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Tobey Maguire 'in talks for Bilbo Baggins role in The Hobbit'
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Spider-man star Tobey Maguire may be swinging into the Shire to play Bilbo Baggins according to the latest rumour surrounding casting for The Hobbit.
During a promotional interview, the actor gave a hint when he apparently said he'd next like to work with Guillermo del Toro - who is directing The Hobbit - and may have news on that in the near future.
Latino Review says talks are taking place for Maguire to play Bilbo but are only in the early stages.
Actors previously linked to playing the character in the Tolkien adaptation include James McAvoy and David Tennant (both of whom debunked the reports as internet fiction) and Daniel Radcliffe (who said he had no interest in the part). All three said they had never been approached about the role.
Bearing in mind this has not been officially confirmed, would Tobey Maguire make a good Bilbo? If not, who else could play the part?
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'True Blood' casts Joe Manganiello as Alcide
3 hours ago
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"Twilight's" Taylor Lautner is about to get some competition in the studly-werewolf arena.
HBO's "True Blood" has cast Joe Manganiello as Alcide Herveaux, a werewolf who has a good-sized role in Charlaine Harris' Southern Vampire novels and will do the same in the series. Manganiello will have a recurring part on the show, according to multiple reports.
Manganiello is the latest in a flurry of new actors joining the show, which began filming its third season this month. J. Smith-Cameron, Alfre Woodard, Denis O'Hare, Marshall Allman, Grant Bowler and Theo Alexander have all signed on in the past couple weeks, and Kristin Bauer has been bumped up to a series regular.
In Harris' books, Alcide is a full-blooded werewolf who's vying for the leadership of his pack. He first comes into contact with Sookie (Anna Paquin) when Eric (Alexander Skarsgard) asks him to help Sookie search for the kidnapped
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Last Minute Christmas Present Recommendations!
5 hours ago
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Ho Ho Ho! It’s that time of the year for giving and receiving and if your having trouble finding the perfect gift for your loved one then i will hopefully mention something that will help fill that stocking in time for 25th December.
I’m going to run down my top Blu-Ray films, Top DVD’s, Top TV Boxsets and Top anything else that I think are must haves this year.
We’ve added links to Zavvi.com who are currently offering free delivering on everything so make sure you check them out.
Blu-ray and DVD Films
I’ll start with Blu-Ray/DVD films. Blu-Rays have reduced in price incredibly in the run up to Christmas and if you shop around then you will find all sort of deals like 2-4-1’s or 2 for a nice low price, and it’s still not to late to get them in time for Christmas.
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Denied: Tobey Maguire shoots down ‘Hobbit’ casting rumors
9 hours ago
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Despite earlier claims to the contrary, Tobey Maguire (Spider-Man) has not been in talks to star in Guillermo del Toro’s Lord Of The Rings prequel The Hobbit. The actor set the record straight on rumors that he is close to signing onto the project.
“I have not met with del Toro. We don’t have any near future plans,” says Maguire. “I don’t know if something got misconstrued or miscommunicated but the source was not accurate at all.”
When asked if he did have interest, Maguire, a professional, said he wouldn’t mind, echoing the sentiments of nearly all of Hollywood. “I love Guillermo del Toro and Peter Jackson, and I certainly wouldn’t take myself out of the conversation… if I was part of it,” he said. “But I haven’t read a script or talked to anybody about it.”
The Hobbit is slated for a December 2011 release.
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Did a blogger help destroy Tobey Maguire's Oscar chances?
12 hours ago
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If Christmas is right around the corner it must be time for a rival awards consultant to try and scuttle a competing campaign through rumor, innuendo or even false accusations. From "A Beautiful Mind" to "Dreamgirls" to "The Hurricane" these whispers are nothing new and have genuinely been blamed for ruining the Oscar hopes of many potential nominees or winners. On the other hand, for such accusations to reveal themselves only hours after the Golden Globe nominations were announced today is something else entirely. This year's possible victim: Best Actor candidate Tobey Maguire. The "Spider-Man" star was a surprise nominee this...
