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By Matt Maytum published 7 December 2012

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has released a new image, in which the Goblin King is involved in a stand-off against Gandalf and the Dwarves.

Dwelling in the Misty Mountains, the Goblin King looks set to be the end-of-level boss of sorts for An Unexpected Journey .

Played by Barry Humphries (best known as Dame Edna Everidge), the leader of the Goblins is brought to life through performance-capture (that would’ve required a gravity-defying fat suit).

If anything, this action shot shows off the diversity in Middle-earth creatures, from portly Dwarves to hulking beasts.

And there’s something delightfully reminiscent of the Mines of Moria in The Fellowship Of The Ring about this underground melee.

Check out the new image below:

[ Click on the image to see a larger version ]

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey opens in the UK on 13 December 2012.

For much more on The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey , grab yourself a copy of Total Film magazine issue 201 - out now!

And don’t forget, the issue is available as our incredible interactive iPad edition for just £1.99 .

Enter our competition to win tickets to the Royal Premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (closes 7 December 2012)

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