The Hobbit is a three-part cinematic adaptation of JRR Tolkiens classic High Fantasy Adventure novel of the same name directed by Peter Jackson and adapted for the screen by Jackson and Guillermo del ToroIt acts as a prequel to Jacksons own Epic Fantasy Trilogy adaptation of The Lord of the Rings telling the story of eponymous hobbit Bilbo Bagginss adventure with the wizard Gandalf and. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.