The red carpet took place in Wellington, New Zealand and was attended by key cast members including Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Hugo Weaving, Cate Blanchett, Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis, the Company of Dwarves and director Peter Jackson.
Newstalk ZB's Kim Savage is at The Hobbit Red Carpet and previews what's happening this afternoon along Wellington's Courtenay Place in Middle-earth.
Members of the cast have been flown into Wellington on Air New Zealand's Hobbit-inspired 777 - they had a chat to Newstalk ZB's Edward Swift mid-flight
In a shocking new video testimonial for Forerunner Chronicles posted to YouTube, Ashton Kutcher and Jon Cryer's 19-year-old Two and a Half Men costar -- better known as Jake Harper to fans -- rips his CBS series and urges viewers not to tune in. Courtesy: YouTube/TheForerunner777
Hobbits, elves, wizards and all manner of Middle-earth creatures were part of a crowd of thousands that gathered in downtown Wellington in November 2012 ahead of the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Hugh Sundae, Entertainment Editor was on the 500-metre red carpet to catch a glimpse of the cast & to ask some of the hard hitting questions. Shot on a Canon C300 supplied by A2Z Technologies.
The Hobbit stars met the media in a press conference before it's World Premiere, Sir Peter Jackson had press from around the world laughing as he revealed how Barry Humphries nabbed the part. Comedy is something that's more evident in JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit, which was written as a children's book, unlike the much darker tale of The Lord of the Rings. Jackson said the lightness and the comedy in The Hobbit was a joy.
Sir Peter Jackson and the Cast and crew of The Hobbit arrived at Wellington International Airport after flying on the Hobbit-themed Air NZ boeing 777 - 300ER aircraft.
Footage shot at 48fps on a Canon C300 thanks to A2Z Technologies
Imagine if every person in Africa saw the "Africa for Norway" video and this was the only information they ever got about Norway. What would they think about Norway? Courtesy: YouTube/SAIH - Norway
Artist and Illustrator Johnny Fraser-Allen has spent the last seven years developing his trilogy of Fantasy books; this is his 'world'.
The Tony award winning production War Horse showed off it's star in Auckland, with actors working the dynamic puppet of the lead horse... both the public and media got a sense of the drama and emotion created by this theatrical production. War Horse will premiere in Auckland on August 20 2013.
Internet mogul Kim Dotcom has released another new song. Party Amplifier is a heavy drum and bass track featuring the repeated lyrics: "Fire, fire, I'm the party amplifier."
Singer Stan Walker is making his acting debut alongside Temuera Morrison in Mt Zion. The Australian Idol winner plays Turei, a young musician who dreams of his band playing support for Bob Marley in his 1979 Auckland concert.
His ambition sets him up for conflict with his whanau, most particularly his father - a potato picker played by New Zealand film veteran Morrison.
Director Tearepa Kahu shot the film in Pukekohe.
Remembering Graham Brazier, who passed away today, and Hello Sailor in the Gluepot Reunion concert filmed in 2011. The Gluepot Reunion Concert was headlined by Dragon and Hello Sailor, who performed at the famous Ponsonby venue during its late 70s and 80s heyday. Joined by Citizen Band and Herbs for a 'Sunday session'; Steven Orsbourn asked them what made the Gluepot so special and loved by the 'punters'.
Mark Hadlow who plays 'Dori' the dwarf in the upcoming 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' movie series, had a quick chat in costume at the Weta Workshop studios before he was to meet HRH The Prince of Wales.
Prince Charles met Mark Hadlow, who plays the dwarf Dori in "The Hobbit" movies, in a tour of Weta Studios in Wellington.
An English lady is immigrating out West but is kidnapped by a rugged outlaw who attempts to have his way with her but suffers from an unfortunate case of erectile dysfunction.
Action and adventure unfold in this original take on the classic Western.
Michael has life pretty sweet. His girlfriend adores him, his best mate David is loyal to the end - and David's girlfriend doesn't mind a quick hook-up either.
But Michael's self-regarding lifestyle comes crashing down when he finds out he has just a few months to live. Stealing the money raised for his treatment, he flees to London on a one-way ticket, intent on going out in a blur of sex, drugs, and mayhem.
