The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and LOTR Official Thread

Carne

Yes, those lucky bastards will have the trailer playing in their mind for days before we get to see it :P

aaron

Oh my god. I better not be on a goddamn plane when it surfaces. :-S

Carne

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https://twitter.com/#!/MediaTsarina/status/145956931452944384

aaron

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https://twitter.com/#!/MediaTsarina/status/145956931452944384

omfg

Hess

Amazing. No comments about the 48 frames though.

aaron

The trailer is coming out with Tintin.

aaron

And this special presentation had a small intro by Elijah Wood in the clip.

aaron

:O In addition, today is the 10-year anniversary of the Fellowship of the Ring premiere (December 10, 2001).

NumberEight

Amazing. No comments about the 48 frames though.

I don't think many theaters will be equipped with the projection system to actually use the 48fps.

NumberEight

:O In addition, today is the 10-year anniversary of the Fellowship of the Ring premiere (December 10, 2001).

The Empire Magazine feature on LotR is really good. Head to a Barnes and Noble to pick it up.

aaron

:O In addition, today is the 10-year anniversary of the Fellowship of the Ring premiere (December 10, 2001).

The Empire Magazine feature on LotR is really good. Head to a Barnes and Noble to pick it up.

:O Thanks for the heads up, will do!

Carne

https://twitter.com/#!/scottEweinberg/status/145959599483260928

Yup, smells like "The Hobbit" to me :D

Jason

"Yes, we saw THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY trailer thanks to Gandalf The Grey magically transporting Quint from the beautiful landscapes of Middle-Earth to the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, Texas. No, I can’t talk about any specifics except to say that something I always treasured from the original book is in the trailer in a big way and I was very happy to hear it. The trailer will play in front of THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN and it’s simply sublime. It’s more character-based than epic, but it’s like slipping into a warm embrace from a very old friend that you haven’t seen in many years. Truly wonderful."

Nick

ill wait for a press release (never thought id be able to say that again)

NumberEight

Richard, do you not have a response to my posts addressing your complaints?

GodricGryffindor

Lookin' hot and sexified.

G.G.

Richard

Richard, do you not have a response to my posts addressing your complaints?

what... where?

Carne

ill wait for a press release (never thought id be able to say that again)

It's legit, so no need to wait for a press release :D The guys over at AICN are good friends of Peter Jackson.

Carne

TRAILER DESCRIPTION FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T WAIT!


http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/12/15/51412-exclusive-hobbit-trailer-details-revealed/

Starts with Bilbo (Ian Holm!!) talking to Frodo (Elijah Wood) at Bag End about his "adventures" and how he didn't tell him everything.Â

Shows Gandalf making his proposition to young Bilbo and introducing all 13 dwarves by name as it cuts to each.

Bilbo protests of course, because Bagginses belong at Bag End.

The "big" scene is the dwarves, led by Thorin, singing a long slow song. I didn't catch all the words, but I have to assume it's from the book. Very ominous tone.

Lots of images in a montage, of travelling and fighting. I think I saw some goblins, and maybe some troll legs, but it went by quickly. Some creepy ruins--looked almost like Moria, but without the majesty. I wasn't sure if it was underground in the goblin stronghold or something else. Dol Guldur?

There is definitely Rivendell and the shards of Narsil and maybe Elrond, but again, I can't be sure.

No Smaug at all. No hints at plot, really. No Beorn that I could see. Not even any spiders, although I think I saw some creepy woods. One of my favorite scenes was the dwarves cleaning Bilbo's dishes after dinner. Expect some acrobatic dishes :)

Thorin is depicted as a bit callous--he tells Gandalf he can't guarantee his safe return. Gandalf agrees, and Thorin adds "Nor will I be responsible for his fate."

It ends with Gandalf saying to Bilbo that if he returns, he may be changed--this is in voiceover while we see THE RING, and Gollum climbing behind Bilbo in the cave.

