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Release Date: Friday, December 13, 2013 Theaters
Director: Peter Jackson
Starring: Ian McKellen • Hugo Weaving • Andy Serkis • Martin Freeman • Richard Armitage
PG-13 Drama N/A
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Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Will be shot back-to-back starting in Feb. 2011.
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, December 13 , 2013. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas, American Hustle and Hours. Additional information: 3D/2D; IMAX 3D.
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Added the US Blu-ray release date of April 8, 2014
Added the US DVD release date of April 8, 2014
Added the US DVD release date of April 8, 2014
Set the MPAA rating to PG-13 for extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening images
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