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{{short description|2012 fantasy film directed by Peter Jackson}} |
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| name = The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey |
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| director |
| director = [[Peter Jackson]] |
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*[[Carolynne Cunningham]] |
*[[Carolynne Cunningham]] |
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*[[Zane Weiner]] |
*[[Zane Weiner]] |
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*[[Fran Walsh]] |
*[[Fran Walsh]] |
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*Peter Jackson |
*Peter Jackson}} |
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*Fran Walsh |
*Fran Walsh |
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*[[Philippa Boyens]] |
*[[Philippa Boyens]] |
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*Peter Jackson |
*Peter Jackson |
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*[[Guillermo del Toro]] |
*[[Guillermo del Toro]]}} |
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| based_on = {{based on|''[[The Hobbit]]''|[[J. R. R. Tolkien]]}} |
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| starring |
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*[[Ian McKellen]] |
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*[[Martin Freeman]] |
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*[[Hugo Weaving]] |
*[[Hugo Weaving]] |
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*[[Elijah Wood]] |
*[[Elijah Wood]] |
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*[[Andy Serkis]] |
*[[Andy Serkis]] |
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| music |
| music = [[Howard Shore]] |
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| cinematography |
| cinematography = [[Andrew Lesnie]] |
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| editing |
| editing = [[Jabez Olssen]] |
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*[[New Line Cinema]] |
*[[New Line Cinema]] |
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*[[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
*[[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] |
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*[[WingNut Films]] |
*[[WingNut Films]]}} |
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| distributor = [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] |
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| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2012|11|28|Wellington premiere|2012|12|12|New Zealand|2012|12|14|United States}} |
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| runtime = 169 minutes (Theatrical)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/hobbit-unexpected-journey-2012-3|title=The Hobbit: An unexpected Journey (2012)|publisher=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|access-date=21 December 2013}}</ref> |
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*New Zealand |
*New Zealand |
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*United States<ref name="bfi">{{cite web|title=The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey|url=http://explore.bfi.org.uk/4f4b8d67d3009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130130020944/http://explore.bfi.org.uk/4f4b8d67d3009|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 January 2013|publisher=BFI|access-date=21 December 2013}}</ref>}} |
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*United States |
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| language = English |
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*United Kingdom}} |
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| budget = $200–315 million<ref name=HR>{{cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hobbit-peter-jackson-warner-bros-379301|last=Masters|first=Kim|title='The Hobbit:' Inside Peter Jackson and Warner Bros.' $1 Billion Gamble|date=17 October 2012|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=21 December 2013 |quote=A knowledgeable source says the first two instalments cost $315 million each, and that's with Jackson deferring his fee. A studio source insists that number is wildly inflated and, with significant production rebates from New Zealand, the cost is closer to $200 million a movie.}}</ref><ref name="Wall Street Journal">{{cite news|url=https://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304173704579260380920446734|title = 'Hobbit' Sequel Reigns at Box Office|access-date = 21 December 2013 | work=The Wall Street Journal}}</ref> |
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| language = [[English language|English]] |
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| gross = $1.017 billion<ref name="AUJ Box Office">{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=hobbit.htm|title=The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey|publisher=Box Office Mojo|access-date=2 March 2021 }}</ref> |
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'''''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey''''' is a 2012 [[fantasy film]] directed by [[Peter Jackson]]. It is the first |
'''''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey''''' is a 2012 [[epic film|epic]] [[high fantasy]] [[adventure film]] directed by [[Peter Jackson]]. It is the first instalment in a [[The Hobbit (film series)|three-part film adaptation]] based on [[J. R. R. Tolkien]]’s 1937 novel ''[[The Hobbit]]''. It is followed by ''[[The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug|The Desolation of Smaug]]'' (2013) and ''[[The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies|The Battle of the Five Armies]]'' (2014), and together, they act as a [[prequel]] to Jackson's [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy]]. The film's screenplay was written by Jackson, his longtime collaborators [[Fran Walsh]] and [[Philippa Boyens]], and [[Guillermo del Toro]], who was originally chosen to direct the film before leaving the project in 2010. |
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The story is set in [[Middle-earth]] sixty years before the main events of ''[[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|The Lord of the Rings]]'', and portions of the film are adapted from the appendices to Tolkien's ''[[The Return of the King]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/18/showbiz/movies/the-hobbit-unexpected-journey-questions-answers/index.html | title=The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey : Your unexpected questions answered | access-date=22 December 2014 | work=CNN|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130412204930/http://edition.cnn.com/2012/12/18/showbiz/movies/the-hobbit-unexpected-journey-questions-answers/index.html|archive-date=12 April 2013}}</ref> ''An Unexpected Journey'' tells the tale of [[Bilbo Baggins]] ([[Martin Freeman]]), who is convinced by the wizard [[Gandalf]] ([[Ian McKellen]]) to accompany thirteen Dwarves, led by [[Thorin Oakenshield]] ([[Richard Armitage (actor)|Richard Armitage]]), on a quest to reclaim the [[Lonely Mountain]] from the [[Dragon (Middle-earth)|dragon]] [[Smaug]]. The [[ensemble cast]] also includes [[James Nesbitt]], [[Ken Stott]], [[Cate Blanchett]], [[Ian Holm]], [[Christopher Lee]], [[Hugo Weaving]], [[Elijah Wood]] and [[Andy Serkis]], and features [[Sylvester McCoy]], [[Barry Humphries]] and [[Manu Bennett]]. |
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''An Unexpected Journey'' premiered on 28 November 2012 in [[New Zealand]] and was released internationally on 12 December 2012, almost 9 years after the release of ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehobbit.com/releasedates/release-dates.html|title=The Hobbit Worldwide Release Dates|publisher=TheHobbit.com|access-date=21 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121215171953/http://www.thehobbit.com/releasedates/release-dates.html|archive-date=15 December 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film grossed over $1.017 billion at the box office, surpassing both ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring|The Fellowship of the Ring]]'' and ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers|The Two Towers]]'' nominally, becoming the [[2012 in film#Highest-grossing films|fourth highest-grossing film of 2012]]. Receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film was nominated for three [[Academy Awards]] for [[Academy Award for Best Visual Effects|Best Visual Effects]], [[Academy Award for Best Production Design|Best Production Design]], and [[Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling|Best Makeup and Hairstyling]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://oscar.go.com/nominees|title=2013 Oscar Nominees | 85th Academy Awards Nominees |publisher=Oscar.go.com|access-date=21 December 2013}}</ref> It was also nominated for three [[British Academy Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/baftas/9788831/Bafta-Awards-2013-The-Hobbit-snubbed-in-Bafta-nominations.html|title=Bafta Awards 2013: The Hobbit snubbed in Bafta nominations|publisher=The Telegraph|author=Daisy Bowie-Sell|access-date=22 December 2013|location=London|date=9 January 2013}}</ref> |
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The film is written by Peter Jackson, his longtime collaborators [[Fran Walsh]] and [[Philippa Boyens]], and [[Guillermo del Toro]], who originally was chosen to direct the film before leaving the project in 2010. |
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==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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Approaching his [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring|111th birthday]], the [[Hobbit]] [[Bilbo Baggins]] begins writing down the full story of his adventure 60 years earlier for the benefit of his nephew, [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]]. |
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Long before Bilbo's involvement, the [[Dwarf (Middle-earth)|Dwarf]] king Thrór brought an era of prosperity for his kin under the [[Lonely Mountain]] until the arrival of the [[Dragon (Middle-earth)|dragon]] [[Smaug]]. Destroying the nearby town of [[Dale (Middle-earth)|Dale]], Smaug drove the Dwarves out of their mountain and took their hoard of gold. Thrór's grandson, [[Thorin Oakenshield|Thorin]], sees [[Thranduil|King Thranduil]] and his [[Silvan Elves|Wood-elves]] on a nearby hillside, and is dismayed when they leave rather than aid his people, resulting in Thorin's everlasting hatred of [[Elf (Middle-earth)|Elves]]. |
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[[Bilbo Baggins]], a curious young [[Hobbit]] is invited to journey with the wizard [[Gandalf]] and a group of Dwarves with the goal of reclaiming stolen treasure taken from their kin at the [[Lonely Mountain]] by the dragon [[Smaug]]. |
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In the [[Shire (Middle-earth)|Shire]], 50-year-old Bilbo is tricked by the [[Wizard (Middle-earth)|wizard]] [[Gandalf|Gandalf the Grey]] into hosting a dinner for Thorin and his company of Dwarves: [[Balin (Middle-earth)|Balin]], [[Dwalin]], [[Fíli]], [[Kíli]], [[Dori (Middle-earth)|Dori]], [[Nori (Middle-earth)|Nori]], [[Ori (dwarf)|Ori]], [[Óin, son of Gróin|Óin]], [[Glóin]], [[Bifur]], [[Bofur]], and [[Bombur (Middle-earth)|Bombur]]. Gandalf's aim is to recruit Bilbo as the company's "burglar" to aid them in their quest to enter the Lonely Mountain. Bilbo is unwilling to accept at first, but has a change of heart after the company leaves without him the next day. Bilbo races to join the company. Travelling onward, the company is captured by three [[Troll (Middle-earth)|Trolls]]. Bilbo stalls the Trolls from eating them until dawn, and Gandalf exposes the trolls to sunlight, turning them to stone. The company locates the Trolls' cave and finds treasure and Elven blades. Thorin and Gandalf each take an Elf-made blade, [[Orcrist]] and [[Glamdring]], respectively; Gandalf also finds an [[Sting (Middle-earth)|Elven dagger]], which he gives to Bilbo. |
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The journey leads them from Bilbo's home in the [[Shire (Middle-earth)|Shire]] through the Elven stronghold of [[Rivendell]] and through the Goblin infested [[Misty Mountains]] where Bilbo meets a creature with an object of mysterious qualities that will change his life, and the life of his family, forever. As they continue, they discover that other vile creatures also seek to destroy them. |
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The wizard [[Radagast|Radagast the Brown]] finds Gandalf and the company, and recounts an encounter at [[Dol Guldur]] with the [[Sauron|Necromancer]], a sorcerer who has been corrupting [[Mirkwood|Greenwood]] with dark magic. Chased by [[Orc (Middle-earth)|Orcs]], Gandalf leads the company through a hidden passage to [[Rivendell]]. There, [[Elrond|Lord Elrond]] discloses a hidden indication of a secret door on the company's map of the Lonely Mountain, which will be visible only on [[Durin's Day]]. Gandalf later approaches the [[White Council]] — consisting of Elrond, [[Galadriel]] and [[Saruman|Saruman the White]] — and presents a [[Morgul blade]], a weapon of the [[Witch-king of Angmar]], which Radagast obtained from Dol Guldur as a sign that the Necromancer is linked to an eventual return of [[Sauron]]. While Saruman presses concern to the more present matter of the Dwarves' quest, requesting that Gandalf put an end to it, Gandalf secretly reveals to Galadriel he had anticipated this and had the Dwarves move forward without him. |
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The company journeys into the [[Misty Mountains]], where they find themselves amid a colossal battle between [[Giant (mythology)|Stone Giants]]. They take refuge in a cave and are captured by [[Orc (Middle-earth)|Goblins]], who take them to their leader, the Great Goblin. Bilbo becomes separated from the Dwarves and falls into a crevice where he encounters [[Gollum]], who unknowingly drops a [[One Ring|golden ring]]. Pocketing the ring, Bilbo finds himself confronted by Gollum. They play a riddle game, wagering that Bilbo will be shown the way out if he wins or eaten by Gollum if he loses. Bilbo eventually wins by asking Gollum what he has in his pocket. Noticing his ring is lost, Gollum realizes that Bilbo possesses it and chases him. Bilbo discovers that the ring grants him invisibility, but when he has a chance to kill Gollum, Bilbo spares his life out of pity and escapes while Gollum shouts his hatred towards the hobbit Baggins. |
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Meanwhile, the Great Goblin reveals to the Dwarves that Azog, an Orc war-chief who killed Thrór and lost his forearm to Thorin in battle outside the Dwarven kingdom of [[Moria (Middle-earth)|Moria]], has placed a bounty on Thorin's head. Gandalf arrives and leads the Dwarves in an escape, killing the Great Goblin. Bilbo exits the mountain and rejoins the company, keeping his newly obtained ring secret. The company is ambushed by Azog and his hunting party, and takes refuge in trees. Thorin charges at Azog, who overpowers and severely injures him with his [[Warg (Middle-earth)|Warg]]. Bilbo saves Thorin from the Orcs and challenges Azog, just as the company is rescued by [[Eagle (Middle-earth)|eagles]] implied to be sent by Galadriel. They escape to the safety of the [[Carrock#Carrock|Carrock]] where Gandalf revives Thorin, who renounces his previous disdain for Bilbo after being saved by him. |
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They see the Lonely Mountain in the distance, where a sleeping dragon, Smaug is awoken by a thrush knocking a snail against a stone. |
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==Cast== |
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Before filming began on 21 March 2011, the principal actors trained in sword fighting, riding and boating for a month. Jackson hoped such activities would allow the cast to bond so chemistry would be evident on screen as well as getting them used to life in [[Wellington]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Dwarf James to get in The Hobbit|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/3313274/Dwarf-James-Nesbitt-to-get-in-The-Hobbit.html|accessdate=26 November 2012}}</ref> Some of the films' cast and their respective characters include: |
