The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey [DVD]

Description

The first in a trilogy of films based on the enduring masterpiece 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. 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 thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Sorcerers, as well as a mysterious and sinister figure known only as the Necromancer. Although their goal lies to the East and 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 and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum's "precious" ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know.

Special Features:
Embark on your own journey behind the camera with director Peter jackson as he personally guides you through the adventure of creating 'The Hobbit'. Join him from the start of production and visit Hobbiton, go on location, see how Jackson pushed the boundaries of filmmaking and walk the red carpet in 10 comprehensive video blogs he created especially for fans.

Format: Color, Dolby, Surround Sound, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English, Spanish, French (all in Dolby Digital 5.1)
Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only)
Number of discs: 2
Rated: PG-13
Run Time: 169 minutes