The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (also known as The Hobbit - Part 1), is the first film adapted from J.R.R. Tolkien's book entitled The Hobbit. Both parts are directed by Peter Jackson who previously directed The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, and will also feature actors from The Lord of the Rings. It is set for release on December 14th 2012.

Synopsis
According to a press release from Warner Bros. Pictures:

''The adventure follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers.  Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever…Gollum.  Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum’s “precious” ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities … A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know.''

Cast

 * Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins
 * Ian Holm as Old Bilbo Baggins
 * Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey
 * Richard Armitage as Thorin II Oakenshield
 * Graham McTavish as Dwalin
 * Ken Scott as Balin
 * Aiden Turner as Kíli
 * Dean O'Gorman as Fíli
 * Mark Hadlow as Dori
 * Jed Brophy as Nori
 * Adam Brown as Ori
 * John Callen as Óin
 * Peter Hambleton as Glóin
 * William Kircher as Bifur
 * James Nesbitt as Bofur
 * Stephen Hunter as Bombur
 * Andy Serkis as Gollum
 * Hugo Weaving as Elrond
 * Billy Connoly as Dáin II Ironfoot
 * Barry Humphries as the Great Goblin
 * Cate Blanchett as Galadriel
 * Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins
 * Jeffrey Thomas as Thrór
 * Mike Mizrahi as Thráin II
 * Conan Stevens as Azog
 * Brett McKenzie as Lindir

Development
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Filming
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Release
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Toys
On 16th December 2011, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Lego announced the development of figures and play sets based upon the upcoming adaptations of The Hobbit as well as The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. The Launch of the LEGO The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey collection is scheduled to coincide with the release of the first part of the film in December 2012.

Video Games
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment now has the right to develop a video game based upon The Hobbit after Electronic Arts' licence expired in 2008. And they are planning a game for the first part of the films release in December 2012, but whether it ties in with the film is currently unknown.