Last year word was Peter Jackson's time on The Hobbit trilogy so far cost double what The Lord of the Rings trilogy did to make. But a new report has the films running Smaug hoard numbers.

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Oh dammit! Just the other day we had a report on how recent trademark applications meant Peter Jackson's last film in The Hobbit series might be getting a title other than the previously announced, The Hobbit: There and Back Again. Now we've got confirmation from the horse's mouth. " 'There and Back Again' felt like the right name for the second of a two film telling of the quest to reclaim Erebor, when Bilbo’s arrival there, and departure, were both contained within the second film. But with three movies, it suddenly felt misplaced—after all, Bilbo has already arrived 'there' in the 'Desolation of Smaug,' " Jackson explained on his Facebook page. Yadda, yadda, yadda, the new title for the third film is

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This isn't the first time we've seen some genderswapped Hobbit cosplay, and while these ladies are certainly beardless, we have to admit they did it with style and class. Check out their efforts photographed by Alexander Turchanin.

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An Unexpected Journey, the first installment of the Hobbit trilogy, was kept neither secret nor safe this year.

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey coming out on DVD means one thing: hours and hours of special features. This is a Peter Jackson Tolkien film, after all. This particular clip shows how the Battle of Moria flashbacks in the first movie were filmed, and we get to see a bit of Andy Serkis in his role as second-unit director. Are you following The Mary Sue on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest, & Google +?

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This new clip from the extended edition of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey gives you the first look at the footage you will gaze at with joy early in your The Hobbit movie marathon, before you realize that you decided to marathon the extended versions of all three Hobbit films, just like The Lord of the Rings before them. And yet the new footage is still incredibly charming. The new scene, a sweet exchange between Bilbo and Elrond, is part of the 13 extra minutes of Hobbit-filled footage that will be available to watch in the extended cut of the first film in the trilogy. (via Bleeding Cool) Previously in The Hobbit

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Middle Earth has already released the likes of Martin Freeman, Sir Ian McKellen, and Orlando Bloom back into the real world, and now, finally, even director Peter Jackson is saying goodbye to the The Hobbit sets. Filming for the final Hobbit film concluded on Friday, assuming, of course, that Jackson does not decide to split the book up further into six or twelve movies, at which point it will officially have more installments than Sherlock. Regardless, it was a melancholy day for Jackson and his crew as they wrapped up shooting, and Jackson shared photos of his final hours on the franchise that has been part of his life for 15 years on his Facebook page.

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Sir Ian McKellen and Orlando Bloom have both left the set of The Hobbit for the last time, and now Martin Freeman has as well, assuming Peter Jackson doesn't decide to add even more movies to the series. Jackson posted the photo above, and another of Freeman with costar Benedict Cumberbatch, on his facebook page, and shared some thoughts on the impending close of the filming of The Hobbit. Read on to hear what Jackson had to say, and to see Cumberbatch petting Freeman's hobbit feet.

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was a solid film clocking in at just under three hours long, but for those of you who felt like three hours wasn't enough, we have great news! There will be an extended cut of the film coming out on DVD. So what's all this extra footage going to be? How will it tie in to the second film? Answers under the cut.

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In case you were doubting whether the amazing scenery in The Lord of The Rings trilogy and The Hobbit were real, prepare to be rendered speechless. I know that the video ends with Martin Freeman basically telling me to go to New Zealand, but I don't care that I've fallen for the tourism marketing. I want to go there and back again. (via Blastr) Previously in The Hobbit

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Peter Jackson steps into the fray once more in order to have enough scenes for three complete Hobbit films. Can it be done? 

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By Karen Hallion (Khallion on Etsy, where prints of this should be available soon). Now is a good time to get this Doctor Who/"I'll Make a Man Out of You" mashup stuck in everyone's heads. You're welcome. (Chocolate & Cream Cake)

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Respect the work of Weta's designer and animators, and, if you can, rest in the assurance that your job does not require seeking out and looking at pictures of horrible skin infections. (via I Heart Chaos.)

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Made by Scottish toy company H. Grossman Ltd, this "moving, breathing Megasaur" is approximately 20 feet long and has a moving head, eyes, arms, legs, and mouth. Did I say I wanted it as a kid? I mean I want it now. (via Gizmodo)

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Unfortunately it's $9,990, belt and scabbard sold separately. The scabbard is inscribed with runes reading "Born from the Maws of Dragons I am Always Hungry and Thirsty." Darnit WETA, why must you aways make awesome things that I cannot buy? Even the Magical Scarf of Gandalf the Grey is beyond my price range, never mind Thorin's sword. I'm just gonna go grump in the corner for a bit. (via: io9) Are you following The Mary Sue on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest, & Google +?

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Two Tolkien estate stories in one day? Are they trying to steal Beyonce's thunder or something? 

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Have you ever wondered what The Hobbit would look like if it were one of those Little Golden Books? Illustrator Rosemary Travale has. Hit the jump for a pair of interior illustrations.

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