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The characters of Galadriel, Saruman, and Frodo Baggins appear in the novel ''The Lord of the Rings'', but not in the novel ''The Hobbit''. (Radagast was also dropped from the film version of ''Lord of the Rings'', merely being mentioned in passing). Gandalf, Gollum, Bilbo Baggins, Elrond and the Necromancer appear in both novels, although the latter is referred to in ''Lord of the Rings'' as [[Sauron]]. Only Bilbo is portrayed by a different actor in the two sets of films, as the age difference affects his character more. The older Bilbo (Ian Holm) appears in the prologue section of this film. |
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* [[Martin Freeman]] as [[Bilbo Baggins]]: A [[hobbit]] hired by the wizard Gandalf to accompany 13 dwarves on a quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from [[Smaug]] the [[Dragon (Middle-earth)|dragon]].<ref name="BBC Freeman">{{Cite news | url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11604193| title = Martin Freeman to play Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit | date = 22 October 2010| publisher =BBC | work = News|accessdate=2010-10-24 | place = [[United Kingdom |UK]]}}</ref> [[Sir Peter Jackson]] said in an interview with ''[[NME]]'' that Freeman was his only choice to take the role of Bilbo Baggins as he felt that he had the necessary qualities that were needed to play Bilbo.<ref>{{cite web|title=Peter Jackson: 'Martin Freeman was the only person we wanted as Bilbo Baggins in 'The Hobbit''|url=http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/peter-jackson-martin-freeman-was-the-only-person/292825|publisher=NME|accessdate=10 December 2012}}</ref> Because of prior commitments to [[Sherlock (TV series)|Sherlock]], Freeman was initially unable to accept the role. However Jackson, because he was set on casting him as the role, reworked his entire shooting schedule to accommodate him.<ref>{{cite web|last=Zakarin|first=Jordan|title=Peter Jackson Details His Desperate Obsession With Casting Martin Freeman in 'The Hobbit'|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/peter-jackson-casting-martin-freeman-398524|publisher=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=10 December 2012}}</ref> |
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* [[Ian McKellen]] as [[Gandalf|Gandalf the Grey]]: A [[Wizard (Middle-earth)|wizard]] who recruits Bilbo and helps to arrange the quest to reclaim the Dwarves' lost treasure in [[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]]. Gandalf was also portrayed by McKellen in [[The Lord of the Rings film trilogy|''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy]].<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.mckellen.com/cinema/hobbit-movie/ | title =Ian McKellen as Gandalf in The Hobbit |publisher= McKellen |accessdate=2011-01-11}}</ref> |
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* [[Richard Armitage (actor)|Richard Armitage]] as [[Thorin Oakenshield]]: The leader of the Company of [[Dwarf (Middle-earth)|Dwarves]] who have set out to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from [[Smaug]] the [[Dragon (Middle-earth)|dragon]]. On his casting, Jackson was quoted as saying, "Richard is one of the most exciting and dynamic actors working on screen today and we know he is going to make an amazing Thorin Oakenshield. We cannot wait to start this adventure with him and feel very lucky that one of the most beloved characters in Middle Earth is in such good hands."<ref name="BBC Freeman" /> |
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* [[Graham McTavish]] as [[Dwalin]]: One of the Company of Dwarves that accompanies Bilbo and Thorin on the Quest of Erebor. On his casting, McTavish stated, "I think that I would be very lucky indeed if ever again in my career, I was offered an opportunity that was going to be so iconic in its influence and scale with regards to ''The Hobbit''. I can't think of anything comparable."<ref>{{Cite web|url= http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2010/12/09/41267-torn-exclusive-graham-dwalin-mctavish-interview/#more-41267 |title= Exclusive: Graham 'Dwalin' McTavish Interview|publisher=TheOneRing.net|date=9 December 2010|accessdate= 2011-04-30}}</ref> |
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* [[Ken Stott]] as [[Balin (Middle-earth)|Balin]]: A member of the Company of Dwarves and the brother of Dwalin. He is described in the novel as "always their look-out man." On the casting of Stott, Jackson commented "[[Fran Walsh|Fran]] and I have long been fans of Ken's work and are excited he will be joining us on this journey."<ref name=blanchett>{{Cite news|url= http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2010/12/07/41135-torn-exclusive-cate-blanchett-ken-stott-sylvester-mccoy-mikael-persbrandt-join-cast-of-peter-jackson%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9Cthe-hobbit%E2%80%9D/ |date=7 December 2010|accessdate=2010-12-07|publisher= TheOneRing.net| title = TORN Exclusive: Cate Blanchett, Ken Stott, Sylvester McCoy, Mikael Persbrandt join cast of Peter Jackson’s ‘The Hobbit’}}</ref> |
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* [[Dean O'Gorman]] as [[Fíli]]: English actor [[Rob Kazinsky]] had originally been cast as Kili's brother Fili,<ref name="AU Dwarves" /> but left the film on 24 April 2011 "for personal reasons".<ref name="Fili out">{{Cite web|first=Adam B. |last= Vary|url= http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/04/24/the-hobbit-rob-kazinsky-fili/ |title= 'The Hobbit': Actor Rob Kazinsky, cast as dwarf Fili, drops out of movie|work= Entertainment Weekly | date = 24 April 2011|accessdate=2011-04-24}}</ref> Jackson said that he would have time to cast a replacement due to focusing on filming scenes with Bilbo without dwarves.<ref name="Fili out" /> On 30 April 2011, Jackson announced via Facebook that O'Gorman had been hired as Kazinsky's replacement.<ref name="OGorman">{{Cite web|first=Peter|last=Jackson|url = http://www.facebook.com/notes/peter-jackson/casting-news/10150239464391558 |title= Casting news!|publisher= Facebook |date = 30 April 2011|accessdate=2011-04-30}}</ref> Jackson stated, "Dean's a terrific Kiwi actor, who I am thrilled to be working with."<ref name ="OGorman" /> |
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* [[Aidan Turner]] as [[Kíli]]: One of Thorin's nephews who sets out on the Quest of Erebor. On his casting, Jackson stated, "Aidan is a wonderfully gifted young actor who hails from Ireland. I'm sure he will bring enormous heart and humor to the role of Kíli."<ref name="AU Dwarves" /><ref name= "Pop Dwarves" /> |
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* [[Mark Hadlow]] as [[Dori (Middle-earth)|Dori]]: A member of the Company of Dwarves. He is described in the novel as "a decent fellow, despite his grumbling," while Thorin described him as being the strongest member of the Company. Hadlow is a long-time collaborator of Jackson's, having previously worked with him on films such as ''[[Meet the Feebles]]'' and ''[[King Kong (2005 film)|King Kong]]''. On his casting, Jackson said, "I have worked with Mark Hadlow on many projects; he is a fantastic actor. I am thrilled to be working with [him] on these movies."<ref name="AU Dwarves">{{Cite news |title=The Office's Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins leads Hobbit cast|work= The Australian|date= 21 January 2010|first=Michael|last=Bodey |url= http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/the-offices-martin-freeman-as-bilbo-baggins-leads-hobbit-cast/story-e6frg996-1225942288634 }}</ref><ref name="Pop Dwarves">{{Cite news|first=Josh|last=Rottenberg|url = http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/10/21/the-hobbit-martin-freeman-to-play-bilbo/ |title='The Hobbit': Martin Freeman to play Bilbo Baggins; other roles also cast|work=Entertainment Weekly|date=21 October 2010|accessdate=2011-04-03}}</ref> Hadlow also plays Bert the [[Troll_(Middle-earth)#Troll_types|Stone-troll]]. |
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* [[Jed Brophy]] as [[Nori (Middle-earth)|Nori]]: A member of the Company of Dwarves and brother of Dori and Ori. Brophy has collaborated with Jackson on several films, including ''[[Braindead (film)|Braindead]]'', ''[[Heavenly Creatures]]'', and [[The Lord of the Rings film trilogy|all three ''Lord of the Rings'' films]] as various creatures. |
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* [[Adam Brown (actor)|Adam Brown]] as [[Ori (Middle-earth)|Ori]]: A member of the Company of Dwarves. The role will mark Brown's first film appearance.<ref name=newburyactor>{{Cite news|url = http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/News/Article.aspx?articleID=15020|agency=Newbury Today|date=4 November 2010|accessdate = 2011-05-01 |title=Hobbit role for Hungerford actor}}</ref> Commenting on Brown's casting, Jackson was quoted as saying, "Adam is a wonderfully expressive actor and has a unique screen presence. I look forward to seeing him bring Ori to life."<ref name=bofurandori /> |
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* [[John Callen]] as [[Óin, son of Gróin|Óin]]: A member of the Company of Dwarves and brother of Glóin. On getting a role in the films, Callen stated, "I did wonder about my casting and how they had made the choice—maybe the long hair and the beard sold it, I thought. But now that has all gone. Given that Óin is almost 200 years old I can presume only that it was the age."<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2010/11/20/40586-exclusive-getting-to-know-john-callen-aka-oin/#more-40586 |title= Getting to know John Callen aka Óin|publisher=TheOneRing.net |date=20 November 2010|accessdate= 2011-05-01}}</ref> |
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* [[Peter Hambleton]] as [[Glóin]]: A member of the Company of Dwarves and brother of Óin. He is also the father of [[Gimli (Middle-earth)|Gimli]], who was portrayed in [[The Lord of the Rings film trilogy|''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy]] by actor [[John Rhys-Davies]]. Hambleton also plays William the Stone-troll. |
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* [[William Kircher]] as [[Bifur]]: One of the twelve companions of Thorin and Bilbo on [[the Quest of Erebor]] and the cousin of Bofur and Bombur. The remnant of a goblin-axe in Bifur's forehead renders him incapable of speech, leaving him to communicate via gestures and grunts. Kircher also plays Tom the Stone-troll. |
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* [[James Nesbitt]] as [[Bofur]]: One of the Company of Dwarves and the cousin of Bifur and brother of Bombur, he is described as "a disarmingly forthright, funny and occasionally brave Dwarf." On 15 October 2010, Deadline Hollywood reported that Nesbitt was in negotiations for a part in the film.<ref name =deadline>{{Cite news|first=Michael|last=Speier|url= http://www.deadline.com/2010/10/the-hobbit-finally-starts-filming-in-february/ |agency=Deadline Hollywood|date=15 October 2010|accessdate=2010-10-16|title='The Hobbit' Finally Filming In February, But Peter Jackson & Actor Unions Still At Odds}}</ref> On 1 November 2010, Jackson confirmed that he had been added to the cast.<ref name =bofurandori>{{Cite news|url=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=71316|agency=Crave|date= 1 November 2010 |accessdate=2010-11-01|title=James Nesbitt and Adam Brown Join ''The Hobbit''}}</ref> Jackson was quoted as saying, "James's charm, warmth and wit are legendary as is his range as an actor in both comedic and dramatic roles. We feel very lucky to be able to welcome him as one of our cast."<ref name=bofurandori /> |
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* [[Stephen Hunter (actor)|Stephen Hunter]] as [[Bombur (Middle-earth)|Bombur]]: Described in the novel as being fat and clumsy, he is the brother of Bofur and the cousin of Bifur. On being cast in the role, Hunter said, "Being cast in ''The Hobbit'' is really exciting and really an honour. I auditioned for the original ''Lord of the Rings'' way back when I signed with my agent in New Zealand. When I saw the films I thought, 'Man, I so want to do ''The Hobbit''.'"<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2010/10/31/39979-torn-exclusive-an-interview-with-stephen-hunterbombur/ |title= Exclusive: an interview with Stephen Hunter/Bombur |publisher = TheOneRing.net |date= 31 October 2010|accessdate= 2011-05-01}}</ref> |
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* [[Cate Blanchett]] as [[Galadriel]]: An Elf and the co-ruler of [[Lothlórien]] along with her husband, [[Celeborn|Lord Celeborn]]. Galadriel does not appear in the novel ''The Hobbit''. She was also portrayed by Blanchett in ''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy.<ref>{{cite web|title='The Hobbit': Cate Blanchett on reprising Galadriel role|url=http://www.digitalspy.com.au/movies/news/a405567/the-hobbit-cate-blanchett-on-reprising-galadriel-role.html|accessdate=26 November 2012}}</ref> |
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* [[Hugo Weaving]] as [[Elrond]]: The Elven master of [[Rivendell]]. Elrond gives shelter to Bilbo's party, after which, presumably, the two become friends. Elrond was also portrayed by Weaving in ''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/4948801/Kiwi-actor-steps-into-Hobbit-breach |agency=The Dominion Post|title=Kiwi actor steps into Hobbit breach|date=2 May 2011|accessdate= 2011-05-02}}</ref> |
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* [[Christopher Lee]] as [[Saruman|Saruman the White]]: Head of Gandalf's Order of Wizards and the [[White Council]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Christopher Lee Talks Saruman in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey|url=http://www.movieweb.com/news/christopher-lee-talks-saruman-in-the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey|accessdate=26 November 2012}}</ref> |
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* [[Sylvester McCoy]] as [[Radagast|Radagast the Brown]]: A wizard of Gandalf's Order. During the production of ''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy, McCoy had been contacted about playing the role of Bilbo and was kept in place as a potential Bilbo for six months before Jackson went with Ian Holm.<ref>{{Cite news | first = Diane | last = Parkes|title=Who's that playing The Mikado?|work=[[Birmingham Mail]]|date=19 September 2008|url = http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2008/09/19/who-s-that-playing-the-mikado-97319-21855947/ |accessdate=2008-09-22}}</ref> On 23 October 2010 that he was in negotiations to play a major role as a "wizard",<ref name=cowal>{{Cite news|url= http://www.dunoon-observer.com/index.php/news/1-news/827-chieftain-confirms-exciting-new-role=%22_blank%22 |title= Cowal Games Exclusive|date= 28 August 2010|accessdate = 2010-08-29 |agency=Dunoon Observer}}</ref> leading to speculation he could appear as Radagast the Brown.<ref name = radagast-brown>{{Cite news|url= http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2010/08/28/38114-sylvester-mccoy-up-for-radagast-the-brown/|publisher= TheOneRing.net|title=Sylvester McCoy up for Radagast the Brown?|date=28 August 2010|accessdate=2010-08-29}}</ref> This was later confirmed by the actor.<ref name=mccoyconfirms>{{Cite news|url= http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2010/10/23/39529-sylvester-mccoy-confirms-his-role-as-radagast-the-brown/ |publisher= TheOneRing.net| title= Sylvester McCoy confirms his role as Radagast the Brown|date=23 October 2010|accessdate=2010-10-23}}</ref> He was officially added to the cast on 7 December 2010.<ref name=blanchett /> |
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* [[Ian Holm]] as an old Bilbo Baggins: Bilbo was also portrayed by Holm in ''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy.<ref>{{cite web|title='The Hobbit': Ian Holm is officially in as old Bilbo|url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/04/22/the-hobbit-ian-holm-is-officially-in-as-old-bilbo/|accessdate=26 November 2012}}</ref> |
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* [[Elijah Wood]] as [[Frodo Baggins]]: A hobbit and favourite relative of Bilbo Baggins. As Frodo had not been born during the events of ''The Hobbit'', the inclusion of Frodo indicated that parts of the story would take place shortly before or during the events of ''The Lord of the Rings''.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Pics: Elijah Wood Returns as Frodo; Martin Freeman's Bilbo Gets His Sword|url=http://au.eonline.com/news/355189/new-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-pics-elijah-wood-returns-as-frodo-martin-freeman-s-bilbo-gets-his-sword|accessdate=26 November 2012}}</ref> |
