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[vagabondarts]

I'm not quite sure. I think Loxley will clarify it for us. He's the one who has it, not me.

ah. naturally.

 

[Loxley]

that link says its a paperback... yours doesn't look like that.
I'm confused. It's faux leather paper?

Pretty much. The cover feels like a heavier card-stock covered with leather. It's pretty nice, doesn't feel flimsy at all.

 

[vagabondarts]

Pretty much. The cover feels like a heavier card-stock covered with leather. It's pretty nice, doesn't feel flimsy at all.

Nice. I'm gonna order it. Thank you for clarifying.

 

[Gila]

It's only a matter of time before that happens.

Oh, and US/Canada get hyped:

What's the exact date (and time if possible) that they go on sale? Also what is the best viewing of this to purchase, it wasn't filmed with IMAX correct? So HFR 3D maybe?

 

[Popstar]

Deluxe Pocket Edition arrived today, the thing looks like a pocket Bible (which is kind of awesome):

I wonder if they make a pocket Silmarillion...

EDIT: It's a 75th anniversary thing, so no.

 

[timetokill]

HFR 3D.... yesssss

 

[Loxley]

Well, I went ahead and pre-ordered an official Orcrist replica from the Noble Collection. Ships on Dec. 7th. It's my exceedingly geeky reward to myself for finishing college and (assumingly) my thesis in December. I'd always wanted an official replica of my own and, hey, a sword in general, to hang in my studio (and do totally bitchin' moves with when no one is around). Figured this would be the perfect time to finally get around to it. Originally I was going to go with Glamdring, but Orcrist's asymmetrical design just looks so damn cool.

I can say with certainty that I'd never thought I'd pre-order a sword, but hey, we live in space-year 2012.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Well, I went ahead and pre-ordered an official Orcrist replica from the Noble Collection. Ships on Dec. 7th. It's my exceedingly geeky reward to myself for finishing college and (assumingly) my thesis in December. I'd always wanted an official replica of my own and, hey, a sword in general, to hang in my studio (and do totally bitchin' moves with when no one is around). Figured this would be the perfect time to finally get around to it. Originally I was going to go with Glamdring, but Orcrist's asymmetrical design just looks so damn cool.

I can say with certainty that I'd never thought I'd pre-order a sword, but hey, we live in space-year 2012.

Salute.




44 days and counting.

 

[Karma Kramer]

No idea where I can watch this in HFR?

 

[THE-Pink-Dagger]

http://www.48fpsmovies.com/48-fps-theater-list/

It lists ALL theaters showing The Hobbit in 48 fps and turns out that there are a lot of locations for now. and it keeps growing. Some 400 + theaters at least for now.

 

[Aguirre]

any thoughts on benedict cumberbatch being smaug?

 

[Edmond Dantès]

http://www.48fpsmovies.com/48-fps-theater-list/

It lists ALL theaters showing The Hobbit in 48 fps and turns out that there are a lot of locations for now. and it keeps growing. Some 400 + theaters at least for now.

Thanks for that.

Well it looks like at least one place in the UK will be showing it in 48fps.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

any thoughts on benedict cumberbatch being smaug?

Just perfect for the role. His dialogue with Martin Freeman is sure to be the highlight of the second film.

Also, looking forward to his depiction of The Necromancer.

 

[Aguirre]

Just perfect for the role. His dialogue with Martin Freeman is sure to be the highlight of the second film.

Also, looking forward to his depiction of The Necromancer.

i just now realized it's going to be a trilogy. i dont know why, i just had it in my head that it was only going to be 2 movies? this is by no means a complaint - more middle earth the better! im guessing Freeman and cumberbatch's chemistry in sherlock was a deciding factor

 

[Edmond Dantès]

i just now realized it's going to be a trilogy. i dont know why, i just had it in my head that it was only going to be 2 movies? this is by no means a complaint - more middle earth the better! im guessing Freeman and cumberbatch's chemistry in sherlock was a deciding factor

I'm guessing Benedict was always on Peter's mind even before Sherlock, but his performances in Sherlock and as you said, his chemistry with Martin tipped the balance in his favour. I'm sure Martin also had a thing or two to say about Benedict to Peter Jackson.

