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Wrapup Polling: NZ Backs Hobbit Deal, But Not In Principle

A majority of New Zealanders support the deal the Government did with Warner Bros to keep Hobbit film production in New Zealand. However, a majority don't want a similar deal done again. More>>

Pundit.co.nz: The Hobbit Exposes The Failings Of NZ Inc.

National arrived in government promising a unified approach to economic growth, but two years into its term The Hobbit debacle revealed a reality at odds with the rhetoric More>>

ALSO:

• Gordon Campbell - Hobbit footnote

Something To Do With Some Movie: Film Employment Law Change Passed

The security of workers in the film industry and The Hobbit in New Zealand has been secured with the passing of the Employment Relations (Film Production Work) Amendment Bill into law, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson. More>>

ALSO:

• NZ Govt - Brownlee welcomes contractor clarification
• National - The Mapp Report - Hobbit Movies Saved
• ACT - Heather Roy's Diary: Acting Up Over 'The Hobbit'
• CTU - CTU meets Equity
• Parliament Today - Film Bill Passes, Summary Proceedings Bill Debate - MPs Pass Law In Under An Hour To Fix Mistake
• Legislation Out-Link - Employment Relations (Film Production Work) Amendment Bill
• Labour - Hobbit legislation creates more uncertainty
• Greens - National's legislation makes NZ look Braindead
• Maori Party - Employment Relations (Film Production Work) Bill
• NZ Alliance Party - Actors Equity convenient "whipping boys"
• EPMU - Don't extend unjust "Hobbit" law to bind all
• SPADA - Fantastic Line-Up Of Speakers At SPADA Conference
• Mike Riddell - Insatiable Moon: With the Heart of a Hobbit

Gordon Campbell: On The Hobbit Finale (& What Comes Next)

Great. The Hobbit stays here. Everyone's happy about that - you, me, John Key, Robyn Malcolm... we're all so very happy, at least until we look at what the government has given away.

Sir Peter Jackson is happy because he is spared from living in Ireland or Budapest for the next two years. Warners are happy because they got showered with more money.

Just how happy Warners are feeling right now can probably be gleaned from the basics of that deal: if the films are successful, Warners gets an extra $US15 million subsidy plus an extra $10 million injection into a co-marketing campaign - plus an expansion of what qualifies for re-imbursement under the Large Budget Screen Production Grants Scheme. More>>

ALSO:

• NZ Govt - Hobbit movies to be made in New Zealand
• Labour - Funding needs to be found for Kiwi movies too
• Labour - Film will be great tourism advertisement
• WingNut Films - Thrilled Filming of the Hobbit to Remain in NZ
• Parliament Today - House Rises Still Debating Hobbit Bill - The Hobbit Set To Trump World Cup - Urgency To Cover Two Bills - Film Employment Bill Debate Begins
• Wellington.Scoop - The PM gets his deal - the Hobbits will be staying in their Wellington base
• Business.Scoop - NZ keeps The Hobbit
• Werewolf - From The Hood : Looney Toons In Hobbiton
• Binoy Kampmark - Middle-earth in NZ: Prostituting for The Hobbit
• Tourism NZ - Tourism New Zealand Delighted at Hobbit decision
• Central Employers' Chamber of Commerce - Hobbit Outcome is a Huge Relief
• EPMU - Selling off Kiwi work rights is shameful
• SPADA - SPADA Thrilled About Filming Of The Hobbit - Spada's Response To Meaa Newsletter
• iPredict - iPredict accurately forecasts Hobbit outcome
• Tourism Industry Association - Hobbit a precious boost to NZ tourism
• Pundit.co.nz out-link - Andrew Geddis: Bilbo Woke Up with the Early Sun in His Eyes
• Media Law Journal Out-Link - Key questions
• Reading the Maps Out-Link - Off the fence, comrades!
• The Hand Mirror Out-Link - Don't let the weird nationalism break you up
• TV3 Video - The Warner of the Ring - Latest heli flyover of new Hobbit set - Matamata is buzzing - the Hobbit is on - How The Hobbit came to stay in NZ - National and Labour battle over the Hobbit - The Hobbit will be filmed in NZ - Key - Hobbit to stay in NZ; Warner gets tax breaks - Hobbit is a huge boost to NZ tourism - Photos - Warner Bros seeks more cuts for The Hobbit - Employment lawyer backs Hobbit law change
• Earlier - Scoop Features: LOTR Headlines