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* [[Andy Serkis]] as [[Gollum]]: A wretched, hobbit-like creature encountered by Bilbo. Serkis portrayed Gollum through [[motion capture]], as he did in ''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy.<ref name=serkis>{{Cite news|url = http://www.deadline.com/2011/01/andy-serkis-signed-to-reprise-gollum-in-the-hobbit/ |agency=Deadline Hollywood|title=Andy Serkis Signed To Reprise Gollum In 'The Hobbit'|date= 10 January 2011|accessdate= 2011-01-11}}</ref> |
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The cast also includes: [[Bret McKenzie]] as [[Lindir]], an Elf of [[Rivendell]]; [[Barry Humphries]] as the [[Great Goblin]], ruler of the underground caverns of [[Goblin Town]] in the Misty Mountains; [[Jeffrey Thomas (actor)|Jeffrey Thomas]] as [[Thrór]], former King of [[Durin's Folk]], the son of [[Dáin I]], father of Thráin II and grandfather of Thorin Oakenshield; Mike Mizrahi as [[Thráin II]], a [[Dwarf (Middle-earth)|Dwarven]] king, son of Thrór and father of Thorin Oakenshield, heir of the lost [[King under the Mountain]] and King of Durin's Folk, captured and imprisoned in [[Dol Guldur]] by [[Sauron|The Necromancer]]; [[Manu Bennett]] as [[Azog]], an Orc chieftain of Moria who killed King Thrór; and [[Conan Stevens]] as [[Bolg]], Orc Lord of Mount Gundabad and son of Azog. |
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* [[Martin Freeman]] as [[Bilbo Baggins|Young Bilbo Baggins]]: a [[hobbit]] hired by the wizard Gandalf to accompany 13 dwarves on a quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the [[Dragon (Middle-earth)|dragon]] [[Smaug]].<ref name="BBC Freeman">{{Cite news | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11604193| title = Martin Freeman to play Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit | date = 22 October 2010| publisher =BBC | work = News|access-date=24 October 2010|place=United Kingdom}}</ref> |
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** [[Ian Holm]], who portrayed [[Bilbo Baggins|Old Bilbo Baggins]] in ''The Lord of the Rings'' trilogy appears also in scenes that take place directly before the events of ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring|''The Fellowship of the Ring]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title='The Hobbit': Ian Holm is officially in as old Bilbo|url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/04/22/the-hobbit-ian-holm-is-officially-in-as-old-bilbo/|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=22 April 2011 |first= Hillary |last=Busis |access-date=26 November 2012}}</ref> |
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* [[Ian McKellen]] as [[Gandalf|Gandalf the Grey]]: a [[Wizard (Middle-earth)|wizard]] who recruits Bilbo and helps to arrange the quest to reclaim the dwarves' lost treasure in [[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]]. Gandalf was also portrayed by McKellen in [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy]].<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.mckellen.com/cinema/hobbit-movie/ | title =Ian McKellen as Gandalf in The Hobbit |publisher= McKellen |access-date=11 January 2011}}</ref> |
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* [[Richard Armitage (actor)|Richard Armitage]] as [[Thorin Oakenshield|Thorin Oakenshield II]]: the leader of the Company of [[Dwarf (Middle-earth)|dwarves]] who has set out to reclaim his birthright as King of the Lonely Mountain from Smaug. |
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* [[Ken Stott]] as [[Balin (Middle-earth)|Balin]]: Dwalin's brother. He is described in the novel as "always their look-out man". |
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* [[Graham McTavish]] as [[Dwalin]]: Balin's brother. |
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* [[Aidan Turner]] as [[Kíli]]: Thorin's nephew and Fíli's younger brother. |
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* [[Dean O'Gorman]] as [[Fíli]]: Thorin's nephew and Kíli's older brother. |
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* [[Mark Hadlow]] as [[Dori (Middle-earth)|Dori]]: Nori and Ori's brother. He is described in the novel as "a decent fellow, despite his grumbling", while Thorin described him as being the strongest member of the company. Hadlow also plays Bert the [[Olog-hai|Stone-troll]]. |
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* [[Jed Brophy]] as [[Nori (Middle-earth)|Nori]]: Dori and Ori's brother. |
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* [[Adam Brown (actor)|Adam Brown]] as [[Ori (Middle-earth)|Ori]]: Dori and Nori's brother. |
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* [[John Callen]] as [[Óin, son of Gróin|Óin]]: Gloin's brother. |
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* [[Peter Hambleton]] as [[Glóin]]: Óin's brother. Hambleton also plays William the Stone-troll. |
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* [[William Kircher]] as [[Bifur]]: Bofur and Bombur's cousin. Kircher also plays Tom the Stone-troll. |
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* [[James Nesbitt]] as [[Bofur]]: Bombur's brother and Bifur's cousin, described as "a disarmingly forthright, funny and occasionally brave Dwarf". |
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* [[Stephen Hunter (actor)|Stephen Hunter]] as [[Bombur (Middle-earth)|Bombur]]: Bofur's brother and Bifur's cousin; described in the novel as fat and clumsy. |
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* [[Cate Blanchett]] as [[Galadriel]]: the [[Elf (Middle-earth)|elven]] co-ruler of [[Lothlórien]] along with her husband, [[Celeborn|Lord Celeborn]]. She was also portrayed by Blanchett in ''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy. |
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* [[Hugo Weaving]] as [[Elrond]]: the Elven-Lord of [[Rivendell]], who gives shelter to Bilbo's party, despite Thorin's great suspicion of Elves. He was also portrayed by Weaving in ''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/4948801/Kiwi-actor-steps-into-Hobbit-breach |agency=The Dominion Post|title=Kiwi actor steps into Hobbit breach|date=2 May 2011|access-date=2 May 2011}}</ref> |
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* [[Christopher Lee]] as [[Saruman|Saruman the White]]: the head of the Istari Order and its [[White Council]]. He was also portrayed by Lee in ''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy.<ref>{{cite web|title=Christopher Lee Talks Saruman in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey|url=http://www.movieweb.com/news/christopher-lee-talks-saruman-in-the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey|access-date=26 November 2012}}</ref> |
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* [[Elijah Wood]] as [[Frodo Baggins]]: Bilbo's favorite nephew. His scenes take place shortly before the events of ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring|''The Fellowship of the Ring]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Pics: Elijah Wood Returns as Frodo; Martin Freeman's Bilbo Gets His Sword|url=http://au.eonline.com/news/355189/new-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-pics-elijah-wood-returns-as-frodo-martin-freeman-s-bilbo-gets-his-sword|access-date=26 November 2012}}</ref> |
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* [[Sylvester McCoy]] as [[Radagast|Radagast the Brown]]: a wizard whose wisdom involves nature and wildlife. |
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* [[Andy Serkis]] as [[Gollum]]: a wretched hobbit-like creature corrupted by the [[One Ring]]. Serkis portrayed Gollum through [[motion capture]], as he did in ''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy.<ref name=serkis>{{Cite news|url = https://www.deadline.com/2011/01/andy-serkis-signed-to-reprise-gollum-in-the-hobbit/ |agency=Deadline Hollywood|title=Andy Serkis Signed To Reprise Gollum In 'The Hobbit'|date= 10 January 2011|access-date=11 January 2011}}</ref> Serkis also acted as [[Second unit|second unit director]] of the trilogy.<ref name=serkis2ndunit>{{IMDb name|id=0785227|name=Andy Serkis|accessdate=16 December 2013}}</ref> |
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* [[Manu Bennett]] as Azog the Defiler: the Orc chieftain of Moria who beheaded King Thrór in the battle of Azanulbizar and now hunts for Thorin and his company after taking an oath to break the line of Durin. He leads a band of Hunter Orcs and rides a huge white warg. |
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* [[Barry Humphries]] as the Great Goblin: the king of the caverns of [[Goblin Town]] in the Misty Mountains. |
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* [[Conan Stevens]] as Bolg: son of Azog. |
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* [[John Rawls (actor)|John Rawls]] as [[List of original characters in The Hobbit film series#Yazneg|Yazneg]]: Azog's second-in-command. Movement choreographer [[Terry Notary]] played Yazneg during pick-up shots. |
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*[[Bret McKenzie]] as [[Lindir]]: an elf of [[Rivendell]]. |
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*[[Kiran Shah]] as the [[List of original characters in The Hobbit film series#Goblin scribe|Goblin scribe]]: a scribe and messenger for the Great Goblin. |
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*[[Jeffrey Thomas (actor)|Jeffrey Thomas]] as Thrór: the former king of [[Durin's Folk]] and Thorin's grandfather. |
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*Stephen Ure as Fimbul, one of Azog's Orc hunters, and lieutenant to Yazneg. After Yazneg is killed, Fimbul becomes Azog's right-hand man. Ure also played a goblin, named Grinnah, who acted as the Great Goblin's acolyte. |
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*Michael Mizrahi as [[Thráin II]]: the last Dwarf-King of Erebor and Thorin's father. |
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* [[Benedict Cumberbatch]] as the voice of the dragon [[Smaug]], as well as [[Sauron|The Necromancer]], a mysterious sorcerer residing in [[Dol Guldur]] with the ability to summon the spirits of the dead. Cumberbatch provided performance capture for the character's brief appearance in this film.<ref name="mfleming">{{cite web|last=Fleming |first=Mike |url=https://www.deadline.com/2011/06/benedict-cumberbatch-to-voice-smaug-in-the-hobbit/ |title=Benedict Cumberbatch To Voice Smaug in 'The Hobbit' |publisher=Deadline.com |access-date=8 January 2013}}</ref> |
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Cameos in the film include director [[Peter Jackson]] and editor [[Jabez Olssen]] as [[Erebor]] Dwarf refugees running from the dragon [[Smaug]] in the opening prologue; picture double Hayden J. Weal as a dwarf carrying gems during Thranduil's visit in Erebor; [[James Nesbitt]]'s then-wife Sonia Forbes-Adam as Belladonna Took, Bilbo's mother; Nesbitt's daughters Peggy and Mary as children of [[Dale (Middle-earth)|Dale]]; [[Luke Evans (actor)|Luke Evans]] as Girion; and production designer [[Dan Hennah]] as the Old Took, Belladonna's father. [[Peter Jackson]]'s daughter, [[Philippa Boyens]]'s second son, and [[Andy Serkis]]' children made cameos in the Old Took's party; and [[Jabez Olssen]]'s wife and children, [[Weta Workshop]] founder [[Richard Taylor (filmmaker)|Richard Taylor]]'s children, and set decorator [[Ra Vincent]]'s children all cameo in the market scene. Writer for Ain'tItCoolNews.com, Eric Vespe, portrays Fredegar Chubb, the fish seller at the market. The cameos in the Old Took's party and the market scene are shown only in the extended edition. |
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A film adaptation of [[J. R. R. Tolkien]]'s novel ''[[The Hobbit]]'' (1937) was in development for several years after the critical and financial success of [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy]] (2001–2003), co-written, co-produced, and directed by [[Peter Jackson]]. |
A film adaptation of [[J. R. R. Tolkien]]'s novel ''[[The Hobbit]]'' (1937) was in development for several years after the critical and financial success of [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy]] (2001–2003), co-written, co-produced, and directed by [[Peter Jackson]]. Jackson was initially going to produce a two-film adaptation of ''The Hobbit'', which was to be directed by [[Guillermo del Toro]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Netburn|first=Deborah|title=Guillermo del Toro to direct 'The Hobbit' and sequel|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-hobbitt25apr25,0,6356146.story|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=22 September 2012|date=24 April 2008}}</ref> Del Toro left the project in May 2010, after about two years of working with Jackson and his production team, due to delays caused in part by financial problems at [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]].<ref name=AlexanderTHR>{{cite news|last=Alexander|first=Bryan|title=Guillermo del Toro on Losing the 'Hobbit': 'I Have a Huge Heartbreak'|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/guillermo-del-toro-losing-hobbit-37277|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=22 September 2012|date=5 November 2010}}</ref> Jackson was announced as director that October.<ref name=AlexanderTHR/> |
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''The Hobbit'' films were [[Back to back film production|produced back to back]], like [[Principal photography of The Lord of the Rings film |
''The Hobbit'' films were [[Back to back film production|produced back to back]], like [[Principal photography of The Lord of the Rings film series|''The Lord of the Rings'' films]]. [[Principal photography]] for ''The Hobbit'' films began on 21 March 2011 in New Zealand<ref name=Trumbore>{{cite web|last=Trumbore|first=Dave|title=<nowiki>Production Officially Begins on Peter Jackson’s ''The Hobbit; Plus Two New Images and the Official Synopsis</nowiki> |url=https://collider.com/the-hobbit-movie-images-synopsis/81524/ |work=Collider |access-date=22 September 2012|date=20 March 2011}}</ref> and ended on 6 July 2012, after 266 days of filming.<ref>{{cite news|last=Zakarin|first=Jordan|title='The Hobbit' Completes Filming, Peter Jackson Posts Facebook Message (Photo)|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/hobbit-completes-filming-peter-jackson-345996|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=22 September 2012|date=6 July 2012}}</ref> [[Pick-up (filmmaking)|Pick-ups]] for ''An Unexpected Journey'' were filmed in July 2012 as well.<ref>{{cite news|last=Masters|first=Kim|title=No One Knows How Much Peter Jackson's New 'Hobbit' Film Will Cost|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/no-one-knows-how-peter-356696|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=22 September 2012|date=1 August 2012}}</ref> Work on the film was expected to be completed on 26 November, just two days prior to the film's Wellington premiere.<ref name="Wired">{{cite news|last=Watercutter|first=Angela|title=Peter Jackson Races to Complete The Hobbit in Time for Premiere|url=https://www.wired.com/underwire/2012/11/peter-jackson-hobbit-post-production/|publisher=Wired|access-date=28 November 2012|date=26 November 2012}}</ref> Jackson would later comment that del Toro's sudden exit created problems as he felt he had inadequate preparation time which led to him shooting the films with unfinished scripts and without [[storyboards]].<ref name=Guardianunprepared>{{cite web|last1=Child|first1=Ben|title=Peter Jackson: 'I didn't know what the hell I was doing' when I made The Hobbit|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/nov/19/peter-jackson-battle-of-the-five-armies-i-didnt-know-what-the-hell-i-was-doing-when-i-made-the-hobbit|website=The Guardian|date=19 November 2015|access-date=22 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Trumbore|first1=Dave|title='The Hobbit' Trilogy: Peter Jackson Admits He Was "Winging It" the Entire Time|url=https://collider.com/the-hobbit-peter-jackson-winging-it/|website=Collider|date=19 November 2015|access-date=23 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Jagernauth|first1=Kevin|title=Peter Jackson Admits He "Winged It" With 'The Hobbit,' And Felt Like He Was "Not On Top Of It"|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2015/11/peter-jackson-admits-he-winged-it-with-the-hobbit-and-felt-like-he-was-not-on-top-of-it-104614/|website=IndieWire|date=19 November 2015|access-date=23 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Shepherd|first1=Jack|title=Peter Jackson admits The Hobbit was a shambles: 'I just started shooting without most of it prepped at all'|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/peter-jackson-admits-hobbit-was-shambles-i-just-starting-shooting-without-most-it-prepped-all-a6740136.html|website=The Independent|date=19 November 2015|access-date=23 February 2021}}</ref> |