 

[Rootbeer]

http://www.48fpsmovies.com/48-fps-theater-list/

It lists ALL theaters showing The Hobbit in 48 fps and turns out that there are a lot of locations for now. and it keeps growing. Some 400 + theaters at least for now.

This close to release and we only know a handful of the 300 or so theaters that will be showing it in 48fps. I'm confident that we'll get some here in San Francisco or Berkeley but I am a bit nervous

 

[Napalm_Frank]

48fps showing @ Finland?

AWW YEAAAH

 

[Karma Kramer]

http://www.48fpsmovies.com/48-fps-theater-list/

It lists ALL theaters showing The Hobbit in 48 fps and turns out that there are a lot of locations for now. and it keeps growing. Some 400 + theaters at least for now.

OMG YES! SO HAPPY

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Hobbit Soundtrack track list and artwork

Spoiler

DISC 1:
My Dear Frodo
Old Friends (Extended Version)
An Unexpected Party (Extended Version)
Blunt the Knives (performed by The Dwarf Cast)
Axe or Sword?
Misty Mountains (performed by Richard Armitage and The Dwarf Cast)
The Adventure Begins
The World is Ahead
An Ancient Enemy
Radagast the Brown (Extended Version)
The Trollshaws
Roast Mutton (Extended Version)
A Troll-hoard
The Hill of Sorcery
Warg-scouts

DISC 2:
The Hidden Valley
Moon Runes (Extended Version)
The Defiler
The White Council (Extended Version)
Over Hill
A Thunder Battle
Under Hill
Riddles in the Dark
Brass Buttons
Out of the Frying-Pan
A Good Omen
Song of the Lonely Mountain (Extended Version) (performed by Neil Finn)
Dreaming of Bag End

EXCLUSIVE BONUS TRACKS:
A Very Respectable Hobbit
Erebor
The Dwarf Lords
The Edge of the Wild

 

[Edmond Dantès]

The artwork for the Special Edition confirms my suspicions; no Complete Recordings this time.

Press

WaterTower Music has announced the release of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Original Motion Picture Soundtrack at all retailers on December 11th. The soundtrack will be available both digitally and as a 2 CD set. A Special Edition of the soundtrack featuring six exclusive bonus tracks, seven extended score cues, and deluxe liner notes will also be available December 11. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey features original score by Academy Award® winner Howard Shore recorded at famed Abbey Road studios by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Additionally it includes an original song entitled "Song of the Lonely Mountain," written and performed by Neil Finn (Crowded House). The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the first of a trilogy of films from Oscar-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy), will be released in the U.S. on December 14, 2012.

Shore’s music for The Lord of the Rings Trilogy has been performed in concerts throughout the world. In 2003, Shore conducted the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in the world premiere of The Lord of the Rings Symphony in Wellington, New Zealand. Since then, the work has had over 140 performances by the world’s most prestigious orchestras, and has even been the subject of a book, Music of The Lord of the Rings Films.

"I have looked forward to returning to the imaginative world of Middle-earth for quite a while," says Shore. "I read all of the books by Tolkien, including The Hobbit, when I was in my twenties, and his deep love of nature and all things green resonates deeply with me."

"It’s a thrill for us to work with Howard Shore on The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey soundtrack" stated WaterTower Music head Jason Linn, "His reputation and body of work have long inspired us, and we look forward to another successful partnership as we embark on the next chapter of our journey together."

One of today’s most respected, honored, and active composers and music conductors, Howard Shore previously worked with director Peter Jackson on The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, which stands as his most towering achievement to date. He won three Academy Awards for his music for those films, two for Best Original Score, and one for Best Original Song. Shore has also won numerous other honors for his film work, including four Grammys and three Golden Globe Awards.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on WaterTower Music in the United States and Decca Records outside the United States. It will be available on December 11, 2012.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

I wonder if this is big enough news for a new thread? Maybe if there were samples I think.