Werewolf Satire: Key/Warner Brothers Transcript Leaked In Glorious Technicolor

WB 1: Well howdy, Mister Prime Minister Sir. Nice, I say, nice digs. Allow me to introduce mah associate. Does the accountin' and such. [Aside to Key, but clearly audible] No too bright. Surprised he don't write his ledgers in crayon.

KEY: Um, hi. :-)

WB 2: Good day, Thir. I hope we can work together to remedy thith dethpicable thituation. More>>

ALSO:

• Greens - Don't turn Hobbiton into Mordor, Mr Key
• Peter Jackson - On Equity Meeting Request Claims - Statement to Hobbit rallies
• Productive Economy Council - It's not the unions - it's the dollar
• Keep The Hobbit Shoot In NZ - Keep The Hobbit Group Battles Facebook
• Pundit.co.nz Out-Link - Tim Watkin: The Hobbit - we've lost the magic
• Earlier - Scoop Features: LOTR Headlines

Scoop Business: 'Two Issues' Stand Between Hobbit And NZ Shoot

Two industrial law issues stand between The Hobbit being filmed in New Zealand and relocation to another country, following a meeting today between Prime Minister John Key and senior executives from Warner Bros, the film's financial backers. More>>

ALSO:

• Image: Weta Workshop - It's Our Precious
• Wellington.Scoop - Hollywood comes to Premier House, and the PM aims to become a deal-maker
• Keep The Hobbit Shoot In NZ - Keep The Hobbit Group Battles Facebook
• Scoop Business - NZ dollar falls amid uncertainty over QE2, Hobbit
• Pundit.co.nz Out-Link - Tim Watkin: The Hobbit - we've lost the magic
• TV3 Video - Key emerges from Hobbit talks, no decision yet - NZ out if Hobbit turns into bidding war - Key - Australian union guarantees no action on Hobbit

Galaxias Gollumoides: What We Need Is More Hobbit-Related Stories - Greens

While everyone is worrying about The Hobbit, a unique, rare, and threatened native fish species called Gollum is at risk of extinction in the Nevis River in Central Otago, the Green Party said today. More>>

ALSO:

• Forest And Bird - Forest & Bird disappointed at Nevis River appeal

Scoop Full Coverage: The Hobbit Endgame Continues

So, according to Sir Peter Jackson and Philippa Boyens all that Warners are asking for in an uncertain world is certainty. A surety that no sudden outburst of labour unrest will plague The Hobbit in the coming eighteen months. More >>

ALSO:

• Wellington.Scoop - More than 2000 at pro-Hobbit rally in Civic Square - THE HOBBIT: Variety says there’s hope for NZ; union organiser says nothing
• Peter Jackson - Peter Jackson’s statement to Hobbit rallies
• CTU - NZCTU Media Advisory - The Hobbit
• Celia Wade-Brown - Keep The Hobbit where it belongs, says Mayor
• Central Employers' Chamber of Commerce - The Hobbit must not be Lost to New Zealand
• Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce - The Hobbit must not be Lost to New Zealand
• Alana Bowman - Guest Opinion: Hobbit bullying? Whose perspective?
• iPredict - iPredict launches third Hobbit contract
• Pundit.co.nz Out-Link - Mark Wilson: Why shouldn't actors be responsible for the result of their actions?
• Kiwipolitico Out-Link - Lessons from The Hobbit: more unionisation, not less
• The Dim-Post Out-Link - CTU launches charm offensive, desecrates grave of Sir Edmund Hillary
• Imperator Fish Out-Link - Shock Beehive Leak Shows Evil Warners Masterplan!
• TV3 Video - Protestors turn out to support Hobbit - Hobbit supporters send clear message to Warner Bros - Hobbit stoush may not end well - Kaufman

Martin Freeman As Bilbo: Peter Jackson And New Line Announce 'Hobbit' Cast

Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Rob Kazinsky, Aidan Turner, Graham McTavish, John Callen, Stephen Hunter, Mark Hadlow and Peter Hambleton have joined the ensemble cast of the The Hobbit ... More>>

ALSO:

• Wellington.Scoop - THE HOBBIT: Wellington actor named as one of four New Zealanders in the cast
• Onering.Net - Hobbit Finally Cast!

