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

[@user-ep4wp1jx6r]

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😆

[@user-ep4wp1jx6r]

👍

[@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.

[@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!

[@steev7203]

Whenever the Shire tune kicks in 😢😭

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

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

[@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

[@markotodorovic7013]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="428">7:08</a> "Andy's flying Serkis". Brilliant.

[@Hardtreads]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="11">0:11</a> Peter Jackson so cool, he takes pictures of his fans

[@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 :)

[@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

[@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!

[@talesofmaora]

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

[@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.

[@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 ❤

[@ruadeil_zabelin]

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

[@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.

[@ET-en8gi]

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

[@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

[@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

[@joelsacks6760]

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

[@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?

[@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

[@gustavslanesens2227]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@TheKSProduction]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="865">14:25</a> ...Goosebumps.

[@TheKSProduction]

That music.

[@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.......

[@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!

[@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.

[@cyraisinlovewitheli]

Lee Pace!!! :))))

[@user-mq5md4tl4k]

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

[@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.

[@EMDrecs1]

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

[@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.

[@oscar2hot4u]

Last vlog, till post production. Omg! It's been amazing to watch this from the start, I love seeing the fun and joy of a NZ film crew, and seeing the kiwi humor. Such a good vlog to follow :) Can't wait for it to come out! :D

[@mayday4495]

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

[@toxicthewolf9videos]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="633">10:33</a> Around here and then when they just show everyone messing around, it's perfect.

[@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.

[@jasperbaker7026]

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

[@AnnaHedendahl]

The sets wow!!!!!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@AprilThompsonDeadpool4eva]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="392">6:32</a> haha Martin is HILARIOUS

[@Pauleomg]

wunderbar^^

[@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...

[@AristonSparta]

Thank you for making these Peter. God bless.

[@RMEHA5]

I love these vlogs :D

[@mvandeven]

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

[@AliceHope78]

Towards the end of the video I had tears in my eyes... it's just so amazing and moving, such great, talented and enthusiastic people. Love you!

[@zoe_lixx]

Omg these videos are so touching! I loved how they made long LOTR documentary clips featuring every corner of the studio and every crew that contributed to the awesome movie. And I'm glad they're doing the same thing with the Hobbits. They look so happy, cooperative, and grateful.

[@GuilhermeAnalisa]

Léo Lins!!

[@takefive6692]

Mini léo lins

[@rafaelbaia4169]

Kkk

[@jeroencardienaal5523]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="287">4:47</a> - <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="299">4:59</a> Sylvester 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!!! ❤❤❤

[@Indiegaze]

These video blogs (along with the LOTR movies of course) has been one the most amazing things I have ever seen! The sheer magnitude of the production and all the things and people that has gone into it. It's like the worlds biggest and best piece of art that has ever been created. completely MINDBLOWN! If the movie's are half as good as what I have seen here, then I will be the most amazing movie I will probably see in my lifetime! Thank you so much to Peter and the entire crew for making this!

[@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🥰

[@amandaeklund9499]

I loooooooooooooooooooove the hobbit😘😘💝💝💝💝

[@janinaluftner6987]

Me too

[@Solid_Snake427]

cheers peter, your the greatest producer/director, thankyou for all the great movies you made, and thankyou for being so kind and generous to your fans, we all truely love you for all youve done.

[@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!!!

[@Dumitaz]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="793">13:13</a> Guess who is the scale double for Gandalf? XD

[@lucasjonas2508]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="112">1:52</a> MANO DO CÉU QQ O LÉO LINS TA FAZENDO AI? KKKKK

[@Kaliosthesecond]

kkkkk, carai mano, leo lins é uma lenda

[@botonramz]

wow thank you Peter, im gonna rewatch all of these right before i go and see The Hobbit....CAN'T WAIT

[@RingoLoadagain]

MAN I love these videos! It gives me great hope that the extras on the eventual dvds will be as fun as the ones for lotr were. So emotional and makes you want to be there with them :)

[@Dia.Dancing]

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

[@toogee1850]

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

[@sonablom]

no matter how the movie comes out (which will be amazing obviously) it was all worth it for these monumentally awesome and moving blogs. Thanks for sharing Peter Jackson and Hobbit cast and crew!!

[@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

[@isajaques]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="110">1:50</a> Léo Lins xD

[@felipeamdd]

Fazendo graça como sempre kkkkkkkk

[@akioaslan]

Jeez, how can someone apply to work here?

[@newrevolution112]

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

[@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.

[@Sarah-uj2ys]

Sylvester is cute, isn't he? 😁

[@jkrfan7]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="654">10:54</a>-<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="657">10:57</a> and <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="662">11:02</a>-<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="667">11:07</a> lol

[@Casan1984]

Just found these vlog post (in october 2020)! I love 'em! Such incredible amount of work behind these fantastic movies. So nice to see some of the people that makes it possible. As someone said, a memory of a lifetime and something that always stays with you. Seems to be an awesome experience. :)

[@TheAmazingSwedee]

Thanks for letting us follow you on the journey of making these films. I'm ready for another epic adventure signed Mr. Jackson.

[@FORADOCONTROLE1]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="113">1:53</a> Kkkkkkkkkkk

[@joaopaulorabelo9896]

kkkkkk leo lins o smeagol brasileiro

[@denisesoaressm]

Léo lins kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@marekkos3513]

Another year , another The Hobbit production Diary.LOVE IT

[@FifthofEleven]

This brings me to tears of excitement and awe. Such true enthusiasm from the creators, actors, and fans!

[@gxbmb]

nerdgasim

[@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.

[@staglite]

Peter, Thanks for share the making the Hobbit with us. You and the crew made this so fun and a great shared experience.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Delighted to see so much REAL sets!

[@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!

[@montgomerydougless]

thanks for sharing your video blogs Mr. Peter and letting us inside the wonderful production of the hobbit!!! Love all the dwarves esp. Thorin and kili of course!!! but all of them were great! Martin is amazing! Andy Serkis is the best! Can't wait for the next 2 movies! please continue giving us updates...we appreciate it very much!!!

[@kojisan1]

Thank you guys for uploading this wonderful video.

[@janellerenee96]

I am so freaking excited. No words. I hope he makes watching the story come to life as magical as it was to read it and let your imagination run wild.

[@melrakan]

Just leaves me wanting for more! Damn you, crew! Oh... And just can't wait for the DVD release with the full behind-the-scenes section.

[@susan8576]

The dedication, commitment and precision is inspiring.

[@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.

[@ShiruTayu]

I am already tearing up! I totally look forward to these 3 movies!!

[@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

[@CinematiXHD]

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

[@alanatolstad4824]

Thanx so much for sharing the magic.

[@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.