Peter Jackson names Hobbit Films, Answers Questions

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Variety is reporting that Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit movies have been two things: official release dates and titles.

The first will open Dec. 14, 2012, as The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

The second will be released on Dec. 13, 2013, as The Hobbit: There and Back Again.

Jackson began shooting the two films in New Zealand in 3D in March. Martin Freeman stars as Bilbo Baggins and Lord of the Rings veterans Orlando Bloom, Andy Serkis, Elijah Wood, Hugo Weaving, Ian McKellen and Cate Blanchett reprise their roles from that trilogy. Bloom joined the cast Friday to portray the elf Legolas.

Jackson is also answering questions about the film on his Facebook page, so feel free to check it out there as well.