TY - BOOK AU - Peter Jackson AU - Peter Jackson AU - Fran Walsh AU - Philippa Boyens AU - Guillermo del Toro AU - J.R.R. Tolkien AU - Ian McKellen AU - Martin Freeman AU - Richard Armitage TI - The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug AV - PN1997 .H633 2013 PY - 2013/// CY - USA, New Zealand PB - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), New Line Cinema, WingNut Films N1 - N2 - From case cover: Join the cast and crew as they share their experiences making the second installment of The Hobbit trilogy in this comprehensive chronology of the production, featuring blocking and filming of key sequences - from Lake-town to Smaug's lair - stories from the set, stunts, special effects, VFX and much more. Meet new characters and creatures joining the adventure, then watch Smaug the Magnificent and the realms of Middle-earth evolve from concept to creation - all to be captured in pioneering high-frame-rate 3D technology - before taking a revealing look at Howard Shoe's brillant score. ; From IMDb: After successfully crossing over (and under) the Misty Mountains, Thorin and Company must seek aid from a powerful stranger before taking on the dangers of Mirkwood Forest--without their Wizard. If they reach the human settlement of Lake-town it will be time for the hobbit Bilbo Baggins to fulfill his contract with the dwarves. The party must complete the journey to Lonely Mountain and burglar Baggins must seek out the Secret Door that will give them access to the hoard of the dragon Smaug. And, where has Gandalf got off to? And what is his secret business to the south? ER -