The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey confirmed for US DVD and Blu Ray release on March 19 2013.

Blu-Ray.com reports that the theatrical cut of the first film in the trilogy will arrive on DVD, Blu Ray and Blu Ray 3D on March 19 in the United States (Other regions TBC), with all versions featuring the following extra features:

  • New Zealand: Home of Middle Earth
  • Video Blogs
    • Start of Production
    • Location Scouting
    • Shooting Block One
    • Filming in 3D
    • Locations Part 1
    • Locations Part 2
    • Stone St. Studios Tour
    • Wrap of Principal Photography
    • Post-production Overview
    • Wellington World Premiere
  • Theatrical Trailers
    • Dwarves
    • Letter Opener
    • Bilbo Contract
    • Gandalf Wagers
    • Gollum Paths
  • Game Trailers
    • The Hobbit: Kingdoms of Middle-Earth
    • Guardians of Middle-Earth
    • Lego The Lord of the Rings
  • Standard DVD copy of An Unexpected Journey (2D)
  • UltraViolet digital copy An Unexpected Journey (2D) (expires 3/19/15)

After initial speculation as to it’s authenticity, the earlier leaked cover art is confirmed to be the final version for the 2D Blu Ray.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Review

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A welcome return to Middle Earth, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is a slighter adventure than any instalment of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, but is still blessed with universally strong performances, including Martin Freeman in the title role.

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A great 13 minute promotional video for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, filled with interviews and new footage - but also quite a few spoilers.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Official tie in book publishing begins today!

Beginning today, a number of official tie-in books to the upcoming film begin to hit bookshops worldwide. Here what is published today, November 8 2012.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Official Movie Guide

Packed with exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs, this official illustrated guide tells the detailed story of the making of the highly anticipated new film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, directed by Peter Jackson.

Enter Bilbo Baggins’ world through exclusive interviews with director Peter Jackson, Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen and all the principal cast and filmmakers, who share film-making secrets and tales of what it was actually like making movie magic in Middle-earth.

Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of behind-the-scenes photos of the actors, locations, sets, creatures and costumes, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Official Movie Guide has been produced in collaboration with the filmmakers who have brought J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic novel into breathtaking three-dimensional life.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Movie Storybook

Relive the whole story of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in this fantastic photo-filled book.

Join Bilbo Baggins on his amazing journey in this fully illustrated storybook of the first of Peter Jackson’s stunning Hobbit movies.

Packed with stills from the film, this is one book that Hobbit fans and movie-goers will not want to miss!

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Visual Companion

Featuring a foreword by Martin Freeman.

This official tie-in photo guidebook is packed with exclusive photographs and in-depth text offering a sneak peek at the highly anticipated new film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, directed by Peter Jackson.

Join the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf the wizard and the Company of Dwarves on their Quest to recover treasure stolen by the Dragon, Smaug the Magnificent. Leaving the comfort of Bilbo’s home they must face many perils before they can claim their long-lost gold – Trolls, Elves, Goblins, Wargs, and worse…

Richly illustrated with more than 100 colour photos from the film, and featuring a brand new fold-out map charting the journey from Bag End to Wilderland, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Visual Companion begins the Quest for the Lonely Mountain in spectacular style.

The World of Hobbits

Discover the amazing world of Hobbits in this photo-packed, information-filled companion to The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, directed by Peter Jackson.

How much do you know about Hobbits? Prepare to learn a whole lot more with this fascinating photo guide.

This book will tell you all you need to know about these amazing creatures – their appearance (short), appetites (large), homes, fearless friends, deadly foes and much more. Filled with photos from the movie, this guide will help you to become an expert Hobbit-watcher!

UK: Tickets for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey now onsale at Odeon Cinemas!
Tickets for the first film in The Hobbit trilogy, starring Martin Freeman, are now onsale at Odeon cinemas nationwide in 2D, 3D, IMAX 3D and ISENSE 3D. Other cinema chains are expected to quickly follow.
Visit the Odeon website and navigate to your local cinema to see what viewing options are available.
It’s been announced that tickets will be onsale in the United States from November 7 2012.

UK: Tickets for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey now onsale at Odeon Cinemas!

Tickets for the first film in The Hobbit trilogy, starring Martin Freeman, are now onsale at Odeon cinemas nationwide in 2D, 3D, IMAX 3D and ISENSE 3D. Other cinema chains are expected to quickly follow.

Visit the Odeon website and navigate to your local cinema to see what viewing options are available.

It’s been announced that tickets will be onsale in the United States from November 7 2012.

Some new stills of Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, that first appeared exclusively over at Cinemarcado.

Yet more new imagery for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey featuring Martin Freeman, this time a pair of new posters that will be widely (and cheaply) available for sale worldwide from the end of October.

Via sherlockstuff, some new imagery from The Hobbit featuring Martin Freeman, contained in the 2013 wall calendar based on the first film in the upcoming trilogy.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - Exclusive Scrolling Artwork at Entertainment Weekly
Click through to the Entertainment Weekly website to view a superb panoramic scrolling and magnifiable artwork showcasing ten scenes from the upcoming first part of The Hobbit, featuring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage and the rest of the major cast [and a few other surprises - Beorn anyone?]

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - Exclusive Scrolling Artwork at Entertainment Weekly

Click through to the Entertainment Weekly website to view a superb panoramic scrolling and magnifiable artwork showcasing ten scenes from the upcoming first part of The Hobbit, featuring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage and the rest of the major cast [and a few other surprises - Beorn anyone?]

San Diego Comic Con exclusive poster for The Hobbit unveiled
Just revealed by Peter Jackson is this new poster for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, available exclusively from San Diego Comic Con next weekend. While it sadly doesn’t feature Martin Freeman, it’s still rather nice isn’t it? If you are attending the panel featuring Martin and the other cast, be sure to grab one!

San Diego Comic Con exclusive poster for The Hobbit unveiled

Just revealed by Peter Jackson is this new poster for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, available exclusively from San Diego Comic Con next weekend. While it sadly doesn’t feature Martin Freeman, it’s still rather nice isn’t it? If you are attending the panel featuring Martin and the other cast, be sure to grab one!