
Warner domestic distribution prexy, Dan Fellman, said, "We wanted to have a shorter gap between the second and third films of 'The Hobbit' Trilogy. Opening in July affords us not only the perfect summer tentpole, but fans will have less time to wait for the finale of this epic adventure."
"The Hobbit: An Unexpexted Journey" is set for a Dec. 14 release; the sequel is slated for Dec. 13, 2013.
Countdown to the release of The Hobbit: There and Back Again, with the iPhone Movie Countdown Clock App.