Arts & Entertainment

'The Hobbit’: Trailer, Showtimes, Ticket Information

Before the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, there was another Unexpected Journey. Find Naperville showtimes and ticket information for "The Hobbit", which premieres midnight Thursday.

Before Frodo and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, there was another epic tale from Middle Earth.

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"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" opens Dec. 13 and it's not too soon to figure out when you'll watch.

According to IMDB.com, the movie follows the story of "a curious Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, (who) journeys to the Lonely Mountain with a vigorous group of Dwarves to reclaim a treasure stolen from them by the dragon Smaug."

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journal, official trailer

The fantasy film based in a land of elves, wizards and hobbits starts with midnight showings the night of Thursday, Dec. 13, with its "official" opening on Dec. 14.

The film debuts in 2D and 3D at midnight Thursday at Hollywood Palms as well as AMC Naperville 16.

To purchase tickets from AMC Naperville 16, click here.

To purchase tickets from Hollywood Palms, click here.

Regular showtimes at both theaters start Friday, Dec. 14.

AMC Naperville 16 showings for Friday, Dec. 14: 9:20 a.m. 10 a.m. 1 p.m. 1:45 p.m. 5 p.m. 5:40 p.m. 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Hollywood Palms showings for Friday, Dec. 14: 4 p.m., 7:15 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Patch editor Megan Verhelst contributed to this report. 


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