 

[Jacob]

The artwork for the Special Edition confirms my suspicions; no Complete Recordings this time.

Press

The Complete Recordings didn't come out until 2005-2007 though, four years after each film for its respective album and starting a year after the ROTK Extended Edition DVD. I think it's a bit early to say there won't be Complete Recordings for The Hobbit.

 

[neoism]

Hobbit Soundtrack track list and artwork

Spoiler

DISC 1:
My Dear Frodo
Old Friends (Extended Version)
An Unexpected Party (Extended Version)
Blunt the Knives (performed by The Dwarf Cast)
Axe or Sword?
Misty Mountains (performed by Richard Armitage and The Dwarf Cast)
The Adventure Begins
The World is Ahead
An Ancient Enemy
Radagast the Brown (Extended Version)
The Trollshaws
Roast Mutton (Extended Version)
A Troll-hoard
The Hill of Sorcery
Warg-scouts

DISC 2:
The Hidden Valley
Moon Runes (Extended Version)
The Defiler
The White Council (Extended Version)
Over Hill
A Thunder Battle
Under Hill
Riddles in the Dark
Brass Buttons
Out of the Frying-Pan
A Good Omen
Song of the Lonely Mountain (Extended Version) (performed by Neil Finn)
Dreaming of Bag End

EXCLUSIVE BONUS TRACKS:
A Very Respectable Hobbit
Erebor
The Dwarf Lords
The Edge of the Wild

thought Shore and Jackson had a falling out ....glad his is back.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

thought Shore and Jackson had a falling out ....glad his is back.

No, Howard departed King Kong on good terms with Peter.

I'd love to hear what Howard composed for King Kong.

 

[neoism]

No, Howard departed King Kong on good terms with Peter.

I'd love to hear what Howard composed for King Kong.

ok good

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Soundtrack speculation

Spoiler

Disc 1:

My Dear Frodo:
Old Bilbo and Frodo, Telling the Story
Old Friends (Extended Version)
Gandalf meets Young Bilbo
An Unexpected Party (Extended Version)
Dwarves show up at Bag End
Blunt the Knives (performed by The Dwarf Cast)
Yet another Dwarf Song!
Axe or Sword?
Gandalf, The Dwarves, and Bilbo discuss the plot to retake Erebor
Misty Mountains (performed by Richard Armitage and The Dwarf Cast)
The song from the first trailer
The Adventure Begins
Bilbo decides to go on the journey
The World is Ahead
Getting to know the Dwarves, Gandalf leaves the company
An Ancient Enemy
Gandalf investigates Nazgul Tombs (either Barrow Downs or Old Arnor)
Radagast the Brown (Extended Version)
Radagast shows up, meets with Gandalf and discusses Dol Guildur
The Trollshaws
The company reaches the Trollshaws
Roast Mutton (Extended Version)
Straight from the book
A Troll-hoard
Captured by Trolls, rescued by Gandalf
The Hill of Sorcery
Bolg at Dol Guildur, given orders from Necromancer
Warg-scouts
Yazneg sent by Bolg to track down the company

Disc 2:

The Hidden Valley
Search for and Arrival at Rivendell
Moon Runes (Extended Version)
Hall of Fire feast, Elrond discusses the map with Thorin
The Defiler
Bolg/Yazneg plotting, perhaps with Goblins
The White Council (Extended Version)
The White Council meets, Gandalf and Galadriel form an alliance
Over Hill
The Dwarves set off over The Misty Mountains
A Thunder Battle
The Stone Giants sequence
Under Hill
Dwarves captured by Goblins
Riddles in the Dark
Gollum and Bilbo
Brass Buttons
Gandalf rescues Dwarves, Bilbo rejoins company
Out of the Frying-Pan
Wargs/Yazneg chase company, fire and climbing of trees
A Good Omen
Eagle rescue, the Eyrie (possibly Radagast)
Song of the Lonely Mountain (Extended Version) (performed by Neil Finn)
Song during credits
Dreaming of Bag End
After credits scene

