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The Hobbit: Small beginnings
Greg Dixon finds, that the little book that helped spawn an industry might not have seen the light of day.
Timelapse: Building 'Gollum'
A huge Weta Workshop sculpture of Hobbit character Gollum has been unveiled at Wellington Airport ahead of the world premiere of the first film in the trilogy next month. The 13 metre long, 3m high sculpture is suspended from the ceiling of the main terminal.
Trailer for 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'
A curious Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, journeys to the Lonely Mountain with a vigorous group of Dwarves to reclaim a treasure stolen from them by the dragon Smaug.
Stills from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Behind-the-scenes shots and new stills from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
World premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will take place in the New Zealand capital of Wellington later this year. Kiwi Prime Minister John Key says the making of two films by Sir Peter Jackson about the adventures of hobbit Bilbo Baggins - before the event of the Lord of the Rings movies - has provided phenomenal global promotion for the country.