Comic Con, that annual preview feast for all us film enthusiasts, is only weeks away now and announcements are coming thick and fast. Indeed it has now been confirmed that Peter Jackson’s much anticipated Lord of the Rings prequel, The Hobbit, will feature at the event.
The news was broken on the film's Facebook page as follows:
“We're excited to announce that we will be bringing The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey to San Diego Comic-Con! Join director Peter Jackson, producer Philippa Boyens, Sir Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Andy Serkis and Richard Armitage for a special look at the upcoming film on Saturday, July 14th, in Hall H.”
Given the massive critical and commercial success of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, don’t be surprised if the latest addition to the franchise breaks all sorts of box office records also. The unexpected journey of Tolkien’s classics from page to screen was a startling filmmaking achievement. Expect something similar from The Hobbit.
Synopsis: A curious Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, journeys to the Lonely Mountain with a vigorous group of Dwarves to reclaim a treasure stolen from them by the dragon Smaug.
Release date: 14th December
Source: The Hobbit Movie on Facebook
