New GoT video: The Costumes

In this "Artisans" video (the third in the series), costume designer Michele Clapton discusses her approach to creating a unique look for the clothing of HBO's Game of Thrones.



In addition, here is a nice photo showing part of a wall from the Red Keep set. Loving the detail!

The Cast of The Hobbit

Now that production for The Hobbit is underway, I've started an evolving cast gallery for the upcoming films. I will update this list as news develops.


Martin Freeman as
Bilbo Baggins








Ian McKellen as
Gandalf the Grey







Christopher Lee as
Saruman the White









Cate Blanchett as
Galadriel








Hugo Weaving as
Elrond








Andy Serkis as
Gollum






Orlando Bloom as
Legolas








Elijah Wood as
Frodo Baggins









Sylvester McCoy as
Radagast the Brown






Richard Armitage as
Thorin Oakenshield









Ken Stott as
Balin









Graham McTavish as
Dwalin








John Callen as
Oin






Peter Hambleton as
Gloin








Dean O'Gorman as
Fili









Aidan Turner as
Kili









Mark Hadlow as
Dori









Adam Brown as
Ori








Jed Brophy as
Nori









William Kircher as
Bifur








James Nesbitt as
Bofur








Stephen Hunter as
Bombur








Mikael Persbrandt as
Beorn









Lee Pace as
King Thranduil









Luke Evans as
Bard the Bowman









Evangeline Lilly as
Tauriel








Stephen Fry as
The Master of Laketown








Ryan Gage as
Alfrid









Barry Humphries as
The Goblin King










Conan Stevens as
Azog










Benedict Cumberbatch as
Smaug the Dragon (voice)