Saying Peter Jackson's Middle Earth films tend to be long is like saying there's just a few political adds on television right now. It's an understatement of Smaug like proportions. Well as expected the first part of The Hobbit trilogy is no exception, although it is shorter than any former incarnation. In an interview to Empire Magazine, director Peter Jackson reveals that the unofficial run time for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is two hours and forty minutes. I say "unofficial" because there are few effects shots that need to be finished which could increase the running time.
From a technology standpoint The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will be released in Dolby's newest audio format: Atmos. It's the newest surround sound format that actually has speakers in the ceilings above the audience to allow for a more immersive experience. To date only Pixar's Brave and the recent release Chasing Mavericks have been released in this format although the upcoming Life of Pi will also feature Atmos. Unfortunately, you might have to make a real effort to see The Hobbit Atmos-style as only about twelve theaters have it across the country. However if all goes well I could see Atmos becoming a big part of summer blockbusters.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey releases December 14th.
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