By Trotter
I thought it would have been for "crimes against the book"
26 Sep, 2010
2010-9-26 5:34:23 PM UTC
2010-9-26 5:34:23 PM UTC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11414204
Union tell actors to avoid Hobbit films
Andy Serkis (left) and Sir Ian McKellen Andy Serkis (left) and Sir Ian McKellen starred in The Lord of the Rings movies
Global actors' unions have told their members not to take roles in the new The Hobbit movies amid a row over pay.
Cate Blanchett, Sir Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis are among the stars who have been linked with the two big-budget Lord of the Rings prequels.
But seven unions in the US, Australia, the UK and Canada said producers refused to negotiate a deal with them.
Union tell actors to avoid Hobbit films
Andy Serkis (left) and Sir Ian McKellen Andy Serkis (left) and Sir Ian McKellen starred in The Lord of the Rings movies
Global actors' unions have told their members not to take roles in the new The Hobbit movies amid a row over pay.
Cate Blanchett, Sir Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis are among the stars who have been linked with the two big-budget Lord of the Rings prequels.
But seven unions in the US, Australia, the UK and Canada said producers refused to negotiate a deal with them.