THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY, Production Diary 8

Peter Jackson takes you behind the scenes of the making of THE HOBBIT. Production Diary #8, covers Comic Con and the final days of principal photography on the first film.

[@Aimmustburn]

"That's Gandalf" Even the actors are drawn into the story

[@КосенкоДмитро-н3п]

Cut Super, Velle Dance.

[@Lily-xh1nf]

Andy Serkis giving Elijah Wood a hug and a kiss is so precious. Wait...pReEeCiOuS!

[@Blob2434]

Prrrrrecious

[@iloveplumpgrannies174]

Wtf😰

[@silkebrillenschlange9471]

Meeiiiiiiinnn Schaaaaaatz😆

[@КосенкоДмитро-н3п]

👍

[@BlunderB]

If anyone is curious 23 million feet of film is about 4500 hours of footage give or take witch is over 150 days of straight unedited footage

[@ThirdEngr]

I noted that too, and in watching the entire blog series, I noted that Balin and the actor portraying him (Ken Stott) never shows up.

[@wearestackedontopofeachother]

@@ThirdEngr oh god that’s true

[@grose2272]

Wow!

[@matwilcoxson2849]

It may be 9 years later, but I've on just found these diaries, and I've very much enjoyed them. You really get a sense of the hard work and complexity of putting a film of this scale together. But it's obvious the cast and crew love what they do. It's hard to watch from afar without getting emotional, but can't imagine the level of emotions of the people there experiencing the end. Can't help feeling like I chose the wrong profession. But thanks for sharing.

[@arim01]

those were really lovely words mate. Also, follow your heart, you are NEVER too old to do the things you love! "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us -Gandalf"

[@hellomate639]

I clicked on the video thinking I hadn't watched it before... but sure enough there's a like on it I gave it from probably not long after it came out because I don't remember any of this. Lmao.

[@lindaj5492]

Now 10+ years on, and I’m binge-watching!

[@marekkos3513]

Im with you.

[@steev7203]

Whenever the Shire tune kicks in 😢😭

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

I am not crying, YOU'RE crying...... Oh dammit 😭😭😭

[@debraterry7141]

Peter Jackson I'm sure it is long past the time you would be reading these comments if you ever did.. but I have to tell you , you have made the 6 most incredible movies of my lifetime and iam 56 years old. I will never forget them and thanks to DVDs I visit them often . But nothing can compare to seeing them on the big screen..Much love and thanks, deb

[@bunnyboo215]

It's 2021, and here I am watching this blog for thr first time. I've just watched The Hobbit back in 2018 and I rewatched it again this year. Cheers to the best movie of all time. ❤️

[@droptopp3479]

Idk why the hobbit got so much hate, i know the cgi and sme fight scenes were unrealistic but the cast and overall cgi and soundtrack really made this movie great. To me the hobbit was still a 10/10 and lotr was 11/10. Such an amazing director and cast/crew members to help make this amazing work of art movie. I would not mind watching hours and hours of behind the scenes and production work. Soo cool to see these other ppl who dnt get recognized for their talents of this film

[@jd808]

ahahahahah

[@jocen3]

"of all time"? I think you're forgetting a certain trilogy there, mate.

[@jd808]

the hobbit was a fucking joke

[@JjackVideo]

Not really, but happy you liked it

[@HTownCostumer]

End of 2019 .. just realised this exists ! Anyone else ? xxD

[@BlueKiwii]

Same here!

[@shaunrichter3735]

Just Sub'd Pete's channel

[@junzi44]

yeah so weird...

[@Kampf0r]

Yup! What the hell xD

[@Jackjesse-jt5ii]

Why am only now finding about this it makes me mad

[@Hardtreads]

My most favourite production video... So much comedy!!

[@ET-en8gi]

I'm jealous as all hell. What an experience. What a beloved group of people. ❤❤❤

[@lilyn98]

i wish every movie production would put this much love into a behind the scene film because there is so much love and craftsmanship to show that only makes fans feel closer to the entire set

[@markotodorovic7013]

7:08 "Andy's flying Serkis". Brilliant.

