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We talk to Wood about his role in the prequel films. How much will his Lord of the Rings character appear and when does he begin filming?

In the latest issue of the British movie magazine Total Film , they offer a preview of Peter Jackson's The Hobbit , which will start production soon after years of delays and setbacks. Months ago, we saw a little bit of Hobbiton, Bilbo Baggins' home in The Shire being built in New Zealand, but thanks to the pictures in the latest issue, we can see that building on that distinctive set is pretty much complete.

The actor makes his return in Peter Jackson's prequel official via his own personal website.

"The Hobbit's" New Zealand saga finally appears to be over. The nation's prime minister, John Key, announced Wednesday that his government had reached an agreement with the producers of the two "Hobbit" movies to keep the $500-million production in his country.

Talks between New Zealand's prime minister and Warner Brothers over the filming of The Hobbit end with no decision on where filming will take place.

Martin Freeman (''The Office'' U.K.) is officially on board; actors for three other roles also named.

The wait is over, and the news is finally official: the project is greenlit, and Peter Jackson will direct two "Hobbit" films, with production set to start in February 2011.

An agreement would allow the director Peter Jackson to begin shooting J. R. R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” early next year.

The director addresses the seven unions who told their members not to work on the forthcoming film.

Missy Schwartz confirms exclusively efforts to juggle scheduling to allow actor to play Bilbo Baggins continue.