J.R.R. Tolkien News

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.) has secured the network television premiere window for the #1 movie in the country, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

On the heels of its #1 openings around the globe, 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' has surpassed $300 million at the worldwide box office after seven days in release. The film, a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM), has taken in an estimated $104.6 million domestically and $213.6 million internationally, for a worldwide estimated total to date of $318.2 million, including $23 million from IMAX theatres worldwide.

With the release of another Star Trek movie and the second film in the Hobbit trilogy and the fiftieth anniversary of Doctor Who and The Avengers, 2013 was certainly the year of the geek. And, it looks like being geeky is about to get even cooler at the Bovine Metropolis Theater in 2014 with the return of Geek Out-back by popular demand.

Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug rose to the occasion at this weekend's box office, taking the top spot with $73.6 million.

After a mixed reception for the first film, can The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug raise our expectations?

Honest Trailers, the comedic series from Screen Junkies has shared its latest work, poking fun at Peter Jackson's upcoming The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, which hits theaters December 13.

Below, check out SESAME STREET's latest pop culture parody, 'Lord of the Crumbs,' in which Cookie Monster and the gang offer their own version of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings!

WaterTower Music previously announced details of the soundtrack to 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,' a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM), the second in a trilogy of films by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. The soundtrack will be released today, December 10, 2013, three days before the December 13 release of the film, and will be available both digitally and as a 2 CD set.

Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Cryptozoic Entertainment today announced an all-new game for fans of Middle-earth: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Board Game.

'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug', opens in 3D, 2D and Imax theaters on December 13. Check out two new clips below!

Warner Bros. Pictures highly anticipated second installment in The Hobbit franchise -- 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' -- will be opening in 3D, 2D and Imax theaters on December 13. More than 30 new stills from the film, including a couple of director Peter Jackson behind the scenes, have just been revealed. Check them out below!

'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' opens 3D, 2D and Imax theaters on December 13. Click below to check out the LIVE stream of the movie's official December 2nd premiere right now! (It began at 6:30pm PT/9:30pm ET.)

In major anticipation of the film 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,' J.R.R. Tolkien enthusiast/super fan Stephen Colbert will host guest appearances from Sir Ian McKellan (Gandalf; today, 12/3), Martin Freeman (Bilbo Baggins; 12/4), director Peter Jackson (12/5) and Andy Serkis (Gollum; 12/6) on 'The Colbert Report' at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT. 'The Hobbit' hits theaters nationwide on Friday, December 14.

Julien's Auctions, The Auction House to the Stars, has announced an exclusive media preview of unprecedented historical film value and in time for media tie-ins and interviews for the latest new movie release, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

Warner Bros. Pictures has released a new TV spot for 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug', opening in 3D, 2D and Imax theaters on December 13. Check it out below!

Moviegoers who are eagerly anticipating the December 13 release of the epic fantasy adventure 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,' will be able to secure their seats nearly a month in advance when tickets go on sale, online and in theaters in the U.S., on Thursday, November 21 at 9:00 AM ET. Fans will have the opportunity to see the movie first at midnight on Thursday, December 12.

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today that acclaimed filmmaker Peter Jackson, visual effects artist Joe Letteri and Weta Digital will receive the Producers Guild's 2014 Vanguard Award.

Warner Bros. Pictures has released a new TV spot for 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug', opening in 3D, 2D and Imax theaters on December 13. Check it out below!

Below, get a first listen to Ed Sheeran's new song 'I See Fire' which will be featured on 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' Original Motion Picture Soundtrack!

Below, get a first listen to Ed Sheeran's new song 'I See Fire' which will be featured on 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' Original Motion Picture Soundtrack!