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First poster for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Bilbo looks on at the size of the task in hand in the new artwork

Poster... Hobbit looks smaller than ever in new artwork (Copyright: Warner)

The first poster for Hobbit sequel 'The Desolation of Smaug' has been unveiled.

Released through the Warner Bros Twitter account, the full-size image precedes the much anticipated first teaser for the film.

That's due to hit the web tomorrow, and it will also be shown before screenings of 'Man of Steel' when it's released next weekend.

[First look: Evangeline Lilly as elf warrior in The Desolation of Smaug]




The poster shows what's likely in store for Bilbo Baggins, and the general enormity of the task that lies ahead.

The film stars Martin Freeman once more as Bilbo, Sir Ian McKellen, Evangeline Lilly, Stephen Fry, Orlando Bloom, Lee Pace, Luke Evans, Hugo Weaving, Christopher Lee, Cate Blanchett and Benedict Cumberbatch voicing the dragon Smaug.

It's due out on December 13.