[@samv.l.5819]

Still after all these years I can feel the incredable and loving magic these movies gave me, I can not say it enough but these movies are by far the best I've ever seen in my life. I'ts such a huge part of me now and I'm greatfull for it. Thank you all for this and have a wonderful life

[@JaneA544]

Richard Armitage the voice alone gives you goosebumps 👏 👌 😍 aiden Turner just gorgeous thanks to all involved in these movies and LOTR I adored every single bit of them and continue to binge them every do often ❤

[@wearetheworld000888]

I love watching these casts in particular just interact with each other, it simply fascinates me to watch these incredible actors like Martin and Richard who are almost opposites of their characters truly show their colors, and I absolutely adore each one more the more I see them outside of character.

[@frostyh81]

Peter Jackson, you are AMAZING! You and the whole entire crew who worked to make this movie. I know it'll be an truely remarkable experience to watch :)

[@danran7347]

Casting - What films have you been a part of? Comicon attendee - I participated in a Peter Jackson short film by stating "Hi from Comicon!" Casting - .....you got the job

[@JuxtapositionRed]

0:11 Peter Jackson so cool, he takes pictures of his fans

[@MrJisoe]

peter, i dont think you would see this. i cannot fully emphasise just how much your lotr films have influenced my childhood. when i watch them I cry not out of sadness, but just out of sheer appreciation for the film. the score, the acting, the dialogue, the cinematography, and just the general vibe of the trilogy is perfect. and proves to dont need a massive budget to achieve perfection on such an epic scale. So thankyou, for influencing and shaping my love of film today.

[@joelsacks6760]

Thanks you PETER JACKSON ..🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@talesofmaora]

man, this makes me wish i can make movies for a living. amazing.

[@constantin194]

2024, I just rewatched all the Hobbit movies in extended version, I just reread the Hobbit, and KZbin shows me these VLOGS! SO GOOD!!!!!! 🤩

[@mysticmayhem1827]

Its been so long, i remember parts and faces but can never piece it all together. Watching this has been emotional I feel like im right there with them watching it all from the beginning to the very last day. the amount of hours and materials that went into this as much as it did for LoTR is spectacular. I will cherish these vlogs for many years when i want to remenise on such films.

[@pretzel3273]

I am so so so glad peter was so kind to include us too. I've cried, I've laughed but most importantly it made me watch EVERYTHING again just to feel the magic happen once again.

[@gustavslanesens2227]

2021, first time seeing this. Almost 10 years old and still amazing

[@xeric1953]

Seeing this series and the harry potter series end was a completion to my childhood. Thank you for these one of a kind films

[@dreamchampagne]

2024 still making me teary eyed ❤

[@toxicthewolf9videos]

10:33 Around here and then when they just show everyone messing around, it's perfect.

[@usagiXrookia]

After becoming so used to seeing the same people everyday, and becoming close to them, I can imagine it is so hard to say goodbye and see everyone go, and go back to your live before the films...What a fantastic opportunity it would be, to part of such an adventure and a team like this :C

[@jimcameron9848]

My mother was a hobbit - my father was human - and it took me a while to stop breast feeding but shortly after i got my driver's license I stopped. I think these films portray Hobbits in a fair and just way. Although I am only half-hobbit, I can say that my mother's lessons about sharing food and steeling food as a legitimate past time when no one is looking was properly portrayed.

[@RakelSermar]

really emotional ... I could not hold back the tears Greetings from Spain Os haceis querer... Gracias por todo y dejarnos de nuevo ver los sueños de la Tierra Media

[@nyamuklapan]

I CRIED PETER I CRIED

[@EMDrecs1]

watching these production diaries actually makes the movies even better! totally gonna watch the trilogy today

[@TheKSProduction]

14:25 ...Goosebumps.

[@TheKSProduction]

That music.

[@RobcC2809]

I have never been so excited about a movie in my entire life. Words cant explain. I've seen each of the LOTR probably thousands of times, my excitement for this film is unbelievable.

[@MariaVosa]

HAHA! Martin Freeman referenced a Little Britain sketch! "I'm gonna write the theme song, sing the theme song" Gods, I love you all so much!

[@KingJaredoftheLand]

At the end, it dawned on me all over again that this all began with a single English professor writing an obscure note on the back of a blank exam paper.

[@martinbudinsky8912]

The artists behind the first drafts of scenes have incredible minds. Such creativity and beauty... I am astonished. Without them Hobit would have not been what it is.

