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Peter Jackson, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - With The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug hitting theatres, director Peter Jackson is reaching his 18th year in the Lord of the Rings franchise. Jackson speaks of his journey as a director in New Zealand and the support Kiwis have shown for the upcoming movie. Jackson describes New Zealand and the support Kiwis have shown for the upcoming movie. Jackson describes New Zealand's landscape as having the "primitive and dangerous" look, perfect for the medieval setting of the story.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug movie synopsis:

In the second film of The Hobbit trilogy, Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) continues his journey with the Wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and thirteen Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) on an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor.

In this installment, they must face the dragon Smaug (voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch) in order to help the Dwarves return to their rightful home.

Starring: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lilly, Lee Pace, Luke Evans, Stephen Fry, Ken Stott, James Nesbitt, Orlando Bloom
In theatres: December 13, 2013

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug movie info: http://www.tribute.ca/movies/the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug/34222/
Peter Jackson bio and filmography: http://www.tribute.ca/people/peter-jackson/2755/