Month: January 2012
The Hobbit trailer hit last month (as most of you know!), and besides the stunning visuals and memorable character introductions, the two and a half minute video also featured some glorious bits of music – some familiar, some new.
If, like us, you too can’t wait until the official soundtrack for The Hobbit releases, here’s something to tide you over.
Dan from Germany alerted us to a YouTube video that he created. He writes:
It’s a little orchestral suite using the new musical themes from Howard Shore that were introduced in the trailer for the hobbit.
Come join us right now in the Hall of Fire as we chat about the events of the penultimate chapter of The Hobbit. Chapter 18: The Return Journey. Bilbo’s long quest is almost over, but who’s still standing at the end? And how has Bilbo changed? Just click the link below and come on in to join our discussion.
We’re done, folks! Thanks to everyone who joined us. Next weekend’s topic: Five things you loved about the Hobbit teaser! See you then!
Benedict Cumberbatch’s inadvertent slip (or was it?) of the tongue back in August is suddenly receiving a lot of attention. Was it a hint of things to come, or is he just plain confused? Ben Child at The Guardian weighs in with some interesting thoughts on the matter. If you choose to read this article, you should expect SPOILERS.
“Victory after all, I suppose! Well, it seems a very gloomy business.” The Hobbit chapter 18: The Return Journey.
This weekend, TORn’s Hall of Fire returns from the Christmas/New Year break with the penultimate chapter of our Hobbit read-through.
The Battle of the Five Armies is over. All that remains to be tallied is the cost. We’ll explore the fate of the company: do each get what they deserve? Does Thorin truly repent his harsh words at Erebor’s gates? And is Bilbo truly changed by his deeds and adventures? Is he a hero? A survivor? Or something else?
Join us tomorrow, Saturday January 7 at 5pm EST (New York time) when we’ll examine all these questions and more as we discuss The Hobbit chapter 18: The Return Journey! Continue reading “Hall of Fire chats return tomorrow!”
Martin Freeman is no stranger to audiences, but the level of fame that will come with his role as Bilbo in a Tolkien franchise film will exceed anything he’s yet to experience. Just ask the Orlando Bloom.
In a taping earlier today of the “Graham Norton Show,” which airs tonight in the UK and tomorrow night in the US, Freeman has several things to say about the attention “The Hobbit” will bring him.
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