The Hobbit : Videos

Teaser trailer

A teaser trailer of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, released in December 2011, can be seen at the film's IMDB page and at the Apple website.

Press conference

The press conference held in Wellington, New Zealand, on 11th February was attended by Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage and the actors playing the dwarves. (Richard speaks at approximately 26 minutes into the recording.)

Production videos

Peter Jackson posts regular video blogs about the filming of The Hobbit on his Facebook page:

Start of Production, 14th April 2011 (also on YouTube) introduces the filming, including a look at sets, costumes and props. Also shown is the Powhrihi welcoming ceremony that took place on the sound stage on the first day of filming (21st March). Richard Armitage spoke on behalf of the cast, in Maori.

Production video #2, 8th July 2011 (also on You Tube) was shot as the first block of filming came to an end. Several of the actors, including Richard Armitage, reveal what they'll be doing during their break. It includes a discussion with Andy Serkis, who plays Gollum and also acts as second unit director, and shows Jackson location scouting in the south island of New Zealand.

Production video #3, 20th July 2011 (also on YouTube) shows some of the cast and crew, including Richard Armitage, talking about their favourite moments from the first block of filming.

Production video #4, 14th November 2011 (also on YouTube) concentrates on the advantages and problems of shooting The Hobbit in 3D.

Production video #5, 23rd December 2011, shows location filming on The Hobbit.

Production video #6, 1st March 2012, shows more location filming over the last two months of 2011 as the second block of filming came to an end.

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