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Bilbo, Gandalf, Thorin, Galadriel & Gollum Feature In New ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ Covers
Oct 24th
With the December issue of Empire Magazine arriving in news stands tomorrow, October 25th (as well as the iTunes store in the UK and US), the good people over at Empire have unveiled these six stunning 3D lenticular covers to celebrate Peter Jackson’s ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.’ The covers feature Martin Freeman’s Bilbo Baggins, Cate Blanchett’s Galadriel, Ian McKellen’s Gandalf the Grey, Andy Serkis’ Gollum, and Richard Armitage’s Thorin Oakenshield - the leader of the dwarf band setting out on an adventure to reclaim their lost lands from the dragon Smaug (Benedict Cumberbatch). Empire Mag subscribers will get their own exclusive cover (the gold Bilbo Cover), along with one of the lenticular covers separately from the magazine.
In related ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ news, Empire also revealed a snippet of their interview with director Peter Jackson from the cover story. Jackson spoke on the first installment in his ‘The Hobbit’ trilogy being his shortest trip to Middle-earth, “It’s looking like it’s going to be about ten minutes shorter than Fellowship was,” explains Jackson.“So it’s going to be officially our shortest Middle-earth yet. I mean, Fellowship was just under three hours and this is about 2 hours 40 minutes at the moment.” The “at the moment” refers to the fact that the credits hadn’t yet been added and not all effects shots finalised when we spoke to Jackson, but it’s going to be close.
Debut ’The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ TV Spot
Oct 23rd
“In a hole in the ground there lived a Hobbit…” Warner Bros has unleashed this first TV spot from Peter Jackson’s ’The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,’ the first of three films in his epic adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s enduringly popular masterpiece. The video showcases brief new snippets of footage from the film and some excellent looks at the likes of Ian McKellen’s Gandalf the Grey, Andy Serkis’ Gollum, Martin Freeman’s Bilbo Baggins and Richard Armitage’s Thorin Oakenshield.
The adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’ was originally made as a two-part film, however Warner Bros, Peter Jackson, producer Fran Walsh and writer-producer Philippa Boyens announced a few weeks back that ‘The Hobbit’ films will now be a trilogy. The release schedule for the three films are as follows: ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ is set for a December 14th, 2012 release date, ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ arrives in cinemas December 13th, 2013, and ’The Hobbit: There and Back Again’ concludes the trilogy on July 18th, 2014.
Ian McKellen Talks On Returning To Play Gandalf In Peter Jackson’s ‘The Hobbit’ Movies
Oct 17th
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Ian McKellen revealed that he almost didn’t sign up for Peter Jackson’s ‘The Hobbit’ films, “It was a little like going back to something that wasn’t necessarily going to be particularly challenging. Gandalf is still inside me, as it were, so the business of getting to know a new character — I was sort of going to be robbed of that.” McKellen explained that he didn’t want to let the fans of the series own, even considering the years-long commitment during which the actor would be working in New Zealand a lot, far from his home in England. A friend asked McKellen how he could explain himself to fans if he quit the project. “You felt, how many millions of people are waiting for it?” he says. “They wouldn’t understand if you weren’t as keen as they were.” The actor also commented on how he’s happy that he doesn’t have to be the very serious Gandalf the White in ‘The Hobbit’ films. “Peter Jackson and I much prefer Gandalf the Grey, who was a man who did manage to enjoy himself.”
If you missed the recently released (and awesome) second theatrical trailer for ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ you can check it out here. Peter Jackson’s adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’ was originally made as a two-part film, however Warner Bros, Jackson, producer Fran Walsh and writer-producer Philippa Boyens announced a few weeks back that ‘The Hobbit’ films will now be a trilogy. The release schedule for the three films are as follows: ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ is set for a December 14th, 2012 release date, ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ arrives in cinemas December 13th, 2013, and ’The Hobbit: There and Back Again’ concludes the trilogy on July 18th, 2014.
New ’The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ Pics Showcase Ian McKellen’s Gandalf, Martin Freeman’s Bilbo & Elijah Wood’s Frodo
Oct 16th
Cinemarcado has premiered this new collection of images from Peter Jackson’s ’The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,’ the first of three films in his epic adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s enduringly popular masterpiece. The pics highlight new looks at Ian McKellen’s Gandalf the Grey, Martin Freeman’s Bilbo Baggins, and the first official still of Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins in ‘The Hobbit’ films.
The adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’ was originally made as a two-part film, however Warner Bros, Peter Jackson, producer Fran Walsh and writer-producer Philippa Boyens announced a few weeks back that ‘The Hobbit’ films will now be a trilogy. The release schedule for the three films are as follows: ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ is set for a December 14th, 2012 release date, ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ arrives in cinemas December 13th, 2013, and ’The Hobbit: There and Back Again’ concludes the trilogy on July 18th, 2014.
New ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ Extended International TV Spot
Oct 15th
This international TV spot has landed online for Peter Jackson’s ’The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,’ the first of three films in his epic adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s enduringly popular masterpiece. This new vieo showcases a number of fresh snippets from the movie and looks at the likes of Ian McKellen’s Gandalf the Grey, Andy Serkis’ Gollum, Martin Freeman’s Bilbo Baggins, Richard Armitage’s Thorin Oakenshield, Jed Brophy’s Nori, Dean O’Gorman’s Fili, Mark Hadlow’s Dori, James Nesbitt’s Bofur, Peter Hambleton’s Gloin, Graham McTavish’s Dwalin, Ken Stott’s Balin, John Callen’s Oin, Stephen Hunter’s Bombur, William Kircher’s Bifur, Adam Brown’s Ori and Aidan Turner’s Kili. If you missed the recently released (and awesome) second theatrical trailer for ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ you can check it out here.
The adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’ was originally made as a two-part film, however Warner Bros, Peter Jackson, producer Fran Walsh and writer-producer Philippa Boyens announced a few weeks back that ‘The Hobbit’ films will now be a trilogy. The release schedule for the three films are as follows: ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ is set for a December 14th, 2012 release date, ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ arrives in cinemas December 13th, 2013, and ’The Hobbit: There and Back Again’ concludes the trilogy on July 18th, 2014.
New ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ International Poster
Oct 7th
Closely following the release of four new banner posters for Peter Jackson’s ’The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,’ Cine1 has unveiled this Argentinian poster for the first of three films in Jackson’ epic adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s enduringly popular masterpiece. The new one-sheet showcases Ian McKellen’s Gandalf the Grey alongside Richard Armitage’s Thorin Oakenshield poised for battle. If you missed the recently released (and awesome) second theatrical trailer for ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ you can check it out here.
The adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’ was originally made as a two-part film, however Warner Bros, Peter Jackson, producer Fran Walsh and writer-producer Philippa Boyens announced a few weeks back that ‘The Hobbit’ films will now be a trilogy. The release schedule for the three films are as follows: ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ is set for a December 14th, 2012 release date, ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ arrives in cinemas December 13th, 2013, and ’The Hobbit: There and Back Again’ concludes the trilogy on July 18th, 2014.