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''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'' used a shooting and projection [[frame rate]] of 48 frames per second, becoming the first feature film with a [[wide release]] to do so.<ref>{{cite news|author=Carolyn Giardina | url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/showeast-2012-major-exhibitors-sign-387289|title=Showeast 2012: Major Exhibitors Sign for High Frame-Rate 'Hobbit' Despite Format Challenges| work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=7 November 2012|access-date=8 November 2012}}</ref> The new projection rate was advertised as "[[High Frame Rate]]" to the general public. However, the majority of cinemas projected the film at the industry standard 24 fps after the film was converted.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trenholm |first=Rich |url=http://crave.cnet.co.uk/homecinema/the-hobbit-in-48fps-hfr-limited-to-select-uk-cinemas-50009746/ |title=The Hobbit in 48fps HFR limited to select UK cinemas |publisher=CNET |date=15 November 2012 |access-date=16 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121118100738/http://crave.cnet.co.uk/homecinema/the-hobbit-in-48fps-hfr-limited-to-select-uk-cinemas-50009746/ |archive-date=18 November 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Jeff Blagdon |url=https://www.theverge.com/2012/11/8/3616708/hobbit-48fps-450-theaters |title=Peter Jackson's 48fps version of 'The Hobbit' screening at 450 theaters in North America |publisher=The Verge |date=8 November 2012 |access-date=16 June 2013}}</ref> |
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| Name = The Hobbit:<br />An Unexpected Journey |
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| Type = soundtrack |
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| Artist = [[Howard Shore]] |
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| Cover = aujcd-cover.jpg |
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| Released = 11 December 2012 |
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| Recorded = 2011-12 |
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| Length = 1:47:42 <small>(Standard Edition)</small><br />2:07:03 <small>(Special Edition)</small> |
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| Label = [[WaterTower Music]], [[Decca Records]] |
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| Producer = [[Howard Shore]] |
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The musical score to ''An Unexpected Journey'' was composed by [[Howard Shore]]. The original motion picture soundtrack album is expected to be released on 11 December 2012.<ref>{{cite web|last=Vlassoff|first=Nadya|title=The Hobbit Soundtrack Cover Art and Track Details Revealed|url=http://www.thedeadbolt.com/1003028395-the-hobbit-soundtrack-cover-art-and-track-details-revealed.html|publisher=DeadBolt|accessdate=18 November 2012}}</ref> It will be released in both Standard Edition and Special Edition, with both coming in a 2-disc format.<ref>{{cite web|title="The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" soundtrack will be released at all retailers on December 11|url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsburger/55193575-53/extended-hobbit-performed-version.html.csp|publisher=Salt Lake Tribune|accessdate=18 November 2012}}</ref> The Geeks of Doom commented that Shore, who recorded the soundtrack at [[Abbey Road Studios]] in London,<ref name="Wired" /> re-used some of the "magisterial musical motifs" from his music for the [[Music of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy|''Lord of the Rings'' soundtrack]], but that he "uses his established themes to launch into a completely original sonic adventure with turns both optimistic and dark, true to the mutual visions of Jackson and Tolkien".<ref>{{cite web|last=Morgan|first=Bobby|title=Howard Shore’s ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ Score Streaming For Free|url=http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2012/11/13/howard-shores-the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-score-streaming-for-free/|publisher=Geeks of Doom|accessdate=18 November 2012}}</ref> |
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{{Main|Music of The Hobbit film series}} |
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The [[Film score|musical score]] for ''An Unexpected Journey'' was composed, orchestrated, conducted and produced by [[Howard Shore]]. It was performed by the [[London Philharmonic Orchestra]], [[London Voices]] and Tiffin' Boys Choir and featured several vocal soloists. The score reprised many themes from the Lord of the Rings trilogy but also introduced numerous new themes, including Shore's orchestral setting of the diegetic "Misty Mountains" song. |
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The original song "Song of the Lonely Mountain", sung by [[Neil Finn]], served as the end title theme. The album received nominations for various awards and peaked in the top ten charts in Korea and the United States. |
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| title1 = My Dear Frodo |
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| title2 = Old Friends |
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| length2 = 4:29 |
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| title3 = An Unexpected Party |
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| length3 = 3:52 |
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| title4 = Axe or Sword? |
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| length4 = 5:57 |
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| title5 = Misty Mountains |
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| length5 = 1:42 |
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| note5 = performed by [[Richard Armitage (actor)|Richard Armitage]] and The Dwarf Cast |
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| title6 = The Adventure Begins |
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| title7 = The World is Ahead |
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| length7 = 2:19 |
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| title9 = Radagast the Brown |
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| title12 = The Hill of Sorcery |
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| title2 = Moon Runes |
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| length2 = 3:20 |
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| title3 = The Defiler |
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| title4 = The White Council |
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| length4 = 7:19 |
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| title5 = Over Hill |
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| length5 = 3:43 |
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| title6 = A Thunder Battle |
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| length6 = 3:55 |
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| title7 = Under Hill |
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| title8 = Riddles in the Dark |
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| title10 = Out of the Frying-Pan |
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| title11 = A Good Omen |
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| length11 = 5:64 |
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| title12 = Song of the Lonely Mountain |
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| length12 = 4:09 |
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| title13 = Dreaming of Bag End |
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| length13 = 1:49 |
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===Animal deaths=== |
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According to news reports, up to 27 animals died during the production of ''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey''.<ref>{{cite news|last1= Wyatt |first1= Daisy |last2= Walker |first2= Tim |title= 27 animals died during filming of Hollywood blockbuster The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, says report |date= 2013-11-26 |access-date= 2016-06-22 |newspaper= [[The Independent]] |url= https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/27-animals-died-during-filming-of-hollywood-blockbuster-the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-says-report-8965357.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last= Memmott |first= Mark |title= 27 Animals In 'Hobbit' Movie Died At Farm Where They Were Housed |date= 2012-11-19 |access-date= 2016-06-22 |website= [[NPR]] |url= https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2012/11/19/165483232/27-animals-in-hobbit-movie-died-at-farm-where-they-were-housed}}</ref> |
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The 2-disc Special Edition contains six bonus tracks and six extended tracks. |
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| title1 = My Dear Frodo |
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| title2 = Old Friends |
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| length2 = 5:00 |
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| note2 = Extended Version |
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| title3 = An Unexpected Party |
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| length3 = 4:08 |
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| title4 = Blunt the Knives |
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| title5 = Axe or Sword? |
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| length5 = 5:59 |
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| title6 = Misty Mountains |
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| length6 = 1:42 |
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| note6 = performed by [[Richard Armitage (actor)|Richard Armitage]] and The Dwarf Cast |
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| title7 = The Adventure Begins |
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| length7 = 2:04 |
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| title8 = The World is Ahead |
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| length8 = 2:19 |
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| title9 = An Ancient Enemy |
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| length9 = 4:56 |
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| title10 = Radagast the Brown |
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| length10 = 6:37 |
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| note10 = Extended Version |
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| title11 = The Trollshaws |
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| note11 = Exclusive Bonus Track |
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| title12 = Roast Mutton |
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| length12 = 4:56 |
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| note12 = Extended Version |
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| title13 = A Troll-hoard |
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| title14 = The Hill of Sorcery |
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| title1 = The Hidden Valley |
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| length1 = 2:49 |
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| title2 = Moon Runes |
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| length2 = 3:39 |
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| note2 = Extended Version |
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| title3 = The Defiler |
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| length3 = 1:14 |
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| title4 = The White Council |
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| length4 = 9:40 |
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| note4 = Extended Version |
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| title5 = Over Hill |
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| length5 = 3:42 |
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| title6 = A Thunder Battle |
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| length6 = 3:54 |
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| title7 = Under Hill |
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| length7 = 1:54 |
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| title8 = Riddles in the Dark |
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| length8 = 5:21 |
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| title9 = Brass Buttons |
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| length9 = 7:37 |
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| title10 = Out of the Frying-Pan |
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| length10 = 5:55 |
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| title11 = A Good Omen |
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| length11 = 5:45 |
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| title12 = Song of the Lonely Mountain |
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| length12 = 6:00 |
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| note12 = performed by [[Neil Finn]], Extended Version |
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| title13 = Dreaming of Bag End |
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| length13 = 1:56 |
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| title14 = A Very Respectable Hobbit |
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| length14 = 1:20 |
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| note14 = Exclusive Bonus Track |
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| title15 = Erebor |
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| length15 = 1:19 |
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| note15 = Exclusive Bonus Track |
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| title16 = The Dwarf Lords |
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| length16 = 2:01 |
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| note16 = Exclusive Bonus Track |
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| title17 = The Edge of the Wild |
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| note17 = Exclusive Bonus Track |
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==Distribution== |
==Distribution== |
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===Marketing=== |
===Marketing=== |
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[[File:London 12 2012 LHR 4836.JPG|thumb|[[Air New Zealand]] B-[[777-300]] with "''The Airline of Middle-earth''" livery to promote the film ''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'', at [[London Heathrow Airport]]]] |
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The first trailer for ''An Unexpected Journey'' was first screened before the Jackson-produced ''[[The Adventures of Tintin (film)|The Adventures of Tintin]]'' in the US on 21 December 2011,<ref>{{cite web|first=Tom|last=Eames|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a356414/the-hobbit-trailer-confirmed-to-air-before-tintin-in-us.html|title='The Hobbit' trailer confirmed to air before 'Tintin' in US|work=Digital Spy|date=16 December 2011|accessdate=22 September 2012}}</ref> and released on the Internet on the same day.<ref name=Chaney>{{cite news |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/celebritology/post/the-hobbit-trailer-once-more-into-middle-earth/2011/12/20/gIQAN9dJ8O_blog.html |title=‘The Hobbit’ trailer: Once more into Middle-earth |last=Chaney |first=Jen |date=20 December 2011 |work=Washington Post|accessdate=22 September 2012}}</ref> Geoff Boucher of the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' said, "While it was all too fleeting there was enough in it to stir the heart of fans".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2011/12/20/hobbit-trailer-brings-back-the-magic-and-not-just-for-fans/ |title=‘The Hobbit’ trailer brings back magic (and not just for fans) |last=Boucher |first=Geoff |date=20 December 2011 |work=Los Angeles Times |accessdate=22 September 2012}}</ref> Jen Chaney of the ''[[Washington Post]]'' stated, "Visually and tonally, this preview for [''An Unexpected Journey''] looks like a perfect match for the Frodo Baggins tales that released in 2001, 2002 and 2003. [...] But plot isn't the main matter at hand in the trailer... This clip is all about reacquainting us with Middle-earth."<ref name=Chaney/> |
