The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Cast
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Martin Freeman

Bilbo Baggins
Ian McKellen

Gandalf

Andy Serkis

Gollum
Richard Armitage

Thorin Oakenshield

Cate Blanchett

Galadriel
Elijah Wood

Frodo Baggins

Bret McKenzie

Lidir
Lee Pace

Thrandull

Credits
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Peter Jackson

Director / Screenwriter / Producer
Fran Walsh

Screenwriter / Producer

Guillermo del Toro

Screenwriter
Philippa Boyens

Screenwriter

J.R.R. Tolkien

Author
Carolynne Cunningham

Producer

Ken Kamins

Executive Producer
Zane Weiner

Executive Producer

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Peter Jackson Details His Desperate Obsession With Casting Martin Freeman in 'The Hobbit'
2:24 pm PST 12/5/2012
- Jordan Zakarin
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The director said that he spent countless late nights watching Freeman on "Sherlock" and reworked his entire shoot to accommodate him. READ MORE
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Peter Jackson, Ian McKellen Defend Making 'The Hobbit' a Trilogy
11:38 am PST 12/5/2012
- Jordan Zakarin
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"Anyone who thinks Peter Jackson would fall for market forces around him rather than artistic integrity doesn’t know the guy or the body of his work," Sir Ian McKellen said. READ MORE
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Sesame Street Sex Scandal, 'Hobbit' Animal Deaths and Returning 'Star Wars' Stars: THR Poll Results
6:50 pm PST 12/4/2012
- Tim Appelo
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Poll findings reveal startlingly different opinions between young and old viewers regarding "The Hobbit", "Star Wars" reboots, and Sesame Street's fallen Elmo creator. READ MORE
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Stephen Colbert Announces 'Hobbit Week,' Featuring Film's Stars
7:40 am PST 11/30/2012
- Jordan Zakarin
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The "Colbert Report" host and avid Tolkien fan will have on his show the film's stars Martin Freeman, Andy Serkis and Ian McKellen, as well as Peter Jackson. READ MORE
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What 'The Hobbit's 27 Animal Deaths Mean for Movies
5:00 am PST 11/28/2012
- Tina Daunt
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Peter Jackson and Warner Bros. deny on-set troubles as the Humane Society pushes for oversight into what happens when the cameras stop rolling. READ MORE
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'Hobbit' Affair Still Rankles New Zealand Unions
10:48 pm PST 11/27/2012
- Jonathan Handel
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An attempt to unionize actors on the film boomeranged –- but now negotiations proceed between New Zealand producers and the country’s actors union. READ MORE
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'The Hobbit' Producers Enlist Nielsen in Legal Fight Against 'Age of the Hobbits'
4:55 pm PST 11/27/2012
- Eriq Gardner
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Warner Bros. pushes for a restraining order against an alleged trademark infringer by pointing to a study conducted about "Hobbit" confusion. READ MORE
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What the 'Hobbit' Animal Deaths Mean For Movies
6:00 am PST 11/27/2012
- Tina Daunt
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THE REPORT: The CEO of one of the country's top animal-rights groups calls for reforms. READ MORE
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Peter Jackson Unveils Final 'Hobbit' Behind-the-Scenes Blog (Video)
8:53 pm PST 11/24/2012
- Aaron Couch
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With the prequel slated for completion just two days before its New Zealand premiere, the director said "everyone’s working around the clock to get the film finished." READ MORE
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PETA on 'Hobbit' Animal Abuse Charges: Wranglers' Concerns Were Ignored
2:24 pm PST 11/21/2012
- THR Staff
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In a statement, the advocacy group calls on director Peter Jackson to use computer-generated models instead of live animals: "He is the CGI master and has the ability to make the animals and other interesting creatures in his movies 100 percent CGI." READ MORE
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Warner Bros. Responds to 'Hobbit' Animal Cruelty Allegations
5:43 pm PST 11/20/2012
- THR Staff
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In a statement, the studio says it stands by director Peter Jackson and the trilogy's producers and notes that the story was spread by wranglers fired for cause more than a year ago. READ MORE
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'The Hobbit': Two Animal Rights Groups Want Expanded Oversight in Wake of Deaths
5:58 pm PST 11/19/2012
- Tina Daunt
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The American Humane Association wants to extend its jurisdiction over the movie, while PETA is planning protests at the premiere. READ MORE
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Peter Jackson Denies 'Hobbit' Animal Claims
12:20 pm PST 11/19/2012
- Erin Carlson
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UPDATED: In a statement, the trilogy's director and producers "completely reject" allegations that up to 27 animals perished after being mistreated on the New Zealand set. READ MORE
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Wranglers: 'The Hobbit' Production Responsible for Up to 27 Animal Deaths
9:37 am PST 11/19/2012
- The Associated Press
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Peter Jackson's spokesperson acknowledges that horses, goats, chickens and one sheep died at the farm near Wellington, New Zealand, where about 150 animals were housed for the trilogy -- but says some of the deaths were from natural causes. READ MORE
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MGM Suffers Third-Quarter Operating Loss But Bond, 'Hobbit' Raise Hopes
6:07 pm PST 11/15/2012
- Alex Ben Block
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UPDATED: The studio says it expects to see big results from "Skyfall" and "The Hobbit" in its balance sheets from the fourth quarter and early next year. READ MORE
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'The Hobbit' Producers Sue 'Age of the Hobbits' Studio for Trademark Infringement (Exclusive)
6:10 pm PST 11/7/2012
- Matthew Belloni
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UPDATED: Warner Bros., New Line Cinema, MGM and producer Saul Zaentz seek to stop the low-budget film for allegedly violating their rights in the 'Hobbit' name. READ MORE
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Showeast 2012: Major Exhibitors Sign for High Frame-Rate 'Hobbit' Despite Format Challenges
8:50 am PST 11/7/2012
- Carolyn Giardina
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Warners' decision to open HFR 3D in just 400 theaters domestically is "a blow" to some manufacturers who hoped for a faster roll-out. READ MORE
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Peter Jackson Makes Cameo in Hobbit-Filled Air New Zealand Safety Clip (Video)
10:07 pm PDT 10/31/2012
- Erik Hayden
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The video, which features Middle Earth inspired characters, was produced in partnership with Weta Workshop. READ MORE
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'The Hobbit' to Receive Dolby Atmos Sound Mix
12:01 am PDT 10/24/2012
- Carolyn Giardina
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Peter Jackson says Atmos and high frame rates “allow the audience to participate in the events on screen, rather than watching them unfold.” READ MORE
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'The Hobbit:' Inside Peter Jackson and Warner Bros.' $1 Billion Gamble
9:00 am PDT 10/17/2012
- Kim Masters
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An army of filmmakers in New Zealand worked to bring J.R.R. Tolkien's world back to life -- on some 99 sets, with hundreds of props and truckloads of Russian hair because, the filmmaker tells THR, "we felt a certain ownership over Middle Earth." READ MORE
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