Filming of The Hobbit to start

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

Filming of The Hobbit to start
Sat, 12 Feb, 2011 - 00:00

Funding problems, a threatened actors’ boycott and ulcer surgery for director Peter Jackson have plagued pre-production on the two films that are Lord of the Rings prequels.

British actor Martin Freeman will play protagonist Bilbo Baggins.

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