[@feduaura3141]

This inconspicuous man in checked shirt is truly Lord of the...of the everything & everyone :) God, taking part in the film like 'Hobbit' or LOTR must be the adventure of life.

[@matthewkretschmer7010]

I admire listening to all the cast and crew who say "something Comic-Con".

[@mayday4495]

these blogs make me smile so much :))))

[@odysseyflyer4017]

There family… and I love that feeling… after so many days of filming, the set and the people and the film become your life and when it’s all over… you miss everyone.

[@jasperbaker7026]

Lee Pace will be brilliant, his work in 'The Fall' was amazing

[@newrevolution112]

The production is all time best I ever seen # 100% great job

[@ruadeil_zabelin]

"I wanna write the themetune... sing the themetune" hahahahaha

[@DoctorPretorious616]

I am so psyched for The Hobbit, Peter Jackson and his crew always put so much care and effort into realizing Tolkien's stories, it is gonna totally rock!!!

[@nicolevalentine1796]

When you realise you're four years late...

[@captainman6914]

Try 7

[@adventurousbeth]

nicole valentine me to!

[@adventurousbeth]

Me too!

[@asoru5573]

yep, 7 years late am i.

[@OFaruk58]

8 years.......

[@geekcorner6257]

Anyone else feel like these production diaries are comfort videos even though at the time you are watching these, they are like 11 years old?

[@cyraisinlovewitheli]

Lee Pace!!! :))))

[@user-mq5md4tl4k]

And there it is, the Lee Pace coment. Jk i totally agree

[@erinxx4073]

i've grown up with this film series, and I've watched it far too many times to count !! I've never since had a film which makes me feel the way these films do...

[@AnnaHedendahl]

The sets wow!!!!!!!

[@stardustvibe518]

Thank you Peter Jackson and to everyone that made it possible to see this beautiful trilogies ..The Hobbit and LOTR❤️❤️⭐️ They will always be my favourite movies

[@Pauleomg]

wunderbar^^

[@bobberb8183]

Which kind of haters can dislike these kind of videos on KZbin? Who are these people and how can you live with yourself... These videos are literally the best thing i found out in 2021.

[@AprilThompsonDeadpool4eva]

6:32 haha Martin is HILARIOUS

[@TTB0209]

Peter Jackson is an absolute legend, one of the only directors I can comfortably say has turned a book(s) into a film without in any way, shape or form changing the mental image I formed from reading it.

[@lauren-aliciawood4374]

this is definitely what I want to do with my life. I'm going to be on a set like that one day.

[@denonjade1]

How did it work out for you Lauren?

[@Juliette_Emelie]

I hope you did or still will in the future! Anything is possible🥰

[@northlight11]

I love them!! It seems like the most incredible cast of ALL time!! They are all so humble and seems like genuinely good people...

[@mvandeven]

Imagine if Peter Jackson walked on stage filming with the phone in portrait mode.

[@CinematiXHD]

Im stoked Peter Jackson is such a down to earth guy.. its really inspiring for us as filmmakers

[@jeroencardienaal5523]

4:47 - 4:59 Sylvester LOL !!!!!!!!!!

[@QueenofWesteros]

Andy Serkis plays the saxophone? Another reason to love him.

[@amandaeklund9499]

I loooooooooooooooooooove the hobbit😘😘💝💝💝💝

[@sleeping_thinker]

Me too

[@silkebrillenschlange9471]

Thank you so much Mr Jackson ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@GuilhermeAnalisa]

Léo Lins!!

[@takefive6692]

Mini léo lins

[@rafaelbaia4169]

Kkk

[@_pulyx]

I always choke up on these videos. God damn hobbitton theme song twists my heart. Everytime one of these is released, there at least a couple million people jealous as HELL they aren't working on Peter's crew.

[@RMEHA5]

I love these vlogs :D

[@marekkos3513]

Another year , another The Hobbit production Diary.LOVE IT

[@toogee1850]

Radagast was definitely great, although the bird poop on his face the entire time throughout the movies was kind of distracting lol

[@gregtyler]

Thank you all so much for sharing these videos with us. They're brilliant, and I can't wait to see what y'all have done!