Gordon Campbell: On The Latest Stage Of The Hobbit Drama

So, according to Sir Peter Jackson and Philippa Boyens all that Warners are asking for in an uncertain world is certainty. A surety that no sudden outburst of labour unrest will plague The Hobbit in the coming eighteen months.

Since the union has given that assurance and lifted its threat of a boycott - according to them, this happened last weekend though others demur - then that should mean everything's alright, then? More>>

Statement From Producers New Line Cinema : "The actions of these unions have caused us substantial damage and disruption and forced us to consider other filming locations for the first time. Alternative locations are still being considered." More>>

Response:

• CTU - CTU Statement on The Hobbit and Warners

ALSO:

• Wellington.Scoop - THE HOBBIT: keep it in Wellington, where it belongs, says the mayor - THE HOBBIT: what hope is there?
• Scoop Business - Hobbit fears and G-20 meeting knock NZ dollar
• SPADA - SPADA's Fact Sheet On Industrial Situation
• iPredict - Online Prediction Of Hobbit Future Launched - [link]
• Keep The Hobbit Shoot In NZ - Keep The Hobbit Film Shoot in NZ
• NZ Young Nationals - Young Nats Stand Up for Hobbit - Wellington Mayor must wade into Hobbit debacle
• ACT - Heather Roy's Diary: Industrial Inaction
• Positively Wellington Tourism - The Hobbit Pivotal to 'Wellywood'
• Pundit.co.nz Out-Link - Bradford: National's rampage against hobbits and workers reaps its own reward
• Wellington.Scoop - Featuring recent Hobbit coverage
• Earlier 'Hobbit' Coverage - Scoop's LOTR Feature Page
• TV3 Video - Jackson defends studio in Hobbit row - Jackson, actors speak out - PM steps in to restore fellowship - Gerry Brownlee criticises developments - Ali Ikram: The Fell Union of the Ring
• Out-Link - MEAA's Simon Whipp caught on
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TheOneRing.net: Actors Say Boycott To Lift, Producers Say 'Hobbit' On The Way Overseas

A spokesman from Wingnut films says there may yet be a possibility of keeping things on the island nation:

New Zealand is Middle Earth and we're still fighting to keep it that way, but it seems we're fighting a losing battle!

Warner's are doing what they can to keep the film here too, but with hundreds of millions of dollars at stake, they need to take steps to protect their investment. More>>

Latest: New Line Statement : "The actions of these unions have caused us substantial damage and disruption and forced us to consider other filming locations for the first time. Alternative locations are still being considered." More>>

ALSO:

• Wellington.Scoop - THE HOBBIT: winding them up - SCOOP PHOTO: pro-Hobbit demonstration starts in Willis Street
• WingNut Films - Statement on The Hobbit
• Actors Equity - Update on Hobbit, Cancellation of Auckland Meeting - Equity Recommends Unions Lift Advice To Members - Equity Set to Commence Talks with SPADA - Situation in New Zealand-Clarification
• SPADA - Recent Discussions between SPADA and NZ Equity
• NZ Council of Trade Unions - Facts on Hobbit
• Screen Actors Guild - SAG Statement Regarding "The Hobbit"
• Image from: Karim Sahai - Images: Wellington Techies March To Keep Hobbit
• Scoop Business - Wellington film crews in large anti-union march
• Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce - The Hobbit must not be Lost to New Zealand
• Tourism NZ - Tourism NZ Supports Kiwi Scenery in The Hobbit
• Tourism Industry Association - Hobbit too valuable to lose, tourism industry says
• Public Address link - Hard News: Anatomy of a Shambles
• Public Address link - Backgrounder given to Wellington film techs at meeting (PDF)

Previously:

