THE HOBBIT, Production Diary 1

Peter Jackson takes you behind the scenes of the making of THE HOBBIT.

[@jfh1741]

The heartbreaking thing for the blogs is that Peter was actually very tired every day because he had to rush making the movie . He often slept little. Yet, he was still putting a smily face to bring joy to us instead of depression.

[@addy1294]

that comes with the job. the rock sleeps only 5 hours a day when hes filming

[@archieoutdoors3340]

@@addy1294 yeah but some handle sleepiness better then others thought don’t they?

[@catgirl8724]

@@addy1294 yes. it’s about drive and power.

[@theartisanrogue]

The whole ideology behind modern day grind to make is horrible for your average person, never mind your high level professionals. Jackson was already stretched thin with other films and projects, and no amount of money was worth what he and a lot of the crew endured to make the second trilogy. When they did LotR, yes it was stressful, yes it was frantic, but they had almost 3 years of preproduction and development. All of del Toro's initial work on the two planned hobbit films was thrown out, and WB very much threatened to pull the Hobbit from NZ if Peter didn't step up and direct and embrace the film creations with little to no preproduction time to make the now trilogy of hobbit films match what had been stylistically accomplished in the LotR. I speak to this having worked in the creative field as an illustrator/designer, and part time voice actor, that got burned out by the insane bs that larger companies will lay upon people just to get something done so that the COMPANY benefits. No regard for mental health, personal needs, or even anything more than ROI and bottom line accountants snapping whips to make things make money. Peter is an amazing professional, as are everyone else that worked on those 6 movies, but the last three showed what can happen when monetary gain overwhelms good decisions.

[@tellymustard5511]

On set he had 22 cups of tea a day.

[@naturesilhouette9148]

*One does not simply watch Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit without seeing the "behind the scenes"*

[@NokiaTunesChannel]

2012:nope 2013:nope 2014:nope 2015:nope 2016:nope 2017:nope 2018:nope 2019:almost 2020: let’s put this on their recommended

[@odinthewiseone1335]

I still watch it from time to time, it never gets old !

[@DavenH]

how many times do I need to see this joke

[@humannamedisaac6976]

literally

[@GarretGarlinger]

NO kidding!! haha

[@Strothy2]

yeah same here...

[@FullNesi]

This is a good quarantine content don’t you think so, 2020 people?

[@JanooProductions]

absolutely is so chill and calm :)

[@MauiSponge]

i agree ^_^

[@anikatri]

Im with you !

[@Roesch03WRX]

You know it!

[@Cinnaprism]

Very much so!

[@Bauglir100]

Even if people don't like the movies, these blogs were fantastic to watch. They really offer a look into how a movie is made while it's still in progress, and introduces us to all the amazing people working on it. It all seems like a very friendly and fun atmosphere. Too bad Warner Bros. had to step in and interfere with the production. Can't the studios just leave the filmmaking to the actual filmmakers?

[@alex_jd]

Agreed. You have to admire what he was able to achieve given the interference and having zero pre production for his own vision after Del Toro left. It’s a near impossible task to do.

[@jeannotario7384]

People didnt like the movies? 👁️

[@gremio3293]

Also I have the feeling that many more people than its said actually like the movies...after all their ratings on imdb, a notoriously hard to please audience, are all in the mid to high 7s. And this really reflects what I think about the films...I treasure them all but the lord of the rings was just on a different level even though I still really enjoyed the hobbit.

[@Valiant_Thor_03]

​@@jeannotario7384Yeah lots of people. I don't get it either. I've seen the extended editions atleast 10 times. Extended Editions are great!!!

[@Yerinjibbang]

make me wanna watch lotr and hobbit trilogy all over again!!

[@mewan1708]

Me 2

[@belalima9908]

same

[@echu.6929]

makes me wanna binge watch both trilogies.

[@zarrowthehorse]

I did :( right after I read the book for the first time, too. Made me cry

[@cherylphelan2422]

Me too!

[@nikolaognjenovic743]

It is 2021, and I have just found that PJ has a youtube account 😁😂

[@sofyatrifonova]

I too

[@jhansam8757]

Me too

[@christopherlawley1842]

And me.