Can't wait to see it again!

Joshie

TRAILER DESCRIPTION FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T WAIT!



OMFG

Starts with Bilbo (Ian Holm!!) talking to Frodo (Elijah Wood) at Bag End about his "adventures" and how he didn't tell him everything.Â

Shows Gandalf making his proposition to young Bilbo and introducing all 13 dwarves by name as it cuts to each.

Bilbo protests of course, because Bagginses belong at Bag End.

The "big" scene is the dwarves, led by Thorin, singing a long slow song. I didn't catch all the words, but I have to assume it's from the book. Very ominous tone.

Lots of images in a montage, of travelling and fighting. I think I saw some goblins, and maybe some troll legs, but it went by quickly. Some creepy ruins--looked almost like Moria, but without the majesty. I wasn't sure if it was underground in the goblin stronghold or something else. Dol Guldur?

There is definitely Rivendell and the shards of Narsil and maybe Elrond, but again, I can't be sure.

No Smaug at all. No hints at plot, really. No Beorn that I could see. Not even any spiders, although I think I saw some creepy woods. One of my favorite scenes was the dwarves cleaning Bilbo's dishes after dinner. Expect some acrobatic dishes :)

Thorin is depicted as a bit callous--he tells Gandalf he can't guarantee his safe return. Gandalf agrees, and Thorin adds "Nor will I be responsible for his fate."

It ends with Gandalf saying to Bilbo that if he returns, he may be changed--this is in voiceover while we see THE RING, and Gollum climbing behind Bilbo in the cave.

Can't wait to see it again!

OMFG

aaron

:O I CANNOT WAIT.

Joshie

So when do we expect the teaser!?

[Deleted User]

TRAILER DESCRIPTION FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T WAIT!



OMFG

Starts with Bilbo (Ian Holm!!) talking to Frodo (Elijah Wood) at Bag End about his "adventures" and how he didn't tell him everything.Â

Shows Gandalf making his proposition to young Bilbo and introducing all 13 dwarves by name as it cuts to each.

Bilbo protests of course, because Bagginses belong at Bag End.

The "big" scene is the dwarves, led by Thorin, singing a long slow song. I didn't catch all the words, but I have to assume it's from the book. Very ominous tone.

Lots of images in a montage, of travelling and fighting. I think I saw some goblins, and maybe some troll legs, but it went by quickly. Some creepy ruins--looked almost like Moria, but without the majesty. I wasn't sure if it was underground in the goblin stronghold or something else. Dol Guldur?

There is definitely Rivendell and the shards of Narsil and maybe Elrond, but again, I can't be sure.

No Smaug at all. No hints at plot, really. No Beorn that I could see. Not even any spiders, although I think I saw some creepy woods. One of my favorite scenes was the dwarves cleaning Bilbo's dishes after dinner. Expect some acrobatic dishes :)

Thorin is depicted as a bit callous--he tells Gandalf he can't guarantee his safe return. Gandalf agrees, and Thorin adds "Nor will I be responsible for his fate."

It ends with Gandalf saying to Bilbo that if he returns, he may be changed--this is in voiceover while we see THE RING, and Gollum climbing behind Bilbo in the cave.

Can't wait to see it again!

OMFG

OMG!!!! OMG OMG OMG!!! *dies*

Hess

I want a poster.

Richard

Awesome I will see it when I see sherlock holmes or in HD

aaron

Awesome I will see it when I see sherlock holmes or in HD

It's not with Sherlock Holmes, it will be attached to Tintin.

Richard

Awesome I will see it when I see sherlock holmes or in HD

It's not with Sherlock Holmes, it will be attached to Tintin.

then ill see it online

Kranen

It'll be leaked online a few days in advance like TDKR trailer was. I bet ya.

[Deleted User]

I was going to wait for the cheap theater to see Tin Tin, but I might just change my mind.

Carne

They'll want to hype Tintin with the trailer, so I expect it will go online either on Wednesday 21st or Friday 23rd.

