As the premiere of “The Hobbit: and Unexpected Journey” draws closer, we continue to get more information on what will certainly be one of the coolest items associated with the movie: today we have a third teaser image from artiste Jerry Vanderstelt. In this teaser image we get a glimpse of the three Trolls Bert, Tom, and William. The image also includes a shot of some of the Dwarves and of Bilbo running to catch up with them after they’ve left Bag End. Here is what Jerry has to say about teaser number three:

“Well, it’s another week of painting on the Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey artwork, and It’s getting pretty close now to a finish. For now, here is my third little teaser approved by Warner Brothers. This one shows just a small corner of the art with the three trolls, Bert Tom and Bill. Enjoy!”

 

Just the other day we were lucky enough to get the first teaser image from artist Jerry Vanderstelt’s upcoming The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Fine Art Prints. The first teaser image had a a couple of wizards with Gandalf the Grey and Radagast the Brown. Tonight, we see three more familiar faces: Saruman, Elrond, and a fantastic shot of Galadriel. As always you can stay up to date by following updates from Jerry right her on TORn or his official Vanderstelt Studio Facebook page. Click the image for a larger version. Enjoy!

Today, we’re lucky enough that Warner Bros. has allowed artist Jerry Vanderstelt to release a teaser from his upcoming print for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. In this teaser image we get a look at a familiar face once again brilliantly translated by Jerry. Also, it appears next week we will get something else from Jerry as you can see in the quote below. So stay tuned for more teasers from Jerry and check out his Facebook page: Vanderstelt Studio

“Warner Bros. has given me permission to show this first little snap shot teaser of my upcoming The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey artwork! These are simple “point and shoot” shots, not color-correct hi res scans, but enough to give you an idea of how things are shaping up : ) More to come next week! For now, here is the first little teaser!”

Look at these beautiful new banner posters!   These new images offer four very different, atmospheric scenes from the movie; revelry, adventure, reflection and a rather ‘Fellowship’ style silhouette of the dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf on their journey.  Personally, these are my favourite posters for the movie so far.  We’ve seen some of these pictures – or very similar – before in one of the scrolls on the official Hobbit website, but here they stand alone as rich, compelling images.  If you’re staying spoiler-free you may want to avoid these posters – one of them shows a climactic plot moment.  Otherwise, go and feast your eyes!  Thanks to Sam Bombadil for the heads up!

Well, this was indeed the “big secret” we kept quiet for such a long time.  TheOneRing.net staffers Larry Curtis (MrCere) and your host Cliff Broadway (Quickbeam) have comedic appearances in the delightful Air New Zealand Safety Video that has taken the internet by storm in the past few days! With a whopping 7.5 million views since Oct. 31st, this video is filled to the brim with charming Hobbity goodness…. a sexy Dean O’Gorman (who plays Fili)…. Tolkien’s great-grandson….  and a Wizard in high tops! Join us on our live webcast today at 5:00pm PST to learn delightful details as the marketing efforts for THE HOBBIT continue apace. WE ALSO HAVE OUR LINE PARTIES GOING FULL TILT! Learn more by joining our Live Event page right here and be part of the chat: www.theonering.net/live or via Stickam at www.stickam.com/theoneringnet

Back when The Lord of the Rings movies came out, there were promotional tie-ins at libraries in America, encouraging those inspired by the films to try the books!  Now, the American Library Association has released a similar campaign for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.  The poster shows Bilbo reading his contract, with Galadriel, Gandalf, Thorin and Company in the background, and reads, ‘Take an unexpected journey – read’.  Bookmarks and buttons are also available.  Let’s hope these films create a whole new legion of Tolkien fans, who eagerly go back to the source and open up a book!  Thanks to Ringer Michael S for letting us know about this!