The first TV spot for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has been released, which in its 30-second running time, blends its darker elements with the film’s at times whimsical nature.
The first chapter in Peter Jackson’s epic trilogy prequel to The Lord of the Rings, An Unexpected Journey will follow Martin Freeman, as the Hobbit Bilbo Baggins, as he is joined by a whole new eclectic group of Middle Earth’s heroes and villains in addition to returning Rings cast members Ian McKellan (Gandalf), Andy Serkis (Gollum), Cate Blanchett (Galadriel), Hugo Weaving (Elrond), Orlando Bloom (Legolas), Ian Holm (Bilbo Baggins), and Elijah Wood (Frodo Baggins).
“The Hobbit” follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen), Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage). Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is set to hit theaters in 3D and IMAX on December 14th. Additional select theaters will screen the film in 48fps, which was the native format Peter Jackson shot the film in.
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