The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is the first chapter in Peter Jackson’s new epic trilogy set in Middle-Earth 60 years before J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings saga. Follow Bilbo Baggins as he’s swept into a quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them through treacherous lands swarming with Trolls, Goblins, Orcs and deadly Wargs. They must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature Gollum who will change his life forever. Alone with Gollum on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers guile and courage that surprise him, he also gains possession of Gollum’s “precious” ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities, tied to the fate of all Middle-Earth. Several key talent members from The Lord of the Rings trilogy reprise their roles, along with exciting new cast members.Special Features: – New Zealand: Home of Middle Earth. Video Blogs – Start of Production – Location Scouting – Shooting Block One – Filming in 3D – Locations Part 1 – Locations Part 2 – Stone St. Studios Tour – Wrap of Principal Photography – Post-production Overview – Wellington World Premiere. Theatrical Trailers – Dwarves – Letter Opener – Bilbo Contract – Gandalf Wagers – Gollum Paths. Game Trailers – The Hobbit: Kingdoms of Middle-Earth – Guardians of Middle Earth – Lego The Lord of the Rings