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Tobey Maguire Shoots Down Hobbit Rumours
13 hours ago
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So, there’s been a rumour going around the internets that Tobey Maguire might well be playing Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. But, before you get carried away and start picturing the Spider-Man star in a curly wig and hairy feet, that rumour has been debunked… by Maguire himself.The story began on Latino Review when an alleged quote from Maguire, hinting that he would like to work with Guillermo del Toro, quickly turned into a story that Maguire’s agents had been talking with the Hobbit producers – in other words, Peter Jackson – about playing Bilbo. With Spider-Man 4 shooting in the spring, that would just about leave him time to prepare for The Hobbit, which starts next summer.But, before it could really take hold, Maguire himself issued a statement, shooting the rumour down in flames. “I have not met with del Toro. We don’t have any near future plans,
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Web of deceit: Spider-Man's Tobey Maguire isn't Bilbo Baggins
19 hours ago
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First comes the rumour, then it spreads online like a virtual firestorm, only to be dashed by denial... You know the score by now with internet entertainment 'news'.
Despite claims that Spider-Man star Tobey Maguire was in talks to play Bilbo Baggins in Guillermo del Toro's The Hobbit, it seems he won't be swapping skycrapers for the Shire after all.
It would have been quite a challenge for the actor, as Spider-Man 4 starts several months of filming in March and The Hobbit's two-part adaptation starts a year of filming in June.
Dismissing the Spider-Bilbo nonsense, Tolkien fansite TheOneRing says: "Our sources indicate this rumour is Not valid, again, this is Not true according to our sources."
And, over at Movieline, Maguire's publicist screeched: "This is false!"
And, in a fresh update to this story, Maguire spoke to The Hollywood Reporter's Heat Vision blog and said: "I have not met with del Toro.
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'Modern Warfare 2,' Brad Meltzer On Glenn Beck, And Paul Pope Plays Luke Cage In Today's Twitter Report
15 December 2009 12:29 PM, PST
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The last 24 hours were lively on the Twitter Report follow list with Brian Michael Bendis' excitement over new "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" boxer shorts and Paul Pope doing an impression of Luke Cage on Christmas Day. Brad Meltzer, meanwhile, taped in front of a lively studio audience last night, according to his tweets, which state that he appeared on Glenn Beck's show to discuss heroes.
Transportation accidents somehow trended as well, with Brandon Jerwa having a near-death experience, B. Clay Moore recalling a past brush with the reaper during Comic-Con, and Aaron Diaz discussing the origin of his own scar in Harry Potter terms. Check those out along with a sad photo from Terry Moore and a Jock's latest project with Andy Diggle.
It's all retweeted in the Twitter Report for December 15, 2009.
@pulphope Sweet Christmas! Iron Fist got me a new yellow disco shirt and chainlink belt! Those
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Maguire In "Hobbit"? Probably Not
15 December 2009 5:11 AM, PST
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It began yesterday when Latino Review posted up a report saying that "Spider-Man" actor Tobey Maguire is in early talks with CAA and "The Hobbit" producers for Maguire to play Bilbo Baggins in the upcoming Tolkien adaptations.
During promotion of "Brothers", Maguire himself dropped the hint he might be working with the film's director Guillermo del Toro in the near future. If true Maguire would go to work on 'Hobbit' right after he wraps up his job on "Spider-Man 4".
Hold on a minute though, Maguire's publicist Kelly Bush tells Movieline simply the report "is false", essentially shooting down the story there.
Lr however is sticking to its guns with the story claiming its sources are reliable. The site has been well-known for breaking high profile casting news in the past from Brandon Routh as Superman to Heath Ledger as The Joker.
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Maguire In "Hobbit"? Probably Not
15 December 2009 5:11 AM, PST
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It began yesterday when Latino Review posted up a report saying that "Spider-Man" actor Tobey Maguire is in early talks with CAA and "The Hobbit" producers for Maguire to play Bilbo Baggins in the upcoming Tolkien adaptations.
During promotion of "Brothers", Maguire himself dropped the hint he might be working with the film's director Guillermo del Toro in the near future. If true Maguire would go to work on 'Hobbit' right after he wraps up his job on "Spider-Man 4".
Hold on a minute though, Maguire's publicist Kelly Bush tells Movieline simply the report "is false", essentially shooting down the story there.
