The cast of ‘The Hobbit’ answers some rapid-fire questions about their characters, the movie, filming in New Zealand and more. It’s a bit hard for me to summarise this one, as it’s not available in Australia because of geo-blocking (it seems to be US-centric). However, I am told it features 11 of the actors who play Thorin’s company answering one question each. Plus there’s a short clip of some of the dwarves arriving at Bag End. Note the geo-blocking: if you’re outside the USA, it might not work for you. Continue reading “Hobbit cast interviewed on VH1”
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“One does not simply walk into Mordor.” It’s one of the classic catchphrases from Lord of the Rings. But is it true?
To celebrate the release of The Hobbit this month, Kerry Shawcross and Chris Demarais, two members of Rooster Teeth Productions (the creators of the acclaimed machinima series Red vs Blue*, as well as Immersion, and Achievement Hunter), decided to find out for themselves. They’ve set themselves the task to complete in just six days the 120+ mile journey across New Zealand from the filming location of Hobbiton in Matamata to that of Mount Doom on Mount Ngauruhoe. Continue reading “Exclusive video: can one simply walk into Mordor?”
Continuing our series of reviews of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, TORn staffer Arwen chimes in with this SPOILER-HEAVY review of the action. I suggest that if you don’t want to know about how the story plays out, what the key plot points are, and what happens at the end of the movie, then this review is probably not for you! On the other hand, if you’re not afraid of reading all those things, dive on in! Continue reading “TORn staffer Arwen reviews The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”
12 12 12 – an auspicious date. For many, it will be just a day or two before they finally get to see The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey; and for ALL fans across the world, it’s the day when you will at last have the opportunity to purchase tickets for The One Expected Party! If you want to celebrate the first of Peter Jackson’s Hobbit movies, this is where you need to be. The only party in Hollywood on Oscar night 2013 to revel in Middle-earth, this exclusive event will be hosted just two blocks away from the Academy Award ceremony. With all kinds of fun, festivity, food and frolics, and featuring an amazing live show which includes star Billy Boyd with his band Beecake, this upscale, lavish party will be the can’t-miss black-tie event of the year for Tolkien fans worldwide. We’re working hard to make it an absolutely unforgettable occasion, both for the celebrities who will join us there and for YOU.
Get all the details on the party (entertainment, catering, hotels, etc.) at our party subsite; then prepare to place your ticket order at 9am PST on December 12th 2012 (Timezone Chart). Please note – we are limiting the party attendees this year, to make for a more exclusive event; some of TORn’s regulars have already had a chance to snag their tickets, so don’t delay! This party will sell out – don’t miss the the boat!
If you know a Middle-earth lover, tickets to The One Expected Party would make an incredible Holiday gift. We guarantee, The One Expected Party will be anything but ‘expected’; this extraordinary event will stay with you for the rest of your life. As Bilbo would put it, ‘This will be a night to remember!’ Find out more at our Party Subsite – and don’t forget, 9am PST December 12th is the time to be ready to order! We look forward to seeing you in Hollywood!
Richard Armitage is a lucky boy; or so he says. I think those of us who had the chance to hear what he had to say at interviews this week were the lucky ones; there are few interviewees who are as erudite and as interesting as this thoughtful actor. I already posted my ‘one on one’ interview with him, which you can read here; below is the longer, ‘round table’ group interview which took place later that afternoon. Once again, Armitage was charm itself, giving each questioner his undivided attention, and each comment his full consideration. The half hour chat was filled with fascinating insights – revealing more about how he works; what it’s like to act with Sir Ian McKellen; how they came up with the design of the oakenshield; where we might see a glimpse of Guillermo del Toro’s influence in The Hobbit movie; and even when Armitage himself thinks he looks his best!
I’ve indicated the questions your TORn interviewer asked with ‘GD’ – the rest were asked by my colleagues at the session. The interview contains a minor spoiler. Enjoy!
Continue reading “Richard the Second – Part II of TheOneRing.net’s time with Richard Armitage”
MORE THAN 100,000 REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP PATRONS ALREADY SECURED TICKETS FOR ‘THE HOBBIT’
Many Dedicated Fans Will Also Attend Saturday’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Trilogy Marathon
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 6, 2012– Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theater circuit in the United States, announced that advance ticket sales for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey crossed a milestone. Since going on sale November 7, Regal moviegoers have purchased more than 100,000 tickets for the Peter Jackson film opening December 14.
“Tolkien fans are back in force at Regal Entertainment Group theatres with extremely strong advance ticket sales for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Only a handful of films this year will sell this many advance tickets and we are still a week away from the opening,” stated Ken Thewes, Chief Marketing Officer of Regal Entertainment Group. “Regal is excited to offer fans of Peter Jacksonmany additional ways to celebrate the film’s arrival including an all-day marathon of Lord of the Rings movies and an online trivia contest with a prize to visit the Warner Bros. Studio.”
Fans can test their knowledge with 6 questions in Regal’s trivia sweepstakes. For each question answered correctly, receive one sweepstakes entry for a Hobbit prize specific to each question. A correct answer also enters players into the Grand Prize drawing including airfare for two, two nights’ accommodation and two tickets to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour. The sweepstakes is open through December 27, 2012. There are three ways to enter the sweepstakes and to view official rules:
Mobile Phones – Text the word BILBO to the short code 66937
Facebook – http://regmovi.es/HobbitQuestFacebook
REGmovies.com – www.REGmovies.com/thehobbitquest
Tickets are still available for Regal’s Lord of the Rings Trilogy Marathon. The marathon begins at 11:15 AM on Saturday, December 8. Members of the Regal Crown Club can purchase tickets at the box office for only $25 for all three movies. And with each $25 ticket sold, members receive a coupon good for a medium popcorn and medium drink for only $5.
Regal is also offering The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in an unprecedented selection of formats including: IMAX 3D, RPX 3D,RealD 3D, traditional 2D presentations and in a special High Frame Rate (HFR) 3D presentation at 48 frames per second. HFR 3D is available at 100 Regal Entertainment Group theatres. And for the ultimate fan, Regal is selling a Hobbit movie gift card just in time for the holidays.
Regal’s website has a wealth of information for Tolkien fans.
The Hobbit, Opening Dec. 14: http://regmovi.es/Hobbit
The Hobbit High Frame Rate 3D: http://regmovi.es/Hobbit48
LOTR Trilogy Marathon Dec. 8: http://regmovi.es/LOTRmarathon
About Regal Entertainment Group:
Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) operates the largest and most geographically diverse theatre circuit in the United States, consisting of 6,899 screens in 544 locations in 38 states and the District of Columbia as of November 30, 2012. The Company operates theatres in 43 of the top 50 U.S. designated market areas. We believe that the size, reach and quality of the Company’s theatre circuit not only provide its patrons with a convenient and enjoyable movie-going experience, but is also an exceptional platform to realize economies of scale in theatre operations.
Additional information is available on the Company’s Web site at www.REGmovies.com.