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<i>Hobbit</i> loss 'devastating' for NZ tourism
Losses to the tourism industry would be well into the millions if The Hobbit films are not shot here, an expert has warned.
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What will happen to Hobbiton?
Hobbiton has put Matamata on the map, but with production of The Hobbit shifting overseas, the town's future as a tourist hub is in jeopardy.
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Canadian union backs NZ actors over <i>Hobbit</i>
A Canadian actors' union has sided with its Kiwi counterparts in a dispute over employment terms on Peter Jackson's The Hobbit films.
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Sam Neill calls for calm
Actor Sam Neill says the dispute between the actors' unions and 'The Hobbit' producers could be resolved with a simple cup of tea.
![<i>Hobbit</i> deal near with unions, studios - report](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
<i>Hobbit</i> deal near with unions, studios - report
The Hobbit could be released as early as 2012, according to Hollywood sources.
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Peter Jackson receives knighthood
Peter Jackson says he has accepted his knighthood on behalf of "thousands of people".
![Wellywood 'very odd sign' - Gandalf](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wellywood 'very odd sign' - Gandalf
Gandalf has given the proposed Wellywood sign on a hill above Wellington airport the thumbs down but thinks "Middle Earth" would be a winner.
![Tourist fails in quest to conquer 'Mt Doom'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tourist fails in quest to conquer 'Mt Doom'
Inspired by the Lord of the Rings, a Dutch tourist attempted to climb Mt Ngauruhoe - but was ill-prepared for the task.
![<i>Rings</i> prequel born out of one fan's blood, sweat and tears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
<i>Rings</i> prequel born out of one fan's blood, sweat and tears
Watch out Peter Jackson - a Lord of the Rings fan and amateur actress is causing a storm with her cheap prequel to the epic trilogy.