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The first trailer for ''An Unexpected Journey'' was first screened before the Jackson-produced ''[[The Adventures of Tintin (film)|The Adventures of Tintin]]'' in the US on 21 December 2011,<ref>{{cite web|first=Tom|last=Eames|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a356414/the-hobbit-trailer-confirmed-to-air-before-tintin-in-us.html|title='The Hobbit' trailer confirmed to air before 'Tintin' in US|work=Digital Spy|date=16 December 2011|access-date=22 September 2012}}</ref> and released on the Internet on the same day.<ref name=Chaney>{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/celebritology/post/the-hobbit-trailer-once-more-into-middle-earth/2011/12/20/gIQAN9dJ8O_blog.html |title='The Hobbit' trailer: Once more into Middle-earth |last=Chaney |first=Jen |date=20 December 2011|work=[[The Washington Post]]|access-date=22 September 2012}}</ref> Geoff Boucher of the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' said, "While it was all too fleeting there was enough in it to stir the heart of fans."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://herocomplex.latimes.com/movies/hobbit-trailer-brings-back-the-magic-and-not-just-for-fans/ |title='The Hobbit' trailer brings back magic (and not just for fans) |last=Boucher |first=Geoff |date=20 December 2011 |work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=22 September 2012}}</ref> Jen Chaney of ''[[The Washington Post]]'' stated, "Visually and tonally, this preview for [''An Unexpected Journey''] looks like a perfect match for the Frodo Baggins tales that released in 2001, 2002 and 2003. […] But plot isn't the main matter at hand in the trailer… This clip is all about reacquainting us with Middle-earth."<ref name=Chaney/> |
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Jackson, Freeman, McKellen, Armitage, Serkis, Wood, and co-screenwriter [[Philippa Boyens]] appeared at the 2012 [[San Diego Comic-Con International]] promoting the film and screening 12 minutes of footage.<ref>{{cite web |last=Vary |first=Adam B. |url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/07/14/the-hobbit-comic-con-panel/ |title='The Hobbit' Comic-Con panel: Peter Jackson gifts a bounty of footage upon Hall H |date=14 July 2012 |work=Entertainment Weekly| |
Jackson, Freeman, McKellen, Armitage, Serkis, Wood, and co-screenwriter [[Philippa Boyens]] appeared at the 2012 [[San Diego Comic-Con International]] promoting the film and screening 12 minutes of footage.<ref>{{cite web |last=Vary |first=Adam B. |url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/07/14/the-hobbit-comic-con-panel/ |title='The Hobbit' Comic-Con panel: Peter Jackson gifts a bounty of footage upon Hall H |date=14 July 2012 |work=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=25 September 2012}}</ref> |
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On 8 October 2012, Wellington Mayor [[Celia Wade-Brown]] announced that for the week of the premiere of ''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'', the capital of New Zealand would be renamed the "Middle of Middle-earth".<ref>{{ |
On 8 October 2012, Wellington Mayor [[Celia Wade-Brown]] announced that for the week of the premiere of ''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'', the capital of New Zealand would be renamed the "Middle of Middle-earth".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10839152|title=Wellington: The Middle of Middle-Earth|newspaper=[[The New Zealand Herald]]|date=8 October 2012|access-date=23 October 2012}}</ref> |
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===Video games=== |
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*''[[Guardians of Middle-earth]]'', which was released with the special disclaimer on the front art, marking the connection to the feature film and contains models and characters from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, including [[Nori]], [[Gollum]], [[Dwalin]] and others. |
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*''[[Lego The Lord of the Rings (video game)|Lego The Lord of the Rings]]'', which was released around the same time as the motion picture and contains a Lego model of [[Radagast]], based on his portrayal in ''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey''. |
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*''The Hobbit: Kingdoms of Middle-earth'', which features characters and locations as well as the elements of the official soundtrack. |
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===Theatrical release=== |
===Theatrical release=== |
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[[File:The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey premiere.jpg|thumb|right|A [[standee]] outside the Embassy Theatre in [[Wellington|Wellington, New Zealand]] at the world premiere of ''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'' |
[[File:The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey premiere.jpg|thumb|right|A [[standee]] outside the [[Embassy Theatre, Wellington|Embassy Theatre]] in [[Wellington|Wellington, New Zealand]] at the world premiere of ''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'']] |
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The world premiere of ''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'' took place on 28 November 2012 in [[Wellington|Wellington, New Zealand]],<ref>{{cite |
The world premiere of ''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'' took place on 28 November 2012 at the [[Embassy Theatre, Wellington|Embassy Theatre]] in [[Wellington|Wellington, New Zealand]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Bulbeck|first=Pip|title=New Zealanders to See 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' on Nov. 28|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/new-zealanders-see-hobbit-an-334183|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=24 September 2012|date=6 June 2012}}</ref> with a full theatrical release in New Zealand on 12 December. The film was released 13 December 2012 in Europe, 14 December 2012 in India, Canada and United States,<ref>{{cite web | work = Facebook | author = The Hobbit UK | title = The adventure begins a day early! | date = 19 October 2012 | url = https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=432623330118202&set=a.377113225669213.81910.175992219114649&type=1&theater }}</ref><ref name="McClintock">{{cite news| last= McClintock|first= Pamela| title= Third 'Hobbit' Film Sets Release Date|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/third-hobbit-film-sets-release-367258|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=31 August 2012|date=31 August 2012}}</ref> and 26 December 2012 ([[Boxing Day]]) in Australia. It was also screened at the 65th [[Royal Film Performance]] in London on 12 December 2012.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kemp|first=Stuart|title='The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Gets Royal Appointment|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-gets-373366|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=24 September 2012|date=24 September 2012}}</ref> |
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Around 100,000 people lined the red carpet on Courtenay Place for the film's premiere, and the entire event was broadcast live on TV in New Zealand, as well as streaming over the internet.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.3news.co.nz/Entertainment/TheHobbit/Livestream.aspx|work=3 News NZ |
Around 100,000 people lined the red carpet on [[Courtenay Place, Wellington|Courtenay Place]] for the film's premiere, and the entire event was broadcast live on TV in New Zealand, as well as streaming over the internet.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.3news.co.nz/Entertainment/TheHobbit/Livestream.aspx| work= 3 News NZ| title= Live Stream of the Hobbit Premiere| date= 28 November 2012| access-date= 27 November 2012| archive-url= https://archive.today/20121228001551/http://www.3news.co.nz/Entertainment/TheHobbit/Livestream.aspx| archive-date= 28 December 2012| url-status= dead| df= dmy-all}}</ref> |
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An extended edition of the film had a limited re-release on 5 October 2015, accompanied by a special greeting from Peter Jackson.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/hobbit-battle-five-armies-will-be-rated-r-extended-edition-trilogy-be-re-released-645514|title='The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five Armies' will be Rated R, Extended Edition Trilogy to be Re-Released in Theaters This October|work=International Business Times|last=Saurav|first=Shubhang|date=5 September 2015|access-date=6 September 2015}}</ref> |
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===Home media=== |
===Home media=== |
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''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'' was released on DVD, Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D on 19 March 2013,<ref>{{cite web|title=The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey|url=http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Hobbit-An-Unexpected-Journey-Blu-ray/8529/|publisher=Blu-ray.com|access-date=18 January 2013}}</ref> with an extended edition, with 13 minutes of additional footage and three bonus discs containing approximately nine hours of special features, released on 5 November 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Hobbit-An-Unexpected-Journey-Blu-ray/57035/ |title=The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Blu-ray: Extended Edition |publisher=Blu-ray.com |access-date=23 September 2013}}</ref><ref name="extended">{{cite web|url=http://www.hypable.com/2012/12/08/hobbit-unexpected-journey-extended-edition-run-time|title='The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Extended Edition will run over 3 hours|last=Sims|first=Andrew|work=Hypable|date=8 December 2012|access-date=15 December 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121212004604/http://www.hypable.com/2012/12/08/hobbit-unexpected-journey-extended-edition-run-time/|archive-date=12 December 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2013/10/25/81272-the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-extended-edition-scene-guide/|title=The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition Scene Guide|date=25 October 2013|work=The Onering.net|access-date=5 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Hobbit-An-Unexpected-Journey-Blu-ray/57035/#Review|title= The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Blu-ray Review (Extended Edition)|date=31 October 2013|work=Blu-ray.com|access-date=7 November 2013}}</ref> |
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At a [[Warner Bros.]] press release, the company established that they would release an extended edition of ''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'' on [[Blu-ray Disc|Blu-ray]] and DVD in the fourth quarter of 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|date=5 October 2012|title=Warner Bros. confirms Hobbit extended edition |url=http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/10/04/62717-warner-bros-confirms-hobbit-extended-edition/|accessdate=2012-10-5}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=5 October 2012|title=THE HOBBIT Extended Edition Confirmed for 2013; Plus DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY Collector's Edition Set for Q3 2013 Release |url=http://collider.com/the-hobbit-extended-edition/200163/|accessdate=2012-10-5}}</ref> In a post-screening interview of ''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'' on 11 December, Jackson stated an extended edition of the film had already been cut and was approximately 20 minutes longer than the theatrical cut of the film; also saying it would be released in a similar format and time schedule (approximately 11 months after the theatrical release) as ''The Lord of the Rings'' extended editions.<ref name="Jackson talks extended editions">{{cite web|title=‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ Extended Edition will run over 3 hours|url=http://www.hypable.com/2012/12/08/hobbit-unexpected-journey-extended-edition-run-time/|publisher=hypable.com|accessdate=11 December 2012}}</ref> |
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In the United Kingdom, the film was released on 8 April 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.totalfilm.com/news/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-blu-ray-extras-revealed|title= The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Blu-ray extras revealed|date=6 February 2013|work=Total Film|access-date=28 February 2013 }}</ref> |
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''An Unexpected Journey'' was released in [[Ultra HD Blu-ray]] on 30 November 2020 in the United Kingdom and on 1 December 2020 in the United States, along with the other films of the trilogy, including both the theatrical and the extended editions of the films.<ref>{{cite web |last=Brew |first=Simon |url=https://www.filmstories.co.uk/news/lord-of-the-rings-and-the-hobbit-set-for-4k-release-in-december/ |title=Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit set for 4K release in November |website=filmstories.co.uk |date=9 October 2020 |access-date=30 November 2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021183914/https://www.filmstories.co.uk/news/lord-of-the-rings-and-the-hobbit-set-for-4k-release-in-december/ |archive-date=21 October 2020}}</ref> |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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===Box office=== |
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''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'' grossed $303 million in the United States and Canada and $718.1 million elsewhere for a worldwide total of $1.017 billion,<!--PLEASE EDIT THE GROSS AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE--><ref name="AUJ Box Office"/> becoming the 15th film in history to reach $1 billion. It is the [[2012 in film#Highest-grossing films|fourth highest-grossing film of 2012]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2012 Worldwide Grosses|url=https://boxofficemojo.com/yearly/chart/?view2=worldwide&yr=2012&p=.htm|publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]]|access-date= 15 March 2012}}</ref> It scored a worldwide opening weekend of $222.6 million,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxofficemojo.com/alltime/world/worldwideopenings.htm|title=All Time Worldwide Opening Records at the Box Office|work=boxofficemojo.com}}</ref> including $15.1 million from 452 IMAX theatres around the world, which was an IMAX opening-weekend record for December.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxoffice.com/latest-news/2012-12-17-the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-grosses-151-million-in-452-imax-theatres-worldwide-in-its-opening-weekend|title='THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY' GROSSES $15.1 MILLION IN 452 IMAX THEATRES WORLDWIDE IN ITS OPENING WEEKEND|publisher=boxoffice.com|access-date=24 December 2012|date=17 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130129204955/http://www.boxoffice.com/latest-news/2012-12-17-the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-grosses-151-million-in-452-imax-theatres-worldwide-in-its-opening-weekend|archive-date=29 January 2013|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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The film has received positive reviews, with many publications debating if the film had reached the same standards set by ''The Lord of the Rings'' trilogy. The main criticism dealt with the film's length. <ref>{{cite web|title='The Hobbit' Reviews: Critics Weigh In On 'An Unexpected Journey' & 48 FPS|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/04/the-hobbit-reviews-an-unexpected-journey_n_2236748.html|publisher=Huffington Post|accessdate=4 December 2012}} |
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{{cite web|title='The Hobbit' underwhelms critics in early reviews|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-rt-us-thehobbit-reviewsbre8b400m-20121204,0,4490852.story|publisher=Chicago Tribune|accessdate=4 December 2012}}</ref> |
