# Fantasy Film Airplane Ads The Air New Zealand Commercial Pays Tribute to the Upcoming Hobbit Film By Mesel Isaac | Published 2013-12-04 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-new-zealand-commercial References: [kotaku](http://kotaku.com/elves-make-the-best-flight-attendants-1468843436) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7q7WFMuxsg) The new Air New Zealand commercial entitled ‘Just Another Day in Middle-earth’ has just been released and it’s fantastic. The advertisement features actual Air New Zealand crew members who are going about their normal day to day affairs at work when they suddenly find themselves transforming into creatures from the famous J.R.R. Tolkien series. Pilots turn into dwarves, stewardesses sprout elven ears and people working ground control discover hangars filled with gold and a dragon fiercely protecting it. There’s even a cameo by Dean O’Gorman who plays the dwarf Fili in the Hobbit trilogy. With the second Hobbit movie set to release in December, this Hobbit-inspired Air New Zealand commercial is an brilliant form of cross promotion that is sure to benefit both the airline company and the film itself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cross-promotion:** The Air New Zealand commercial demonstrates the potential for cross-promotion between brands and entertainment properties, creating mutually beneficial partnerships. - **Fantasy Film Tie-ins:** The successful integration of fantasy film elements into the Air New Zealand commercial opens up opportunities for other industries to collaborate with entertainment properties to create engaging content. - **Transformative Experiences:** The use of special effects in the commercial highlights the potential for industries to provide immersive and transformative experiences to their customers, enhancing brand engagement. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Airlines:** Airlines can explore partnerships with entertainment properties to create unique and captivating advertising campaigns that resonate with their target audience. - **Film and Entertainment:** The success of the Air New Zealand commercial highlights the potential for film and entertainment companies to collaborate with other industries to promote their upcoming releases in innovative ways. - **Tourism and Travel:** Tourism and travel companies can leverage popular entertainment properties to create compelling promotional content that drives interest and attracts new customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Airline Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hallmark-x-united-airlines.md) - [Playful Alcohol Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aviation-gin-commercial.md) - [Collaborative Airline Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-new-zealand-3.md) - [Rental App Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santastrophe.md) - [Charming Christmas Advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sainsburys-christmas-ad.md) - [Elf-Inspired Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elfmobile.md) - [Winery-Owned Airlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invivo-air.md) - [Vacation Rental Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-1.md) - [Airline-Approved Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westjet-parents-wishlist.md)