First Trailer released!

***Earniel*** · 12-21-2011, 01:17 PM

Yes, yes, in here!

Smaller version and BBC article in here

First impression, wut no Beorn? but Martin Freeman's looking good as Bilbo.

Does it look like what you were expecting it?

The Gaffer · 12-21-2011, 02:07 PM

I reckon Beorn will make an appearance of some sort, but the farmyard animals serving tea and cakes will be rightly consigned to the ether.

***Rían*** · 12-21-2011, 03:56 PM

it actually looks kinda good ... *crosses fingers*

***Earniel*** · 12-21-2011, 04:36 PM

I'm guessing Beorn's shoved towards the second movie so he won't be in this trailer. (I'm kind of hoping the farm animals will be there too.) But we know Beorn has to be there in some capacity since they got an actor for him.

The Gaffer · 12-22-2011, 09:46 AM

I agree Rian.

Do we know when they are going to end the first film? Battle of the Five Armies?

***Valandil*** · 12-22-2011, 09:50 AM

Looks good! I'm looking forward to the movies.

Gaffer - I'd think the Battle of Five Armies is way too late. I thought they abandonded the idea of the second movie consisting of events between The Hobbit and LOTR (it'd probably be a sleeper). I wonder if they might end it with the Dwarves in the captivity of the Wood Elves. I thought before maybe after the rescue by the Eagles (where I see Bilbo and Dwarves waking up in an erie similar to Frodo & Sam to start Two Towers) - but I think that's too soon. So I'm guessing Wood Elves.

The Gaffer · 12-22-2011, 10:20 AM

I see your point. They need to keep something in the tank for the second movie, or else make up a whole bunch of stuff that will send the likes of us into a rage.

What about the death of Smaug? That would give you a great climax, and keep the Battle for movie 2. Maybe the Necromancer stuff could move centre stage for that, with bits of The Hunt for the Ring, or summat.

Part of me thinks that Jackson will not be able to resist bringing the Nazgul into the mix at some point.

***Earniel*** · 12-22-2011, 05:01 PM

Smaug is entirely absent from the trailer, that to me says we won't be getting a glimpse of him any time soon. My guess is that the movie stops not too long after Bilbo finding the Ring as that is included in the trailer, possibly before the Eagles (since they are not).

The Rivendell chapter is obviously expanded considerably. I suspect they will use it to tie in the White Council /Dol Guldur story-line. It would make sense to do so too, narratively speaking.

Judging by that short glimpse of armed Elves on horseback surrounding the Dwarves, I guess there will be no singing, silly Rivendell Elves like in the book. Ah well, Hugo Weaving's perpetual frown won't look so out of place then.

***Valandil*** · 12-23-2011, 08:57 AM

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Judging by that short glimpse of armed Elves on horseback surrounding the Dwarves, I guess there will be no singing, silly Rivendell Elves like in the book. Ah well, Hugo Weaving's perpetual frown won't look so out of place then.

So you don't think those Elves are circling them as they sing; "Tra-la-la-lalley, way down in the valley..."

inked: Tom Bombadil, and maybe "Scouring of the Shire" as well?

inked · 12-24-2011, 12:44 AM

I want Tom Bombadil, the Scouring of the Shire, and Saruman's dissolution exactly as depicted in the text. Else, why bother? Anyone can make a Hollywood version (cf. The latest disasters in Narnia-Hollywood land).

***Varnafindë*** · 12-24-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by inked

I want Tom Bombadil, the Scouring of the Shire, and Saruman's dissolution exactly as depicted in the text.

Not much of either of those in the text of The Hobbit ...

But I like the trailer

inked · 12-22-2011, 11:33 PM

TWO, TWO; TWO MOVIES NOT ONE! That could be good, but I need to know if Tom Bombadil makes it into either one.

***Earniel*** · 12-23-2011, 05:49 AM

Well, he's definitely not in the trailer either, so if he's in it, he'd probably be in the second movie too.

