Inside Tolkien's The Hobbit (2003) Rating: Starring: Greg Hildebrandt, Tim Hildebrandt, J.R.R. Tolkien Director: Category: Documentary Studio: Kultur Subtitles: Length: 60 mins     Secrets Of Middle-Earth Follow the thrilling journey of Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, and the Dwarves to the Misty Mountains and beyond, in search of treasure and revenge. Learn more about intriguing characters like Thorin Oakenshield, the Elves, Goblins, and Smaug the Great Worm; as well as the themes and sources behind these remarkable creations. Using the recollections of those closest to J.R.R. Tolkien-including his children Christopher and Priscilla, official biographer Humphrey Carpenter, and publisher Raynor Unwin-this film also tells the intriguing story of how The Hobbit and Lord Of the Rings became the best selling works in the history of fiction publishing. Illustrated throughout by the stunning images of the Brothers Hildebrandt-the foremost fantasy artists of our time-this magical program brings the world of Middle-earth spectacularly to life.