The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

Okay, Hobbitses, it’s our last journey through Middle Earth! And Bilbo’s first! Dom’s back, and so is Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh, Ian McKellan, Andy Serkis, Elijah Wood, and… Radagast the Brown?! Although this is our only episode on the Hobbit trilogy, we’re not just covering UNEXPECTED JOURNEY this week. Listen in for some cross examination of the two (troubling) sequels, the many fan edits (especially the one from Maple Films), and Guillermo Del Toro’s greatest unmade production. A very special thanks from Dom to all the listeners who reached out with support during his absence. And thanks to Stephen Hilger for pinch hitting! Next week, it’s Jackson’s final (?) narrative film, MORTAL ENGINES (2018) from director Christian Rivera. Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References: Special Features The Journey Back to Middle-EarthRiddles in the Dark - Gollum’s CaveAn Unexpected Party - Bag EndA Short Rest - Rivendell & LondonThe Battle of MoriaEdge of the WilderlandDurin’s Folk: Creating the DwarvesThe People and Denizens of Middle-EarthRealms of the Third Age - HobbitonRealms of the Third Age - Goblin TownThe Songs of The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyMr. Baggins: The 14th MemberThe Epic of Scene 88Home is Behind, The World AheadMaverick Movies: New Line Cinema and the Transformation of American Film by Daniel HerbertCinefex #132 Production HistoryPeter Jackson/Guillermo Del Toro Party ChatLegal Issues Settled for The HobbitComingsoon.net Guillermo del Toro InterviewLord of the Rings Writing Team OnboardTheOneRing.net Guillermo del Toro InterviewPhilipa Boyens on Guillermo del Toro’s HobbitGuillermo del Toro Officially Leaves The HobbitPeter Jackson Wings The HobbitGuillermo del Toro Gets HauntedThe Hobbit Destroys New Zealand Film IndustryLindsay Ellis The Hobbit: The Desolation of Warners (3/2) VideoA New Hobbit Film is BornGuillermo del Toro’s Version of BilboMoviedrone Howard Shore InterviewMGM Financial Troubles Imperil The HobbitA Message From Guillermo Credits: Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.