Exclusive Bonus Tracks:

A very Respectable Hobbit
Bilbo in the Shire prior to Dwarves, Gandalf's proposal
Erebor
Flashback to Dwarf Kingdom, Smaug's destruction, part of prologue
The Dwarf Lords
Battle of Anazulbizar, also part of prologue
The Edge of the Wild
The company ready to journey towards Beorn's House/Mirkwood

Bolded text = speculation

 

[Ainaurdur]

Getting so excited about the music tracks. There really is no reason not to get the Special Edition.

But now I am not sure if I want to let myself listen to it before seeing the movie or not. I know I did listen to at least a couple of the LotR soundtracks before their opening nights. Just not sure which will be the better order this time around.

Spoiler

I will likely cave and listen early.

 

[vagabondarts]

I'm all over that special edition soundtrack. iTunes may cry on December 11th.

 

[Dead]

I'm all over that special edition soundtrack. iTunes may cry on December 11th.

digital...? lol

The Special edition physical CDs for LOTR were beautiful. Can't wait to physically purchase this new one

 

[maquiladora]

I need soundtrack samples. Excitement is over 9,000.

 

[vagabondarts]

digital...? lol

The Special edition physical CDs for LOTR were beautiful. Can't wait to physically purchase this new one

I haven't bought a physical cd outside of a yard sale in a loooooooong time.

Totally understandable why one would though.

 

[Dabookerman]

The Complete Recordings won't be out till next year. I have all three. Amazing sets. FOTR signed by Howard Shore himself.

 

[UraMallas]

No confirmation of any 48fps theaters anywhere near me. I'm in the middle of Iowa and I think the theater close to me has some pretty high-end rooms. Barring that, there's always the Science Center of Iowa.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Doug Adams wrote the liner notes.

http://www.musicoflotr.com/2012/11/the-hobbit-unexpected-journey.html#comment-697975128

Great to see his involvement. He's one of a very select few who have listened to the whole score.

 

[Ainaurdur]

I need soundtrack samples. Excitement is over 9,000.

* Unmarked spoiler track titles at link! *
Fandango claims at the end of their article that you can get a preview track when you buy a ticket from them starting on Nov 7th.

So we can at least expect to hear some of it towards the end of next week. Hopefully other sites will be able to share previews too.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

* Unmarked spoiler track titles at link! *
Fandango claims at the end of their article that you can get a preview track when you buy a ticket from them starting on Nov 7th.

So we can at least expect to hear some of it towards the end of next week. Hopefully other sites will be able to share previews too.

Probably will be something we've already heard:

Misty Mountains (performed by Richard Armitage and The Dwarf Cast)

 

[bengraven]

So that confirms where the movie ends, basically?

Spoiler

after the rescue by the eagles...

I thought it would at least end at the beginning of Mirkwood, but that would involve Beorn first.

Deluxe Pocket Edition arrived today, the thing looks like a pocket Bible (which is kind of awesome):

 

[Loxley]

My theory - an all-cast cover of Leonard Nimoy's "Ballad of Bilbo Baggins".

 

[Edmond Dantès]

This is interesting, from the John Williams fan forum.

The query:

Doug, any idea why only 2 of the 6 "Special Edition-only" tracks were inserted into the flow of the main score, with 4 appearing at the end after the main presentation?  Did Shore prefer it that way for a specific reason?  Or was it a Water Tower Records decision?

Doug's reply:

It's presented this way for a specific musical reason. It will all make perfectly logical sense.

Also, I'm very much looking forward to the inevitable The Hobbit Symphony performances.

