The Hobbit: An — Unexpected Journey(2012)

: Early in the journey, the party is captured by three trolls but saved by Gandalf.

: Directed by Peter Jackson and co-written with Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Guillermo del Toro.

: The first major feature film shot and projected at 48 frames per second , intended to provide smoother motion and more realistic 3D visuals. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey(2012)

: 169 minutes for the theatrical version; an Extended Edition is also available with additional scenes and music.

Set 60 years before The Lord of the Rings , the story follows a reluctant hobbit, (Martin Freeman), who is recruited by the wizard Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen) to help thirteen Dwarves reclaim their lost kingdom of Erebor from the dragon Smaug . : Early in the journey, the party is

: The company is captured by the Great Goblin but manages to escape with Gandalf's intervention.

: A major commercial success, grossing over $1.021 billion worldwide. Plot Summary : 169 minutes for the theatrical version; an

: Premiered in New Zealand on November 28, 2012, followed by a global theatrical release in December 2012.