Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment unveils the launch trailer for the November 1st videogame release, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North. Developed by Snowblind Studios, this action RPG introduces a new adventure to Middle-earth’s canon, with a new story deeply entrenched in the hallmarks of The Lord of the Rings: strength, courage and fellowship.
Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has released the second of four new videos discussing the cultural phenomenon of The Lord of the Rings, as well as how The Lord of the Rings: War in the North fits within this world. In anticipation of the November 1st release of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, this video explores the worldwide fascination with the mystical world of Middle-earth.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is set to premiere in Wellington in late November 2012, director Sir Peter Jackson and Prime Minister John Key announced today at the Hobbiton set in Waikato. Wellington previously hosted the world premiere of the final Lord of the Rings movie, Return of the King, in December 2003. Over 100,000 people packed into the city’s CBD to watch the preceding parade. “I think Warner Bros in particular were blown away by the Return of the King premiere – no one in the international industry could quite believe how the country got behind that,” Sir Peter said today.
See the full 11 minute press conference here. More..
Nuradar writes: I just got an e-mail from the HarperCollins newsletter, called The Savvy Reader, about an upcoming live chat with Gillermo Del Toro taking place this Saturday at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. More..
Quint from Aint it Cool News has been embedded with the film crew and will be posting photos and stories every few weeks from New Zealand. Be sure to check out the ‘Behind the Scenes’ or BTS posts on the website. More..
It’s official! Peter Jackson made the announcement today from the Hobbiton set: Wellington will host the world premiere of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” in late November 2012. If you’re lucky enough to have your own dragon hoard, it’s time to start booking that dream vacation! [Video: PJ and NZ Prime Minister John Key]
More good news: It was also announced that Hobbiton, on the outskirts of Matamata, will remain as a permanent visitor attraction after filming is completed.
Three News NZ also has a comprehensive write-up of the press conference by Daniel Rutledge for those who prefer to read these things. [News Story: Hobbit to premiere in New Zealand]
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is set to premiere in Wellington in late November 2012, director Sir Peter Jackson and Prime Minister John Key announced today at the Hobbiton set in Waikato. Wellington previously hosted the world premiere of the final Lord of the Rings movie, Return of the King, in December 2003. Over 100,000 people packed into the city’s CBD to watch the preceding parade. “I think Warner Bros in particular were blown away by the Return of the King premiere – no one in the international industry could quite believe how the country got behind that,” Sir Peter said today.
Nuradar writes: I just got an e-mail from the HarperCollins newsletter, called The Savvy Reader, about an upcoming live chat with Gillermo Del Toro taking place this Saturday at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. 