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''An Unexpected Journey'' earned $13.0 million during its midnight run, setting a December midnight record<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hobbit-box-office-grosses-16-402536|title=Box Office Report: 'The Hobbit' Grosses $16 Million Overseas on Thursday|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|first=Pamela|last=McClintock|access-date=24 December 2012|date=14 December 2012}}</ref> (previously held by ''[[Avatar (2009 film)|Avatar]]'').<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3585&p=.htm|title=Forecast: 'The Hobbit' Expected to Set December Opening Record|publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]]|first=Ray|last=Subers|access-date=24 December 2012|date=14 December 2012}}</ref> It then topped the box office on its opening day (Friday, 14 December 2012) earning $37.1 million<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=daily&id=hobbit.htm|title=The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) – Daily Box Office Results|publisher=Box Office Mojo|access-date=24 December 2012}}</ref> from 4,045 theatres (midnight earnings included), setting a December opening-day record (previously held by ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King]]'').<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3586&p=.htm|title=Friday Report: 'The Hobbit' Steals $37.5 Million|publisher=Box Office Mojo|first=Ray|last=Subers|access-date=24 December 2012|date=14 December 2012}}</ref> By the end of its first weekend it grossed $84.62 million, finishing in first place and setting a then December opening-weekend record (previously held by ''[[I Am Legend (film)|I Am Legend]]'').<ref name="weekend report">{{cite web|url=https://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3587&p=.htm|title=Weekend Report: 'Hobbit' Takes December Record, Misses $100 Million|publisher=Box Office Mojo|access-date=17 December 2012}}</ref> 3D showings accounted for 49% of weekend ticket sales while IMAX showings generated $10.1 million (12% of the weekend gross).<ref name="weekend report"/> The film held onto the top spot for a second weekend, despite declining 57% to $36.7 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3591&p=.htm|title=Weekend Report: 'Hobbit' Plummets, Holds Off Slew of Newcomers|publisher=Box Office Mojo|access-date=23 December 2012}}</ref> ''An Unexpected Journey'' remained at the top of the box office during its third weekend, dropping only 11% to $32.9 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3597&p=.htm|title=Weekend Report: 'Hobbit' Holds Off 'Django' on Final Weekend of 2012|publisher=Box Office Mojo|access-date=30 December 2012}}</ref> |
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Currently, the film has a rating of 76% on [[Rotten Tomatoes]], based on 79 reviews and an average score of 7/10, with the main consensus being "Peter Jackson's return to Middle Earth is visually resplendant and features strong performances from Martin Freeman and Ian McKellen, but the film's deliberate pace robs the material of some of its majesty".<ref>{{Cite web| title=The Hobbit: An Unxpected Journey Movie Reviews |url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_hobbit_an_unexpected_journey/ |work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |publisher=[[Flixster]] |accessdate=December 6, 2012}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film has a 61 out of 100, indicating "generally favorable reviews", based on reviews from 21 critics.<ref>http://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey</ref> |
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''An Unexpected Journey'' earned $11.2 million on its opening day (Wednesday, 12 December 2012) from 16 markets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxoffice.com/latest-news/2012-12-13-the-hobbit-grabs-best-non-holiday-wednesday-opening-in-new-zealand|title=UPDATED: $138 Million for 'The Hobbit' Overseas|publisher=boxoffice.com|access-date=24 December 2012|date=13 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121217044946/http://www.boxoffice.com/latest-news/2012-12-13-the-hobbit-grabs-best-non-holiday-wednesday-opening-in-new-zealand|archive-date=17 December 2012|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Through its first Sunday, it managed a five-day opening-weekend gross of just under $138.0 million. It topped the box office outside North America on two consecutive weekends. In Sweden, it scored the second-largest five-day opening with $6.20 million (behind ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2]]''). Its three largest openings occurred in the UK, Ireland, and Malta ($18.8 million); Russia and the CIS ($17.8 million), and Germany ($17.1 million).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3588&p=.htm|title=Around-the-World Roundup: 'The Hobbit' Collects $138 Million Overseas|publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]]|first=Ray|last=Subers|access-date=24 December 2012|date=18 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3592&p=.htm|title=Around-the-World Roundup: 'Hobbit' Adds $96 Million Overseas|publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]]|first=Ray|last=Subers|access-date=24 December 2012|date=23 December 2012}}</ref> |
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''[[Total Film]]'' gave the film 5 stars out of 5, saying it was "Charming, spectacular, technically audacious… in short, everything you expect from a Peter Jackson movie. A feeling of familiarity does take hold in places, but this is an epically entertaining first course".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/reviews/cinema/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey|title=The Hobbit Review|publisher=Total Magazine|accessdate=December 9, 2012}}</ref> [[Slant Magazine]] awarded the film 3 stars out of 4, and called it "The first of an arguably gratuitous three-part cine-extravaganza...It builds nicely to a rather startling moment of emotional realization".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/film/review/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey/6732|title=The Hobbit Review|publisher=Slant Magazine|accessdate=December 9, 2012}}</ref> |
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''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' said, in a favorable review, that "Jackson and his colleagues have created a purist's delight...[And leads to] an undeniably exciting, action-packed climax." They did however feel that "Though there are elements in this new film that are as spectacular as much of the Rings trilogy was...there is much that is flat-footed and tedious as well, especially in the early going. |
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After the New Zealand premiere, ''[[Television New Zealand]]'' noted that critical responses were "largely positive" but with "mixed responses to the film's technological advances".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvnz.co.nz/hobbit-news/gets-positive-reviews-although-doubts-surface-5261321 |title=Hobbit gets positive reviews although doubts surface |work=[[Television New Zealand]] |date=4 December 2012 |access-date=30 January 2013}}</ref> After the film's international release, ''[[Forbes]]'' called reviews "unenthusiastic" and the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' said the critical consensus is that the film "stumbles".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/markhughes/2012/12/15/critics-um-but-audiences-awe-the-hobbit-wins-huge-opening-and-high-ratings/ |title=Critics Um, But Audiences In Awe – 'The Hobbit' Wins Huge Opening And High Ratings |work=[[Forbes]] |date=15 December 2012 |access-date=15 January 2013 |first=Mark |last=Hughes}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-movie-reviews-critics-20121214,0,7309214.story |title='The Hobbit' stumbles on first leg of its journey, critics say |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=14 December 2012 |access-date=15 January 2013 |first=Oliver |last=Gettell}}</ref> The film holds a 64%<!--Please update also the ratings template above at RT= --> rating on [[Rotten Tomatoes]] based on 305 reviews, with an average score of 6.50/10. The site's consensus reads "Peter Jackson's return to Middle-earth is an earnest, visually resplendent trip, but the film's deliberate pace robs the material of some of its majesty."<ref>{{cite web| title=The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_hobbit_an_unexpected_journey/ |work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |publisher=[[Fandango (company)|Fandango]] |access-date=17 March 2021}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film has a score of 58 out of 100<!--Please update also the ratings template above at MC= --> based on collected reviews from 40 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey |title=The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More |publisher=Metacritic |access-date=8 January 2013}}</ref> The main contention of debate was regarding the film's length, its controversial [[High Frame Rate]], and whether or not the film matched the level of expectation built from [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy]], while the film's visual style, special effects, music score, and cast were praised, especially the performances of [[Martin Freeman]], [[Ian McKellen]], [[Richard Armitage (actor)|Richard Armitage]], and [[Andy Serkis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2012/12/movie-review-the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-not-as-good-as-lord-of-the-rings/|title=The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Reviews|publisher=ABC News|access-date=10 February 2013}}</ref> According to [[CinemaScore]] polls, the film received an "A" grade from audiences.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-report-peter-jacksons-403073|title=Box Office Report: Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit' Scores Record $84.8 Million Weekend |work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=15 February 2013|first=Pamela|last=McClintock|date=16 December 2012}}</ref> |
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[[Peter Travers]] of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' criticised the film's use of "48 frames per second… Couple that with 3D and the movie looks so hyper-real that you see everything that's fake about it… The 169 minutes of screen time hurts, since the first 45 minutes of the film traps us in the hobbit home of the young Bilbo Baggins," but continued with "Once Bilbo and the dwarves set on their journey… things perk up considerably. Trolls, orcs, wolves and mountainous monsters made of remarkably pliable stone bring out the best in Jackson and his ''Rings'' co-screenwriters Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rollingstone.com/movies/reviews/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-20121213|title=The Hobbit Review|publisher=Rolling Stone|access-date=15 December 2012}}</ref> [[Robbie Collin]] of ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' gave the film two stars out of five and said "Thank heavens for Andy Serkis, whose riddling return as Gollum steals the entire film. It is the only time the digital effects and smoother visuals underline, rather than undermine, the mythical drama of Bilbo's adventure. As a lover of cinema, Jackson’s film bored me rigid; as a lover of Tolkien, it broke my heart." He thought the film was "so stuffed with extraneous faff and flummery that it often barely feels like Tolkien at all – more a dire, fan-written internet tribute."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/filmreviews/9730525/The-Hobbit-An-Unexpected-Journey-movie-review.html|title=The Hobbit – An Unexpected Journey, film review|publisher=The Telegraph|access-date=9 December 2012|location=London|first=Robbie|last=Collin|date=9 December 2012}}</ref> ''[[Time Out (magazine)|Time Out]]'' magazine's Keith Uhlich called the film "a mesmerizing study in excess, Peter Jackson and company's long-awaited prequel to the Lord of the Rings saga is bursting with surplus characters, wall-to-wall special effects, unapologetically drawn-out story tangents and double the frame rate (48 over 24) of the average movie."<ref>{{cite web|title=The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (PG-13)|url=https://www.timeout.com/us/film/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey|publisher=Time Out|access-date=16 December 2012}}</ref> ''[[The Guardian]]'' magazine's [[Peter Bradshaw]] commented on use of high frame rate technology and length of the film, writing "After 170 minutes, I felt that I had had enough of a pretty good thing. The trilogy will test the stamina of the non-believers, and many might feel ... that the traditional filmic look of Lord of the Rings was better."<ref>{{cite web|title=The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – review|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/dec/09/hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-review|work=The Guardian|access-date=16 December 2012}}</ref> Richard Lawson from ''[[The Atlantic Wire]]'' commented on the film's "video game"-like visual effects, saying "this is a dismally unattractive movie, featuring too many shots that I'm sure were lovely at some point but are now ruined and chintzified by the terrible technology monster."<ref>{{cite web|title='The Hobbit': Like One Bad Video Game|url=http://www.theatlanticwire.com/entertainment/2012/12/the-hobbit-movie-review/59903/|publisher=theatlanticwire.com|access-date=16 December 2012}}</ref> |
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''[[The Times]]'' gave the film 4 out of 5 stars, saying "Martin Freeman 'perks up' the film as Bilbo Baggins and that Jackson's use of 48-frames per second 3D technology give the film lurid clarity".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/arts/film/reviews/article3625874.ece|title=The Hobbit Review|publisher=The Times|accessdate=December 9, 2012}}</ref> |
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Matthew Leyland of ''[[Total Film]]'' gave the film a five-star rating and said that it is "Charming, spectacular, technically audacious… in short, everything you expect from a Peter Jackson movie. A feeling of familiarity does take hold in places, but this is an epically entertaining first course."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/reviews/cinema/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey|title=The Hobbit Review|last=Leyland|first=Matthew|publisher=Total Magazine|access-date=9 December 2012}}</ref> Ed Gonzalez of ''[[Slant Magazine]]'' awarded the film three stars out of four and called it "The first of an arguably gratuitous three-part cine-extravaganza."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/review/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey/6732|title=The Hobbit Review|last=Gonzalez|first=Ed|publisher=Slant Magazine|access-date=9 December 2012}}</ref> [[Todd McCarthy]] of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' said that "Jackson and his colleagues have created a purist's delight… [And leads to] an undeniably exciting, action-packed climax." McCarthy did however think that "Though there are elements in this new film that are as spectacular as much of the Rings trilogy was… there is much that is flat-footed and tedious as well, especially in the early going."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movie/hobbit-an-unexpected-journey/review/397416|last=McCarthy|first=Todd|title=The Hobbit Review|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=9 December 2012}}</ref> Kate Muir of ''[[The Times]]'' gave the film four out of five stars, saying Martin Freeman "perks up" the film as Bilbo Baggins and that Jackson's use of 48 frames per second 3D technology gives the film "lurid clarity".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/arts/film/reviews/article3625874.ece|title=The Hobbit Review|work=The Times|last=Muir|first=Kate|access-date=9 December 2012}}</ref> Dan Jolin of ''[[Empire (film magazine)|Empire]]'' gave the film four out of five stars and thought "The Hobbit plays younger and lighter than Fellowship and its follow-ups, but does right by the faithful and has a strength in Martin Freeman's Bilbo that may yet see this trilogy measure up to the last one" and he stated that "There is treasure here".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.empireonline.com/reviews/review.asp?FID=9834|last=Jolin|first=Dan|title=The Hobbit Review|publisher=Empire|access-date=9 December 2012}}</ref> |
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''[[Empire (film magazine)|Empire]]'' also gave the film 4 out of 5 stars, and felt "The Hobbit plays younger and lighter than Fellowship and its follow-ups, but does right by the faithful and has a strength in Martin Freeman’s Bilbo that may yet see this trilogy measure up to the last one. There is treasure here". |
