As you know, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies had its world premiere in London last week. Members of the cast and crew gathered in the city, with some of them seeing the film the night before the premiere, but many heading down the red carpet to experience the completed movie for the first time.
TORn Senior Staffer greendragon was there to catch up with the folks in Leicester Square that night. Amongst those who stopped by to chat with her were stars Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Orlando Bloom, Ian McKellen and others, as well as director Peter Jackson and screen writer Philippa Boyens. In addition to hearing what they thought of the film, and how it felt to be at the end of their (long expected? unexpected?) journey, greendragon made sure to invite them all to celebrate at The One Last Party in Los Angeles next February – which, of course, YOU can attend too. (Click here for more information.)
Enjoy this footage from that star-studded night in London:
[Special thanks to cameraman and editor Matthew Rodriguez; should you be looking for a film maker in London, you can reach him at rodriguezrmatthew at gmail.com]
[Buy tickets to The One Last Party here]
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Reposting because we’ve been adding lots of new Line Parties and want you all to be able to find them. Please submit a form of your own if you wish to be included.
The only thing better than watching a movie about Hobbits is watching it side by side with a friend. If you’re trying to find a place to watch “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” with a crowd of equally enthusiastic Ringers, scroll down to see if there’s a Line Party happening in your city. Events are being planned for both opening night on Tuesday, December 16, as well as for the special “Marathon Monday” screenings of all three Hobbit films on December 15.
Don’t see an event listed for your city? Plan one, and make it a night to remember! Contact your local theater, set up a Facebook event, and let us know to add it to our list. Need ideas? Check out these tips for hosting a Line Party from our experts! To have your event added to the list, use the form below or send an email to rasputin@theonering.net. Please note that I am updating these listings manually, so I apologize if there’s a delay – please be patient!
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Alabama
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Alaska
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Arizona
Gilbert: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, Superstition Springs 25 (Time and link coming soon!)
Glendale: Marathon Monday, 12/15, Arrowhead Towne Center (Time and link coming soon!)
Tucson: Marathon Monday, 12/15, Century Park Place 20, 1:00pm
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Arkansas
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California
Cupertino: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, AMC Cupertino Square, 9:00pm
Irvine: Marathon Monday, 12/15, Edwards Irvine Spectrum 21, 12:00pm
Irvine: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, Edwards Irvine Spectrum 21, 5:00pm
Los Angeles – Hollywood: Marathon Monday, 12/15, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, 12:00pm
Los Angeles – Hollywood: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre: 7:00pm
San Diego: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, Edwards Mira Mesa 18, 7:00pm
San Jose: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, Oakridge Cinemark, 7:00pm
Scotts Valley: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, Cinelux, 5:00pm
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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D.C.
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Florida
Altamonte Springs: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, Altamonte Springs Mall AMC 18, 7:00pm
Fort Myers: Marathon Monday, 12/16, Regal Gulf Coast Town Center Stadium 16 & IMAX, 11:00am
Lake Buena Vista: Marathon Monday, 12/15, AMC Downtown Disney, 12:00pm
Miami: Marathon Monday, 12/15, AMC Sunset Place 24, 12:30pm
Tampa: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, AMC Veterans 24, 8:00pm
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Georgia
Atlanta: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, Regal Atlantic Station Stadium 16, 5:00pm
Augusta: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, Regal Augusta Exchange 20 & IMAX, 7:00pm
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
Chicago: Marathon Monday, 12/15, Navy Pier IMAX, 1:00pm
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Indiana
Fort Wayne: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, Carmike Jefferson Point, Midnight
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids: Marathon Monday, 12/15, Wehrenberg (3D), 1:30pm
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Kansas
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Kentucky
Ashland: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, Cinemark Movies 10, 7:00pm
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
Boston: Marathon Monday, 12/15, AMC Boston Common 19, 10:00am
Boston: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, AMC Loews Boston Common 19, 7:00pm
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Michigan
Brighton: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, MJR Brighton Cinema, 10:00pm
Lapeer: Marathon Monday, 12/15, NCG Lapeer Cinemas, 12:00pm
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Minnesota
St. Paul: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, Oakdale Marcus, Midnight
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
