In what is sure to become everyone’s latest desktop wallpaper, we present you a nice and clean high rez version of the Hobbit photo Empire Magazine premiered in newsstands this last week. Take a look!

Martin Freeman does not feel under pressure while filming his iconic role as Bilbo Baggins in ‘The Hobbit’ as he considers it to be director Sir Peter Jackson’s ”film”. Martin Freeman does not think ‘The Hobbit’ is his film – despite being the lead star. The British star plays the part of hobbit Bilbo Baggins in the Sir Peter Jackson-directed ‘Lord of the Rings’ prequel, and he admits after a long time filming he does not feel worried about taking on the character.

He said: “I honestly don’t feel that pressure, no. I really, really don’t. It is Bilbo’s journey, but I didn’t write it. I’m not directing it. It’s not my film, It’s Peter’s film.” However, he reveals it has been tough for him to do a good job when he is covered in “snot and mud” during the New Zealand-set shoot. He added to Total Film: “The hardest thing is staying up and peppy when you’re covered in snot or mud, day after day. I’m sure there’s more to come. More..

Amanda Abbington has revealed The Hobbit set is like a big family. The 37-year-old actress has taken her two young children, Joe and Grace, to the other side of the world to watch their dad, actor Martin Freeman, take on the biggest role of his life to date as the lead hobbit Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson’s big screen adaptation.

Amanda revealed: “It was sacred ground, so before they could start filming we had this thing called a ‘powhiri’ where the Maoris accept you into their family.

“Ian McKellen made a wonderful speech about how actors are a tribe of people as well, who don’t recognise colour, creed or religion. They’re just thrown together.