The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

  • Theatrical - Wide 2013-12-13
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The second in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug continues the adventure of the title character Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) as he journeys with the Wizard Gandalf... See more (Ian McKellen) and thirteen Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) on an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor.

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Review: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Posted 12 years ago
Read JimmyO's review here! PLOT: Picking up where the first film left off, Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) and his dwarf companions, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitrage) continue their journey to Erebor to face Smaug the dragon (voiced by Benedict...
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Review: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Posted 12 years ago
PLOT: Furthering Bilbo Baggins and his company of Dwarves adventures through Middle-earth, the ragtag group discovers that their journey is getting more and more treacherous. On this quest to take back the Lonely Mountain from the dark and powerful dragon...

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Weekend Box Office Report: December 27-29, 2013

Posted 12 years ago
The Domination of Smaug! Well, there's no place like Middle Earth for the holidays — THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG retained the #1 spot at box office this weekend with another $29.8 million! Now that people were no longer...
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Weekend Box Office Report: December 20-22, 2013

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The Hobbit steals Anchorman's headline! Despite his diminutive stature, Bilbo Baggins was a bigger deal than even the legendary Ron Burgundy this weekend as THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG held onto the top at the box office with $31.4...
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Cool Videos: Dragons in Movies Supercut!

Posted 12 years ago
While we soak in our first glimpse of the titular dragon Smaug in THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG, what better time to reflect on the various dragons we’ve seen in film throughout the years? This excellent supercut from Leigh...
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Weekend Box Office Report: December 13-15, 2013

Posted 12 years ago
The Hobbit grabs the gold! A gigantic dragon didn't scare moviegoers, who put THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG at the top of the box office this weekend with $73.6 million! The second part of Bilbo Baggins' big adventure opened...
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