[@MekechtoJim]

Lol my was today

[@G31M1]

same

[@ninny65]

The logistics is absolutely insane, the amount of people you have to organise and the amount of detail you need to put into film a few hours long is crazy

[@scytheiota7144]

At the end of every year I always re-watch LOTR and Hobbit, a tradition that I love so much.

[@ST-tf4sq]

I remember watching these as they came out, and hell I was excited for Hobbit and STILL believe they are good films no matter what people say, love the world that Jackson has created from Tolkien. I read the books as a kid and the movies put different kind of images in my head of the Middle Earth and I love it. Thank you mr Peter Jackson

[@arim01]

yes yes yes!!!! it disapoints me so much when i see people calling the hobbit trilogy bad... Peter Jackson managed to transform a single book in not one, but THREE amazingly spetacular films, whose got me into the so beloved tolkien world. Love everything about it

[@mysticmayhem1827]

Agreed

[@Tawadeb]

I love the Hobbit films too and think they were perfect The CGI was needed to tell the story!! Great movies

[@christineshotton824]

If you love the hobbit movies, you did not love the book. The movies were childishly bad, viscerally insulting slurs against the source material. It is endlessly baffling how the man who brought the Lord of the Rings to life so amazingly well was involved in this money grubbing, pandering train wreck.

[@autumnredashwhite]

Bag End is honestly the most ideal dwelling I can possibly imagine.

[@tenkochammi]

Peter, one day I will hug you and I will tell you how much I love your movies, thanks for all your hard work with your crew.

[@anishsingh1926]

You ever get the chance yet?

[@roxanaphantom]

Can i say that Sir Ian mcakallen is just AWESOME? damn i would love to meet him

[@davidmiklus6120]

The Hobbit is one of my favourite movies that I never get tired of watching! You are a genius Peter Jackson!

[@smurf1578]

i don't care what anyone says I love the hobbit trilogy as well as the lord of the rings.

[@candycanevibe4431]

The hobbit trilogy is a childhood thing for me so I’ll love it forever no matter what people say.

[@jakearmitage7811]

Yeah, screw the haters, the hobbit trilogy was great.

[@antoniofassini4421]

@@jakearmitage7811 i've just found my group of friends

[@turbofox4177]

I love the hobbit films, felt much more of a connection to bilbo and the dwarves than i did the fellowship in lotr.

[@quacksondahduck6034]

They are the best movies ever! LOTR is a classic one, very cool and memorable. The hobbit movies are incredibly amazing,funny, and they always make me feel something special. The movies are a treasure for me. My favorite character is Bilbo, he’s a very relatable character for his personality, he has more interactions on screen and he’s simply the best. I love Frodo so much but I prefer Bilbo :). All the movies are made with love and passion, and you can clearly see that. Mister Peter Jackson is the legend of legends.

[@elynn226]

IT IS 2019... HOW DID I NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS BEFORE!??!!!

[@adventurousbeth]

I know! I just discovered it today

[@barklordofthesith2997]

You didn't look before...

[@zenoncma]

First time seeing it and KZbin recommended me 😁 . I LOVE IT !

[@diegogabriel2426]

Eu tbm.

[@mauricio_medeiros]

Almost 2020 and me too! i really know this great video recorder right know! omg!!!

[@tommarvoloriddle1346]

Who else got it recommended?

[@sircameaIot]

Me just now. And I'm glad it did!

[@under.1gb.pcgames97]

Better later than never.

[@1KIK00]

Me

[@sacrilege8943]

AAAAAVAAADAAA KEEEDAAVRAAAA

[@tommarvoloriddle1346]

@@sacrilege8943Crucio

[@julien6805]

Why am I discovering this 8 years later ? :O

[@lkotro21]

You're spending too much time rewatching the extended cuts.

[@jodawgsup]

@@lkotro21 The hobbit was trash, extended or not.

[@elonradberg6088]

@@jodawgsup how was it trash

[@kryss2056]

@@elonradberg6088There was so much action in Hobbit , that doesnt have to be here. And as huge fan of Middle-Earth Im actually kinda disappointed by Hobbit movies.

[@Hjulius10]

It's pretty cool that Richard makes an effort to speak maori during the powhiri, good job:)

[@zapfanzapfan]

Oh, I thought it was some language from Middle Earth :-)

[@shira5620]

If this is the channel of the real Peter Jackson and not a fan, I want to tell you that you created a masterpiece with the Hobbit and the Lord of the ring. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@treefrogjohnson7514]

Thank you for these diaries Peter!