Michael isn't on his O.E. for long when he meets the ethereal Sylvie, a mysterious French drifter. Together they explore Europe's winter wonderland, falling in love while attempting to outrun death itself.
Two Little Boys follows Nige (McKenzie) and his best mate Deano's (Blake) riotous misadventures as they struggle with their imploding long-term friendship which has been put under pressure by an unfortunate accident involving a hot meat pie, the quiet town of Invercargill and the untimely death of a Scandinavian soccer star.
Nige chucks the dead body in a nearby road works hole and runs to Deano for help. Trouble is, Deano's not really the guy you should turn to in a crisis.
The Orator (O Le Tulafale) is a contemporary, dramatic feature film written and directed by Tusi Tamasese and shot on the island of Upolu in Samoa.
The story of the film is a universal one of love, honour and courage. This is cloaked in the language, setting & events that are authentically and uniquely Samoan.
A new extended Les Miserables trailer has been released. Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe star in the movie, which is an adaptation of the successful stage musical in which paroled prisoner Jean Valjean strives for redemption. It is set for New Zealand release on January 10 next year.
You could describe Red Bull Kluge very simply as a machine. But there is nothing simple about Red Bull Kluge. Among its parts are 11 world-class athletes, a crew of 100 people, three half-pipes, a skateboard, an off-road truck, a dirt bike and a helicopter. Courtesy of Red Bull
Melbourne five-piece The Temper Trap are in Auckland to support Coldplay in their sold-out show at Mt Smart Stadium. Frontman Dougy Mandagi and drummer Toby Dundas stopped into nzherald.co.nz to talk with Hayden O'Donnell ahead of the gig to talk about their self-titled second album, the pressures of following up a hit debut LP ‘Conditions’ and their complicated relationship with Sweet Disposition (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxKjOOR9sPU) - the song which launched them to worldwide recognition.
Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment's worldwide blockbuster, Despicable Me, delighted audiences around the globe in 2010, grossing more than $540 million and becoming the 10th-biggest animated motion picture in U.S. history. In Summer 2013, get ready for more minion madness in Despicable Me 2. Chris Meledandri and his acclaimed film-making team create an all-new comedy animated adventure featuring the return of Gru (Steve Carell), the girls, the unpredictably hilarious minions...and a host of new and outrageously funny characters.
Jamie McDell has launched an online treasure hunt to celebrate the upcoming release of Six Strings and a Sailboat. Watch the video for the clue, then click here and follow the instructions.
You're into win a prize pack including a surfboard signed and drawn on by Jamie, a $500 shopping spree and a whale watching experience for you and a friend in Kaikoura including flights!
At Gabrielle Union's 40th birthday party at Bardot in Miami, performer Doug E Fresh was surprised by a guest appearance from Will Smith. Will spit an impromptu freestyle & (thanks to DJ Irie) performed "Summertime" and the theme song from "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" courtesy Julia Beverly/ozonemag
Watch the video for Marlon Williams and Delaney Davidson's Blood Letter, directed by Tim McIness.
Interviews and action from the red carpet of the New Zealand Television awards for 2012, at Auckland's Langham Hotel.
Ellen DeGeneres shows off her Halloween creation on her daytime talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Video/TheEllenShow/YouTube
Just like overseas, the NZ Music Awards start off with a red carpet full of musicians, hangers on and - worse - media.
nzherald.co.nz was backstage at the 2012 VNZMA's. Multi award winner Kimbra, Annah Mac & The New Zealand Herald Legacy award recipients were just some of the stars Hugh Sundae, Entertainment Editor spoke to.
Air New Zealand have developed a new way to get their passengers there and back again with this Hobbit-inspired Middle Earth in-flight safety video. Air NZ partnered with WETA Workshop and features cameo appearances including Sir Peter Jackson.
George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy discuss the future of Star Wars movies in a video posted on YouTube. Video/starwars
Just like overseas, the NZ Music Awards start off with a red carpet full of musicians, hangers on and - worse - media.
One day before receiving their NZ Herald Legacy Award - and just moments after some of them had met for the first time in over 20 years - Toy Love members Mike Dooley, Jane Walker and Alec Bathgate sat down with Hugh Sundae to reflect on their short but sharp existence.