J.R.R. Tolkien’s estate and publisher HarperCollins are suing Warner Brothers over digital rights to “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit.” The suit alleges that Warner Brothers violated copyright by developing online gambling games and slot machines. Read more at paidContent »
Shooting and sharing movie footage all over New Zealand makes for connectivity challenges, but the crew of The Hobbit is making do. But not with magic; heck, even a powerful wizard such as Gandalf has limitations. Portable satellites and six kilometers of cable bring them broadband. Read more »
How do you keep buzz going for one of the most anticipated films of the decade, when the film doesn’t come out for over a year? Peter Jackson and the crew of The Hobbit have found the answer — thanks to Facebook. Read more »