Please note this is a region B Blu-Ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-Ray player in order to play Please note the UV copy is only compatible in participating regions please visit the UV website for full details The first of three epic instalments in director Peter Jackson&s blockbuster prequel to his Lord of the Rings& trilogy Set in Middle-Earth 60 years before events in The Lord of the Rings the story follows the adventures of Hobbit Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) who at the instigation of the wizard Gandalf (Ian Mc Kellen) suddenly finds himself co-opted into joining a company of 13 Dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) to help reclaim the Dwarves& lost kingdom of the Lonely Mountain from the clutches of Smaug the dragon (voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch) After setting out on their quest from the safety of Bag End the band of travellers soon find themselves pitted against a range of strange & fearsome opponents in addition to a small slimy creature known simply as Gollum (Andy Serkis) Extra Content Blu-ray Disc• " Video Blog 1 Start of Production"• " Video Blog 2 Location Scouting"• " Video Blog 3 Shooting Block One"• " Video Blog 4 Filming in 3D"• " Video Blog 5 Locations Part 1"• " Video Blog 6 Locations Part 2"• " Video Blog 7 Stone St Studios Tour"• " Video Blog 8 " Wrap of Principal Photography"• " Video Blog 9 " Post-production Overview"• " Video Blog 10 " Wellington World Premiere"• Theatrical Trailers
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- Dwarves• Theatrical Trailers
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- Letter Opener• Theatrical Trailers
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- Bilbo Contract• Theatrical Trailers
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- Gandalf Wagers• Theatrical Trailers
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey is the first in Peter Jackson&s highly anticipated trilogy adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien 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 13 Dwarves led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield Their journey will take them into the Wild through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins Orcs & deadly Wargs as well as a mysterious & sinister figure known only as the Necromancer Although their goal lies to the East & 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 ingenuity & courage that surprise even him; he also gains possession of Gollum&s "precious" ring that holds unexpected & useful qualities A simple gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know All-new special features on DVD Commentary with Peter Jackson Director Producer Screenwriter & Philippa Boyens Co-Producer Screenwriter The Appendices
- A multi-part chronological history of the filming of The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey covering pre-production in the various departments of the film in the months leading up to the start of principal photography the boot camp training for the main cast the work done on set chronologically through the three shooting blocks & in the world of its digital effects Special Features New Zealand
- Home of Middle Earth The Filmmakers Commentary Part 1 The Filmmakers Commentary Part 2 Introduction by Peter Jackson A Long Expected Journey The Chronicles of the Hobbit Part 1 The Journey to Middle Earth Riddles in the Dark An Unexpected Party Roast Mutton Bastion of the Greenwood A Short Rest The Songs of the Hobbit A Long Expected Journey The Chronicles of the Hobbit Part 2 Over Hill Under Hill Out of the Frying Pan Return to Hobbiton The Epic of Scene 88 The Battle of Moria Edge of the Wilderland Home is Behind The World Ahead Realms of the Third Age Goblin Town The Company of Thorin Assembling the Dwarves Thorin Fili & Kili Balin & Dwalin Oin & Gloin Dori Nori & Ori Bifur Bofur & Bombur Mr Baggins The 14th Member Durin&s Folk Creating the Dwarves The Peoples & Denizens of Middle Earth The Stone Trolls Radagast the Brown Goblins Azog the Defiler Credits

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Dwarves elves goblins trolls dragons & wizards
- these are the ingredients of JRR Tolkien&s wonderful fantasy the prelude to The
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“ The Hobbit The Battle of the Five Armies” brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) & the Company of Dwarves The Dwarves of Erebor have reclaimed the vast wealth of their homeland but now must face the consequences of having unleashed the terrifying Dragon Smaug upon the defenseless men women & children of Lake-town As he succumbs to dragon-sickness the King Under the Mountain Thorin Oakenshield sacrifices friendship & honor in his search for the legendary Arkenstone Unable to help Thorin see reason Bilbo is driven to make a desperate & dangerous choice not knowing that even greater perils lie ahead An ancient enemy has returned to Middle-earth Sauron the Dark Lord has sent forth legions of Orcs in a stealth attack upon the Lonely Mountain As darkness converges on their escalating conflict the races of Dwarves Elves & Men must decide—unite or be destroyed Bilbo finds himself fighting for his life & the lives of his friends as five great armies go to war ...

