Peter Jackson officially announced he would direct The Hobbit as a two-part film series.
Principal photography for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was completed.
The world premiere of the film was held in London to critical and public anticipation.
Gandalf the Grey visits Bilbo Baggins at his home in Hobbiton and invites him on an adventure.
Thirteen dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield arrive at Bilbo’s home to recruit him for their quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain.
Bilbo reluctantly agrees to join the dwarves on their quest during a lively and unexpected party at Bag End.
The company sets out from Hobbiton beginning their journey to the Misty Mountains.
The company is captured by three trolls and nearly killed before Gandalf rescues them by turning the trolls to stone with dawn's light.
The company visits the elven refuge of Rivendell where Elrond provides guidance and reads moon runes on Thorin’s map revealing the secret entrance to the mountain.
The company is captured by goblins but Gandalf rescues them, and during the escape Bilbo gets separated from the group.
Bilbo encounters the creature Gollum in the goblin caves and acquires the One Ring after winning a riddle contest.
After escaping the goblin caves, Bilbo reunites with the company and continues the quest.
The company is surrounded by Wargs and goblins, rescued by eagles who carry them to safety.
The company stops at the Carrock where Beorn provides shelter and supplies for the journey through Mirkwood.