 

[Mr Cola]

i want the music inside me, please tell me it comes out soon

 

[Edmond Dantès]

i want the music inside me, please tell me it comes out soon

Two days before the film comes out. It may leak before then though.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

3D Posters

http://www.nelsisraelson.net/portfolio/view_page/1
http://www.nelsisraelson.net/portfolio/view_page/2
http://www.nelsisraelson.net/portfolio/view_page/3
http://www.nelsisraelson.net/portfolio/view_page/4


Anyone remember this petition from 2004?

http://www.**************.com/petitions/hobfilm/signatures

Seems like a mighty long time ago.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

The Finnish Hobbit.

Episode 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Koj0V7G46fs&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7W8i_Er73M&feature=channel&list=UL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puOXTlG94x8&feature=BFa&list=ULj7W8i_Er73M

Gollum looks most convincing does he not.

Episode 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRHKnQRvQ9Q&feature=BFa&list=ULpuOXTlG94x8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GILbkqYa4LA&feature=BFa&list=ULXRHKnQRvQ9Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENPJGJ3nfak&feature=BFa&list=ULGILbkqYa4LA

Episode 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8omTC4F1WKs&feature=BFa&list=ULENPJGJ3nfak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssQefGOe0iM&feature=BFa&list=UL8omTC4F1WKs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqhedEEaKNY&list=ULssQefGOe0iM&index=16

Episode 4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjsugT3Hzbg&feature=BFa&list=ULnqhedEEaKNY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Pzxb9Ty5K0&feature=BFa&list=ULJjsugT3Hzbg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE2OCLQCFPs&feature=BFa&list=UL8Pzxb9Ty5K0

Episode 5

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imNdezSiTQs&feature=BFa&list=ULPE2OCLQCFPs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N30iE4TBEVk&list=ULimNdezSiTQs&index=21
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po3TJb3sWeM&feature=BFa&list=ULN30iE4TBEVk

Episode 6

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B0zwhTaqJk&feature=BFa&list=ULPo3TJb3sWeM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjZ6UoNWxU8&feature=BFa&list=UL9B0zwhTaqJk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwDLuGuox2E&feature=BFa&list=ULZjZ6UoNWxU8

Episode 7

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3ANuAPXLTY&feature=BFa&list=ULGwDLuGuox2E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw9gfAdawtw&feature=BFa&list=ULR3ANuAPXLTY

Episode 8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVDcSZkjJq8&feature=BFa&list=ULiw9gfAdawtw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuHQTB7SaBE&feature=BFa&list=ULTVDcSZkjJq8

Episode 9

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isNpSYlwRUU&feature=BFa&list=ULKuHQTB7SaBE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1wtZLkcmHc&feature=BFa&list=ULisNpSYlwRUU

 

[Discotheque]

I'm not reading that tracklist but what's the difference between special edition and regular edition soundtrack?

 

[Edmond Dantès]

I'm not reading that tracklist but what's the difference between special edition and regular edition soundtrack?

6 bonus tracks and extended versions of certain tracks for the Special Edition.

The Special Edition has over thirty tracks which rivals the Complete Recordings.

 

[Discotheque]

6 bonus tracks and extended versions of certain tracks for the Special Edition.

PREORDERED. And then buying the inevitable extended edition versions...

 

[Edmond Dantès]

PREORDERED. And then buying the inevitable extended edition versions...

As I said before, I don't think there will be Complete Recordings this time. The Special Edition is already on par with the track count for the LOTR Complete Recordings.

Seems like we get all the music now.

 

[Discotheque]

Well the cover definitely harkens back to those complete recordings. I hope you're right. I don't like spending more than I have to in this case.

 

[THE-Pink-Dagger]

No confirmation of any 48fps theaters anywhere near me. I'm in the middle of Iowa and I think the theater close to me has some pretty high-end rooms. Barring that, there's always the Science Center of Iowa.

The list is temporary, more and more are being added regularly.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Gandalf's swanky scarf

http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/7896409/Gandalfs-wizards-of-wool-take-own-journey