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Cast
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  • Martin Freeman

    Martin Freeman

    Bilbo Baggins

  • Ian McKellen

    Ian McKellen

    Gandalf

  • Andy Serkis

    Andy Serkis

    Gollum

  • Richard Armitage

    Richard Armitage

    Thorin Oakenshield

  • Cate Blanchett

    Cate Blanchett

    Galadriel

  • Orlando Bloom

    Orlando Bloom

    Legolas

  • Elijah Wood

    Elijah Wood

    Frodo Baggins

  • Bret McKenzie

    Bret McKenzie

    Lidir

Credits
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  • Peter Jackson

    Peter Jackson

    Director / Screenwriter / Producer

  • Fran Walsh

    Fran Walsh

    Screenwriter / Producer

  • Guillermo del Toro

    Guillermo del Toro

    Screenwriter

  • Philippa Boyens

    Philippa Boyens

    Screenwriter

  • J.R.R. Tolkien

    J.R.R. Tolkien

    Author

  • Carolynne Cunningham

    Carolynne Cunningham

    Producer

  • Ken Kamins

    Ken Kamins

    Executive Producer

  • Zane Weiner

    Zane Weiner

    Executive Producer

Latest News

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    'The Hobbit' Owner Cracks Down On 'Hobbit' Pub: No More 'Frodo' Cocktails

    'The Hobbit' Owner Cracks Down On 'Hobbit' Pub: No More 'Frodo' Cocktails

    10:29 am PDT 3/15/2012
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    Actor Stephen Fry joins more than 45,000 people trying to save a U.K. pub from the trademark demands of the Saul Zaentz Company. READ MORE

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    'The Hobbit' Rounds Out Cast with Billy Connolly in Key Role

    'The Hobbit' Rounds Out Cast with Billy Connolly in Key Role

    4:05 pm PST 2/8/2012
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    The two-part adaptation of the Tokien epic is being directed by Peter Jackson READ MORE

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  3. Risky Business
    Watch Video Peter Jackson Cuts Sundance Short; Returns to New Zealand for 'Hobbit' (Video)

    Peter Jackson Cuts Sundance Short; Returns to New Zealand for 'Hobbit' (Video)

    6:34 pm PST 1/21/2012
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    The director and producer, in Park City for the world premiere of his "West of Memphis" documentary, tells THR what work remains to be done on his highly anticipated project. READ MORE

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    How Former Warner Bros. President Alan Horn Got His First Producing Credit on 'The Hobbit'

    How Former Warner Bros. President Alan Horn Got His First Producing Credit on 'The Hobbit'

    2:01 pm PST 1/6/2012
    • Kim Masters
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    The ex-studio chief is shepherding one of its biggest franchises as an executive producer. READ MORE

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  5. In the Magazine
    Alan Horn Exec Producing 'The Hobbit'

    Premium content Alan Horn Exec Producing 'The Hobbit'

    6:00 am PST 1/3/2012
    • Kim Masters
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    THE REPORT: Nudged out at Warner Bros., the former studio chief is shepherding one of its biggest franchises. READ MORE

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    'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Trailer: What the Blogosphere Is Saying

    'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Trailer: What the Blogosphere Is Saying

    11:16 pm PST 12/20/2011
    • THR staff
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    Fans got their first peek at Peter Jackson's upcoming adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's tale Tuesday night. READ MORE

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    Watch Video 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey': First Trailer Introduces Young Bilbo Baggins and Dwarves (Video)

    'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey': First Trailer Introduces Young Bilbo Baggins and Dwarves (Video)

    8:47 pm PST 12/20/2011
    • Pip Bulbeck
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    Martin Freeman and Ian Holm play the younger and older Bilbo, respectively, in Peter Jackson's movie; his "Lord of the Rings" stars Cate Blanchett and Ian McKellen also appear in the newly released clip. READ MORE

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  8. Watch Video Bret McKenzie Shares 'Hobbit' Set Stories; Talks 'Flight of the Conchords' Movie (Video)

    Bret McKenzie Shares 'Hobbit' Set Stories; Talks 'Flight of the Conchords' Movie (Video)