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[[Robbie Collin]] of ''[[Telegraph Media Group|The Telegraph]]'' gave the film 2 out of 5 star review. He said "Thank heavens for Andy Serkis, whose riddling return as Gollum steals the entire film. It is the only time the digital effects and smoother visuals underline, rather than undermine, the mythical drama of Bilbo’s adventure. As a lover of cinema, Jackson’s film bored me rigid; as a lover of Tolkien, it broke my heart". |
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<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/filmreviews/9730525/The-Hobbit-An-Unexpected-Journey-movie-review.html|title=The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey, film review|publisher=The Telegraph|accessdate=December 9, 2012}}</ref> |
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===Accolades=== |
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The film received three [[Academy Award]] nominations for [[Academy Award for Best Visual Effects|Best Visual Effects]], [[Academy Award for Best Production Design|Best Production Design]], and [[Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling|Best Makeup and Hairstyling]] as well as praise from critics organization [[Broadcast Film Critics Association]] and from critics groups, such as the [[Houston Film Critics Society]], Phoenix Film Critics Society and [[Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association]]. The film's team won an [[Academy Scientific and Technical Award]]—the Scientific and Engineering Award for inventing a technique which has made huge advances in bringing to life computer-generated characters such as Gollum in the film to the screen.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21409266|title=The Hobbit picks up technical Oscar|work=BBC News|date=11 February 2013}}</ref> In January 2013, it was announced ''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'' was nominated in the Best Live Action Motion Picture category at the Cinema Audio Society Awards, awarded on 16 February.<ref>{{cite news | url= http://www.3news.co.nz/The-Hobbit-and-Les-Miserables-up-for-audio-awards/tabid/418/articleID/282432/Default.aspx | work= 3 News NZ | title= The Hobbit and Les Miserables up for audio awards | date= 9 January 2013 | access-date= 8 January 2013 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130210095829/http://www.3news.co.nz/The-Hobbit-and-Les-Miserables-up-for-audio-awards/tabid/418/articleID/282432/Default.aspx | archive-date= 10 February 2013 | url-status= dead }}</ref> |
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''An Unexpected Journey'' led the nominations at the [[39th Saturn Awards]] with nine, more than ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'' which earned eight nominations at the time of its release. These nominations included [[Saturn Award for Best Director|Best Director]] ([[Peter Jackson]]'s eleventh Saturn Award nomination), [[Saturn Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] for [[Martin Freeman]], [[Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]] for [[Ian McKellen]] (his third nomination for playing [[Gandalf]]) and [[Saturn Award for Best Music|Best Music]] for [[Howard Shore]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2013/02/20/the-hobbit-saturn-awards-movie-tv-nominations/1933067/|title='The Hobbit' leads Saturn Awards with nine nomination | work=USA Today | first1=Brian|last1=Truitt|date=20 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://social.entertainment.msn.com/movies/blogs/paralleluniverse-blogpost.aspx?post=4952c6d6-1266-4377-9ae6-ff6a00a5b59e|title=Nominations for 39th annual Saturn Awards unveiled|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130225153211/http://social.entertainment.msn.com/movies/blogs/paralleluniverse-blogpost.aspx?post=4952c6d6-1266-4377-9ae6-ff6a00a5b59e|archive-date=25 February 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> It won Best Production Design for [[Dan Hennah]], [[Ra Vincent]] and [[Simon Bright]]. |
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''An Unexpected Journey'' also earned five nominations at the [[18th Empire Awards]], winning in two categories, Best Actor for [[Martin Freeman]] and Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Film.<ref name="EmpireAwards">{{cite web|url=https://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=36651 |title=Jameson Empire Awards 2013 Are Go! |first=Helen |last=O'Hara |date=1 March 2013 |work=[[Empire (film magazine)|Empire]] |access-date=21 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.empireonline.com/awards2013/winners/bestscififantasy.asp |title=Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy – The Hobbit an Unexpected Journey |work=[[Empire (film magazine)|Empire]] |access-date=26 March 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.empireonline.com/awards2013/winners/bestactor.asp |title=Best Actor – Martin Freeman |work=[[Empire (film magazine)|Empire]] |access-date=26 March 2013 }}</ref> It also earned two nominations at the [[2013 MTV Movie Awards]] in the categories [[MTV Movie Award for Best Scared-As-S**t Performance|Best Scared-as-S**t Performance]] and Best Hero for [[Martin Freeman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1703068/2013-mtv-movie-awards-nominees.jhtml |title= 2013 MTV Movie Awards Nominations: Full List |publisher=abc.com |access-date=7 March 2013}}</ref><ref>[http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2013/04/02/mtv-movie-awards-best-hero/ MTV Movie Awards Soars With New Best Hero Category] Retrieved 5 April 2013</ref> Freeman won the latter award for his performance.<ref>[http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/04/14/mtv-movie-awards-winners-2013/ Check out the winners for the MTV Movie Awards!] Retrieved 14 April 2013</ref> It has gathered 6 nominations at the 2013 SFX Awards, including Best Film, Best Director for Peter Jackson and four acting nominations.{{notelist}} |
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Directed by | Peter Jackson |
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Based on | The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien |
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Cinematography | Andrew Lesnie |
Edited by | Jabez Olssen |
Music by | Howard Shore |
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Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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Running time | 169 minutes (Theatrical)[1] |
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Language | English |
Budget | $200–315 million[3][4] |
Box office | $1.017 billion[5] |
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is a 2012 epic high fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson. It is the first instalment in a three-part film adaptation based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s 1937 novel The Hobbit. It is followed by The Desolation of Smaug (2013) and The Battle of the Five Armies (2014), and together, they act as a prequel to Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. The film's screenplay was written by Jackson, his longtime collaborators Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, and Guillermo del Toro, who was originally chosen to direct the film before leaving the project in 2010.
The story is set in Middle-earth sixty years before the main events of The Lord of the Rings, and portions of the film are adapted from the appendices to Tolkien's The Return of the King.[6] An Unexpected Journey tells the tale of Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), who is convinced by the wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) to accompany thirteen Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage), on a quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug. The ensemble cast also includes James Nesbitt, Ken Stott, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood and Andy Serkis, and features Sylvester McCoy, Barry Humphries and Manu Bennett.
An Unexpected Journey premiered on 28 November 2012 in New Zealand and was released internationally on 12 December 2012, almost 9 years after the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.[7] The film grossed over $1.017 billion at the box office, surpassing both The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers nominally, becoming the fourth highest-grossing film of 2012. Receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film was nominated for three Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects, Best Production Design, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling.[8] It was also nominated for three British Academy Film Awards.[9]
Plot
Approaching his 111th birthday, the Hobbit Bilbo Baggins begins writing down the full story of his adventure 60 years earlier for the benefit of his nephew, Frodo.
Long before Bilbo's involvement, the Dwarf king Thrór brought an era of prosperity for his kin under the Lonely Mountain until the arrival of the dragon Smaug. Destroying the nearby town of Dale, Smaug drove the Dwarves out of their mountain and took their hoard of gold. Thrór's grandson, Thorin, sees King Thranduil and his Wood-elves on a nearby hillside, and is dismayed when they leave rather than aid his people, resulting in Thorin's everlasting hatred of Elves.
In the Shire, 50-year-old Bilbo is tricked by the wizard Gandalf the Grey into hosting a dinner for Thorin and his company of Dwarves: Balin, Dwalin, Fíli, Kíli, Dori, Nori, Ori, Óin, Glóin, Bifur, Bofur, and Bombur. Gandalf's aim is to recruit Bilbo as the company's "burglar" to aid them in their quest to enter the Lonely Mountain. Bilbo is unwilling to accept at first, but has a change of heart after the company leaves without him the next day. Bilbo races to join the company. Travelling onward, the company is captured by three Trolls. Bilbo stalls the Trolls from eating them until dawn, and Gandalf exposes the trolls to sunlight, turning them to stone. The company locates the Trolls' cave and finds treasure and Elven blades. Thorin and Gandalf each take an Elf-made blade, Orcrist and Glamdring, respectively; Gandalf also finds an Elven dagger, which he gives to Bilbo.
The wizard Radagast the Brown finds Gandalf and the company, and recounts an encounter at Dol Guldur with the Necromancer, a sorcerer who has been corrupting Greenwood with dark magic. Chased by Orcs, Gandalf leads the company through a hidden passage to Rivendell. There, Lord Elrond discloses a hidden indication of a secret door on the company's map of the Lonely Mountain, which will be visible only on Durin's Day. Gandalf later approaches the White Council — consisting of Elrond, Galadriel and Saruman the White — and presents a Morgul blade, a weapon of the Witch-king of Angmar, which Radagast obtained from Dol Guldur as a sign that the Necromancer is linked to an eventual return of Sauron. While Saruman presses concern to the more present matter of the Dwarves' quest, requesting that Gandalf put an end to it, Gandalf secretly reveals to Galadriel he had anticipated this and had the Dwarves move forward without him.
The company journeys into the Misty Mountains, where they find themselves amid a colossal battle between Stone Giants. They take refuge in a cave and are captured by Goblins, who take them to their leader, the Great Goblin. Bilbo becomes separated from the Dwarves and falls into a crevice where he encounters Gollum, who unknowingly drops a golden ring. Pocketing the ring, Bilbo finds himself confronted by Gollum. They play a riddle game, wagering that Bilbo will be shown the way out if he wins or eaten by Gollum if he loses. Bilbo eventually wins by asking Gollum what he has in his pocket. Noticing his ring is lost, Gollum realizes that Bilbo possesses it and chases him. Bilbo discovers that the ring grants him invisibility, but when he has a chance to kill Gollum, Bilbo spares his life out of pity and escapes while Gollum shouts his hatred towards the hobbit Baggins.
Meanwhile, the Great Goblin reveals to the Dwarves that Azog, an Orc war-chief who killed Thrór and lost his forearm to Thorin in battle outside the Dwarven kingdom of Moria, has placed a bounty on Thorin's head. Gandalf arrives and leads the Dwarves in an escape, killing the Great Goblin. Bilbo exits the mountain and rejoins the company, keeping his newly obtained ring secret. The company is ambushed by Azog and his hunting party, and takes refuge in trees. Thorin charges at Azog, who overpowers and severely injures him with his Warg. Bilbo saves Thorin from the Orcs and challenges Azog, just as the company is rescued by eagles implied to be sent by Galadriel. They escape to the safety of the Carrock where Gandalf revives Thorin, who renounces his previous disdain for Bilbo after being saved by him.
They see the Lonely Mountain in the distance, where a sleeping dragon, Smaug is awoken by a thrush knocking a snail against a stone.
Cast
The characters of Galadriel, Saruman, and Frodo Baggins appear in the novel The Lord of the Rings, but not in the novel The Hobbit. (Radagast was also dropped from the film version of Lord of the Rings, merely being mentioned in passing). Gandalf, Gollum, Bilbo Baggins, Elrond and the Necromancer appear in both novels, although the latter is referred to in Lord of the Rings as Sauron. Only Bilbo is portrayed by a different actor in the two sets of films, as the age difference affects his character more. The older Bilbo (Ian Holm) appears in the prologue section of this film.
- Martin Freeman as Young Bilbo Baggins: a hobbit hired by the wizard Gandalf to accompany 13 dwarves on a quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug.[10]
- Ian Holm, who portrayed Old Bilbo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings trilogy appears also in scenes that take place directly before the events of The Fellowship of the Ring.[11]
- Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey: a wizard who recruits Bilbo and helps to arrange the quest to reclaim the dwarves' lost treasure in Erebor. Gandalf was also portrayed by McKellen in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.[12]
- Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield II: the leader of the Company of dwarves who has set out to reclaim his birthright as King of the Lonely Mountain from Smaug.
- Ken Stott as Balin: Dwalin's brother. He is described in the novel as "always their look-out man".
- Graham McTavish as Dwalin: Balin's brother.
- Aidan Turner as Kíli: Thorin's nephew and Fíli's younger brother.
- Dean O'Gorman as Fíli: Thorin's nephew and Kíli's older brother.
- Mark Hadlow as Dori: Nori and Ori's brother. He is described in the novel as "a decent fellow, despite his grumbling", while Thorin described him as being the strongest member of the company. Hadlow also plays Bert the Stone-troll.
- Jed Brophy as Nori: Dori and Ori's brother.
- Adam Brown as Ori: Dori and Nori's brother.
- John Callen as Óin: Gloin's brother.
- Peter Hambleton as Glóin: Óin's brother. Hambleton also plays William the Stone-troll.
- William Kircher as Bifur: Bofur and Bombur's cousin. Kircher also plays Tom the Stone-troll.
- James Nesbitt as Bofur: Bombur's brother and Bifur's cousin, described as "a disarmingly forthright, funny and occasionally brave Dwarf".
- Stephen Hunter as Bombur: Bofur's brother and Bifur's cousin; described in the novel as fat and clumsy.
- Cate Blanchett as Galadriel: the elven co-ruler of Lothlórien along with her husband, Lord Celeborn. She was also portrayed by Blanchett in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
- Hugo Weaving as Elrond: the Elven-Lord of Rivendell, who gives shelter to Bilbo's party, despite Thorin's great suspicion of Elves. He was also portrayed by Weaving in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.[13]
- Christopher Lee as Saruman the White: the head of the Istari Order and its White Council. He was also portrayed by Lee in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.[14]
- Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins: Bilbo's favorite nephew. His scenes take place shortly before the events of The Fellowship of the Ring.[15]
- Sylvester McCoy as Radagast the Brown: a wizard whose wisdom involves nature and wildlife.
- Andy Serkis as Gollum: a wretched hobbit-like creature corrupted by the One Ring. Serkis portrayed Gollum through motion capture, as he did in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.[16] Serkis also acted as second unit director of the trilogy.[17]
- Manu Bennett as Azog the Defiler: the Orc chieftain of Moria who beheaded King Thrór in the battle of Azanulbizar and now hunts for Thorin and his company after taking an oath to break the line of Durin. He leads a band of Hunter Orcs and rides a huge white warg.
