The hobbit [videorecording] : an unexpected journey / Warner Bros. Pictures ; New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures present ; a Wingnut Films production ; directed by Peter Jackson ; screenplay by Fran Walsh & Philippa Boyens & Peter Jackson & Guillermo Del Toro ; produced by Carolynne Cunningham, Zane Weiner, Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson.
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
- ISBN: 0780695003
- ISBN: 9780780695009
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (169 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Special edition.
- Publisher: [Burbank, CA] : Warner Bros. Entertainment, [2013]
- Distributor: Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien.DVD release of the 2012 motion picture.Special features: New Zealand : home of Middle-earth; Video blogs: #1 Start of production (April 14, 2011), #2 Location scouting (July 9, 2011), #3 Shooting block one (July 21, 2011), #4 Filming in 3D (November 4, 2011), #5 Locations part 1 (December 24, 2011), #6 Locations part 2 (March 2, 2012), #7 Stone St. Studios tour (June 6, 2012), #8 Wrap of principal photography (July 24, 2012), #9 Post-production overview (November 24, 2012), #10 Wellington world premiere (December 14, 2012); Theatrical trailers; Game trailers.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Andrew Lesnie ; production designer, Dan Hennah ; edited by Jabez Olssen ; costume designers, Ann Maskrey, Richard Taylor, Bob Buck ; music composed, orchestrated & conducted by Howard Shore ; armour, weapons, creatures and special makeup, Richard Taylor ; featuring "Song of the Lonely Mountain" performed by Neil Finn ; executive producers, Alan Horn, Toby Emmerich, Ken Kamins, Carolyn Blackwood.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, James Nesbitt, Ken Stott, Sylvester McCoy, Barry Humphries, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis, Aidan Turner, Dean O'Gorman, Graham McTavish, Adam Brown, Peter Hambleton, John Callen, Mark Hadlow, Jed Brophy, William Kircher, Stephen Hunter, Lee Pace, Benedict Cumberbatch, Manu Bennett, Conan Stevens, Jeffrey Thomas, Mike Mizrahi.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG-13; for extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening images.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; NTSC, region 1; wide screen (16x9) presentation ; dual-layer format ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
- Language Note:
- In English, dubbed French, or dubbed Spanish, with optional subtitles in English SDH, French or Spanish.
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- Subject:
- Baggins, Bilbo > Drama.
Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973 > Film adaptations.
Good and evil > Drama.
Hobbits (Fictitious characters) > Drama.
Middle Earth (Imaginary place) > Drama.
Voyages and travels > Drama. - Genre:
- Feature films.
Fantasy films.
Film adaptations.
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Available copies
- 99 of 105 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 3 of 3 copies available at Caswell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 105 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunn Memorial Public Library | DVD HOB 1594, 1595 (Text) | 34621704666943 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Gunn Memorial Public Library | DVD HOB 1791-1792 (Text) | 34621704685331 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Gunn Memorial Public Library | DVD HOB 1793-1794 (Text) | 34621704685273 | Adult Video | Available | - |
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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.
