‘The Hobbit’ Teams Up With Nat’l Wildlife Federation for Contest

Although The Hobbit showcases the natural beauty of New Zealand, the National Wildlife Federation wants U.S. audiences to remember the pleasures of their own country’s great outdoors. To that end, they’ve teamed up with Warner Bros., MGM and New Line to host the “Green Your Shire Sweepstakes” for a complimentary private screening of the film. Th winner will be able to invite up to 100 friends or classmates.

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“We hope the popularity of the film series and the themes of courage and nature’s beauty will inspire moviegoers and fans of the book to do something to make our Earth a greener place,” said Carey Stanton, NWF’s senior director for education.

NWF is the education partner for the film, providing online resources to help students, educators, parents and individuals “start their own unexpected journey outdoors,” said the group in a statement.

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The sweepstakes ends on Dec. 13.

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