The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is a 2013 epic fantasy adventure
film directed by Peter Jackson. It was produced by WingNut Films in
collaboration with New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It was
distributed by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and is the second
installment in the three-part film series based on the novel The Hobbit
by J. R. R. Tolkien. The film was preceded by An Unexpected Journey
(2012) and will be followed by The Battle of the Five Armies (2014).
The film follows the titular character Bilbo Baggins as he accompanies Thorin Oakenshield and his fellow Dwarves on a quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug. The film also features the vengeful pursuit of Azog the Defiler and Bolg while Gandalf the Grey investigates a growing evil at the ruins of Dol Guldur. The ensemble cast includes Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lilly, Lee Pace, Luke Evans, Ken Stott, James Nesbitt, and Orlando Bloom.
The film follows the titular character Bilbo Baggins as he accompanies Thorin Oakenshield and his fellow Dwarves on a quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug. The film also features the vengeful pursuit of Azog the Defiler and Bolg while Gandalf the Grey investigates a growing evil at the ruins of Dol Guldur. The ensemble cast includes Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lilly, Lee Pace, Luke Evans, Ken Stott, James Nesbitt, and Orlando Bloom.
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Although originally planned as a two-part adaptation, it was later announced that a third film would be produced due to the scale of the project, and was subsequently retitled The Desolation of Smaug. The screenplay was written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, and Guillermo del Toro, who was credited for his contributions before his departure in May 2010. The films were shot simultaneously in 3D at a projection rate of 48 frames per second, with principal photography taking place around New Zealand and at Pinewood Studios. Additional filming took place throughout May 2013.
The
Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug premiered on 2 December 2013 in Los
Angeles and was released internationally on 11 December 2013 in both
conventional and IMAX theatres. The film has grossed over $958 million
at the worldwide box office, surpassing both The Fellowship of the Ring
and The Two Towers nominally, making it the fourth highest-grossing film
of 2013 and the 25th highest-grossing film of all time.
Director : Peter Jackson
Writers : Philippa Boyens,Guillermo del Toro,Peter Jackson,Fran Walsh
Actors : Martin Freeman,Ian McKellen,Richard Armitage,Orlando Bloom,Evangeline Lilly,
Benedict Cumberbatch (Voice),Luke Evans,Lee Pace,Cate Blanchett*
Producers : Peter Jackson,Fran Walsh
Distributor : Warner Bros.
Release Date : December 13, 2013
Genre : Fantasy
Runtime : 2 hrs. 41 min.
Storyline : After successfully crossing over (and under) the Misty
Mountains, Thorin and Company must seek aid from a powerful stranger
before taking on the dangers of Mirkwood Forest--without their Wizard.
If they reach the human settlement of Lake-town it will be time for the
hobbit Bilbo Baggins to fulfill his contract with the dwarves. The party
must complete the journey to Lonely Mountain and burglar Baggins must
seek out the Secret Door that will give them access to the hoard of the
dragon Smaug. And, where has Gandalf got off to? And what is his secret
business to the south? Written by Otaku-sempai
Sources : Wikipedia,Box Office Mojo & IMDb
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