Stephen Colbert Announces 'Hobbit Week,' Featuring Film's Stars 7:40 AM PST 11/30/2012 by Jordan Zakarin (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)

The "Colbert Report" host and avid Tolkien fan will have on his show the film's stars Martin Freeman, Andy Serkis and Ian McKellan, as well as Peter Jackson.

Stephen Colbert is bringing Middle Earth to Midtown Manhattan.

A devoted fan of J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy series, the Colbert Report host will celebrate the release of the first chapter of the big-screen adaptation of The Hobbit with an entire week dedicated to the film on his Comedy Central series. He will welcome as guests Ian McKellen, who plays Gandalf, on Monday, Dec. 3; Martin Freeman (Bilbo Baggins) on Tuesday; director Peter Jackson on Wednesday; and Andy Serkis (Gollum) on Friday.

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