Tag Archives: The Hobbit

The Desolation of Smaug Trailer Arrives

Posted on June 11, 2013 by awtraughber

True, we’re all waiting expectantly for The Man of Steel to fly into theaters this weekend, but the knowledge that the first trailer for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug makes that wait a little bit sweeter.  An international version … Continue reading →

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Reviewing The Hobbit

Posted on December 16, 2012 by awtraughber

THE THING ABOUT THE HOBBIT is that it isn’t my story.  Compared to The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien’s first foray into Middle Earth holds little attachment for me.  While I’ve seen the animated movie a number of times, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Star Trek, While Waiting for The Hobbit

Posted on December 14, 2012 by awtraughber

SEEING THE MAN OF STEEL TRAILER in all its IMAX glory was great, but seeing an extended clip (about 9 minutes) of the next Star Trek movie was amazing.  My first thought:  is that Mickey from early seasons of Doctor … Continue reading →

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Five Minutes of New Hobbit Music

Posted on November 7, 2012 by awtraughber

THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY hits theaters next month!  And even though theaters seem stuck with playing that very first trailer for the movie, other new bits are leaking out here and there.  On Monday, Ain’t It Cool News posted … Continue reading →

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TV Spot for The Hobbit Airs

Posted on October 24, 2012 by awtraughber

WHO CARES about the trailer for Iron Man 3 when there’s a new TV spot for The Hobbit? Spin-Off Online and Empire are reporting that the first of three new films from Peter Jackson is clocking in at 2 hours … Continue reading →

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Gandalf, Donald Miller, and Fear

Posted on September 20, 2012 by awtraughber

THERE’S A MOMENT in the newest trailer for The Hobbit where Galadriel asks Gandalf, “Why the halfling?”  Of the many he could call to action, why a hobbit who has never left home should go on such a dangerous adventure? … Continue reading →

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The New Trailer for The Hobbit

Posted on September 19, 2012 by awtraughber

DON’T HEAD OUT YOUR FRONT DOOR without catching the new trailer for The Hobbit.  The folks over at The Beat posted it this morning.  Here it is below. I think the tone is spot on: tense but not as dark … Continue reading →

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