THE HOBBIT - New Peter Jackson On-Set Video

Peter Jackson just released another on-set video which details the filmmaking process of "The Hobbit" the first of two movies based on J.R.R's epic novel, which follows Bilbo Baggins' adventures pre-Lord of the Rings. The production, now in its location scouting phase, should resume production in September. The first of the movies, subtitled "An Unexpected Journey" is scheduled for a December 14, 2012 release. The second one, "There and Back Again", will be released on December 13, 2013.

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Evangeline Lilly Joins THE HOBBIT Cast

The casting process for "The Hobbit" is moving forward, the latest additions to the cast being Evangeline Lilly (Kate from "Lost") and Barry Humphries (Dame Edna from "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"). The news came via Peter Jackson's Facebook account. Lilly will be playing a new character that was not featured in Tolkien's novel. This is one of the major big screen projects for the Golden Globe nominated actress, the other being another supporting role in Disney's "Real Steel" alongside Hugh Jackman this October. She has also appeared briefly in "The Hurt Locker". Peter Jackson also announced they have completed filming some of the studio-set scenes and is now preparing to scout locations. He also reassures fans that more news will come. You can read the full official announcement after the jump.

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