Thursday, November 8, 2012

Richard Armitage: 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' box office numbers could be big MICHAEL RECHTSHAFFEN, SPECIAL TO QMI AGENCY (TORONTO SUN)



HOLLYWOOD -- How big might The Hobbit be?

If you were to have asked author J.R.R. Tolkien, he would have told you that the Hobbit stands somewhere between 2 and 4-feet tall, with their average height being 3'6".

Ask a seasoned industry observer and they'll likely tell you the sky's the limit.

Warner Bros., the studio releasing The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, is obviously thinking along those lofty lines.

On Wednesday advance tickets to the first installment in Peter Jackson's anticipated trilogy went on sale a full five weeks ahead of the movie's official Dec. 14 opening.

In the first day, the on-line ticket seller, Fandango reported that The Hobbit claimed 33% of total sales, knocking advance sales for The Twilight Saga finale off the top spot for the first time since Oct. 1.

READ MORE: http://www.torontosun.com/2012/11/08/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-box-office-numbers-could-be-big

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