Its Here!!!!

The Hobbit:An Unexpected Journey as finally arrived in (nearly) all cinemas! Hobbity!!!! After a year of waiting, Rejoice Hobbitiers! Rejoice! I will post a review of the movie in a few days time when I see it.After that, I will not post until Jan 14, which is when we will begin our Expected Journey again!

The World Premiere of the Hobbit!

Sorry I hadn't posted this earlier, I was in Wellington!


The World Premiere was awesome...apart from the fact afterwards i could barely move my legs and Hugo Weaving was to fast.....

Well, it was great! Peter Jackson was to short though. To hard to get a photo of him. Camera makes him look tall.

Some photos!

I agree!

Richard Armitage!

HOBBITS!

Was a great time!

Announcenment

i have a...well you saw the title. As the Hobbit is going for 2 (or 3 parts) this blog will run until the release of the final movie. Thats about it.


The time is nigh! The Hobbit approaches!

-Hobbit

Hobbit Premiere Costume Party

Date/Time
Date(s) - 26/11/2012
7:30 pm

Location
Amora Hotel Ballroom - 170 Wakefield Street Wellington.

Read this extract from TheOneRing.Net - IMPORTANT!

Party with the stars! Join MC Jed Brophy (Nori), William Kircher (Bifur) and other special guests for a fantastic evening celebrating Sir Peter Jackson’s return to Middle Earth.

In December 2003, LOTR tour company Red Carpet and Tolkien fan website TheOneRing.net threw a Party of Special Magnificence for the Wellington Premiere of The Return of the King.

We’re doing it again!

Join 700 Tolkien fans from around the world, cast members, extras and special guests at our Premiere Costume Party. There’s something for everyone, with music ranging from Tolkien-inspired harpist Asni, folk/medieval band The Shire Waytes, William Kircher’s California Dreaming and Jed Brophy’s The Last Resort.

There’ll be auctions, a raffle, and prizes for the best costume and best dancing.

You could win a copy of The Hobbit, signed by Peter Jackson, or desirable objects from Weta Workshop, as part of our fundraising for Books in Homes and TheOneRing.net

Door Sales Available or book through Red Carpet Tours and we’ll hold your tickets at the door.

Monday, 26 November, 7:30pm

Amazing I know! 

Now in Full Swing!

N.Z is now in full swing! i live in N.Z and can see many changes.

1) A countdown clock installed on the Embassy Theatre.
2)A sculpture of Gandalf entering Bag End, also on Bag End.
3)Parties EVERYWHERE!
4)Soon on Sunday, outdoor screenings of LOTR.
5)Gollum in the Wellington airport.
6)Wellington has been renamed - 'The Middle of Middle-Earth' rightfully so.

It is soon time!Hark!The hobbit is coming!
-Hobbit

Be Hobbity! 1,000 Views!

We have now reached the goal of getting to 1,000 views! I am currently doing ideas for the competition, which I will tell you in a weeks time (or so).




                                    Be Hobbity!
-Hobbit

Review on:The Hobbit:An unexpected Journey Mini Figures

Today in the shops, Something caught my eye.Seems now the world is selling mini figurines of the Hobbit.

The packaging is nice,with a view of the map in the background and the main characters in the front.

On the top right corner, there is red dot saying - Series 1 - my guess is there will be more.

Opening the packaging, I discover 2 things: the figure is Balin the Dwarf, and instead of being in color, he is painted silver.Quite a nice touch.

The detail is quite stunning, with perfect patterns on his clothes and weapons.You can see his sword, but he also has his dagger, strapped to his belt on his back.Watch out! Here comes Balin!

Hobbit sculptures installed on NZ Post

                it took eight designers, 56 tonnes of concrete and a whole load of lights to create NZ Post's monument to The Hobbit empire.

NZ Post approached Sir Richard Taylor and Weta Workshop in July to come up with a design for their Waterloo Quay building to celebrate The Hobbit premiere next month.

The team soon came back with a series of design options and a silhouetted depiction of Bilbo Baggins and his 13 dwarf companions was chosen.

The silhouettes will be lit up each night to stand out against the building five floors up and light up Wellington's skyline.