[@teeds88]

peter jackson is really nice!! what a great community :) and so very true what he said about making films being stressful and hard but at the same time fun and enjoyable mainly because of all the people you work with.

[@lois1677]

I love the fact that they didn't forget the traditional headbutting of the casts and crews which they've known ever since LOTR.

[@lovelyyecats]

When Martin Freeman came on camera around 5:00, the noise that came out of my mouth was not human. Oh my gosh. He is going to make such a great Bilbo...so excited!

[@Fibromatose]

I know now why the LOTR and the Hobbit are such great movies : because there is a lot of work behind it!

[@HayDayEveryday]

yes! I love these movies so much!! LOTR is my favv

[@Bauglir100]

And there are such great people working on them too.

[@nectarinedreams7208]

There was a lot of work behind the formation of the Nazi Party too

[@Fibromatose]

@@nectarinedreams7208 what???

[@blownapartmovies2243]

@@Fibromatose He just wants attention :/

[@bouchandre]

I still can't believe how thin he became!

[@TeamKuukiFoodGames]

but it seemed that by part 12 of the blog series he put on more weight that was very noticeable, so it is probably a thyroid issue, not really an issue of diet -- but who knows ;o he's still a brilliant director xD

[@TeamKuukiFoodGames]

oops sorry, i had been thinking about his second film xD

[@supersvenny1]

chidoriookami I think it's also that he doesn't have as much time with staying fit when he works on movies.

[@DavidtheDemigod]

+chidoriookami Why would you think it's a thyroid issue? He probably just ate a lot during the production of the film.

[@miar6848]

he actually just went through a major stomach surgery at the time

[@SubBrief]

Peter Jackson is such a tiny man. I never expected this, his personality and energy is huge.

[@ScEscapism]

Small man body with a big mans heart

[@Mxyzptlksac]

He was described as a hobbit. Short, round and goes barefoot a lot

[@pho3nix-]

Why are you assuming a man of shorter stature would not have a huge personality / energy?

[@seponglasangtam1027]

The hobbit is and will always be my favourite movie 😢 I have watched all the parts a thousand times and I still cant get enough of them. I will still watch it over and over again... There used to be times when I couldn't fall asleep without watching this movies. Specially when iam sad and depressed I watch this movies and It fills my heart with Joy 😭. Thank you so much Peter jackson for making such beautiful movies 😭 i look up to you so much..you are the best💓 i really wish and hope I get to watch more hobbits movies 🥰😀😍

[@pietromichelini5523]

Hi Peter, I consider this a TV series and it's my favourite of all time. Thanks to your production diaries I now work in films and my dream would be to live on set like yours for months or years. I honestly think I am one of those 50 people that watched this series more than any other. Thank you for giving me this opportunity, to join your amazing work behind the scenes. It surely changed my life for the better, I didn't know where my talents could be useful, now I know, and I found my happy place. Sending tons of love. Pietro

[@jessicacrawford6757]

Just the most incredible thing humans ever created - the way all these amazing people came together to create something so magic. Thankyou for all your hard work!

[@Strothy2]

why youtube didn't you give this to us in 2012?! 8 years... now it's in my recommendations... thanks

[@HammehIsSam]

I'm trying very hard not to fall out of my chair screaming with an explosion of joy. This is why life is worth living, for moments like this, even if it is just a vlog, it is more than I could have dreamed for.

[@karinalietz8759]

Es ist zwar zeitlich schon etwas her...aber ich kann nur sagen : WOW !!! Es ist mega spannend zu sehen, was hinter der Kamera passiert. Vielen Dank an Peter für die tollen Einblicke !

[@KatisWeltTV]

Jedes Jahr an Weihnachten schau ich alle Teile vom Hobbit und Herr der Ringe. 🙋‍♀️🌠🎶🙏🎄 Fröhliche Weihnachten an Alle.

[@matthewmckay9443]

Really enjoy watching these not just for the joy and passion Peter puts into the work, but for all the passion the actors seem to have and fun it looks like they were having. I'm impressed by how many jobs there are in cinema as well, and have wondered based on watching these, how some of these people get into those particular careers

[@kywaymusic]

Just coming across these now...11 years later. What a journey!