Torongil · 01-01-2012, 03:21 PM

Just love how the song "Misty Mountains Cold" is sung! I really hope that they sing the whole thing. Can't get enough!

Curubethion · 01-03-2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Torongil

Just love how the song "Misty Mountains Cold" is sung! I really hope that they sing the whole thing. Can't get enough!

Gave me chills. Serious chills. I sure wasn't expecting that style, but it felt so...right.

P.S. Hi guys! *waves from oblivion and days long past*

Olmer · 01-03-2012, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Curubethion

Gave me chills. Serious chills. I sure wasn't expecting that style, but it felt so...right.

P.S. Hi guys! *waves from oblivion and days long past*

Hi, Curubethion! Long time no see.

Agree with you. Liked it instantly, because it gives an impression that in the movie the whole story won't be lightly threaded and we will see more tangible connections to the elusive history of Middle Earth.

***Earniel*** · 04-26-2012, 05:45 AM

Has anyone seen the new footage yet?

Still have to hunt down the actual link myself (will have to wait until after work).

***Valandil*** · 05-14-2012, 12:46 AM

I just re-watched the trailer, and to me, Gloin looked a LOT like Gimli (his son). I wondered for awhile if John Rhys Davies (sp?) was going to play father as well as son - but the cast list shows a 'Peter Hambleton' for Gloin. Did anyone else notice the resemblance? Or see it if you look for it?

Olmer · 01-01-2012, 11:03 PM

Here is an extended version of the song.
www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=i12hzlp26y8

***Earniel*** · 01-02-2012, 09:59 AM

It's funny but I had expected it to be a more lively, catchy tune when reading it in the book. In the trailer it sounds a bit dark and foreboding. But I guess that's more in tune with the style of the LoTR movies.

12-21-2011, 01:17 PM	#1
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12-21-2011, 03:56 PM	#3
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12-21-2011, 04:36 PM	#4
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	I'm guessing Beorn's shoved towards the second movie so he won't be in this trailer. (I'm kind of hoping the farm animals will be there too.) But we know Beorn has to be there in some capacity since they got an actor for him. __________________ We are not things.

12-22-2011, 09:50 AM	#6
*Valandil* High King at Annuminas Administrator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wyoming - USA Posts: 10,752	Looks good! I'm looking forward to the movies. Gaffer - I'd think the Battle of Five Armies is way too late. I thought they abandonded the idea of the second movie consisting of events between The Hobbit and LOTR (it'd probably be a sleeper). I wonder if they might end it with the Dwarves in the captivity of the Wood Elves. I thought before maybe after the rescue by the Eagles (where I see Bilbo and Dwarves waking up in an erie similar to Frodo & Sam to start Two Towers) - but I think that's too soon. So I'm guessing Wood Elves. __________________ My Fanfic: Letters of Firiel Tales of Nolduryon Visitors Come to Court Ñ á ë ?* ó ú é ä ï ö Ö ñ É Þ ð ß ® ™ [Xurl=Xhttp://entmoot.tolkientrail.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=ABCXYZ#postABCXYZ]text[/Xurl] Splitting Threads is SUCH Hard Work!!

12-22-2011, 05:01 PM	#8
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	Smaug is entirely absent from the trailer, that to me says we won't be getting a glimpse of him any time soon. My guess is that the movie stops not too long after Bilbo finding the Ring as that is included in the trailer, possibly before the Eagles (since they are not). The Rivendell chapter is obviously expanded considerably. I suspect they will use it to tie in the White Council /Dol Guldur story-line. It would make sense to do so too, narratively speaking. Judging by that short glimpse of armed Elves on horseback surrounding the Dwarves, I guess there will be no singing, silly Rivendell Elves like in the book. Ah well, Hugo Weaving's perpetual frown won't look so out of place then. __________________ We are not things.

12-21-2011, 02:07 PM	#2
The Gaffer Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In me taters Posts: 3,288	I reckon Beorn will make an appearance of some sort, but the farmyard animals serving tea and cakes will be rightly consigned to the ether.

