The wait is almost over. "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" is coming to IMAX® theaters this week, and we've got two pairs of tickets up for grabs. What's better than seeing the film in IMAX 3D? Seeing the film in IMAX 3D for FREE!

Two lucky winners will each win two tickets to see the second film in "The Hobbit" series in their local IMAX theaters on opening weekend or after. Tickets will be delivered electronically via Hollywood Movie Money® certificates and are valued at up to $21 each ($42 per pair). Sweepstakes details and eligibility requirements are available below.

NOTE: This sweepstakes has ended. Congratulations to our winners: Karen Campbell and Robert Hall.

Bilbo, the Hobbit, Gandalf the wizard and a band of homeless dwarves are well on their quest to reclaim the dwarves' rightful home under the Lonely Mountain. But dangerous orcs, meddling elves and deadly spiders - as well as a growing dark menace - stand in their way. And worst of all, an enormous fire-breathing dragon has set up camp in the dwarves' former home and shows no interest in vacating the premises.

This, the second film in the series, based on the novel, "The Hobbit" by J. R. R. Tolkien, "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" promises to be an exciting addition to director Peter Jackson's canon of films set in Tolkien's Middle Earth. Although some liberties have been taken with the source material (one relatively short book has been expanded out to three feature length films), many die-hard fans can't wait to be immersed into the magical world of Middle Earth once again.

With stunning visuals, and shot natively in 3D, "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" is an ideal movie to check out on the large IMAX 3D screen. Also, Peter Jackson shot this film using special cameras at the higher frame rate of 48 frames per second (compared to the traditional 24 frames/second), which gives the fast-moving action sequences a completely new look. Not everyone is thrilled about the new format, but if you're interested in seeing the film as the director intended, then check this blog post on the IMAX web site for details.

Sweepstakes Rules, Details and Eligibility

Sweepstakes is open to residents of the U.S. with valid Facebook accounts, 18 years old and over. Employees and regular contributors to Big Picture Big Sound and their immediate families are ineligible for this contest. No purchase is necessary. Contest ends Thursday, December 12, 2013 at midnight, with winners to be drawn at random on December 13. Valid first name, last name and e-mail address are required for this promotion. One entry per person. Invalid e-mail address or name or multiple entries per individual voids entry. Proof of identity may be required of winner. Winner will have 48 hours after being contacted to verify identity/eligibility and claim prize, otherwise an alternate winner may be drawn. Winner agrees to release name to be used in publicity on BigPictureBigSound.com and/or on Big Picture Big Sound's Facebook page after contest ends. Entrants agree to release Facebook from any liability or responsibility in this promotion. Facebook is not affiliated with nor a sponsor of this promotion

Two winners will each receive two IMAX® tickets in the form of Hollywood Movie Money® Certificates.  Each Hollywood Movie Money Certificate is redeemable for one (1) IMAX movie admission with a maximum value of ($21 total) to see "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - An IMAX 3D Experience" or any IMAX film at participating theaters. Winners will be directed to the website http://www.activaterewards.com/imax where they will use the provided reward code to activate and print their Hollywood Movie Money Certificate. The reward code will expire on 12/31/2014. The Hollywood Movie Money Certificate will expire one month from online code activation and winner must comply with all terms and conditions specified by the issuer. Hollywood Movie Money Certificate not used by the date noted on the certificate will be void. Any amount remaining of any certificate after initial use will be forfeited. Total Approximate Retail Value ("ARV") for all tickets of Hollywood Movie Money Certificates: $42 USD.  If lost, cannot be replaced. Void if resold or otherwise exchanged. No reproductions will be accepted. No change will be provided. Not valid with any other offer. Offer valid in United States only.

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