{"id":65698,"date":"2012-11-24T16:34:14","date_gmt":"2012-11-24T21:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/?p=65698"},"modified":"2012-11-24T16:34:14","modified_gmt":"2012-11-24T21:34:14","slug":"are-you-ready-for-the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-world-premiere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/2012\/11\/24\/65698-are-you-ready-for-the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-world-premiere\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you ready for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey WORLD PREMIERE?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>We’ve been waiting for this more or less since we first finished watching all those ‘Fan Club’ credits roll on the Extended Edition of The Return of the King<\/em> – and now it’s finally about to happen!\u00a0 On Wednesday 28th, from shortly before 4pm\u00a0(New Zealand time!) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey<\/em> has its World Premiere in Wellington, which has become ‘The Middle of Middle-earth’ for this special event.<\/p>\n

But after all this time, are you ready?\u00a0 Where will you be to follow the news as the event unfolds?\u00a0 Don’t panic – here at TheOneRing.net we’ve got you covered!<\/p>\n

First of all, you need to know WHEN it’s all happening.\u00a0 This time clock <\/a>can help you with that – convert the Wellington start time to your own local time, and then set your alarm clock!\u00a0 The official start is 4.30pm, but coverage will start from about 3.50pm New Zealand time.<\/p>\n

WHERE is it happening?\u00a0 The map on the right (above) shows a layout of the streets around Wellington where the red carpet will take place. You can also read more details about the plans here <\/a>and see a clearer map here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

WHAT will be happening?\u00a0 This is the outline of events on the day (again, starting c.3.50pm Wed 28th New Zealand time – that’s Tuesday evening in America, late night\/early morning\u00a0Tuesday\/Wednesday in Europe):<\/p>\n

Show Opening\/Welcome<\/p>\n

Neil Finn Performance including a performance of ‘Song of the Lonely Mountain,’ from the official soundtrack<\/p>\n

The actors arrive, red carpet interviews and crowd interaction<\/p>\n

Official Speeches<\/p>\n

HOW can you watch it?\u00a0 Never fear – TORn’s here for you!\u00a0 We’ll be LIVE STREAMING events from Wellington. \u00a0Keep your eyes on the homepage for details, and to see all the fun! \u00a0Barliman’s will also be open for LIVE chat, discussion and general highjinks and frivolity!\u00a0 You can connect to Barliman’s chat room by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We will also of course keep you up-to-date with the latest news, pictures and thoughts from our staffers who are lucky enough to be in Wellington for the big event!\u00a0 And don’t forget, there’s still time – if you hurry! – to get a ticket to join them at the best costume party in town, in Wellington on Monday night.\u00a0 Details here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Finally, to fill in the time between now and then, here are a number of video clips to show you everything which is going on in New Zealand as they get ready for this not-so-Unexpected Journey!
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