In a rare move, Stephen Colbert was granted an interview (er…audience) with none other than Smaug himself on his American television show “The Colbert Report”. As many of you know, Stephen is a great Tolkien fan, and Smaug seemingly left his last press interview of the day just for him.
The two share some of their common political interests, and Smaug discusses some of the difficulties of working on the Peter Jackson’s Hobbit trilogy – as well as his distaste for several “pretender” Hollywood dragons. Continue reading “Stephen Colbert interviews Smaug the Magnificent”
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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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Delaware
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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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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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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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The folks at IMAX really want you to see “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” in that format. Most fans are aware that there are a number of choices of how and where and in what format to see the film and some will try it several ways. We were given this exclusive featurette to share that features Peter Jackson, Evangeline Lilly, Luke Evans and Lee Pace singing the praises of the IMAX format with with scenes from the epic battle movie.
I am not aware of any of our staff viewing the film in IMAX format but we do know from first-hand experience that there are a whole lot of large-screen battle mayhem moments going on that range from deadly serious to funny. Certainly the IMAX experience would be something I would look forward to. Anyway, below is the video, which promotes the format via its stars and director and shows a lot of action clips and the hero closeups that are both Peter Jackson trademarks.
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Nominations for the 21st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were announced this morning. “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” was recognized in the stunt ensemble category with a fairly elective mix of fellow nominees:
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
“FURY” (Columbia Pictures)
“GET ON UP” (Universal Pictures)
“THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES” (Warner Bros. Pictures)
“UNBROKEN” (Universal Pictures)
“X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST” (20th Century Fox)
The televised ceremony airs on January 25, 2015. It’s worth noting that “The Desolation of Smaug” and “An Unexpected Journey” were not nominated so this marks the only SAG nomination for any “Hobbit” film. Congratulations to “The Battle of the Five Armies” stunt coordinators and performers for this worthy nomination!
Source: Awards Daily
Continue reading “‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’ nominated for a SAG award!”
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