Omaha: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, Marcus Majestic Cinema, 7:00, 8:00, or 10:30pm
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
Hamilton: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, AMC 24 Hamilton, Midnight
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New Mexico
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New York
New York: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, AMC Loews 34th Street, 7:00pm
West Nyack: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, Palisades Center IMAX 7:00pm
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
Cleveland: Marathon Monday, 12/15, Cinemark Valley View, 1:00pm
Cleveland: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, Cinemark Valley View Ohio, 7:30pm
Columbus: Marathon Monday, 12/15, AMC Easton
Mentor: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, Atlas Cinemas 16, 7:00pm
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
State College: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, UEC Theatres, 6:00pm
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Rhode Island
Lincoln: Marathon Monday, 12/15, Cinemaworld Theaters, 12:00pm
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
Garland: Marathon Monday, 12/15, AMC Firewheel, 12:30pm
Laredo: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, Cinemark Del Norte, 12:00
Plano: Marathon Monday, 12/15, Cinemark West Plano & XD, 1:00pm
Temple: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, Temple Mall Premiere IMAX, 7:00pm
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Utah
Sandy: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, Jordan Commons, 8:00pm
South Jordan: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, Megaplex, The District, 8:50pm
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Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
Puyallup: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, IMAX
Seattle: Marathon Monday, 12/15, Cinerama, 11:00am
Spokane: Marathon Monday, 12/16, AMC River Park Square 20, 12:30pm
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
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INTERNATIONAL
AUSTRALIA – Sydney: Opening FRIDAY, 12/26, Cremorne Orpheum Cinema, 9:30am
BELGIUM – Antwerp: Opening WEDNESDAY, 12/10, Metropolis, Time TBD
CANADA – Ontario, Ottowa: Marathon Monday, 12/15, SilverCity Gloucester, 4:00pm
CANADA – Ontario, WaterlooRegion: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, Landmark Cinemas 12 Kitchener, Time TBD
HUNGARY – Budapest: Opening Night WEDNESDAY, 12/17, Corvin Cinema, 10:30pm
HUNGARY – Budapest: Ongoing activities and costume display, 12/18-21, Corvin Cinema
JAPAN – Tokyo: Opening SATURDAY, 12/13, Marunouchi Picaderi Cinema, 11:00am
LEBANON – Beirut: WEDNESDAY, 12/10, Grand Cinemas ABC Achrafieh, 8:00pm
NETHERLANDS – Utrecht: Opening SATURDAY, 12/13, Pathé Rembrandt Theater, 1:00pm
SPAIN – Barcelona: Opening Tuesday, 12/16, Cinemes Full HD, 16:00
SWITZERLAND – Lausanne: Opening WEDNESDAY, 12/10, Cinétoile Malley Lumière, Midnight
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Last week TORn staffer greendragon spoke to Richard Armitage on The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies red carpet in London. After apologizing that he had not been able to join fans at TORn’s pub moot the night before, Armitage went on to say how he’d like to be at TORn’s The One Last Party in February. He has this message for fans considering buying tickets:
Tickets are available NOW from our Indiegogo campaign! This will be the only way to purchase tickets for this Party of Special Magnificence; Richard Armitage hopes we raise our goal so he can join us at the party! Will you be there? February 21st 2015 – full details here.
A reminder – none of the money raised will go into TORn’s pockets! IF we reach our goal, every penny we receive will be spent on throwing an extraordinary evening for fans and cast to celebrate together. If we don’t reach our goal, no-one will be charged – so there is no risk in buying your ticket now. Questions? Contact partyadmins@theonering.net
Purchase tickets or pledge to make the party happen here.
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The winners of last month’s Hobbit Fan Contest that got to go to New Zealand and watch an in-progress cut of “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” and experience the beautiful scenes of the north and south islands and the hospitality of Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand, won their spots by producing short films.
As reports from the experience suggest, there was a great bonding of the 75 winners and their guests during the week-long tour of Middle-earth. These bonds are on display in a “thank you” video that the group organized to give to Peter Jackson and all the many folks who helped make the trip amazing. There is even a nod to TheOneRing.net which honestly touches us.
Turns out that crew can make a pretty great video with parts from all around the world. Their sincerity and appreciation really comes through and will make all fans proud. Enjoy! #HobbitFanContest
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It’s been five days since we launched our indiegogo crowdfunder to make The One Last Party happen, and we’re already 20% of the way there! Many thanks to everyone who has already bought a ticket or pledge for a perk!
We’re busy planning all kinds of exciting things which we hope will take place at the party. This week in London staffer greendragon spoke to many of the cast, who were all thrilled to hear about the special event. Billy Boyd and Jed Brophy have lots of ideas for the live show; Richard Armitage is keen to be there, and Evangeline Lilly even said she might cut into her one week off to join us!
