The Hobbit has been in development hell for an astounding amount of time due to issues surrounding the rights, a lawsuit between Lord of the Rings director, Peter Jackson, New Zealand Union protests, and several production delays. While we’ll never see Guillermo del Toro’s vision for Middle Earth, viewers will get consistency in terms of visual aesthetics with Jackson returning to helm the franchise he made famous. Overall, the two-part adaptation seems to capture its own unique sense of fun and adventure. Check out the trailer with some new faces thrown in with a dash of the more nostalgic ones.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Director: Peter Jackson
Cast: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellan, James Nesbitt, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, and Andy Serkis
Release Date: December 14, 2012