The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies ****

AFTER 17 years immersed in directing The Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit films, Peter Jackson’s immediate plans for a future without the fantasy series are firmly grounded in reality.

Irish actor Aidan Turner tells Ed Power how his role as Kili the dwarf became part of a major storyline in The Hobbit trilogy.

Hobbit stars past and present were reunited on the green carpet for the world premiere of the final film, The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies.

Welcome to Lord of the Rings — West Cork style, where an underground hobbit house is now open to visitors.

Rising superpowers Brazil and India have been left off the list of ministerial St Patrick’s Day visits, despite claims by the Coalition the annual exodus is about trade not junkets.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug ***

Looking for that dollhouse from The Late Late Toy Show? It was the Kidcraft Magnolia Mansion, €179.99, supplied by Mimitoys.

Elephant does her best to say goodbye to circus

Peter Jackson has wrapped up filming his The Hobbit trilogy and shared pictures of his last day on the set with his Facebook fans.

When Mr Bilbo Baggins of Bag End announced that he would shortly be celebrating his eleventy-first birthday with a party of special magnificence, there was much talk and excitement in... Co Clare.

The run-up to the release of the first film in Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy has seen a spate of tie-in publications and new editions of the works of JRR Tolkien.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey ***

There is a moment early in 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' when Gandalf The Grey (Ian McKellen) turns to diminutive hero Bilbo Baggins (Freeman) and counsels: “All good stories deserve embellishment.”

The Duke of Cambridge attended the UK premiere of the new Hobbit film on his own tonight, saying his pregnant wife Kate “would have loved to have been here if she could”.

It’s been one of the most anticipated films in cinema history, but will Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit live up to the hype, asks Marjorie Brennan

Martin Freeman was never a fan of 'The Hobbit'.

Peter Jackson hopes the new technology he used on his Hobbit movie trilogy will create a magical experience that will get people into cinemas.

Tens of thousands of New Zealanders turned out to watch their favourite Hobbit actors walk the red carpet at the film trilogy's home town premiere.

Peter Jackson hopes the new technology he used on his 'Hobbit' movie trilogy will create a magical experience that will get people into theatres.

Peter Jackson says the weight of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' rests on Martin Freeman's shoulders.

Benedict Cumberbatch is set to be a new James Bond villain.

From film to fashion, movies to music, food to travel, our critics reveal their Hot 100 choices for the autumn ahead.

Peter Jackson is adding a third film to what was planned to be the two-part series 'The Hobbit'.

Peter Jackson is in talks about making a third 'Hobbit' film.

Filming has wrapped on 'The Hobbit'.

Billy Connolly is going from Big Yin to tiny dwarf to complete the cast of Peter Jackson’s movie version of 'The Hobbit'.

Martin Freeman does not think 'The Hobbit' is his film – despite being the lead actor.

Elijah Wood found filming 'The Hobbit' movies to be like a "family reunion".

Orlando Bloom will reprise his role as elf Legolas for director Peter Jackson's two-part prequel to the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy, which will be shot in New Zealand.

Ian Holm is to reprise his role as Bilbo Baggins in 'The Hobbit'.

Saoirse Ronan is "hopeful" she may have a part in 'The Hobbit'.

CAMERAS have started rolling on director Peter Jackson’s production of The Hobbit, following months of delays on the prequel to his Oscar-winning Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Filming has begun on Peter Jackson's production of 'The Hobbit' in New Zealand.

THE cast members of The Hobbit are ready to start filming the next edition of mythical adventures from Middle Earth.

The cast members of 'The Hobbit' are ready to start filming the next edition of mythical adventures from Middle Earth.

Filming on Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit' has been pushed back by a month.

Sir Peter Jackson has been discharged from a New Zealand hospital following stomach surgery.

Irish actress Saoirse Ronan’s casting in ‘The Hobbit’ appears to have been confirmed.

'The Hobbit' director Peter Jackson has been taken into hospital in New Zealand suffering with stomach pains, meaning the troubled 'Lord of the Rings' prequel will not start on its expected production date in February.

Andy Serkis has signed up to appear in 'The Hobbit'.

James Nesbitt is to undergo a month of "dwarf training" for ‘The Hobbit’.

Cate Blanchett has signed on for ‘The Hobbit’.

Ian McKellen has updated his personal website implying he has joined 'The Hobbit'.