


All-new special features on the iTunes release includes: New Zealand: Home of Middle-earth The Appendices Part 7 – A Long-expected Journey: The Chronicles of The Hobbit The Appendices Part 8 – Return To Middle-earth The Appendices is a multi-part chronological history of the filming of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, covering pre-production in the various departments of the film in the months leading up to the start of principal photography. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition on iTunes includes exclusive early access to nearly nine hours of new special features as part of iTunes Extras*.

Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin. A production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, this new cut includes 13 minutes of extra film footage that extends individual scenes, making this the must-see, definitive version for fans. Summary: The adventure follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition from Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson is available Now on iTunes in the Us with the rest of the world rolling out.
