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The names and release dates of Peter Jackson's two forthcoming films based on JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit have been announced. | The names and release dates of Peter Jackson's two forthcoming films based on JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit have been announced. |
The first film will be called The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and will be released in December next year. | The first film will be called The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and will be released in December next year. |
The Hobbit: There and Back Again is scheduled to be out in December 2013. | The Hobbit: There and Back Again is scheduled to be out in December 2013. |
Filming of both Lord of The Rings prequels in New Zealand faced a delay because of a row over actor's wages and Jackson being unwell. | Filming of both Lord of The Rings prequels in New Zealand faced a delay because of a row over actor's wages and Jackson being unwell. |
In January the director was admitted to hospital with a perforated ulcer. | In January the director was admitted to hospital with a perforated ulcer. |
The movies, which will star Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, were earlier stalled by problems including a wrangle over distribution rights and the exit of original director Guillermo del Toro. | The movies, which will star Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, were earlier stalled by problems including a wrangle over distribution rights and the exit of original director Guillermo del Toro. |
Sir Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood will reprise their roles as Gandalf the Grey and Frodo respectively. | Sir Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood will reprise their roles as Gandalf the Grey and Frodo respectively. |
Sir Christopher Lee is among the stars who will also appear in the new movies, along with actor Andy Serkis in the role of Gollum. |