First of all this brand new casting announcement from PJ himself:
http://www.facebook.com/notes/peter-jackson/hobbit-casting-news/10150257180211558 Casting News for THE HOBBIT
by Peter Jackson on Wednesday, 18 May 2011 at 19:06
Some more HOBBIT casting news today. As we near the end of our first shooting block (we have a break in less than three weeks to get some editing and visual effects work done, plus prepare for very big scenes coming up), we are looking at characters featuring in sequences that take place a little later in the story. [...]
In other related news (some not so new anymore):
Ian McKellen posted
a cool picture of Gandalf the Grey wearing 3D glasses. :D
Howe, Lee & Taylor Answer Fan Questions on Facebook Matamata prepares for film crew and tourists Also, the Weta Rivendell sculpture
is now available for pre-order. I wish I had a sponsor for that... it's gorgeous!
And for those of you interested in PJ's older films:
Peter Jackson’s Bad Taste is Returning! - in NZ, at least.