The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

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Cast
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Ian McKellen

Gandalf
Martin Freeman

Bilbo Baggins

Richard Armitage

Thorin Oakenshield
Ken Stott

Dwarf Lord Balin

Graham McTavish

Dwalin
William Kircher

Bifur / Tom Troll

James Nesbitt

Bofur
Stephen Hunter

Bombur

Credits
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Peter Jackson

Director / Screenwriter / Producer
Fran Walsh

Screenwriter / Producer

Philippa Boyens

Screenwriter / Co-Producer
Guillermo del Toro

Screenwriter

J.R.R. Tolkien

Author
Zane Weiner

Producer

Carolynne Cunningham

Producer
Eileen Moran

Co-Producer

Latest News

'The Hobbit' Returns to Top Spot on Home Video Sales Charts
4:34 pm PDT 4/17/2013
- Thomas K. Arnold
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The Jet Li actioner "The Sorcerer and the White Snake" is the week's highest-charting newcomer. READ MORE
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'Hobbit' Dominates Blu-ray, DVD Charts
5:57 pm PDT 3/27/2013
- Thomas K. Arnold
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Les Miserables debuted at No. 2 while "Zero Dark Thirty" took No. 3. READ MORE
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'Skyfall,' Sam Mendes Win Empire Awards in U.K.
3:07 am PDT 3/25/2013
- Georg Szalai
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Jennifer Lawrence, Daniel Radcliffe, Martin Freeman and "Ted" were also honored at the 18th annual awards, which are voted on by the public. READ MORE
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Warner Bros. Claims Tolkien Estate Breached 'Hobbit' Contract (Exclusive)
2:19 pm PDT 3/13/2013
- Eriq Gardner
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The studio alleges that repudiation of online game rights not only cost it millions of dollars but also decreased exposure for "Hobbit" films. READ MORE
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Foreign Box Office: 'Die Hard' Hangs On to Top Spot While China Propels 'Hobbit' Past $1 Billion
12:05 pm PST 3/3/2013
- Frank Segers
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"Jack the Giant Slayer" was mild-mannered in 10 market bow and "Django Unchained" was so-so in Japan, while "Stoker" was strong in Korea. READ MORE
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Box Office Milestone: 'Hobbit' Hits $1 Billion in Global Ticket Sales
10:16 am PST 3/3/2013
- Pamela McClintock
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The 3D tentpole becomes only the 15th film in history to join the elite club of top-earners. READ MORE
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'Skyfall' Leads U.K.'s Empire Award Nominations With Six
2:30 am PST 3/1/2013
- Stuart Kemp
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"Avengers Assemble" and "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" picked up five nominations for the honors that are voted on by the public. READ MORE
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Newly Released 'Hobbit' Documents Reveal Details of Nasty Union Dispute
5:25 pm PST 2/27/2013
- Jonathan Handel
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The previously confidential documents highlight the role Peter Jackson played in opposing what he called the "toxic nonsense" of a unionization effort. READ MORE
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'Journey to the West' Passes $160 Million at Chinese Box Office
6:35 am PST 2/25/2013
- Clarence Tsui
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Stephen Chow Sing-chi’s fantastical comedy becomes the second Chinese film in as many months to hit 10-digit local earnings at home, with its quest to top "Avatar's" record takings of 1.38 billion yuan possibly hindered by the release of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." READ MORE
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Imax Sees Double-Dating Dent Chinese Box Office
9:45 am PST 2/21/2013
- Etan Vlessing
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The giant screen exhibitor predicts the forces of economic growth will win out and reduce the number of Hollywood tentpoles debuting simultaneously in that fast-growing Asian market. READ MORE
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'Hobbit' Leads Saturn Awards With Nine Nominations
6:00 pm PST 2/19/2013
- Borys Kit
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"Life of Pi" and "Skyfall" followed with eight and seven noms, respectively. READ MORE
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Southern European Woes Drag Down Box Office
3:59 am PST 2/8/2013
- Scott Roxborough
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Overall admissions fall 0.9 percent in Europe despite hits like "Skyfall" and box office gains across Northern Europe and Russia. READ MORE
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New Zealand Official Orders ‘Hobbit’ Document Release
8:47 am PST 2/7/2013
- Jonathan Handel
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Warner Bros.’ New Line unit warns that disclosure of sensitive communications between the company and the government would be a “major disincentive” to future production in the country. READ MORE
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The Race

VES Awards: 5 Things to Know Before the Ceremony
11:53 am PST 2/5/2013
- Carolyn Giardina
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The 11th annual Visual Effects Society Awards takes place Tuesday evening at the Beverly Hilton. READ MORE
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Hollywood Docket: 'Hobbit' Slot Machine Countersuit; 'Spider-Man' Deal; 'Avengers' Briefcase
10:15 am PST 1/31/2013
- Eriq Gardner
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The Saul Zaentz Co. alleges that the Tolkien estate is objecting to "Lord of the Rings" online games and slot machines in bad faith. READ MORE
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Oscars 2013: Who's Putting Academy Screeners Online?
6:00 am PST 1/23/2013
- Pamela McClintock
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Studios and indie distributors weigh investigating one guild member who's under suspicion. READ MORE
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Lawyer Pens Detailed Analysis of 'Hobbit' Contract Between Bilbo and Dwarves
5:27 pm PST 1/22/2013
- Aaron Couch
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"Law and Superheroes" author James Daily tackles whether the One Ring is rightfully Bilbo's and other questions the film raises. READ MORE
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Costume Designers Guild Surprises With 'Argo' and 'Moonrise Kingdom' as Period-Film Nominations
12:09 pm PST 1/18/2013
- Elizabeth Snead
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All five of the Oscar-nominated costume designers are nominated for CDG Awards, just not in the same category. READ MORE
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Sound Editors Announce Golden Reel Nominees
6:29 pm PST 1/17/2013
- Carolyn Giardina
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“Argo,” “Life Of Pi,” “Skyfall,” and “The Hobbit” earn the most nominations in features, with three each. READ MORE
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Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit' Nails Down China Release Date, Opens in February
2:14 pm PST 1/14/2013
- Pamela McClintock
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The 3D tentpole will use the run to boost its chances of hitting $1 billion worldwide in box office grosses. READ MORE
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