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He's not in the book, but it is not unreasonable that he is there since it is his father's kingdom that Bilbo and the Dwarves tumble into. I have no problem with him being in the movie. The female elf, Tauriel, isn't in the book either, but since Tolkien glosses over much of the elven details, the movie needs such characters to drive interesting plot lines.
Movies are very rarely exact depictions of the books they portray. I've never understood people who cannot separate one form of entertainment media from another. I enjoyed the books, and I'm enjoying the movies. I don't need these two media forms to agree on every aspect in order for me to appreciate the artistic value in each.
Books allow me to fill in the visual parts with my imagination. Movies give me an opportunity to see someone else's vision brought to life. They both have their strengths and drawbacks.
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You'll see it's all a show, keep 'em laughing as you go, just remember, the last laugh is on you, and always look on the bright side of life!
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