[@Seiunodue]

Anche se sono passati anni, non ci stancheremo mai di rivedere qualsiasi piccolo filmato di queste straordinarie opere, grazie anche dall'Italia

[@PieceOfCherryCake]

Thank you so much for this. I never would have expected to get the privilege to enjoy a second round, several years with a trilogy that made me so happy. It warms my heart to see how much work, dedication, fun and passion is behind both LotR and The Hobbit.

[@mysticmayhem1827]

Peter, I have watched many of these, at the end of each one i in hunger mode scramble to find the next and the next.. I watched the LoTR behind the scenes as well. I congratulate you on your efforts and time that you put into these BTS videos. You truely create a genuine feel for what its like without physically being there.. Your hours of work paid off well and is truely appreciated.

[@TitaniaIsFalling]

Everyone there is truly so lucky to be a part of something so great. I am envious. They are making history, are a part of history. This is great.

[@judd_s5643]

Peter, I'm in aw of your leadership. To corral such a cast of people and keep them on point and happy is astonishing. My hats off to you.

[@LibertineDeSade]

It's so cool to see how movies are made. Especially movies so epic as The Hobbit, it was awesome.

[@demonwings1031]

Oh gosh... right in the childhood.... I loved the LOTR books, and then the movies, and I loved this book, and now I get to love this movie. It'll be the first time I actually get to see a LOTR movie the first time it comes out. ... I'm really excited right now.

[@bperry1825]

I still come back to these for good vibes and to chill :)

[@Murdoc2080]

Thanks to all the cast and crew for your hardwork endless nights and sacrifices bringing us these movies and vlogs.. It truly makes a lot of people very happy. My mother loved the movies and books, sadly she is no longer with us. But i like to think she is with me when i watch the movies. Peter jackson, We love you ❤

[@TheForce_Productions]

How I miss these movies... The nostalgie is too huge! Thanks for this Peter!

[@PickellW]

So ... when are you starting pre-production on the Silmarillion? I have to be in one of these movies...

[@mattnorris7124]

If there is one thing I ask for in this life, it's that Peter Jackson is able to recreate the stories from the Silmarillion. It wouldn't be fitting for anybody else to do it and I don't feel that anybody else could do it justice the way that he can.

[@vainwarlord8361]

@@mattnorris7124 Well the hobbit trilogy was a hot mess, which proved that Jackson most definitly is not capable to bring middle-earth to life in the same way as he did with the original trilogy. Quenta Silmarillion is also completely different tonaly from the stories set in the third age. It's not impossible I reckon, but nigh on, to do it justice in film.

[@LetsGoGetThem]

@@vainwarlord8361 Probably better as a high budget TV show.

[@humbertoflores7809]

@@LetsGoGetThem NO, PLZ NO.

[@LetsGoGetThem]

@@humbertoflores7809 I am saying theoretically if it was run by someone who respected Tolkien's vision. As a TV show it would work better.

[@senggangmom]

I just watched these Hobbit production diaries so many times that I know what they are going to say in each scene

[@MahikahnE]

2:45 I would give anything just to see this whole set with my own eyes. Also, as a cosplayer, I would love to see all the costumes in real life -you know, for reference purposes- :')

[@flipfloprr]

I love the difference of personalities in the actors, and the rest of the cast which you show in your "Production Diaries". And ofcourse, the way they/you all co-operate with each other, and just simply, have a good time

[@SophiaRaghunanan]

I have huge respect for Peter Jackson for doing these films. I was a young child when he did the trilogy of The Lord of The Rings in the early 2000s. I am glad Peter Jackson did the extended edition of The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings because I am already curious what scenes had been cut or deleted from the final product of these films. Priceless classics. Also want to mention, rest in peace to the late great Sir Christopher Lee as Saruman.

[@NiceDiggz]

I'm still surprised he got the job. If you watch his own movie he made as a teen it will blow your mind

[@SophiaRaghunanan]

@nicediggz5935 thank you for this information

[@lymadusrodriguez2061]

2021 and I'm shocked that these existed. Can't wait to watch them all (and then watch the movies again!)

[@brainass9389]

One of my most favourite director.