- Barry Humphries as the Great Goblin: the king of the caverns of Goblin Town in the Misty Mountains.
- Conan Stevens as Bolg: son of Azog.
- John Rawls as Yazneg: Azog's second-in-command. Movement choreographer Terry Notary played Yazneg during pick-up shots.
- Bret McKenzie as Lindir: an elf of Rivendell.
- Kiran Shah as the Goblin scribe: a scribe and messenger for the Great Goblin.
- Jeffrey Thomas as Thrór: the former king of Durin's Folk and Thorin's grandfather.
- Stephen Ure as Fimbul, one of Azog's Orc hunters, and lieutenant to Yazneg. After Yazneg is killed, Fimbul becomes Azog's right-hand man. Ure also played a goblin, named Grinnah, who acted as the Great Goblin's acolyte.
- Michael Mizrahi as Thráin II: the last Dwarf-King of Erebor and Thorin's father.
- Benedict Cumberbatch as the voice of the dragon Smaug, as well as The Necromancer, a mysterious sorcerer residing in Dol Guldur with the ability to summon the spirits of the dead. Cumberbatch provided performance capture for the character's brief appearance in this film.[18]
Cameos in the film include director Peter Jackson and editor Jabez Olssen as Erebor Dwarf refugees running from the dragon Smaug in the opening prologue; picture double Hayden J. Weal as a dwarf carrying gems during Thranduil's visit in Erebor; James Nesbitt's then-wife Sonia Forbes-Adam as Belladonna Took, Bilbo's mother; Nesbitt's daughters Peggy and Mary as children of Dale; Luke Evans as Girion; and production designer Dan Hennah as the Old Took, Belladonna's father. Peter Jackson's daughter, Philippa Boyens's second son, and Andy Serkis' children made cameos in the Old Took's party; and Jabez Olssen's wife and children, Weta Workshop founder Richard Taylor's children, and set decorator Ra Vincent's children all cameo in the market scene. Writer for Ain'tItCoolNews.com, Eric Vespe, portrays Fredegar Chubb, the fish seller at the market. The cameos in the Old Took's party and the market scene are shown only in the extended edition.
Production
A film adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's novel The Hobbit (1937) was in development for several years after the critical and financial success of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy (2001–2003), co-written, co-produced, and directed by Peter Jackson. Jackson was initially going to produce a two-film adaptation of The Hobbit, which was to be directed by Guillermo del Toro.[19] Del Toro left the project in May 2010, after about two years of working with Jackson and his production team, due to delays caused in part by financial problems at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.[20] Jackson was announced as director that October.[20]
The Hobbit films were produced back to back, like The Lord of the Rings films. Principal photography for The Hobbit films began on 21 March 2011 in New Zealand[21] and ended on 6 July 2012, after 266 days of filming.[22] Pick-ups for An Unexpected Journey were filmed in July 2012 as well.[23] Work on the film was expected to be completed on 26 November, just two days prior to the film's Wellington premiere.[24] Jackson would later comment that del Toro's sudden exit created problems as he felt he had inadequate preparation time which led to him shooting the films with unfinished scripts and without storyboards.[25][26][27][28]
High frame rate
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey used a shooting and projection frame rate of 48 frames per second, becoming the first feature film with a wide release to do so.[29] The new projection rate was advertised as "High Frame Rate" to the general public. However, the majority of cinemas projected the film at the industry standard 24 fps after the film was converted.[30][31]
Score
The musical score for An Unexpected Journey was composed, orchestrated, conducted and produced by Howard Shore. It was performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Voices and Tiffin' Boys Choir and featured several vocal soloists. The score reprised many themes from the Lord of the Rings trilogy but also introduced numerous new themes, including Shore's orchestral setting of the diegetic "Misty Mountains" song.
The original song "Song of the Lonely Mountain", sung by Neil Finn, served as the end title theme. The album received nominations for various awards and peaked in the top ten charts in Korea and the United States.
Animal deaths
According to news reports, up to 27 animals died during the production of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.[32][33]
Distribution
Marketing
The first trailer for An Unexpected Journey was first screened before the Jackson-produced The Adventures of Tintin in the US on 21 December 2011,[34] and released on the Internet on the same day.[35] Geoff Boucher of the Los Angeles Times said, "While it was all too fleeting there was enough in it to stir the heart of fans."[36] Jen Chaney of The Washington Post stated, "Visually and tonally, this preview for [An Unexpected Journey] looks like a perfect match for the Frodo Baggins tales that released in 2001, 2002 and 2003. […] But plot isn't the main matter at hand in the trailer… This clip is all about reacquainting us with Middle-earth."[35]
Jackson, Freeman, McKellen, Armitage, Serkis, Wood, and co-screenwriter Philippa Boyens appeared at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con International promoting the film and screening 12 minutes of footage.[37]
On 8 October 2012, Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown announced that for the week of the premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the capital of New Zealand would be renamed the "Middle of Middle-earth".[38]
Video games
- Guardians of Middle-earth, which was released with the special disclaimer on the front art, marking the connection to the feature film and contains models and characters from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, including Nori, Gollum, Dwalin and others.
- Lego The Lord of the Rings, which was released around the same time as the motion picture and contains a Lego model of Radagast, based on his portrayal in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
- The Hobbit: Kingdoms of Middle-earth, which features characters and locations as well as the elements of the official soundtrack.
Theatrical release
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The world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey took place on 28 November 2012 at the Embassy Theatre in Wellington, New Zealand,[39] with a full theatrical release in New Zealand on 12 December. The film was released 13 December 2012 in Europe, 14 December 2012 in India, Canada and United States,[40][41] and 26 December 2012 (Boxing Day) in Australia. It was also screened at the 65th Royal Film Performance in London on 12 December 2012.[42]
Around 100,000 people lined the red carpet on Courtenay Place for the film's premiere, and the entire event was broadcast live on TV in New Zealand, as well as streaming over the internet.[43]
An extended edition of the film had a limited re-release on 5 October 2015, accompanied by a special greeting from Peter Jackson.[44]
Home media
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was released on DVD, Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D on 19 March 2013,[45] with an extended edition, with 13 minutes of additional footage and three bonus discs containing approximately nine hours of special features, released on 5 November 2013.[46][47][48][49] In the United Kingdom, the film was released on 8 April 2013.[50]
An Unexpected Journey was released in Ultra HD Blu-ray on 30 November 2020 in the United Kingdom and on 1 December 2020 in the United States, along with the other films of the trilogy, including both the theatrical and the extended editions of the films.[51]
Reception
Box office
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey grossed $303 million in the United States and Canada and $718.1 million elsewhere for a worldwide total of $1.017 billion,[5] becoming the 15th film in history to reach $1 billion. It is the fourth highest-grossing film of 2012.[52] It scored a worldwide opening weekend of $222.6 million,[53] including $15.1 million from 452 IMAX theatres around the world, which was an IMAX opening-weekend record for December.[54]
An Unexpected Journey earned $13.0 million during its midnight run, setting a December midnight record[55] (previously held by Avatar).[56] It then topped the box office on its opening day (Friday, 14 December 2012) earning $37.1 million[57] from 4,045 theatres (midnight earnings included), setting a December opening-day record (previously held by The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King).[58] By the end of its first weekend it grossed $84.62 million, finishing in first place and setting a then December opening-weekend record (previously held by I Am Legend).[59] 3D showings accounted for 49% of weekend ticket sales while IMAX showings generated $10.1 million (12% of the weekend gross).[59] The film held onto the top spot for a second weekend, despite declining 57% to $36.7 million.[60] An Unexpected Journey remained at the top of the box office during its third weekend, dropping only 11% to $32.9 million.[61]
An Unexpected Journey earned $11.2 million on its opening day (Wednesday, 12 December 2012) from 16 markets.[62] Through its first Sunday, it managed a five-day opening-weekend gross of just under $138.0 million. It topped the box office outside North America on two consecutive weekends. In Sweden, it scored the second-largest five-day opening with $6.20 million (behind Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2). Its three largest openings occurred in the UK, Ireland, and Malta ($18.8 million); Russia and the CIS ($17.8 million), and Germany ($17.1 million).[63][64]
Critical response
After the New Zealand premiere, Television New Zealand noted that critical responses were "largely positive" but with "mixed responses to the film's technological advances".[65] After the film's international release, Forbes called reviews "unenthusiastic" and the Los Angeles Times said the critical consensus is that the film "stumbles".[66][67] The film holds a 64% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 305 reviews, with an average score of 6.50/10. The site's consensus reads "Peter Jackson's return to Middle-earth is an earnest, visually resplendent trip, but the film's deliberate pace robs the material of some of its majesty."[68] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 58 out of 100 based on collected reviews from 40 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[69] The main contention of debate was regarding the film's length, its controversial High Frame Rate, and whether or not the film matched the level of expectation built from The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, while the film's visual style, special effects, music score, and cast were praised, especially the performances of Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, and Andy Serkis.[70] According to CinemaScore polls, the film received an "A" grade from audiences.[71]
Peter Travers of Rolling Stone criticised the film's use of "48 frames per second… Couple that with 3D and the movie looks so hyper-real that you see everything that's fake about it… The 169 minutes of screen time hurts, since the first 45 minutes of the film traps us in the hobbit home of the young Bilbo Baggins," but continued with "Once Bilbo and the dwarves set on their journey… things perk up considerably. Trolls, orcs, wolves and mountainous monsters made of remarkably pliable stone bring out the best in Jackson and his Rings co-screenwriters Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens."[72] Robbie Collin of The Daily Telegraph gave the film two stars out of five and said "Thank heavens for Andy Serkis, whose riddling return as Gollum steals the entire film. It is the only time the digital effects and smoother visuals underline, rather than undermine, the mythical drama of Bilbo's adventure. As a lover of cinema, Jackson’s film bored me rigid; as a lover of Tolkien, it broke my heart." He thought the film was "so stuffed with extraneous faff and flummery that it often barely feels like Tolkien at all – more a dire, fan-written internet tribute."[73] Time Out magazine's Keith Uhlich called the film "a mesmerizing study in excess, Peter Jackson and company's long-awaited prequel to the Lord of the Rings saga is bursting with surplus characters, wall-to-wall special effects, unapologetically drawn-out story tangents and double the frame rate (48 over 24) of the average movie."[74] The Guardian magazine's Peter Bradshaw commented on use of high frame rate technology and length of the film, writing "After 170 minutes, I felt that I had had enough of a pretty good thing. The trilogy will test the stamina of the non-believers, and many might feel ... that the traditional filmic look of Lord of the Rings was better."[75] Richard Lawson from The Atlantic Wire commented on the film's "video game"-like visual effects, saying "this is a dismally unattractive movie, featuring too many shots that I'm sure were lovely at some point but are now ruined and chintzified by the terrible technology monster."[76]
Matthew Leyland of Total Film gave the film a five-star rating and said that it is "Charming, spectacular, technically audacious… in short, everything you expect from a Peter Jackson movie. A feeling of familiarity does take hold in places, but this is an epically entertaining first course."[77] Ed Gonzalez of Slant Magazine awarded the film three stars out of four and called it "The first of an arguably gratuitous three-part cine-extravaganza."[78] Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter said that "Jackson and his colleagues have created a purist's delight… [And leads to] an undeniably exciting, action-packed climax." McCarthy did however think that "Though there are elements in this new film that are as spectacular as much of the Rings trilogy was… there is much that is flat-footed and tedious as well, especially in the early going."[79] Kate Muir of The Times gave the film four out of five stars, saying Martin Freeman "perks up" the film as Bilbo Baggins and that Jackson's use of 48 frames per second 3D technology gives the film "lurid clarity".[80] Dan Jolin of Empire gave the film four out of five stars and thought "The Hobbit plays younger and lighter than Fellowship and its follow-ups, but does right by the faithful and has a strength in Martin Freeman's Bilbo that may yet see this trilogy measure up to the last one" and he stated that "There is treasure here".[81]
Accolades
The film received three Academy Award nominations for Best Visual Effects, Best Production Design, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling as well as praise from critics organization Broadcast Film Critics Association and from critics groups, such as the Houston Film Critics Society, Phoenix Film Critics Society and Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association. The film's team won an Academy Scientific and Technical Award—the Scientific and Engineering Award for inventing a technique which has made huge advances in bringing to life computer-generated characters such as Gollum in the film to the screen.[82] In January 2013, it was announced The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was nominated in the Best Live Action Motion Picture category at the Cinema Audio Society Awards, awarded on 16 February.[83]
An Unexpected Journey led the nominations at the 39th Saturn Awards with nine, more than The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring which earned eight nominations at the time of its release. These nominations included Best Director (Peter Jackson's eleventh Saturn Award nomination), Best Actor for Martin Freeman, Best Supporting Actor for Ian McKellen (his third nomination for playing Gandalf) and Best Music for Howard Shore.[84][85] It won Best Production Design for Dan Hennah, Ra Vincent and Simon Bright.
An Unexpected Journey also earned five nominations at the 18th Empire Awards, winning in two categories, Best Actor for Martin Freeman and Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Film.[86][87][88] It also earned two nominations at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards in the categories Best Scared-as-S**t Performance and Best Hero for Martin Freeman.[89][90] Freeman won the latter award for his performance.[91] It has gathered 6 nominations at the 2013 SFX Awards, including Best Film, Best Director for Peter Jackson and four acting nominations.
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