On Monday night, Middle-Earth fans across the country were treated to their best glimpse yet of forthcoming dragon-laden caper The Desolation of Smaug. Sarah Deen, our Hobbit in the field, was there – and here’s what she found out about Bilbo’s next adventure.

Infinite cash Vs Probable agonising death. Quick cost benefit analysis… Let’s send Martin Freeman in instead

MICHAEL BAY, IS THIS YOU?

Sam Mendes wins loads of awards… including most sexist male, apparently.

James Cameron is “living in Pandora” while writing the Avatar sequels. Is he on something?

The quiffed detective and his faithful dog Snowy are set to return to the big screen in 2015, but Spielberg will be taking a back seat.

Gripping stuff.

Bilbo and co are making tons of dough

Star Trek Into Darkness has a new trailer and an earlier release date for IMAX.

Come come Mr. Bond! you take as much pleasure in cutting as I do.