Five things you likely didn't know about 'The Hobbit'

"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" is due in theatres on Dec. 14.

- by Will Perkins

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With the long awaited release of Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" set for Dec. 14, it seemed like now would be as good a time as any to prepare for the return to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. Put on your robes and wizard hats! Here are five things you likely didn't know about "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" and its two sequels.
With the long awaited release of Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" set for Dec. 14, it seemed like now would be as good a time as any to prepare for the return to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. Put on your robes and wizard hats! Here are five things you likely didn't know about "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" and its two sequels.