• Gordon Campbell - Gordon Campbell on The Hobbit countdown to D-Day
• Public Address Out-Link - Hard News: Yet More Hobbit
• TV3 Video - Hobbit protests - extended footage - Both sides of Hobbit debate hit the streets - Film industry meets to discuss plans for the Hobbit film
• Wellington.Scoop - Featuring current Hobbit coverage
• Earlier 'Hobbit' Coverage - Scoop's LOTR Feature Page

Jackson-Directed 3D: "The Hobbit" Gets Green Light

The two films based on "The Hobbit" are now greenlit and will begin principal photography in February 2011, under the direction of Peter Jackson ... More>>

ALSO:

• Wellington.Scoop - Peter Jackson to start directing The Hobbit in February, but where?

The Hobbit: Parties Gather Around Peace/Pipeweed Pipe

The Screen Production and Development Association (SPADA), Actors' Equity, and Council of Trade Unions representatives met today, in a meeting facilitated by Minister for Economic Development Gerry Brownlee. More>>

Gordon Campbell: On The End Game For 'The Hobbit'

The two main issues that will decide Warners' decision about where to shoot The Hobbit are both inching towards a resolution. Neither involve the actors' union dispute which has always been a sideshow - mainly because the cost of reaching a compromise deal on wages and conditions would be chump change for Hollywood. The two factors that matter are
(a) the production incentives available in New Zealand compared to elsewhere in the world. This is what Philippa Boyens means when she says Warners are ' running the numbers' on the five or six locations now in the running for the location shoot and
(b) the late intrusion of the 74 year old corporate raider Carl Icahn into the sale of debt-burdened MGM, which owns a major stake in The Hobbit project. More>>

ALSO:

• Public Address - Public Address 04/10/10 - Update from Hobbiton
• Wellington.Scoop - Online support grows for Peter Jackson: now more than 2230 signatures

Smellie Sniffs The Breeze: Working To Rule

Was the row about The Hobbit a historic moment in New Zealand labour relations? It certainly looks like one for anyone attempting to justify a "right wing" labour agenda. More>>

PM's Presser: Actors Must Say What They Want

Key told reporters Monday that the Government was facilitating negotiations between Jackson's production company Three Foot Six, New Zealand's Actors' Equity and its Australian counterpart, the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance - and progress appeared to have been made. More>>

Wellington.Scoop: Hobbit Agreements Are Close, Says NYT

The New York Times claimed at the weekend that the American studios Warner Brothers and Metro-Goldwyn Mayer are "on the verge of an agreement" which would allow Peter Jackson to begin shooting The Hobbit in New Zealand early next year. More>>

ALSO:

• Actors Equity - Media advisory: Unions "Hopeful" For Dialogue
• Wellington.Scoop - Online support grows for Peter Jackson
• The Nation - Actors Say They're Not Boycotting 'the Hobbit'
• Scoop Link - Variety: 'Hobbit' moves closer to bigscreen
• TV3 Video - Hobbit dispute - no end in sight
• Out-Link - Imperator Fish: Hobbit Dispute Escalates
• Public Address Out-Link - Random Play: This land is your land . . .
• Public Address Out-Link - Hard News: Yet More Hobbit

Gordon Campbell: The Trade Unions' Wrangle With Peter Jackson Over 'The Hobbit'

If the production of The Hobbit does finally move to eastern Europe, it would not be because of the actors' wage bill or any fresh royalties deal on residuals - it would be because the producers stood to get a sufficiently better financial deal from doing so. More>>

ALSO:

• Peter Jackson - Peter Jackson on Actor Boycott of "The Hobbit"
• Actors Equity - Response to Wingnut Films Statement
• Actors Equity - Employment issues in Sir Peter's hands to address
• Out-Link - Petition by the New Zealand film community against the boycott of "The Hobbit" Petition
• THEONERING.NET - Jackson Speaks on Actor Boycott of "The Hobbit"
• Actors Equity - Legal Advice to Actors Says Law is No Problem
• Actors Equity - Actors' Equity Seek To Meet Hobbit Producers
• Actors Equity - The Hobbit: meeting resolution and statement
• Joint Media Statement - Studios Respond To MEAA 'Hobbit' Allegations
• Labour - Hobbit movie issues need resolution
• Greens - Moving The Hobbit a solution worthy of Sauron
• TV3 Video - Hobbit battle continues between studio and unions - The Hobbit: Millions of dollars already spent - The Hobbit set - extended footage - Actors gather amidst Hobbit controversy - The unionised hobbits vs Sir Peter - a short film
• Public Address Out-Link - Hard News: Hobbit Wars
• Blog comment out-Link - Kristin Thompson: The Frodo Franchise

