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Today we have the first look at the dwarf Thorin Oakenshield, as portrayed by Richard Armitage.

Thorin is the leader of the company of Dwarves who go to the Lonely Mountain to do battle with the dragon Smaug. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is directed by Peter Jackson and comes to theaters December 14th, 2012 . The film also stars Cate Blanchett, Saoirse Ronan, Orlando Bloom, Elijah Wood, Martin Freeman, David Tennant, Ian McKellen, Christopher Lee.

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Peter Jackson just confirmed on Facebook that Orlando Bloom will return as Legolas in The Hobbit films, Hi said:

Ten years ago, Orlando Bloom created an iconic character with his portrayal of Legolas. I’m excited to announce today that we’ll be revisiting Middle Earth with him once more. I’m thrilled to be working with Orlando again. Funny thing is, I look older—and he doesn’t! I guess that’s why he makes such a wonderful elf.

Here’s the first photos from the set of adventure/fantasy movie The Hobbit, featuring Peter Jackson hanging out in The Shire. Production started in New Zeland! Official Peter Jackson Facebook page is here.
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