[@Christianthephotographer]

I'm not a huge fan of The Hobbit movies. I actually liked them better on the second time i watched them. But the bonus features on all of The Hobbit movies are just amazing!

[@cjpreach]

LOTR - Extraordinary. The Hobbit - Unwatchable. I was so saddened by this cinematic disaster. I'd had such high hopes. And I waited about a decade for the first installment to hit the Big Screen. Oh, well. We still have the Rankin & Bass Animated Hobbit to enjoy.

[@bloodieown]

@@cjpreach Oh please. While The Hobbit is obviously no masterpiece (as LOTR was), it was and still is a very enjoyable 3 movies to watch.

[@cjpreach]

@@bloodieown I'm glad you enjoyed it. I was severely disappointed because the continuity of the storytelling was so poor. To each his own. Chiao.

[@bloodieown]

@@cjpreach I understand where that disappointment comes from and I'm not saying you're wrong. There was a lot more untapped potential, but I notice that when I revisit these movies I still get pulled in and I am able to look past some of the awful choices they made regarding pacing and/or plot. I kind of assumed most Tolkien fans were disappointed with the Hobbit, but still enjoyed it for what it was, merely for the fact that we're getting more Middle-Earth.

[@cjpreach]

@@bloodieown Maybe I'll give it another try (when my local library reopens!)

[@renarsdenisovs3084]

The Hobbit is the simply masterpiece as well The Lord Of The Ring!! And hope that maybe some day we will see the continue of the great jorney:)

[@scottread]

Peter Jackson's production diaries are so good.

[@cheesypumpernickel5568]

fucking hell, tears in my eyes right now Peter Jackson even got his youtube videos directed at the gold standard of his movies, this is amazing, thank you

[@audi88]

I just returned from Newzealand after my LOTR pilgrimage, and these videos start showing up in recommendations. Hell I didn't know Peter Jackson had a channel.

[@jennilee343]

Going to see the Hobbit tonight and Im SO EXCITED.

[@lisa-id6bf]

commenting so you can come back to your comment from 8 years ago :)

[@smurf1578]

Im very late but I hope you enjoyed it. they were overhated Imo and I liked them a lot.

[@addy1294]

@@smurf1578 same its one of my favourite movies

[@ayubali2431]

are you still alive

[@BrakeCleanerRlz]

this is by far one of the coolest things I've ever seen

[@nikonlover1]

This is really cool. Thanks for the great tour Peter!!!

[@Faeriefyyre]

I still remember the first movies...my friend's and I wearing our own versions of the costumes to school. Quoting elvish lines to each other during the day and doing impressions, often times even referring to each other as our favorite characters (me as Legolas(I actually act quite a lot like him and even look like him) and her as Aragorn(again, looks like him and acts like him) so I am so happy that they're making The Hobbit movies. The Desolation of Smaug comes out four days after my birthday actually so that's what we're going to see as apart of my party...so many years later and I still will go see Lord of The Rings because it impacted my life so much. Thanks so much Peter for bringing this amazing prelude to life and doing a fantastic job once more.

[@mandolorian12]

I remember watching this one a long time ago, we miss this ...right?, Mr. Jackson, would you please give us The Silmarillion... Greetings to all!

[@Biggie_4]

I remember waiting these to come out everyday and watch them immediately 9 years ago... and here I am again 👌

[@DonatoColangelo]

Can’t accept the fact it’s been 7 years now since this was filmed. It seems yesterday. Love you Pete!

[@Museislife115]

I'm so glad that they changed the actor for fili, Dean O'Gorman was a much better fit than Rob Kazinsky would have been

[@manishaparmar3220]

2022... and I am here after watching parts of hobbit... oh god i am so Obsessed... more parts please

[@XxLethiaxX]

love the celebration to open the whole work. THANK YOU PJ for showing us so much details with your product diaries!!!

[@isabelahart9377]

how can 22 people not love this film

[@rhenum8084]

I didn't realize how perfect Martin Freeman was for Bilbo before I saw this. Even outside of the set he acts in the perfect body language for the character.

[@conservativecalvinist3308]

I remember watching all these movies in theaters when they came out. I cant believe its been 8 years. I must have seen them each 40 times since.

[@liinap.9144]

I think for all of the views, I have contributed at least 100 times. This is such a wonderful series to see a trilogy I love (I know, controversial!) come to life. Really appreciate the effort.