Preciousss: Union Calls For 'Hobbit' Boycott
Peter Jackson: The Australian Labour Union, the MEAA is using our production The Hobbit in an attempt to widen it's membership, and power within the New Zealand film industry... More>>

ALSO:

• Joint Media Statement - Studios Respond To MEAA 'Hobbit' Allegations
• Labour - Hobbit movie issues need resolution
• Public Address Out-Link - Hard News: Hobbit Wars
• TV3 Video - Actors gather amidst Hobbit controversy - Hobbit producers look at other options
• Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance - Non-Union Production: The Hobbit
• Actors Equity - No Interest In Jeopardising Hobbit
• NZ Film Commission - Film Commission worried about hobbit fight
• SPADA - SPADA on Hobbit Battle
• Film NZ - Film NZ warns of long-lasting damage to New Zealand Reputation
• CTU - Hobbit Should Meet Minimum Standards
• Radio Adelaide - Selwyn Manning & Kathryn Jensen On The Hobbit
• TV3 Video - Aussie union takes on Sir Peter Jackson - Boycott threatens Peter Jackson's The Hobbit - Hobbit hopefuls gather in Wellington
• The Scoop Team - Hoax Screen Director's Guild 'Hobbit' Release
• Screen Directors Guild of NZ - Directors concerned over hoax hobbit release

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2010: Gordon Campbell On The Making Of The Hobbit

Given that successive governments have identified the film industry as a prime catalyst of the knowledge economy, you might have expected more local media attention would be being paid to the sale of MGM, which will directly determine whether and when The Hobbit gets made here, and by whom. More>>

2010:

• THEONERING.NET - Guillermo Del Toro departs "The Hobbit"

2009: 'The Lovely Bones' NZ Premiere

Wellington's Courtenay Place was closed off and carpetted today to celebrate the NZ Premiere of Peter Jackson's latest movie, Lovely Bones.

A selection of stars from the movie - Oscar Winner Susan Sarandon, Oscar-nominated Saoirse Ronan, Rose McIver and Carolyn Dando were joined by local celebs and luminaries in front of a crowd of several thousand.

More>>

2007: Jackson's Affair With Hobbits' To Continue - Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema have jointly announced today that Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh will serve as Executive Producers of two films based on "The Hobbit." New Line will manage the production of the films, which will be shot simultaneously. Peter Jackson and New Line have also settled all litigation relating to the "Lord of the Rings" (LOTR) Trilogy. More >>

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THE VERY BEST LOTR/King Kong SCOOP IMAGES 1999-2004

Video Reports From Inside The King Kong Shoot

TheOneRing.Net: A Review Of Costa Botes LOTR Doco - Yesterday, at the Auckland International Film Festival, I got to see Costa Botes' documentary, ''The Making of the Fellowship of the Ring,'' of footage never before released from behind the scenes of the LOTR filming. See... The Making Of The Fellowship Of The Ring


Images: Peter Jackson & His Stars On Set

OSCAR CLEANSWEEP FOR LORD OF THE RINGS: It was 11 out of 11 Oscars for the Lord of the Rings: Return of the King last night in Hollywood. See images... Scoop Images: Peter Jackson's Triumph and a full list of awards... NEWSFLASH: Return of the King Wins 11 Oscars
RINGS TRIUMPH REACTION:
- Helen Clark - NZ's stunning achievement at the Oscars
- Don Brash - Return of the King - Peter Jackson that is!
- Tourism NZ - Best Supporting Country in a Motion Picture
- APRA - Frances Walsh Makes History for APRA
- Natural History NZ - Savour the Oscars don't quantify the success NHNZ


Bastards Back In The Frame - Were You Fooled?

