BEVERLY HILLS — On the same day that fans and journalists lined the streets of Hollywood to celebrate the World Premiere of “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,” Martin Freeman chatted with TheOneRing.net about what it was like to play opposite a dragon. He also discussed the work of other fine actors on set including Sir Ian McKellen and Morgan Freeman! The video is part of a series today to usher in the midnight release of the film (more or less) around the world.
See also: An interview with Richard Armitage
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Join Happy Hobbit’s Fili and Kili as TheOneRing.net’s official representatives on the black carpet of the Word Premiere of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, held on December 2, 2013 in Hollywood. You’ll also get a glimpse of Air New Zealand’s new Smaug plane, find out what goes on behind the scenes as press, and of course, hear a little about TORn’s latest moot (or gathering, for those who don’t speak Entish!).
Below are some of the highlights from the night and weekend of festivities. For more pictures and lots of fun, follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Fili, Dis, Thorin, and Kili. Durin family photo! At the moot.

The “other” Fili and Kili are Happy Hobbits!

Smaug and Bilbo before the infamous incident.

On the black carpet!

Kili and Fili and Kili and Fili!

This Kili and Fili love Azog!

Evie gives some Happy Hobbit love.

Dean recognizes Fili, making her a very happy hobbit!

Bofur (Justin): the unsung hero! Thank you so much for all of your hard work!
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At last October’s BrickCon in Seattle, a new collaborative LEGO creation was unveiled to the world. Alice Finch, the same talented artist who created the largest LEGO Hogwarts ever built, teamed up with fellow creator David Frank to build their own version of Middle-earth’s Rivendell. There have been other impressive versions built before but this may dwarf them all. I was fortunate enough to see this in person and it was truly spectacular! It really captured the hearts of the public attendees at BrickCon where it picked up the People’s Choice Award. LEGO blog The Brothers Brick has a great interview with Alice and David, that goes into how and why they came to build this amazing version of Lord Elrond’s domain. The photos show all the detail inspired by “The Fellowship of the Ring” and “An Unexpected Journey” as well as the massive size. It even lights up!

You can enjoy more images on Flickr. Congratulations to Alice and David on a beautiful version of Rivendell!
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So if you are like most visitors to TheOneRing.net, you probably have already purchased your tickets for the midnight viewing of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. But what about that second viewing on Friday? Well, we’ve used our Smaug-esque pull and snagged you all an exclusive coupon good for $1 OFF your ticket purchase through Fandango.com.
The code is THEONERING and is good for $1 off the purchase of 2 tickets to The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug for Thursday and Friday shows. This is valid for the Double Feature, IMAX 3D, Real 3D, and 35mm shows. On your checkout screen, scroll down the page to the area marked ‘Promo Code’ and click on those words to reveal the form where you enter ‘THEONERING.’
So snag your extra tickets and don’t forget to tell your friends! This code is good for anyone!
Buy your tickets to The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug now!
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Tolkien fans come from all walks of life and most of us can’t resist sharing our passion for Middle-earth. Amid the excitement of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug‘s release, the creative Natalie Grigson at the real estate blog Movoto has come up with something charming. Looks like Erebor wasn’t all Thorin hoped it would be and he’s selling it to unsuspecting buyers… or could it be that this is all a ploy to have a stranger test the dragon for him?! [See the Listing]
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Have you ever wanted to play an instrument and thought it was too hard? After attempting to learn several, I discovered a hobbit-sized string instrument that is as simple as it is fun, and found myself making music in no time! Join me as I seek audience with a local Dwarven king who not only crafts such instruments, but also carves and paints and spends his life as a wandering tinker (as a true exiled dwarf would)!
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