“ The Hobbit The Battle of the Five Armies” brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) & the Company of Dwarves The Dwarves of Erebor have reclaimed the vast wealth of their homeland but now must face the consequences of having unleashed the terrifying Dragon Smaug upon the defenseless men women & children of Lake-town As he succumbs to dragon-sickness the King Under the Mountain Thorin Oakenshield sacrifices friendship & honor in his search for the legendary Arkenstone Unable to help Thorin see reason Bilbo is driven to make a desperate & dangerous choice not knowing that even greater perils lie ahead An ancient enemy has returned to Middle-earth Sauron the Dark Lord has sent forth legions of Orcs in a stealth attack upon the Lonely Mountain As darkness converges on their escalating conflict the races of Dwarves Elves & Men must decide—unite or be destroyed Bilbo finds himself fighting for his life & the lives of his friends as five great armies go to war ...

The Hobbit game sees you accompany Bilbo on the journey to the lonely mountain to reclaim the dwarves gold Watch outthere are 4 dangerous challenges to complete! Always be on the lookout for items to strengthen your character you will need these to defeat the Dragon Smaug who is guarding the gold! 3 levels of game play included to keep you battling away 3 Difficulty levels to keep you battling away Play as Bilbo in search of treasure & the dragon that protects it Playing Occasions Family Gathering Dinner with Friends at home or out with mates 2-5 Players Ages 8 ...

Sumptuous oversized hardback edition of the classic adventure fully illustrated with over 60 watercolour & pencil illustrations by award-winning artist Alan Lee Conceptual Designer on Peter Jackson's THE HOBBIT trilogy 304 pages 28 bw 36 col illus (2 x red & black maps by JRR Tolkien) ...

This deluxe slipcased edition of The Hobbit printed & bound using superior materials including a silk ribbon marker features the definitive text plus Tolkien's paintings & drawings in full colour & a special fold-out version of Thror's Map Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet & contented life with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home; then one day the wizard Gandalf & a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly & enlist his services
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- on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon Bilbo's life is never to be the same again Seldom has any book been so widely read & loved as JRR Tolkien's classic tale The Hobbit Since its first publication in 1937 it has remained in print to delight each new generation of readers all over the world & its hero Bilbo Baggins has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals Alice Pooh Toad

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A brand new revised edition of the best-selling graphic novel based on the enchanting prelude to The Lord of the Rings First published in 1990 David Wenzel's comic book adaptation of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit was an immediate success & has become one of the best-loved graphic novels of the last 25 years The Hobbit is the story of Bilbo Baggins a quiet & contented hobbit whose life is turned upside down when he joins the wizard Gandalf & thirteen dwarves on their quest to reclaim their stolen treasure It is a journey fraught with danger
- & in the end it is Bilbo alone who must face the guardian of this treasure the most-dreaded dragon Smaug Illustrated & hand painted in full colour throughout & accompanied by the carefully abridged text of the original novel this handsome authorised edition will introduce new generations to a magical masterpiece
- & be treasured by Hobbit fans of all ages everywhere This new edition has been completely re-scanned from the original paintings to achieve more accurate & vibrant colours with David Wenzel revisiting the work to provide sensitive improvements & additions to the original edition The book

Includes:: a magnificent & completely new cover design by Wenzel himself



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The classic bestseller behind this year's biggest movie this definitive paperback edition features nine illustrations & two maps drawn by JRR Tolkien & a preface by Christopher Tolkien Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable unambitious life rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf & a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey there & back again' They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent a large & very dangerous dragon The prelude to The Lord of the Rings The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies since its publication in 1937 establishing itself as one of the most beloved & influential books of the twentieth century ...