Ringer Shemril is responsible for this tantalising fan-made compilation of all The Hobbit: Unexpected Journey trailers and TV spots re-ordered to present a possible (and undoubtedly debatable) running sequence.

Shemril compiled the seven-and-a-half-minute sequence from the Announcement trailer, Announcement trailer (G), Trailer 1, TV Spot 1 – 7, UK 1 minute TV spot, Japanese 1 minute TV Spot. He notes that the audio can be choppy in places as original trailer background music overlaps much of the dialogue. Continue reading “Watch a tantalising 7.5 minute fan-made Hobbit trailer and TV spot compilation!”

Neil Finn talks to Andrew Dickens of News Talk ZB about recording “The Song of the Lonely Mountain” for the end credits of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

Choice quote regarding the “anvils” used in the song:

“I’d love to paint a picture of a big, blacksmith’s anvil sitting in the middle of the studio but, in actual fact, it was my son Liam […] poised over an electronic keyboard.”

Listen to the interview here.

ANDREW GORRIE/The Dominion Post Peter Jackson and his production team have provided TheOneRing.net the following statement refuting allegations by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals that a horse named Shanghai was hobbled during the making of The Hobbit because he was too energetic for his rider. The statement includes a declaration by Shanghai’s owner that the horse has shown no signs of ill-treatment. Continue reading “Statement from Peter Jackson and the producers of The Hobbit about animal mistreatment allegations”

Rolling Stone Hobbit Cover - Collector's EditionThe newsstands are filling up with Hobbit content and we are very excited to exclusively reveal the front cover, and a bit of the intro from the Rolling Stone’s Hobbit Collectors Edition magazine. As you can see, the cover features Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins and promises some unique and exciting content. New behind the scenes photos and exclusive interviews with the all-star cast will make this magazine a valuable addition to your growing Hobbit collection. Follow the break for an excerpt of the intro, and look for your copy on newsstands Friday, November 23rd (Yes, Black Friday!) or online at BarnesandNoble.com!

 

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