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Bilbo Baggins at the foot of the Lonely Mountain

New poster for second Hobbit movie

The first poster for the second Hobbit movie is out, ahead of Wednesday's release of the first teaser trailer.

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Sir Peter Jackson (Daniel Rutledge / 3 News)

Peter Jackson's Dam Busters on hold

Movie buffs will have to hold out for Sir Peter Jackson's remake of The Dam Busters, with the film "still waiting in the wings".

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Visual effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen (Getty)

Film legend Ray Harryhausen dies video

Visual effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen, a huge inspiration to Sir Peter Jackson, has died.

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Ed Sheeran (AAP)

Jackson gave Hobbit sword to Sheeran

Ed Sheeran has a treasured memento from a recent meeting with director Peter Jackson - the filmmaker gifted him with a sword from The Hobbit franchise.

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Digital is cheaper and quicker to use than film

Rise of digital forces film lab's closure video

The film production company responsible for The Hobbit and The Adventures of Tin Tin is shutting down its film processing lab.

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Martin Freeman in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Peter Jackson gives sneak peek at Smaug

Sir Peter Jackson hosted a live-streamed event today giving fans a sneak peek at The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug.

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Peter Jackson (Reuters)

Jackson seeks new Dalek, not dollars

Sir Peter Jackson is such a big Doctor Who fan he would be willing to direct an episode of the cult sci-fi show for nothing but a prop Dalek.

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Thousands protested to keep The Hobbit filming in New Zealand

Hobbit protest 'march of the patsies' video

Actors' rep say a protest held to keep the filming of the Hobbit trilogy in NZ was a "march of the patsies".

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Behind the 2010 Hobbit dealings video

In 2010, making the Hobbit in New Zealand appeared to be in grave doubt. People protested against the Actors Union in the streets.

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Peter Jackson's emails with Government ministers have been released (file)

Hobbit union boss 'a snake' – Jackson video

The Government has released 41 pages of emails and documents regarding the filming of The Hobbit trilogy in New Zealand.

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Still from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit leads Saturn nominations

Sir Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will lead the way at the 2013 Saturn Awards after landing nine nominations.

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Prince Jackson (Reuters)

Michael Jackson’s son joins E.T.

The eldest child of the late king of pop Michael Jackson has landed a job as a showbiz reporter and says he wants to interview Kiwi director Sir Peter Jackson.

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Kate Winslet (Reuters)

Kate Winslet spotted shopping in Masterton

A saleswoman from small-town New Zealand got a shock when film star Kate Winslet dropped in to stock up on a few items.

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Sir Peter Jackson and Prime Minister John Key in Hobbiton, 2010 (Photo: Daniel Rutledge)

Studios warn against releasing Hobbit docs

Warner Bros has warned that the release of government documents on the Hobbit deal would be a "major disincentive" to future film-making in New Zealand.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger as Conan the Barbarian

New Conan sequel may be shot in NZ

Universal’s new Conan the Barbarian sequel may be shot in New Zealand, according to star Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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New Zealand director Peter Jacson (file: Reuters)

Peter Jackson honours sound editor

Peter Jackson has paid tribute to his longtime collaborator Mike Hopkins who drowned in a boating accident over the weekend.

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The Hobbit storms UK box office

Peter Jackson's long-awaited movie The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has shot to the top of the UK box office.

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Midnight screenings of The Hobbit in North America suggest the Sir Peter Jackson's movie will be a box-office hit

Hobbit off to record start in US

Midnight screenings of The Hobbit in North America suggest the Sir Peter Jackson's movie will be a box-office hit.

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Peter Jackson (AAP)

Peter Jackson addresses new frame-rate furore

Director Peter Jackson has defended the new filming techniques he uses in The Hobbit trilogy after critics slammed the format following early previews.

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Sir Peter Jackson

Sir Peter, cast discuss The Hobbit

Many fans are eagerly anticipating a return to the fictional world of Middle-earth with next week's general release of the first movie in The Hobbit trilogy.

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