[@Ilodrin]

How come there no comment for this? Thanks Peter for sharing this amazing experience. And great job by the way, can't wait for the movie to come out !

[@bakaneko74]

I AM SO EXCITED FOR THE MOVVIEE~~ I've waited SO long! I was 12 when The Fellowship of the Rings movie came out!

[@yammmit]

Masa Hiroshi was it good?

[@gefelice]

Amazing! I'm so grateful for these vlogs. It gives an incredible insight on the production and it makes me appriciate the film so much more!

[@jackaloopt]

Amazing, amazing, amazing work. The detail and dedication that has been put into every stitch of work for this film has been an absolute masterpiece. The dedication from everyone has been and was absolutely amazing. Thank you all for such an amazing job. Completely blown away.

[@Gar96229]

Sir Peter Jackson seems like a really nice guy. That makes me happy 😊

[@MrPhungCS104]

Everytime I hear Concerning Hobbits, I cant stop smilling :D

[@theAmdisen391]

It is 2021 and im only now finding out that Peter Jackson has a KZbin channel? man..

[@ramosmk2136]

you, with your full casts and crews deserve a big thumbs up.. thank u for the best efforts., watching how u prepared for this great movie is very amazing..!

[@glpro2696]

This series in KZbin are a masterpiece...Peter Jackson made one of the best trilogy’s ever made with the original Lord of the rings !

[@kimacid7618]

Thanks youtube, I'm going to binge watch this while were on lockdown

[@ThatOllieBloke]

These wonderful video blogs are a great series to come back to, not only for nostalgia purposes but also to watch creatives at work. I love working on film sets where everyone loves what they are doing, and these are great films to use as examples of people really enjoying their work.

[@tamsytabsy3511]

This has been on here for over 10 years and I am only now stumbling upon it... I love it, great look behind the scenes and brings back all the great atmosphere and it is nice to see how these things are actually executed. Can't wait to watch the rest :)

[@AnnaHedendahl]

I love this! The set looks amazing and god I would love to be apart of movies, all of this just so interesting and just wow!

[@djarcas]

KZbin recommendations absolutely keeping up with the times I see.

[@cherylphelan2422]

Thank you Peter for giving Sean Bean a role he was born to play, in addition to Ned Stark. And making those books come alive like they first did in college for me, when they first appeared and every time I ventured thru them since. You are incredible. ❤️‍🔥

[@marekkos3513]

Every year Im going back to Production Diary , before I watch all Hobbit movies , and LOTR movies.I love it

[@borisb.3586]

4 years ago... Man...

[@Fallwax]

time flies :(

[@coopergreen7961]

phi Pha the movie was so good

[@qq-lw2vp]

almost 8 years ago... Man...

[@AnPham-sl2gd]

Time flies indeed...

[@hl8808]

Mithrandir wtf

[@krokodil191]

9:46 imagine this now, in corona time...

[@lucca358]

the movie would not be the same

[@johnnybhoff226]

Thank you for these behind the scenes love it.

[@christeljarry1789]

Peter Jackson you're incredible and what a beautiful team 😍🥰 I love you all guys! 😘❤

[@ApilashTV]

wut a fcking GOOD producer , i love the films he makes , it looks so good

[@yunahr4120]

oh mann ...this guy have a lot of humor and is also a Hobbit!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dawnanderson2951]

I never knew that you had a channel! If I would have known I would have watched this sooner! I loved all of the series! This is so cool to watch! Thank you!

[@d26k164]

Thank you for everything, Peter ❤

[@prolifepinay]

I wish I could visit Rivendell 😍

[@slayercfv]

remember this, when I wake up a turn on my laptop .. the day of my birthday

[@ilovely2126]

oh well I just found out this channel. My favorite series The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings ❤️❤️❤️

[@sarathompson7645]

Thank you so much for maling this film and taking the time out of your day to take these video blogs. I watch them all the tim and it fuel my dream to becom an actress and film with different people and all sorts of things. I cannot say how mucj i appreciate what you do withthese films and actors/actresses :)

[@VeritechGirl]

"shy artists!" =D

[@mathildar8744]

Veritech Girl they're so cute

[@10HW]

the first time I heard "shy asses" x)