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導演Peter Jackson解釋了他從電影魔戒衍伸出的電影藝術，包括如何繪製每一個動作，深入的討論五個軍隊所採用的戰術，和對手之間每次碰撞的策略。也從三部影片的劇組成員也分享了他們的幕後的故事。揭開且完整記錄這氣勢磅礡的戰爭場景幕後製作過程，為了讓托爾金世界生動真實的呈現，哈比人的服裝、盔甲、武器、道具，這些前所未見過的木後秘辛，帶給所有喜歡這部電影，以及從事相關工作者，最撼動人心的電影百科。
哈比人五軍之戰，是2014年上映的古典奇幻冒險電影。黑暗在逐步升級的矛盾衝突中聚合，矮人、精靈和人類這些不同的種族是要聯合起來，還是選擇被摧毀。當五大軍團交戰之刻，比爾博意識到他是在為自己和朋友們的生命戰鬥。隨著故事發展，中後半段的重頭戲，齊聚孤山之巔的五軍之戰，掀起全片高潮，當各方勢力集結兵馬蓄勢待發，聲勢浩大、劍拔孥張，戰場上那股肅殺氛圍，搭配強烈視覺特效，再加上華麗酷炫的動作設計，一氣呵成，緊湊無冷場。
The ultimate celebration of the spectacular battle in the final Hobbit movie reveals in stunning detail the full creative vision of Peter Jackson and the filmmakers, together with extensive commentary from the director, cast, crew, and almost 2,000 exclusive photos, illustrations and visual effects imagery.
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Chronicles – The Art of War goes behind the lines to explore how thousands of artisans brought the defining film of Peter Jackson’s adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit to the screen. More than 1,000 intricate illustrations, stunning photographs and never-before-seen imagery illuminate fascinating insights shared by cast and crew, including exclusive content from the extended edition of the final film. Also included is an exclusive fold-out battle map illustrated by Weta Workshop Designer, Nick Keller!
From the sorcerous ruins of Dol Guldur and the fiery conflagration of Lake-town, follow the filmmakers on to the blood-soaked battlefields of the Lonely Mountain, and climb the steps of Ravenhill to witness the final, tragic duel of Thorin Oakenshield and Azog, the Pale Orc.
Discover the challenges and reactions of the stars of The Battle of the Five Armies as they recount their experiences and excitement. Join the choreographers of the film’s action to examine the battle strategies and formations of each of the five armies, and learn how a dozen stunt performers became thousands of digital troops. Pore over archive-quality photography of staggeringly detailed weapons and armour and browse galleries of fearsome war beasts and monsters.
As the story of The Hobbit reaches its shattering climax amidst an epic landscape of war and tragedy, join Weta Workshop senior concept designer Daniel Falconer behind the scenes one last time as this sumptuous final book in The Hobbit: Chronicles series celebrates the epic conclusion of The Hobbit film trilogy.
