I’m so geeked about this movie, you guys. I’m assuming you’ve all seen the two recently released shots from the set, but I’m going to reproduce them here for posterity.

Filming is underway with a tentative release date of December 19, 2012. A bunch of the last film stars will be back, including Sir Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis, Cate Blanchett, Sir Cristopher Lee, Elijah Wood and Orlando Bloom. Martin Freeman will be Bilbo–you may remember him from Hot Fuzz, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, or Love, Actually.

They’re doing it in two parts. I’m torn about the 3D vs 2D thing. I generally don’t like 3D movies, but occasionally it works really well. (Note: I don’t actually know if they’re releasing it in 3D–I’m just assuming.)

Other movies I’m hyped about include: Jane Eyre, Your Highness, and X-Men: First Class. Anyone else have upcoming movie recommendations?