Hobbit To Be Shot In Wellywood - But Not By PJ (Or Not) - The Hobbit will begin principal photography in Wellington, New Zealand, in 2005, under the direction sci-fi/fantasy director Paul Andersson, it was jointly announced today by Robert Shay, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of New Line Cinema; Michael Lyne, President and Chief Operating Officer of New Line Cinema; Mark Ordesky, President of Fine Line Features; and Andersson, who is also a writer and producer of the production. See... The Hobbit Begin Principal Photography In NZ 2005 - Apparently this PR is another April Fools joke. Seems like those pesky Hobbits are in a tricksy mood today - Scoop editor

Saint Peter Of Miramar Is Fed Up With Being Called A Bastard (Or is he?) - "Right now I'm the most famous export since the lamb! They're naming a street after me! I'm the king of the southern hemisphere!! I can't have you lot running around calling me a bastard! That's not just rude! It's downright disrespectful!" - Peter Jackson 31st March 2001. See... Peter Jackson (The Bastard) Sacks His Fan Club ... and the followup ... Peter Jackson's Fanclub - The Truth - Finally?!


Stars on Courtenay - A Photo Essay
Elves, Rohan, AllBlacks, Jumbos, Liv & Pete

Internet pages devoted to the Lord of the Rings are - to be sure - kind of common. This one however, is kind of special. On October 12th 1999 Scoop was the first media in the world to publish a picture of a Lord of The Rings set. The pictures of Bree published just days after filming began in Wellington - the images rated through the roof and were copied everywhere. And ever since Scoop has played a small part in serving what might be described as an insatiable desire by web viewers for images and news about the Lord Of The Rings production. Over the intervening period we have published several more world exclusives including the famous Bag End picture, and pictures of "Smokin Ring Wraiths with Liv Tyler". Scoop has now brought all its coverage together for you to enjoy!!!

with thanks to SCOOP'S CONTENT PARTNER - THEONERING.NET

Scoop Images: Stars On Courtenay - Elven guards, Rohan riders, AllBlacks captains, low flying Jumbos & Liv Tyler and Peter Jackson were among the sights snapped at the Embassy Theatre door by Scoop's David McLellan yesterday. See... Scoop Images: Elves Rohan AllBlacks Jumbos & Liv. Also on the fringes of the red carpet was Theonering.net's Demosthenes providing a glimpse of the view from inside the media melee. See… Scoop Images: ROTK Stars On Courtenay (1) and (2)
MORE: Scoop Images: ROTK Stars Caught On Webcam (1) (2)
Scoop Images: The Return Of The Ringers Party (1) - (2) - (3)
- Air NZ's Frodo Makes Starring Appearance


The View From Frodo Air…


Nazgul Swoop Into Courtenay Place

Scoop Images: Fell Beasts Swoop Into The Capital - Two giant Nazgul riding winged Fell Beasts swooped into Courtenay Place on Sunday in preparation for the festivities surrounding the World premiere of Peter Jackson's Return Of The King, the third part of the Lord of the Rings trilogy next weekend. See... Scoop Images: The Nazgul Swoop Into Wellington and TheOneRing.net Images: Arrival Of The Nazgul


--> A Virtual Tour Of "The Line Party That Ruled All Line Parties"
Images #1 - Images #2 - Images #3

View The Return Of The King Trailer Online - Yes, TheOneRing.net brings you the FULL ROTK trailer for you to feast your eyes on. Taken from a TV source obviously in Asia, this trailer has subtitles and text on the bottom. But you can still enjoy the BEAUTY of it! ROTK BABY! See... Theonering.net: Return Of The Kind Trailer Release


Princess Arwen Goes Digital...
Earlier Liv Tyler Pics...Ringswatch: Our Liv Freaks Out In Battle - Scoop Images: Wellywood's Favourite Starlet - Scoop Images: Liv Meets Some Smokin' Ringwraiths

Lord Of The Rings Street Party II - The Sequel - Scoop takes you virtually to yesterday's street party in Wellington's Courtenay Place for the Australasian Premiere of "Lord of The Rings - The Two Towers" . Photos by David McLellan. See... Scoop Images: LOTR Street Party 2002 - Panorama, Scoop Images: LOTR Street Party 2002 - Crowd Shots and Image & Link: Webcam LOTR Two Towers Premiere (For coverage of LOTR Street Party I see… Guy's World: Premiere Night In Middle Earth from the Scoop Archive.)