But while the silhouette style design was sure to be impressive, engineering a way for the six metre tall figures to withstand what could possibly be Wellington's windiest corner proved to be a challenge.

Wellington Airport unveils new Gollum sculpture

A massive installation of Tolkien's creepy character Gollum has been unveiled at Wellington Airport ahead of The Hobbit premiere.

The 12-metre installation, created by Weta Workshop, features Gollum's upper torso and face, with his right arm outstretched and reaching for one of a number of large fish also created by the studio.

The installation is suspended from the ceiling in the airport's food court.

The pale, scrawny and half-nude Gollum, who featured in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, along with The Hobbit, is a CGI character performed by actor Andy Serkis.

Weta's Sir Richard Taylor officially unveiled the installation at 9 this morning. A photo posted online showed crew putting the finishing touches on the installation about 4am.

“It took a lot of long nights to pull this off and our project manager hasn't slept for days,” says Mr Taylor. “The film is living beyond our work in the film.”

The first movie of The Hobbit trilogy, directed by Sir Peter Jackson, will go on global release December 14.

Wellington is spending $1.1 million on activities in the week of the premiere, temporarily calling itself "The Middle of Middle-earth".

                                      

Darn...SO EXCITING!! -Hobbit

New pictures of Thranduil revealed at the Frankfurt Book Fair

The German fan site Herr-der-Ringe-Film has posted new pictures from The Hobbit movies that are currently on display at the Frankfurt Book Fair. The picture below depicts Lee Pace, as Thranduil. Thranduil is the king of the elves of Mirkwood, and father to Legolas. Here, we see him in an intricate silver costume with his head adorned by a silver crown entwined with leaves. Another new picture depicts Legolas aiming his bow and arrow towards the camera. There’s also a great picture of Elrond in armor, already revealed to be in the Hobbit movie calendar.

                                                                                                               

Visit to Weta Cave Wellington

Yesterday, I visited the Weta Cave in Wellington. For those of you who don't know what that is, it's a building where all the movies weta workshops has ever worked on and is working on  have items there, mainly LOTR,Avatar,District 9 and.......The Hobbit.

So, The first area I visited was... The LOTR Mini Mueseum. in one corner they had ALL the LOTR Collectibles that were the only ones in the world that haven't been sold out! But of course, They're not for sale.

But, Right next to that was a large are sealed by glass, a poster of The Hobbit and black cloth. (Sounds like a secret) on it was written DO NOT OPEN UNTIL DECEMBER 14TH! Right, I'm coming back then.

Also, there was a map that had places of middle-earth on places of N.Z for example, near where I live was Rivendell, further north was Mordor and perfectly, The southern Alps were the Misty Mountains.

And lets not forget the statue of Smaug the Dragon, made out of Bronze, which can be bought for $600.

They also had a real size statue of Lurtz, that gigantic Uruk-hai...he's huge. Like as tall as the roof of an average house. I'm glad he's fake.

-Hobbit

What has it got in its Handses??!

  Details coming soon....!!!                                                                    

New Argentinian Hobbit Movie Poster

  This latest, Argentinian poster was revealed recently by Spanish movie poster site Cine1. In it, we see the great eagles soaring above a forest, with Gandalf and Thorin (with weapons drawn) in the foreground. As with many of the ‘new’ posters coming out lately, this one is a scene taken from the Hobbit scroll put out by Warner Bros. in early September. Still, it’s a nice close-up and a nice shot for a poster.                                                                                                                     

Wellington Gears Up For Hobbit Premiere

It’s almost party time in Wellington, as they gear up for the world premeir of The Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey on November 28. From the city of Wellington website: Wellington City Council will contribute $1.1 million to the premiere week activities and towards ensuring Wellington is again looking its best under the international spotlight. Celebrations and preparations for the World Premiere are already well underway, highlights include:

• A ‘countdown clock’ to be installed on the front of the Embassy Theatre. The clock will count down the minutes to the beginning of the premiere celebrations.
• Stunning artwork inspired by The Hobbit Trilogy to welcome visitors at Wellington International Airport and across the city.
• A Hobbit-inspired Artisan Festival in Waitangi Park showcasing the various craftspeople and talent involved in the making of The Hobbit Trilogy.
• Outdoor, free public screenings of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy leading up to the premiere night event.

Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold:Music: Full song.

Its the full version of the best song in Middle-Earth!

One week to go until Ringers take Manhattan!

 This is a VERY VERY important extract from  http://www.theonering.net

We’re busy getting ready for New York ComicCon next week – 11th to 14th October is when it all happens!  This link shows you where you can find us at the convention – we’ll have fabulous shirts (including a new, yet to be revealed, style!) and buttons (also new styles!) for sale, and all the usual fun and games you expect at a TORn booth – plus maybe a few surprises.  Friday 12th at 9pm we will be giving a panel about The Hobbit movie.  But  most importantly – Thursday 11th we will be ready to PARTY!

Yes, in a week’s time we’ll be partying like a bunch of Rohirrim, at the Speakeasy Room, 442 Amsterdam Avenue.  There will be a finger food buffet; a brilliant ‘Middle-earth’ inspired play list on the sound system; amazing prizes to give away, including goodies from Sideshow Collectibles, Houghton Mifflin and Noble Collection’s NEW replica of Bilbo’s contract from the upcoming movie; free buttons and Sideshow gift cards for everyone attending; other surprises and giveaways!  Plus, your first drink is on us.  AND – we’re delighted to be teaming up with ‘Toys for Tots’ again this year, so do bring a toy or a donation if you’d like.  And more importantly – that means Marines in dress uniform….

All this for a measly $25!  Don’t say we’re not good to you.  As Gimli would say, ‘What are we waiting for?!’ - remember, tickets on the door cost $30.  So don’t delay -  go here and buy your tickets now!

Weta Workshops releases 19 hobbit collectibles.

October madness has landed and Weta Workshop has unleashed the first wave of collectibles for The Hobbit: An Unexpectd Journey. Weta released 19 items today with several of them being in-stock so that collectors can start the path to a hoard of their own Dragon’s gold. A few of the things you can order right now are: Art Of The Hobbit (Special Edition) Bilbo Baggins statue, Gandalf The Grey statue (change out hat),Thorin Oakenshield statue, two versions of Thorin’s Map, The Hobbit Art Print, The Key To Erebor and more. Some of these items will go fast so make sure you jump on them now before they vanish!

   Yes I know all of these things are exciting!


Here are some images

LOTR Chess pieces for sale in the next few months.

 I have gotten info that LOTR chess sets will go on sale in the next few months! Heres info on 3 on the pieces.

 LOTR chess piece Aragorn the White King  
Release Date: 31 Jan 2013 (Estimate Date)

Based on the Battle of Pelennor Fields seen in the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, this Lord of the Rings Aragorn King Chess Piece with Magazine was meticulously reproduced and approved by New Line Studios and Viggo Mortensen to ensure total authenticity.

Each white chess piece has been hand-painted and matched with a runic inscription. Not only do you get a wonderfully sculpted white king chess piece, but you will receive a 12 page guide to Aragorn, too. Start your Battle of Pelennor Fields chess piece collection with the Lord of the Rings Aragorn king chess piece with magazine set!

 Gollum the black pawn         

28 Feb 2013 (Estimate Date)

Based on his appearance in the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, this Lord of the Rings Gollum Pawn Chess Piece with Magazine was meticulously reproduced and approved by New Line Studios and Andy Serkis to ensure total authenticity. Each black chess piece has been hand-painted and matched with a runic inscription.

Not only do you get wonderfully sculpted black pawn chess piece, but you also receive a 12 page guide to Gollum, too. Start your The Lord of the Rings chess piece collection with the Lord of the Rings Gollum pawn chess piece with magazine set!

   Gandalf The White bishop        

Release Date:28 Feb 2013 (Estimate Date)

Based on the Battle of Pelennor Fields seen in the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, this LotR Gandalf the White Bishop Chess Piece with Magazine with Magazine was meticulously reproduced and approved by New Line Studios and Ian McKellen to ensure total authenticity.

Each white chess piece has been hand-painted and matched with a runic inscription. Not only do you get wonderfully sculpted bishop chess piece, but you will receive a 12 page guide to Gandalf, too. Start your Battle of Pelennor Fields chess piece collection with the LotR Gandalf the White bishop chess piece with magazine set!