We’re also hoping to bring a ‘Middle-earth experience’ to the party, working with New Zealand Tourism and possibly even using Oculus Rift for an incredible virtual reality visit to the Shire. We have grand schemes!
BUT we can’t do any of this if we don’t sell enough tickets for such a party of Special Magnificence.
The indiegogo campaign is NOT about raising money for TheOneRing.net – every penny we receive will go towards creating an incredible evening for the fans. (And remember there is NO RISK that you’ll buy a ticket and get no party – if we don’t meet our goal, no money will be taken from you! We only get money raised IF the party happens!) Many folks (including some of the cast) have asked us to put on a party, to give everyone a chance to celebrate together – so that’s what we’re trying to do! We’re simply using indiegogo as a way to sell tickets in advance, and also to offer some extra exclusives and other ways to be involved.
This extraordinary opportunity to celebrate Peter Jackson’s Middle-earth movies will happen IF YOU, the fans, want it. Don’t wait to buy your ticket – we will not be selling any tickets outside of the indiegogo campaign. If you’d like to attend a special event on February 21st 2015, in Los Angeles, to celebrate with your fellow fans, to see cast perform on stage, and to enjoy an incredible evening together, buy your ticket now!
Click here to see the indiegogo campaign, and to get your ticket so you can join the Fellowship of Fans for The One Last Party.
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Should you find yourself in Los Angeles next week and the week after, there will be plenty of Hobbity goodness to go around. And if you are not in LA, a few of the events will be covered so that you don’t miss any of the fun.
1) First up on Monday, December 8 with Peter Jackson receiving a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This will begin at 11:30am and run till about 12:15pm. The Walk of Fame website will be live streaming the ceremony, which means everyone can enjoy it even if you can’t be here with us. For those who do decide to attend, TORn will be hosting a lunch moot at the Cabo Wabo Cantina inside the Hollywood and Highland complex. The Star Ceremonies are open to the public, but they do not allow chairs or step ladders or anything that would impede walking. The ceremony lasts for about 45 minutes once it is started and they expect everyone to clear out once it is over in order to reopen the sidewalk. Peter’s star is slated to be outside the Dolby Theater on Hollywood Blvd, so you can park in the Hollywood and Highland Complex. If you wish to attend you can check out our Facebook Event Page. Andy Serkis will be speaking during the ceremony and numerous other cast are scheduled to appear.
2) The Hollywood premiere for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies will take place inside the Dolby Theater on Tuesday, December 9. The Red Carpet starts at 5pm, so do try and arrive before then. Last year’s Hollywood premiere was more of a press event and not very fan friendly, so just go into this with eyes open. Arrive early, bring lots of patience with you, be prepared to stand for a long while, bring water and comfy shoes, and be open to changing locations if security changes protocols 6 times on you. Regardless of what happens on the Red Carpet and with the screening, TORn will again be hosting a little moot in Cabo Wabo Cantina, which will be open until midnight. We do hope that we learn a few helpful hints for the Premiere at the Star Ceremony the day before, so stay tuned to our Facebook Event Page. Numerous cast are slated to attend the premiere.
One helpful suggestion for both events: If you wish to get autographs, make sure to bring with you everything you will need, including a good sharpie pen and the items you want signed. And while large posters or the Chronicles books are lovely items to get signed, you are best bringing something small and easy to carry.
3) Next up on the very busy Hollywood Hobbit tour is Billy Boyd doing a live performance and then CD signing for the new Soundtrack for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies on Wednesday, December 10. The event will be at the Barnes and Noble at The Grove, starting at 6pm. This will be a Wristbanded event, and they will begin to hand out those wristbands on Tuesday, December 9 at 9am once the soundtrack officially goes on sale. So, if you will be heading to the Premiere, swing past the Grove, pick up your soundtrack and get a wristband. For more details, please visit our Facebook Event Page for more details.
That’s it for next week, but then the film will be released the week after and our line parties kick into full gear.
4) Marathon Monday at the TCL Chinese theater on Monday, December 15 starting at Noon. This will be the first publicly available screening of the final film, and TORn will be there with Trivia, games and prizes for one and all. Please visit the Facebook Event Page.
5) On Tuesday, December 16 at 7pm, the TCL Chinese will hold their first screening of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies in IMAX HFR 3D. More fun and games will ensue. For more details, please visit the Facebook Event page.
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