The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies trailer lands Simon Fitzjohn November 7, 2014 Editor's Choice, Latest News and Videos 2280 The final instalment of Peter Jackson’s thrilling, albeit exhausting Hobbit saga is alomost upon us, with the third film in the trilogy set for cinemas on December 12. To ramp up the expectancy levels, a new trailer has been unleashed for The Battle Of The Five Armies that looks suitably epic. In case you need it, here’s the film’s synopsis: “From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,†the third in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies†brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) and the Company of Dwarves. The Dwarves of Erebor have reclaimed the vast wealth of their homeland, but now must face the consequences of having unleashed the terrifying Dragon, Smaug, upon the defenseless men, women and children of Lake-town. As he succumbs to dragon-sickness, the King Under the Mountain, Thorin Oakenshield, sacrifices friendship and honor in his search for the legendary Arkenstone. Unable to help Thorin see reason, Bilbo is driven to make a desperate and dangerous choice, not knowing that even greater perils lie ahead. An ancient enemy has returned to Middle-earth. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has sent forth legions of Orcs in a stealth attack upon the Lonely Mountain. As darkness converges on their escalating conflict, the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must decide—unite or be destroyed. Bilbo finds himself fighting for his life and the lives of his friends as five great armies go to war.” Here’s the trailer:
