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Smaug the Dragon and 'Game of Thrones'' Tywin Lannister make Forbes' 'Fictional 15' rich list

April 25, 2012 2:26 PM ET

For 2012, the richest fictional character is Smaug the Dragon from "The Hobbit," with an estimated net worth of $62 billion, based largely on current gold and silver prices and the approximate size of the pile of treasure on which he sleeps. More

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| Categories (Celebrities (Entertainment), Game of Thrones, Pop Culture, The Hobbit, Twilight)

'Muppets': Bret McKenzie on Oscar nom, 'The Hobbit' set shenanigans

By Jenna Busch

February 10, 2012 7:14 PM ET

We chat with Bret McKenzie who is nominated for an Oscar for his musical work on "The Muppets." He also tells us about goofing off on the set of "The Hobbit." More

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| Categories (Bret McKenzie, Celebrities (Entertainment), Flight of the Conchords, Jason Segel, Movies (Entertainment), The Hobbit, The Muppets)

'The Hobbit': Billy Connolly cast as dwarf warrior Dain Ironfoot

By Jenna Busch

February 9, 2012 1:36 AM ET

Scottish actor-comedian Billy Connolly has been cast in "The Hobbit." He'll be playing dwarf warrior Dain Ironfoot, who is Thorin Oakenshield's cousin. More

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'The Hobbit': New production video shows a permanent Hobbiton

By Jenna Busch

December 27, 2011 4:17 PM ET

Check out the newest production video from the set of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." More

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'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' trailer released

By Andrea Reiher

December 21, 2011 10:33 AM ET

The official trailer for "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" has been released and if you weren't already excited about this upcoming "Lord of the Rings" prequel, this trailer should have you salivating for its release. More

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