The release of The Hobbit is definitely one of THE big movie geek events of 2012. This prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy will be a two-part event helmed by LOTR director Peter Jackson, who will be working with some cutting-edge 3D technology, a cast of very talented thespians, and a good deal of creative input by none other than Guillermo del Toro.
But will Jackson be able to recapture the magic?
The Lord of the Rings trilogy was a big cinematic event in the early years of the new Millennium, and that's a large shadow to have looming over The Hobbit. Still, with Jackson back, and so many good things going for it, it's not hard to imagine that Middle-Earth will be as epic (if not more so) than it was a decade ago.
This time there's a Gollum and a dragon! (Geekgasm!)