Lr however is sticking to its guns with the story claiming its sources are reliable. The site has been well-known for breaking high profile casting news in the past from Brandon Routh as Superman to Heath Ledger as The Joker.
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Joe Manganiello Latest To Be Cast in True Blood
15 December 2009
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Plenty of casting news coming out these last few days on HBO's hit series True Blood , which is currently in the midst of shooting it's third season.
The Hollywood Reporter says that actor Joe Manganiello ( ER , Spider-Man ) is the latest addition to the show. He'll be playing the part of part of Alcide, "a hot and sexy alpha male werewolf."
Other additions this season include Cooper Huckabee (announced earlier today), James Frain, Alfre Woodard and J. Smith-Cameron (all announced here in yesterday's post), Denis O'Hare, Marshall Allman, Theo Alexander, Grant Bowler and Nelsan Ellis. Shannon Wells, C.C. Sheffield, Gregg Daniel and Natasha Alam also all landed roles earlier this week.
True Blood stars Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Alexander Skarsgård, Ryan Kwanten,...
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Can You Picture Tobey Maguire as a Hobbit?
14 December 2009 9:20 PM, PST
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Well, this takes care of our 'Hobbit' and 'Spider-Man' rumors of the day, all in one fell swoop.
According to Latino Review, Creative Artists Agency and the producers of the upcoming 'Hobbit' films are in the early stages of talks with Tobey Maguire to play Bilbo Baggins. The deal would ensure a big name star to headline Guillermo del Toro’s films, which will likely be expensive.
A number of other actors, including James McAvoy and Daniel Radcliffe, were rumored to be in contention to the role. However, Peter Jackson dismissed the McAvoy rumor, and Radcliffe reportedly said thanks, but no thanks. Maguire, on the other hand, supposedly tipped his hand during an interview for his new film Brothers.
When asked which director he’d like to work with next, Maguire is said to have replied, "Guillermo del Toro", adding, "We may have something here in the near future."
But wait,
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Tobey Maguire Not In Talks to Play Bilbo Baggins
14 December 2009 8:09 PM, PST
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It seems that Tobey Maguire will not be seen putting off his Spider-Man costume to play in "The Hobbit". Shortly after there was report that he was in talks to be Bilbo Baggins in the upcoming Guillermo del Toro-directed movie, his publicist Kelly Bush exclusively told Movieline the rumor "is false".
News that Maguire might be seen as the lead star in the adventure film was first brought into attention by Latino Review. On Monday, December 14, the site reported, during a press junket for "Brothers", the 34-year-old actor said he would work with del Toro for his next project.
Later, the site claimed they have confirmed to agency sources that CAA and the producers of "The Hobbit" were in early stages of talks for Maguire to take the lead role. However, it was noted that he had not been cast and an offer had not been made.
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Tobey Maguire Joins Trebek, The Hobbit?
14 December 2009 6:43 PM, PST
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Tobey Maguire is the latest A-list actor being rumored for the role of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit, a two-part return to Middle Earth from director Guillermo del Toro and producer Peter Jackson.
At an interview recently while promoting Brothers, the Spider-Man 4 headliner said he’d like to work with Del Toro next. When asked for further comment he said, “We may have something here in the near future.”
LatinoReview followed up on the quote and has the scoop from an inside agency source that Maguire is “in talks” for the part, though nothing has been signed and no offer has been made. His publicists are denying the rumor, but that’s what they’re paid to do.
Update: Maguire has made a personal statement saying “I have not met with del Toro. We don’t have any near future plans. I don’t know if something got misconstrued
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Tobey Maguire Gets Caught in The Hobbit Rumor Machine
14 December 2009 4:37 PM, PST
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Earlier today the always rabid folks at Latino Review went crazy with an inside source filled rant that said much, without actually saying much. Chief among their claims was that Tobey Maguire, star of Spider-Man and more recently Brothers, is looking to do a pic with Guillermo Del Toro. He even went as far as to say at the Brothers press day that he and the Pan's Labrynth director might "have something together real soon."
After some insider poking, the usually reliable and always humble El Mayimbe emerged with word that Maguire's agency (CAA) is in talks with Del Toro's people for the little guy to play a young Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit, which is next on the slate for Del Toro and producer Peter Jackson.