[@lucasjonas2508]

1:52 MANO DO CÉU QQ O LÉO LINS TA FAZENDO AI? KKKKK

[@Kaliosthesecond]

kkkkk, carai mano, leo lins é uma lenda

[@galletti7-7]

Well done peter your movies will live forever

[@Dumitaz]

13:13 Guess who is the scale double for Gandalf? XD

[@kirkogier1145]

thank you peter for everything

[@justalonesoul5825]

There you go, you guys made me shed tears again! This is so clearly such an incredible human experience, cast or crew alike. I wish I could find one of that scale, with such passion, camaradery, skill, talent, respect... I'll start looking again. Feels to me like the 3 last years, since 1st lockdown and losing close ones, have passed in a complete blur. It felt very good to stumble upon this vlog and feel the energy of that journey, of those passionate people.

[@Dia.Dancing]

Hahaha :D 9.30 min: Wunderbar! 😂 So cool wie er das sagt 😂💙 so sweet how he say it! ;P

[@codedesigns9284]

Our family all wishes we could have been there!! What a wonderful movie that crosses like a sine-wave with the books, same with LOTR's! Well done Peter!! Well done!

[@akioaslan]

Jeez, how can someone apply to work here?

[@SpiffyAnon]

Sir Peter, I don't think you'll see this, but on the very off chance that you will- thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you for these amazing films that are so close to my heart, and thank you for sharing in the process with us. It's been utterly fascinating. December can't come fast enough.

[@isajaques]

1:50 Léo Lins xD

[@felipeamdd]

Fazendo graça como sempre kkkkkkkk

[@mithridates1005]

Gorgeous, great job to those who work for those years on these beautiful sets. Its not just a actually but it is rather its own world.

[@Sarah-uj2ys]

Sylvester is cute, isn't he? 😁

[@susan8576]

The dedication, commitment and precision is inspiring.

[@jkrfan7]

10:54-10:57 and 11:02-11:07 lol

[@serenazulle]

That panel was the most fun i've had in all my years of Comic Con. The camp out was sooooo well worth it!!! Can't wait until December!!! ❤❤❤

[@FORADOCONTROLE1]

1:53 Kkkkkkkkkkk

[@joaopaulorabelo9896]

kkkkkk leo lins o smeagol brasileiro

[@sureves6]

Thank you Peter, love you so much for sharing this experience, allow us to look into some part of the works & lives behind The Hobbit. Been watching since the first video, now i keep thinking how luck we are cause we have a chance to be part of all these as an audience. Thank you so much.

[@denisesoaressm]

Léo lins kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@HettesKvek]

I hope it makes a lot of money. They put so much love and effort into making this film. They deserve every dollar.

[@gxbmb]

nerdgasim

[@frank34443]

Watching these blogs makes me so happy. Everyone is just so passionate about what they do there and that means something. Being a part of something so great must be an amazing feeling. Can't wait to see the movies.

[@Nyztr0m86]

Peter Jackson i cant say more then THANK YOU SOOO MUCH !! I think you are the top 1 of the Film producer in the World // Fredrik

[@youcefhassan699]

I miss these epic mobiles . I wish Peter Jackson could produce one last movie . What an Epic saga.

[@JustAnotherAnimeFan]

Watching these videos really makes me realize how much work and effort was put forth behind the scenes. When I see The Hobbit in theaters, I think I'll have a much greater appreciation of the sets, filming, costuming, etc. thanks to the Production Diaries. And I won't skip through movie credits ever again. Thank you to all the crew for sharing these with us!

[@LuisFilipeVenturini]

My dream was to be part of this photo! Congratulations on bringing the magic of Tolkien to life of people! The Brazilians loves you!

[@msanchez2000]

That's why everyone loves Peter Jackson.

[@AristonSparta]

Thank you for making these Peter. God bless.

[@Aangel452]

It must have been a wonderful feeling to be able to say we’ve done it. But also very sad to say goodbye to each other after such a long time together. Fabulous cast and incredible crews in all divisions, they really did all have your back Peter and I know why. Your vision, direction and tireless long hours to bring it all together truely shows your amazing accomplishments at your craft. Well done

[@sarahshamma4836]

Thank you Peter Jackson for sharing this with us. You are MR.DIRECTOR. And thank you Tolkien for making this amazing world!

[@Trumpsterfire101]

January, 2020. Just a 52 year old man sitting on the West coast of Canada cutting onions.