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Behind the Scenes of The Hobbit: Dominion Post Special

by eviebowman × on November 9, 2012 at 3:18 pm ×

The Dominion Post has an exclusive behind the scenes report on the filming of The Hobbit which gives a real flavour of what it was like on set. They take a trip through the studios, [...]

Weta Reveals ‘Hobbit’ World Premiere Merchandise

by lilymilos × on November 7, 2012 at 1:53 am ×

Weta Workshop is celebrating the World Premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in Wellington, New Zealand with two exclusive products! These items will only be available to residents of New Zealand and those who [...]

Wellington’s Embassy Theatre Box Office Opens Early For ‘Hobbit’ Fans

by lilymilos × on November 5, 2012 at 2:22 am ×

Thanks to Middle-earth News contributor and Welly-moot Founder Jack Machiela for the update! Looks like we did it – Wellington’s Embassy Theatre is opening up the box office at 1 minute past midnight tomorrow! We’ll [...]

An Unexpected Journey begins a Day Earlier in NZ

by eviebowman × on October 31, 2012 at 5:12 am ×

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will be released in New Zealand a whole day earlier than planned, on 12th December. The film will be shown at selected cinemas across New Zealand from midnight on 12th December, [...]

Advance ‘Hobbit’ Screening Contest in New Zealand

by lilymilos × on October 29, 2012 at 11:20 am ×

Middle-earth tour guide and New Zealand dweller Jack Machiela of The Noldor Blog alerted us to this contest! A local fabric softener company managed to snag seats for an advance screening of The Hobbit: An [...]

Embassy Theatre to get Atmos Sound

by eviebowman × on October 26, 2012 at 9:03 am ×

The Embassy Theatre in Wellington is installing Dolby Atmos sound for the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Atmos is a new sound system that features two extra arrays of overhead speakers and the ability to [...]

The Hobbit World Premiere will be in 48fps

by eviebowman × on October 23, 2012 at 4:02 am ×

The Embassy Theatre has said on Twitter that the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will be shown in 48 fps. The Embassy tweeted, ”Yes we will be screening in 48fps #TheHobbit #Hobbit“ Of [...]

Breaking: Prince Charles to Visit Hobbit Film Studio

by eviebowman × on October 22, 2012 at 3:39 pm ×

Prince Charles will spend time of his 64th birthday meeting Peter Jackson. One of the highlights of the upcoming royal tour of Australasia will be a visit to the film studios in Wellington, where The [...]

Wellington Announces Road Closures for ‘Hobbit’ Premiere

by Britta × on October 19, 2012 at 2:57 pm ×

Wellington, NZ – which has been renamed “The Middle of Middle-earth” in honour of the upcoming world premiere of The Hobbit – is busy making preparations for the big event. From the 27th to the [...]

An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth

by lilymilos × on October 14, 2012 at 10:00 am ×

The Noble Collection has turned the beautiful buttons from the Bilbo costume in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey into a pin and cufflinks. They are available for pre-order from Forbidden Planet. (Lily Milos via Hobbit [...]