jpg" alt="" width="228" height="155" /></a>A press conference with 13 dwarves and one Hobbit; new areas of New Zealand in The Hobbit; the Leonard Nimoy rumor and more!<span id="more-8228"></span>Links:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR-MSZSLC5w" target="_blank">Leonard Nimoy&#8217;s Bilbo Baggins Song</a></p>
<p><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sqpn-secrets-of-the-hobbit/id420747771" target="_blank">Secrets of The Hobbit on the iTunes store: leave us a review!</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.3news.co.nz/The-Hobbit-media-conference--full-video/tabid/312/articleID/198020/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Video of The Hobbit media conference in Wellington</a></p>
<p>Tip of the week: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764541862?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=wwwsqpncom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0764541862" target="_blank">The Origins of Tolkien&#8217;s Middle-earth for Dummies</a></p>
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Leonard Nimoy's Bilbo Baggins Song

Secrets of The Hobbit on the iTunes store: leave us a review!

Video of The Hobbit media conference in Wellington

Tip of the week: The Origins of Tolkien's Middle-earth for Dummies

Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>SQPN: Secrets of The Hobbit</itunes:author>
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		<title>STH001: Where to Begin?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:53:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How will Peter Jackson integrate Frodo and other characters of The Lord of the Rings into the narrative framework of The Hobbit?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How will Peter Jackson integrate Frodo and other characters of The Lord of the Rings into the narrative framework of The Hobbit?<span id="more-8217"></span><br />
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		<itunes:subtitle>How will Peter Jackson integrate Frodo and other characters of The Lord of the Rings into the narrative framework of The Hobbit?</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>How will Peter Jackson integrate Frodo and other characters of The Lord of the Rings into the narrative framework of The Hobbit?</itunes:summary>
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