12-22-2011, 09:46 AM	#5
The Gaffer Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In me taters Posts: 3,288	I agree Rian. Do we know when they are going to end the first film? Battle of the Five Armies?

12-22-2011, 10:20 AM	#7
The Gaffer Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In me taters Posts: 3,288	I see your point. They need to keep something in the tank for the second movie, or else make up a whole bunch of stuff that will send the likes of us into a rage. What about the death of Smaug? That would give you a great climax, and keep the Battle for movie 2. Maybe the Necromancer stuff could move centre stage for that, with bits of The Hunt for the Ring, or summat. Part of me thinks that Jackson will not be able to resist bringing the Nazgul into the mix at some point.

12-24-2011, 12:44 AM	#10
inked Elf Lord Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: sikeston, MO, usa, earth, sol Posts: 3,114	I want Tom Bombadil, the Scouring of the Shire, and Saruman's dissolution exactly as depicted in the text. Else, why bother? Anyone can make a Hollywood version (cf. The latest disasters in Narnia-Hollywood land). __________________ Inked "Aslan is not a tame lion." CSL/LWW "The new school [acts] as if it required...courage to say a blasphemy. There is only one thing that requires real courage to say, and that is a truism." GK Chesterton "And there is always the danger of allowing people to suppose that our modern times are so wholly unlike any other times that the fundamental facts about man's nature have wholly changed with changing circumstances." Dorothy L. Sayers, 1 Sept. 1941

12-22-2011, 11:33 PM	#12
inked Elf Lord Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: sikeston, MO, usa, earth, sol Posts: 3,114	TWO, TWO; TWO MOVIES NOT ONE! That could be good, but I need to know if Tom Bombadil makes it into either one. __________________ Inked "Aslan is not a tame lion." CSL/LWW "The new school [acts] as if it required...courage to say a blasphemy. There is only one thing that requires real courage to say, and that is a truism." GK Chesterton "And there is always the danger of allowing people to suppose that our modern times are so wholly unlike any other times that the fundamental facts about man's nature have wholly changed with changing circumstances." Dorothy L. Sayers, 1 Sept. 1941

12-23-2011, 05:49 AM	#13
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	Well, he's definitely not in the trailer either, so if he's in it, he'd probably be in the second movie too. __________________ We are not things.

01-01-2012, 03:21 PM	#14
Torongil Hobbit Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 23	Just love how the song "Misty Mountains Cold" is sung! I really hope that they sing the whole thing. Can't get enough!

04-26-2012, 05:45 AM	#17
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	Has anyone seen the new footage yet? Still have to hunt down the actual link myself (will have to wait until after work). __________________ We are not things.

05-14-2012, 12:46 AM	#18
*Valandil* High King at Annuminas Administrator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wyoming - USA Posts: 10,752	I just re-watched the trailer, and to me, Gloin looked a LOT like Gimli (his son). I wondered for awhile if John Rhys Davies (sp?) was going to play father as well as son - but the cast list shows a 'Peter Hambleton' for Gloin. Did anyone else notice the resemblance? Or see it if you look for it? __________________ My Fanfic: Letters of Firiel Tales of Nolduryon Visitors Come to Court Ñ á ë ?* ó ú é ä ï ö Ö ñ É Þ ð ß ® ™ [Xurl=Xhttp://entmoot.tolkientrail.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=ABCXYZ#postABCXYZ]text[/Xurl] Splitting Threads is SUCH Hard Work!!

01-01-2012, 11:03 PM	#19
Olmer Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: LI-woods, NY Posts: 653	Here is an extended version of the song. www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=i12hzlp26y8 Last edited by Olmer : 01-01-2012 at 11:13 PM.

01-02-2012, 09:59 AM	#20
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	It's funny but I had expected it to be a more lively, catchy tune when reading it in the book. In the trailer it sounds a bit dark and foreboding. But I guess that's more in tune with the style of the LoTR movies. __________________ We are not things.

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