Arts & Entertainment

'The Hobbit': Trailer, Show Times, Ticket Information

Before the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, there was another Unexpected Journey. Find Greenbelt showtimes and ticket information for "The Hobbit", which premieres midnight Thursday.

Before Frodo and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, there was another epic tale from Middle Earth.

"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" opens Dec. 13 and it's not too soon to figure out when you'll watch.

According to IMDB.com, the movie follows the story of "a curious Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, (who) journeys to the Lonely Mountain with a vigorous group of Dwarves to reclaim a treasure stolen from them by the dragon Smaug."

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journal, official trailer

The fantasy film based in a land of elves, wizards and hobbits starts with midnight showings the night of Thursday, Dec. 13, with its "official" opening on Dec. 14.

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The film debuts in 3D and 2D in Greenbelt at Academy Stadium Theaters at 12 a.m. Friday. 

Tickets cannot be purchased online.

Regular showtimes at Academy 8 start Friday, Dec. 14.

Patch editor Megan Verhelst contributed to this report. 


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