Helen Meets Hobbit & Air New Zealand Succumbs To Frodomania - A private screening in New York of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers for influential US investors may stimulate new investment in key New Zealand industry sectors, and attract more film production to the country. See... Images: PM Promotes Invest NZ With Frodo And Bilbo, Images: Flying Frodo Air and Air NZ Unlocks The Secrets Of Middle Earth....

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- Merry, Pippin And Treebeard - Merry Xmas
- Ring Of Power Does The Trick For Air NZ
- Lord Of The Rings Exhibition Coming Soon
- Peter Jackson - giant of Middle Earth
- Scoop Images: Amazing New Two Towers Screen Shots
- Pics From Helms Deep Press Conference
- Hobbit's Scoop Pic Of Staircase at Helm's Deep
- Scoop Images: A Mountaintop Hobbit Retreat?


Lake Hobbiton - WORLD EXCLUSIVE!
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Hobbiton Bridge - WORLD EXCLUSIVE
- Scoop Images: Hobbiton By The Water

EARLIER...Links to Photo stories are in bold...

JULY - AUGUST 2000
- When The Wizard Gets It
- Hook Line And Sinker - Dominion Ring Winked
- Lords Of The Rings Six Minutes @ ShoWEST

JUNE 2000
Arthur, Quests, Legends - Tehanu's Thirteenth Note
Scoop Images: The Guardian of Helms Deep...
Are These For Real?
Scoop Images: Peter Jackson And The Olympic Flame
Scoop Image: Where The Hobbits Are
MAY 2000
Lord Of The Rings - Don't Believe The Hype?
Lord Of The Rings Set Report
Scoop Images: More LOTR Pics From Ruapehu
APRIL 2000
Scoop Images: A Misty Ruapehu Film Set
Ringswatch: Early Snow Causes Problems For PJ
Ian McKellen Lord Of The Rings Chat
Scoop Images: Lord Of The Rings Preview Highlights



Scoop Images: Wellywood's Favourite Starlet
Ringswatch: Our Liv Freaks Out In Battle
MARCH 2000
Lord of the Rings allowed in Tongariro Park
FEBRUARY 2000
Scoop Images: Two More Pics From Dry Creek Quarry
Scoop Images: Castles & Tents In A Quarry
JANUARY 2000
THEONERING.NET: Tehanu Visits Hobbitton Set
Scoop Images: Liv Meets Some Smokin' Ringwraiths
NOVEMBER 1999
Scoop Images: A hobbit summer house?



Bag End - Scoop World Exclusive
Hobbits Not Welcome in Kahurangi National Park
Lord Of The Rings To Film On Conservation Land




Scoop Images: Hobbit Town Photos Mystery Solved
Dominion Denies Fishy Photos Are Fake
Scoop Images: Dom's Stale Hobbit Photos Are Fake!
Scoop Images: Where Bilbo And Frodo Live - Really!
OCTOBER 1999 � FILMING BEGINS
Scoop Images: Gandalf's Two Exploding Trees
Scoop Images: Mirror Snaps Bilbo's House
Scoop Images: Bree Is Spooky At Night....
Scoop Today - Scoop's Biggest Day Yet

FIRST EVER LOTR SET PICS - EXCLUSIVELY ON SCOOP
And Not A Hobbit Was Stirring

Scoop Images: Welcome To Camperdown Studios
"The Lord Of The Rings" To Begin Photography In NZ
SEPTEMBER 1999
Scoop's Latest Words On Lord Of The Rings Filming
House: The Lord Of The Rings Amendment
AUGUST 1999
Lord Of The Rings: Hawke, Thurman In, Winslet Out
The Inside Scoop On The Lord Of The Rings

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Elijah Wood Is First To Join Lord Of Rings Cast
WingNut Films Announces Lord Of The Rings


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