Later in the day, Maguire's publicist Kelly Bush phoned Movieline to say hello, and to say that "This is False!" We're not sure if she mentioned specifically that there should
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'The Hobbit' May Do Whatever A Spider Can If Tobey Maguire Lands The Role Of Bilbo Baggins
14 December 2009 3:00 PM, PST
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Only a few hours ago, I brought you an update from Guillermo del Toro, director of "The Hobbit," the "Lord of the Rings" prequel which officially begins casting today. His "all is well, things proceeding as planned" message is comforting to fans who have been worrying about delays and the like, but it doesn't really qualify as anything new. Not like this latest update...
For months now, fans have been speculating who might play the role of Bilbo Baggins, the innocent little dude at the center of "The Hobbit"'s story. Ian Holm played his older self in the "Rings" trilogy, but rumors have suggested we'll be seeing someone younger; James McAvoy, David Tennant, Jack Black and Daniel Radcliffe have all been rumored for the role. In fact, the role may soon be filled by "Spider-Man" star Tobey Maguire, according to Latino Review.
Maguire told the website during their coverage
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Tobey Maguire In Talks for The Hobbit?
14 December 2009 1:39 PM, PST
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Our friends over at Latino Review have broken an exclusive saying that they have it from reliable sources that Spider-Man himself, Tobey Maguire, is in talks to star as Bilbo Baggins in Guillermo del Toro and Peter Jackson’s upcoming adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit.
Latino Review isn’t one to simply toss out some random rumor, either; those guys do their journalistic homework. In this case, they’ve linked together a nice string of circumstances and events, which all point to Maguire being on the short list of Hobbit candidates (see what I did there? ).
Alright, here’s the situation as presented by Latino Review. I’m going to take the extra-simplifying step of laying it out in bullet points for you:
Latino Review got a tip last month while Maguire was in NYC promoting his new film, Brothers, that the star had answered “Guillermo del Toro
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Tobey Maguire Negotiating for the Role of Bilbo Baggins? Nope
14 December 2009 12:07 PM, PST
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Update: Magurie's publicist has flat out denied the rumor to Movieline.
Time for me to be glad I've got all those shares in Big Salt Co. again because another utterly astonishing casting rumour has come our way and I recommend it's only taken with heavy seasoning. So, tell me... how do you feel about Tobey Maguire as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit?
I always picture somebody stockier, but then remember the proportions of the Hobbits in Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy and see that I've just sucked for an out-of-date Bakshi powered image. Maybe Maguire really is physically fit for Guillermo Del Toro's little man?
For this rumour to come true, Spider-Man 4 will have to be wrapped before The Hobbit goes before cameras. What's the shoot time on one of these Spider-Man films? Far too long, surely? They don't get started on Spidey until the new year
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Exclusive: Could Spider-Man possibly be rocking Hobbit Feet?
14 December 2009 10:14 AM, PST
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El Mayimbe here…With the announcement this weekend that casting of "The Hobbit" film is about to start, what’s up with the role of Bilbo Baggins?Fan speculation has been running rampant for the past year. First it was rumored that James McAvoy was a contender until Peter Jackson debunked that rumor. Then Daniel Radcliffe was making the rumor mill until he personally said, “Thanks. But no thanks.”I recently got a tip that during promoting the film Brothers at the Four Seasons in New York last month, Tobey Maguire was having a conversation and was asked which director he would like to work with next?Tobey’s answer?
“Guillermo del Toro”
Know what else Tobey said?
"We may have something here in the near future.”
Really?Could Peter Parker be playing Bilbo Baggins? I checked with agency sources and yep, it’s true!Apparently, we’re in the
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This Week on Stage: Mamet's 'Race' and 'So Help Me God' open
12 December 2009 6:00 AM, PST
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The past week saw the opening of two new shows in New York City. The first is a new play from David Mamet, Race, which EW critic Lisa Schwarzbaum awarded a C grade and called "a four-person dramatic tap dance about the lies blacks and whites tell each other about each other." The other—without a doubt, much lighter fare—is a lost backstage play called So Help Me God starring Kristen Johnston that EW's Jessica Shaw gave a B, commenting that "Johnston seems to relish every second" of her time on stage, "strutting around the stage in diva-worthy capes and lacy gowns,
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