    4:28 pm PST 11/23/2011
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    The actor spoke with THR at the Muppets premiere, for which he served as music supervisor. READ MORE

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  9. 'The Hobbit:' Peter Jackson Releases Official Dwarves Photo

    7:02 am PDT 7/22/2011
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    'An Unexpected Journey' -- which won't be previewed at Comic-Con this year -- hits theaters in 2012. READ MORE

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    Watch Video Comic-Con 2011: 'The Hobbit' Won't Be Presented, Says Peter Jackson (Video)

    Comic-Con 2011: 'The Hobbit' Won't Be Presented, Says Peter Jackson (Video)

    7:35 pm PDT 7/20/2011
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    "I declined, simply because I felt it was too early," the director writes in a Facebook post. READ MORE

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    'The Hobbit' 'Like a Family Reunion' for Elijah Wood

    'The Hobbit' 'Like a Family Reunion' for Elijah Wood

    6:30 pm PDT 6/29/2011
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    The former "Lord of the Rings" star says the first script is "incredible." READ MORE

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    'The Hobbit': Evangeline Lilly Joins as Woodland Elf

    'The Hobbit': Evangeline Lilly Joins as Woodland Elf

    6:30 am PDT 6/20/2011
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    Peter Jackson also reveals Barry Humphries will play the Goblin King. READ MORE

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    'The Hobbit' Films Get Titles and Release Dates

    'The Hobbit' Films Get Titles and Release Dates

    12:38 pm PDT 5/30/2011
    • Gregg Kilday
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    The prequels to Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy will be called "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," and "The Hobbit: There and Back Again." READ MORE

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    Orlando Bloom Joins Peter Jackson's ‘The Hobbit’

    Orlando Bloom Joins Peter Jackson's ‘The Hobbit’

    12:24 pm PDT 5/27/2011
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    Director says he is "thrilled" to reunite with his "Lord of the Rings" star — even though the actor's character, the elf Legolas, doesn’t appear in J. R. R. Tolkien’s original novel. READ MORE

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    Gollum Actor Andy Serkis to Serve as Second Unit Director on 'The Hobbit' (Exclusive)

    Gollum Actor Andy Serkis to Serve as Second Unit Director on 'The Hobbit' (Exclusive)

    12:00 pm PDT 4/6/2011
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    “There is really a sense of Peter [Jackson] wanting people around him who totally understand the material and the work ethic,” he tells The Hollywood Reporter. READ MORE

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    'Hobbit' Casts 'Flight of the Conchords' Star Bret McKenzie

    'Hobbit' Casts 'Flight of the Conchords' Star Bret McKenzie

    7:47 pm PDT 4/4/2011
    • Kimberly Nordyke
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    The New Zealand actor will play an elf in Peter Jackson's adaptation of the J.R.R. Tolkien novel. READ MORE

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    Saoirse Ronan Hopes 'Hobbit' Role Is in the Works

    Saoirse Ronan Hopes 'Hobbit' Role Is in the Works

    11:39 am PDT 3/27/2011
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    The actress says she would love to work with director Peter Jackson again. READ MORE

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  18. 'The Hobbit' Filming Finally Begins in New Zealand

    9:00 pm PDT 3/19/2011
    • Pip Bulbeck
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    Peter Jackson's long-awaited adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's novel has suffered numerous setbacks, but everyone involved is now "raring to go," the director's assistant says. READ MORE

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    'The Hobbit' to Begin Filming March 21

    'The Hobbit' to Begin Filming March 21

    7:42 am PST 2/7/2011
    • Lindsay Powers
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    Director Peter Jackson, who was released from the hospital last week, says: "Despite some delays we are fully back on track and very excited to get started." READ MORE

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    'The Hobbit's' Peter Jackson Released From Hospital

    'The Hobbit's' Peter Jackson Released From Hospital

    7:07 am PST 2/3/2011
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    His rep says that delays in filming "The Hobbit" should be minimal. READ MORE

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Summary

Final installment of Peter Jackson's 'Hobbit' trilogy.

Company Info

  • New Line Cinema Studio
  • Warner Bros. Pictures Domestic Theatrical Distributor