Air New Zealand rebrands ‘the airline of Middle-earth’ in new hobbit-themed safety video
Air New Zealand has launched a Hobbit themed in-flight safety video as part of its branding as the airline of Middle-earth middle earth theme.
It comes after the airline partnered with Tourism New Zealand earlier this year ahead of the new Academy Award winning Peter Jackson directed film, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
The four minute flight of fantasy was created in conjunction with Jackson’s special effect company Weta Workshop. It features an appearance from Jackson himself as well as wizards, orcs, elves and a digital Gollum pointing out the safety hazards.

Business premier get to choose their own seat back position!
JIBBED!!
that pretty awesome – a big undertaking well pulled off.
Brilliant
very cheesy………but I still enjoyed it haha.
Any chance of subtitles?
Choice Bro. Choice azzz.
Best in-flight safety video ever. I actually watched it all and it explained more than I knew. Well done!
Surely it should be Muddle Earth, aye!