“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” World Premiere
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – NOVEMBER 28: Martin Freeman arrives at the ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ World Premiere at Embassy Theatre on November 28, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)
Peter Jackson
Director Peter Jackson, right, poses with his daughter Katie on the red carpet at the premiere of his new film “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” at the Embassy

Machinima has posted this animated prequel short to Universal Pictures’ The Man with the Iron Fists. The short finds the Blacksmith (RZA) on his way to China via a Dutch trading vessel. At a typical port stop, the Blacksmith and the crew have an unfortunate encounter.