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Videos for the “Hobbit” Release

It’s the day when The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey hits the theatres here in North America. In honour of this day, here are some videos for your enjoyment:

The First Trailer for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Here’s the first trailer for the movie, released back in January:

The First Trailer for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Here’s the second trailer for the movie, which came out in September:

Air New Zealand: An Unexpected Safety Briefing

One of the best airlines safety announcements made out there, starring the cast of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Leonard Nimoy’s Ballad of Bilbo Baggins

And finally, Leonard Nimoy’s tribute to the hobbit in the movie’s title, recorded in the heady days of the summer of 1967. That’s why he’s got the “Spock” hair — this video was shot while Star Trek was deep in the production of its second season:

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