Carne

From the newest Empire magazine

Hess

They couldn't pick a better choice for Bilbo, he's just perfect for the role.

TheDoctor

Does anyone have any ideas about where the movie will be split? I'm wondering what they'll make the climax of the first part. Will it be when they escape on the eagles/when Bilbo becomes more in favor with the group? I haven't read the book in a while.

Carne

The barrel ride will most likely be the climax.

Lord Stafford

Yes, i've heard that numerous times.

Lord Stafford.

TheDoctor

Interesting. Like I said before, I haven't read the book in a while so don't take what I'm saying too seriously, but I feel like a more natural place to split it would be at that point in Bilbo's "hero's journey". I'm sure they can do it well with the barrel ride/escape from the elves though.

This does make me happy that we get to see Mirkwood in Part 1 then :D

aaron

Mirkwood scenes and Gollum's cave look incredible from what we have been seeing from the set reports. I haven't read the book myself, but I'm extremely pumped. I hope it turns out just as good as Lord of the Rings was.

Lord Stafford

It will be, but in a different way. I can tell already that Jackson is going to nail it. The news of a trailer has really got me pumped up.

Lord Stafford.

Hess

The story is not as dark and serious as LOTR.

Lord Stafford

In a different way, like i said.

Lord Stafford.

Hess

Yep. And you're right, it seems they've nailed it with what we've read so far.

aaron

Well, it's not really about darkness for me. It's more about the epic and raw power that the film gives off. I'm not sure, the first film is probably going to feel much like "Fellowship of the Ring" and the second film I have no idea...I don't really know how the battle of the five armies plays out so I don't know if it will be epic or not. Obviously a Jackson-directed battle will be epic nonetheless, it all depends on what it's like compared to the LOTR films! :))

Lord Stafford

Yep. And you're right, it seems they've nailed it with what we've read so far.

Exactly. Middle Earth is where Jackson belongs. I couldn't see anyone else doing The Hobbit, or even the LOTR.

Lord Stafford.

Lord Stafford

Well, it's not really about darkness for me. It's more about the epic and raw power that the film gives off. I'm not sure, the first film is probably going to feel much like "Fellowship of the Ring" and the second film I have no idea...I don't really know how the battle of the five armies plays out so I don't know if it will be epic or not. Obviously a Jackson-directed battle will be epic nonetheless, it all depends on what it's like compared to the LOTR films! :))

How about not comparing it?

Lord Stafford.

aaron

Well, it's not really about darkness for me. It's more about the epic and raw power that the film gives off. I'm not sure, the first film is probably going to feel much like "Fellowship of the Ring" and the second film I have no idea...I don't really know how the battle of the five armies plays out so I don't know if it will be epic or not. Obviously a Jackson-directed battle will be epic nonetheless, it all depends on what it's like compared to the LOTR films! :))

How about not comparing it?

Lord Stafford.

They're going to be compared, whether you like it or not.

Lord Stafford

Well, it's not really about darkness for me. It's more about the epic and raw power that the film gives off. I'm not sure, the first film is probably going to feel much like "Fellowship of the Ring" and the second film I have no idea...I don't really know how the battle of the five armies plays out so I don't know if it will be epic or not. Obviously a Jackson-directed battle will be epic nonetheless, it all depends on what it's like compared to the LOTR films! :))

How about not comparing it?

Lord Stafford.

They're going to be compared, whether you like it or not.

I don't mind it. I'm just saying it for the sake of progress.

Lord Stafford.

Firefly

The story is not as dark and serious as LOTR.

They've said they're making it darker so it suits LOTR.

Carne

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/12/hobbit-trailer-to-premiere-dec-20/1 :D

Joshie

OMG OMG OMG CANT WAIT! :D

Hess

The story is not as dark and serious as LOTR.

They've said they're making it darker so it suits LOTR.

Really? well I was expecting that anyways, I don't mind :P