Arts & Entertainment
When Does ‘The Hobbit’ Open at Jordan Creek Theaters: Show Times, Ticket Information
From the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, here comes an "Unexpected Journey." It opens Thursday night in West Des Moines.

You remember "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, right? Well, it's time now for that other giant epic of middle Earth, the latest blockbuster movie coming for the holiday season: "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" opens Dec. 13 and it's not too soon to figure out where you'll watch.
According to IMDB.com, the movie traces the story of "a curious Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, (who) journeys to the Lonely Mountain with a vigorous group of Dwarves to reclaim a treasure stolen from them by the dragon Smaug."
The fantasy film based in a land of elves, wizards and hobbits starts with midnight showings the night of Thursday, Dec. 13, with its "official" opening on Dec. 14.
Tickets for the midnight showings are available now by connecting through The Hobbit's official site or at the Century 20 Jordan Creek and XD at Jordan Creek Town Center.
Century 20 Jordan Creek and XD will have a 3D showing at 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 13, and a regular digital screening at 12:15 a.m. that night.
Friday's showtimes are:
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