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The Hobbit [videorecording] : an unexpected journey / New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures present ; a Wingnut Films production ; produced by Carolynne Cunningham [and others] ; screenplay by Fran Walsh [and others] ; directed by Peter Jackson.

Jackson, Peter, 1961- (Added Author). Cunningham, Carolynne. (Added Author). Walsh, Fran, 1959- (Added Author). McKellen, Ian. (Added Author). Blanchett, Cate, 1969- (Added Author). Weaving, Hugo, 1960- (Added Author). Nesbitt, James, 1965- (Added Author). Stott, Ken, 1955- (Added Author). Freeman, Martin, 1971- (Added Author). Serkis, Andy. (Added Author). Armitage, Richard, 1971- (Added Author). Turner, Aidan, 1983- (Added Author). Boyens, Philippa. (Added Author). Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973 Hobbit. (Added Author). New Line Cinema Corporation. (Added Author). Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. (Added Author). WingNut Films (Firm) (Added Author). Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, James Nesbitt, Ken Stott, Martin Freeman, Andy Serkis, Richard Armitage, Aidan Turner. (Cast).

Summary:

The first chapter in Peter Jackson's new epic trilogy set in Middle Earth 60 years before J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the rings saga. Follow Bilbo Baggins as he's swept into a quest to reclaim the Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached by the wizard Gandalf, Bilbo joins a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield. Along the way they face many dangers; Bilbo meets Gollum and takes possession of the 'One ring.' Includes bonus features.

Record details

Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (169 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: 2-disc special edition.
Publisher: Burbank, California : Warner Home Video, [2013]
Copyright: ©2013.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. DVD release of the 2012 motion picture. Special features: 10 production videos; trailers.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Music, Howard Shore ; editor, Jabez Olssen ; director of photography, Andrew Lesnie.
Participant or Performer Note:	Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, James Nesbitt, Ken Stott, Martin Freeman, Andy Serkis, Richard Armitage, Aidan Turner.
Target Audience Note:	MPAA rating: PG-13; for extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening images.
System Details Note:	DVD ; widescreen (16x9) presentation ; dual-layer format ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround.
Language Note:	In English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish, with optional subtitles in English, French or Spanish ; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Awards Note:	Academy Awards, USA, 2013: nominated, Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling; Best Achievement in Production Design; Best Achievement in Visual Effects. Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA, 2013: nominated, Best Actor (Martin Freeman); Best Costumes; Best Director (Peter Jackson); Best Fantasy Film; Best Make-Up; Best Music (Howard Shore); Best Production Design; Best Special Effects; Best Supporting Actor (Ian McKellen).