‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ New York premiere

Frodo actor Elijah Wood signs autographs at the New York premiere of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.”  (Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images)

Martin Freeman, left, Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis, Peter Jackson, Ian McKellen and Richard Armitage attend the New York premiere of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” on Thursday.

Members of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” cast and crew pose on stage at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City on Thursday for the film’s New York premiere.  (Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images)

Peter Jackson, director and co-writer of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.”

Elijah Wood, left, and Ian McKellen.

Bilbo Baggins actor Martin Freeman, right, and Amanda Abbington.  (Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images)

Bilbo Baggins actor Martin Freeman, left, and Frodo Baggins actor Elijah Wood.  (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)

Martin Freeman, left, Peter Jackson, Elijah Wood and Andy Serkis.  (Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images)

Graham McTavish, who plays Dwalin, Ian McKellen, who plays Gandalf, and James Nesbitt, who plays Bofur.

Aidan Turner, left, Adam Brown and Dean O’Gorman, who play dwarfs Kili, Ori and Fili, respectively.  (Stan Honda / AFP / Getty Images)

Thorin Oakenshield actor Richard Armitage.  (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images)

Stephen Hunter, left, John Callen and Mark Hadlow, who play dwarfs Bombur, Oin and Dori, respectively.  (Stan Honda / AFP / Getty Images)

Ori actor Adam Brown.  (Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images)

Nori actor Jed Brophy.  (Stan Honda / AFP / Getty Images)

Thranduil actor Lee Pace.  (Stan Honda / AFP / Getty Images)

Aidan Turner, left, and Dean O’Gorman, who play dwarfs Kili and Fili, respectively.  (Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images)

Second unit director and Gollum actor Andy Serkis, right, and Lorraine Ashbourne.  (Stan Honda / AFP / Getty Images)

“The Hobbit” co-writer and co-producer Philippa Boyens.  (Stan Honda / AFP / Getty Images)

Gandalf actor Ian McKellen poses in front of a poster of Cate Blanchett’s character, Galadriel.

Frodo Baggins actor Elijah Wood.  (Justin Lane / EPA)

Peter Jackson, director and co-writer of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.”

Actress Liv Tyler, who played Arwen in “The Lord of the Rings” films.  (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images)

Actor Patrick Stewart, right, and his guest.

Actress Cody Horn.  (Stan Honda / AFP / Getty Images)

Jayni Chase, left, Chevy Chase and Cydney Cathalene Chase.  (Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images)

Actor Terry O’Quinn.  (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images)