Evangeline Lilly Plays 'Warrior' Elf In 'The Hobbit'

From the sound of her new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Evangeline Lilly didn't leave badass roles for good after wrapping "Lost." She will be joining the ranks of the elves of Mirkwood in the both of Peter Jackson's upcoming films, "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" and "The Hobbit: There and Back Again." Freckles spoke at length to EW about her character, Tauriel, and give some of the first details about one of the newest additions to Middle-earth. "Yes, she is a warrior. Shes actually the head of the Elven guard. Shes the big shot in the army," Lilly told EW. Read more of about Lilly's character in "The Hobbit" after the jump. Lilly justifiably murdered her way into America's hearts as Kate Austen on "Lost," a woman who knew her way around a gun. For Tauriel, Lilly gets to expand her knowledge of deadly weapons to ones more suited for Middle-earth. "[Tauriel] knows how to wield any weapon, but the primary weapons that she uses are a bow and arrow and two daggers," Lilly said. "And shes lethal and deadly. You definitely wouldnt want to be caught in a dark alley next to Tauriel." As promising as all that sounds, the bigger questions have to do with Tauriel's role in the movies. Since the character doesn't exist outside the films' screenplay, how she factors into the novel's biggest events remains a mystery. Lilly gives subtle hints to what she might be up to, and in doing so, perhaps let slip where the first film ends. "Shes not in the first film very much. She comes into the first film near the end, and has a very small part to play. Her role in the second film is much more involved," Lilly said. While that may not seem very telling, her appearance late into the first film suggests that the two halves will split when the elves in Mirkwood capture Bilbo's company of dwarves. Lilly also went on the say that she doesn't know whether she'll make an appearance at the climatic Battle of Five Armies, but she mentioned that her role had been beefed up since she first read the script. "Although, I have to say, when I first read the scripts and took the job, she had a lot less going on in the second film," Lilly said. "I think the role is becoming a bit more demanding that I had expected it to be. Theres a lot more for me to do now, which is a lot of fun, but its a little more pressure." How do you feel about Evangeline Lilly in "The Hobbit"? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

Game Of Thrones Actor Peter Dinklages Golden Globes Tribute: Who Is Martin Henderson?

First Published: January 15, 2012 11:05 PM EST Credit: AFP Caption The winner for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television Peter Dinklage poses with the trophy at the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, January 15, 2012BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- When Peter Dinklage picked up his Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in a TV series , the Game of Thrones actor ended his speech with a touching tribute to a man who was badly injured after being attacked late last year. I want to mention a gentleman Im thinking about in England, Dinklage said as he wrapped up his speech on Sunday night at the 2012 Golden Globes. His name is Martin Henderson Google him. PHOTOS: Peter Dinklage Henderson, an actor who is a dwarf, was left badly injured on his 37th birthday last October, after being picked up and dumped on the ground after he stepped outside of a pub for a cigarette. I was at the back of the pub outside and the next thing I know Im suddenly in the air and someone has got hold of me, Henderson told The Sun, recently. A man just approached, lifted me up and dropped me. He didnt say anything. According to the newspaper, the incident happened just weeks after Englands rugby team players in New Zealand attended a Mad Midget Weekender, where a dwarf-throwing contest reportedly took place. The England players had been in trouble for going to a dwarf tossing event and this might have given this guy the idea, Henderson told The Sun. As a result of his injuries, Henderson said he cant perform and is unable to get work. Beyond his kind thoughts for Henderson at the Golden Globes, Dinklage also had some sweet words for his first child with wife Erica Schmidt. Thank you to George R.R. Martin. His prolific imagination is such a fun world to be a part of. David Benioff and Dan Weiss, the genius creators of our show, HBO and my wife Erica Schmidt and my lovely new daughter, who has her first babysitter tonight, so Im a little nervous, Dinklage said. PHOTOS: Game of Thrones Season 2 Cast Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Regis Philbin Sells Conn. House For $3M

First Released: The month of january 15, 2012 5:23 PM EST Credit: Getty Images GREENWICH, Conn. -- Caption Regis Philbin attends a press conference on his departure from LIVE! with Regis and Kelly at ABC Galleries in NY City on November 17, 2011Regis Philbin and the wife, Pleasure, have offered among their Connecticut houses for $3 million. The Greenwich Time reviews that town records show the Colonial home in Greenwich was placed available on the market for $3.8 million in This summer and offered for $3 million in September. The customer, Raymond LaChance, told the newspaper that the truth that Philbin may be the former owner is type of neat, but that didn't influence his and the wifes decision to buy the home. The house has nearly 6,000 sq ft of space and sits on six acres near a condition park. Additionally, it features a pool, a tennis court along with a event gazebo. The Philbins own another home under two miles away as well as an apartment in Manhattan. Copyright 2012 through the Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Cirque Du Soleil Casting Ballroom ballroom dancers for Las vegas Shows

Back Stage is becoming controlling a casting notice for ballroom ballroom dancers for Cirque Du Soleils's live and approaching show works of art in Las vegas. This really is really the notice available through Back Stage Casting. (Subscription needed.)CIRQUEDU SOLEIL, Las vegas CirqueDu Soleil is casting ballroom ballroom dancers due to its live performances in current and approaching show works of art. Line Giasson, senior dir.CirqueDu Soleil casting team. Performances are ongoing in Las vegas, Nevada at locations with the U.S.SeekingDancers: males and ladies, 18-39, any ethnicity, contemporary/ballet, jazz, exotic dance, stylish-hop and street dance. Note: All ballroom ballroom dancers ought to be 18+.To audition, create a two-minute dance combination, bring music. Numerous challenging combinations will probably be trained. Bring pix & rsums. Placed on appropriate dance attire. To learn more, visit internet.cirquedusoleil.com.