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Comic-Con: The Hobbit Just Got a Little Funnier with Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry does it all. He writes, acts, speaks, blogs -- basically, he's putting us all out of jobs. His latest role will be that of an ordinary human, albeit one who gets to hang out with hobbits and dwarves and dragons. Compared to the  The Lord of the Rings  trilogy,  The Hobbit was always a lighter adventure, a prequel meant for younger readers as a segue into the epic, dark experiences of the Fellowship of the Ring and their quest to Mordor. Keeping with his past trilogy, it's likely that Peter Jackson's upcoming adaptation of  The Hobbit  will keep the same grim tone, but with recent casting additions, there may be room in the film for a bit more comedy. According to Peter Jackson's official Facebook page, British comedian/writer Stephen Fry has been cast in the film as the Master of Laketown. Bilbo Baggins and his posse of dwarves are welcomed to the town by the Master, who's real intentions are driven by greed and weakness. Jackson and Fry have a ...

10 Best alien movies ever

As big-budget alien film “Battle: Los Angeles” 10 Best Alien Movies  invades theaters this weekend, let’s take a look at the ten best alien movies of all time. Not up for creature features? See what else is coming to a theater near you. Alien This 1979 film won an Academy Award for visual effects, and with this infamous scene, it’s no surprise. It was among the first films of this genre to cast a female lead as action hero. It worked. Close Encounters of the Third Kind This 1977 film was an other-worldly hit for its acclaimed director. It was even deemed culturally significant and selected for preservation by this organization. Though it shared the stage with another popular film, it did win an Oscar for Best Cinematography. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial This crowd pleaser had it all: a classic catchphrase, award-winning director, and a product tie-in that left M&M’s blushing. Oh, and adorable kids, including this future star. It’s no wonder that the 1982 film won four Academy A...