Just when you thought it was safe to go outside–without electronic devices–Sir Peter Jackson and company share the new “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” Trailer #2!
Without further ado, here it is:
Oh and here are a few of the new DofS movie posters that have come out courtesy of Sir Peter Jackson’s Facebook page and Warner Brothers:
Bard the Bowman
Tauriel and Legolas
Hmmmmm.
And a fab poster shared on Karen W’s The League of British Artists blogspot post about the new trailer:
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My resurgence in creative writing occurred when I viewed the BBC miniseries of Elizabeth Gaskell's novel North & South in February 2010. The exquisitely talented British actor portraying the male lead John Thornton in North & South--Richard Crispin Armitage--became my unofficial muse. I have written over 50 script stories about love--some are fan fiction, but most are original stories--that I am just beginning to share with others on private writer sites, and here on my blog. And as you know, my blog here is also relatively new--since August 2011. But, I'm having fun and I hope you enjoy reading my blog essays and my stories.
Cheers! Grati ;-> upd 12/18/11
Oct. 01, 2013–You can also view the new DofS trailer and see other resources at the official The hobbit website (click the videos link at the top of the page below):
I particularly like the synposis of “The Desolation of Smaug”, firmly placing the oh so talented Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield as 3rd lead–though sometimes he is listed rightly as 2nd lead. No Elves upstaging our “guy”. ;->
“The second in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug continues the adventure of the title character Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) as he journeys with the Wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and thirteen Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) on an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor.”
I’m absolutely charmed by the new trailer.
Oh, these posters are wonderful! I hope that they can be seen in my city in December. Posters to the first partThe Hobbit that we could see in my town were with Bilbo face. sigh
Hi Ania,
Thanks for your nice note. I love the new trailer as well. I am just back home from work and plan to view it again–third time. Ha!
Cheers! Grati ;->
And she reminded me about the short promo for The Desolation of Smaug–that a sexily scruffy looking Richard Armitage did–by linking to that 18 second vid (Thanks!):
Oct. 6, 2013–TORN points out what many of us have discovered, the THAUJ posters are missing from The Hobbit.com website. Torn explains the evolution of the graphics being released as marketing strategy–bumping out older posters. However,TORN also gives space to each of the wonderful THAUJ illustrations of each character that we love, in their essay: http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2013/10/06/80128-where-have-all-the-hobbit-posters-gone/#more-80128
Oct. 10, 2013– DarkJackal32 of the Heirs of Durin site has made available higher definition screen caps for all of the Dof S trailer #2 (as of Wed., Oct. 8). So you get the whole “story” in HD! Thanks DJ!
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For me, before there was Daniel, before there was Kenneth, before there was Proctor, before there was Gary, before there was Thorin, before there was Porter, before there was Lucas, before there was Sir Guy, before there was Harry, before there was John Standring, there was Richard Armitage as John Thornton in North & South (2004).
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Keep Calm Ladies, Richard Armitage is Smiling
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Congratulations to Richard Armitage! 2015 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actor winner for his role of Thorin Oakenshield in “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies”!
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“THAUJ” NYC Premiere with Richard Armitage December 6, 2012
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The Anglophile Channel’s 2013 Favorite British Artist Richard Armitage Interview, all 5 Parts: Teaser, 1, 2, 3, and Outtakes
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“The Crucible” will be available for download starting March 17, 2015 per Digital Theatre
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The Crucible: IN CONVERSATION with Richard Armitage at The Old Vic on September 2, 2014
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With a warrior's skill, Thorin demonstrates his graceful yet deadly finesse.
“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,” December 2013
Thorin Oakenshiedl (portrayed by Richard Armitage) and his band continue their quest to reclaim their homeland. Let none dare get in their way--not even a dragon. (Click on the image to go to The Hobbit movie site for up to date news and resources.)
“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” 2013 Official Trailer#1
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Link to Gratiana’s Caps for “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” 2013 Official Trailer #1
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Richard Armitage 2012 Portraits by Robert Ascroft at RANet
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“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Official Trailer 2 [HD]”, Warner Brothers; “Loyalty, Honor, A Willing Heart. I can ask no more than that.”
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“THAUJ” Tokyo Premiere where Richard Armitage displayed elegance, grace, and poise
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“THAUJ” London Premiere with Richard Armitage looking quite the sophisticated and elegant gentleman December 12, 2012
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NYC 2012 RIchard Armitage Portraits
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Richard Armitage portraying Thorin Oakenshield cover of Empire magazine, 10/24/12
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“THAUJ” Toronto Premiere with Richard ArmitageDec. 03, 2012
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“THAUJ” Wellington World Premiere with Richard Armitage on November 28, 2012 shared by RANet
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Richard Armitage interviewed about portraying Thorin Oakenshield in “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” in Accion, Nov2212
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The New Hobbit Dwarfs Group Portrait, 9/27/12 (A “Bag End” dozen?)
