Hobbit fans can now start counting the days until they can watch the movies on the big screen; the release dates have been announced.
The first film, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will be released on December 14, 2012.
It’s sequel The Hobbit: There And Back Again will follow just under a year later on December 13, 2013.
The 3D movies are currently being filmed at Stone Street Studios in Wellington, and secret locations around New Zealand.
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