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The “Young Prince” Thorin Oakenshield (as Portrayed by Richard Armitage in “The Hobbit”)
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Richard Armitage from his July 2011 Recognise Magazine photo shoot
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Richard Armitage Portrait (with NZ fan Catherine) from the Isaac Theatre Royal Benefit June 23, 2012
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Bard the Bowman
Tauriel and Legolas
Something About Love (A) 
Oct. 01, 2013–And here is the link to TORN’s riff on the new DofS trailer:
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2013/10/01/79776-the-trailer-for-the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug-is-here/
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Oct. 01, 2013–TORN lists their five favorite bits from the new DofS Trailer:
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2013/10/01/79789-five-things-we-loved-about-the-second-the-hobbit-desolation-of-smaug-trailer/
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Oct. 01, 2013–You can also view the new DofS trailer and see other resources at the official The hobbit website (click the videos link at the top of the page below):
http://www.thehobbit.com/index.html
I particularly like the synposis of “The Desolation of Smaug”, firmly placing the oh so talented Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield as 3rd lead–though sometimes he is listed rightly as 2nd lead. No Elves upstaging our “guy”. ;->
“The second in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug continues the adventure of the title character Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) as he journeys with the Wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and thirteen Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) on an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor.”
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Oct. 01, 2013–Servetus at her MeandRichardArmitage blog, shares some caps from this new DofS trailer:
Thanks to Perry of Armitage Agonistes blog for pointing me to Servetus’ link:
http://armitageagonistes.wordpress.com
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I’m absolutely charmed by the new trailer.
Oh, these posters are wonderful! I hope that they can be seen in my city in December. Posters to the first partThe Hobbit that we could see in my town were with Bilbo face. sigh
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Hi Ania,
Thanks for your nice note. I love the new trailer as well. I am just back home from work and plan to view it again–third time. Ha!
Cheers! Grati ;->
P.S. And Ania’s blog post about the new DofS trailer has several nice caps with it:
http://zrysiowana.blogspot.com/2013/10/hobbitpustkowie-smauga-zwiastun-nr-2.html
And she reminded me about the short promo for The Desolation of Smaug–that a sexily scruffy looking Richard Armitage did–by linking to that 18 second vid (Thanks!):
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Thanks for the link to my blog, Grati :*
If I can add one link. On this page (http://film.onet.pl/hobbit-pustkowie-smauga-richard-armitage-zaprasza-na-zwiastun/487tp) you can find the high quality short promo for the DoS.
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;->
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Oct. 1, 2013–And this seems to be a higher quality (sound & pix) You Tube version:
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I love this new trailer and Richard promoting “The Hobbit”. Can’t wait to see the movie. :-)
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Hi April, Me too! Cheers! Grati ;->
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Oct. 2, 2013–DarkJackal32 at the Heirs of Durin web site has great HD caps of the 2nd DofS Trailer:
http://thorinoakenshield.net/hobbit-desolation-of-smaug-main-trailer-hd-screencaps/
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Oct. 3, 2013–TORN shares a post with 10 animated gifs from the DofS Trailer 2!
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2013/10/03/79979-here-are-10-stunning-animated-gifs-from-the-hobbit-trailer/
How “in the name of Durin” is a fan to choose which one they like best? Ha!
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Oct. 3, 2013–And TORN has the other DofS Trailer 2 intros by Stephen Fry and Martin Freeman:
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2013/10/01/79927-in-case-you-havent-seen-the-trailer-yet-let-these-lovely-gents-introduce-it-to-you/
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Oct. 3, 2013–Gorgeous Thorin Portraits on CrystalChandlyre’s Tumbler:
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Oct. 6, 2013–TORN points out what many of us have discovered, the THAUJ posters are missing from The Hobbit.com website. Torn explains the evolution of the graphics being released as marketing strategy–bumping out older posters. However,TORN also gives space to each of the wonderful THAUJ illustrations of each character that we love, in their essay:
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2013/10/06/80128-where-have-all-the-hobbit-posters-gone/#more-80128
Thanks!
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Oct. 10, 2013– DarkJackal32 of the Heirs of Durin site has made available higher definition screen caps for all of the Dof S trailer #2 (as of Wed., Oct. 8). So you get the whole “story” in HD! Thanks DJ!
http://thorinoakenshield.net/desolation-of-smaug-teaser-trailer-screencaps/
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