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Scoop Images: Helms Deep Press Conference (2)
The following pictures show film director Peter Jackson with members of the cast and crew of the Lord of the Rings trilogy of films, the filming of which is now drawing to a close in the Wellington region.
The pictures were taken by Sunday Star Times photographer at a press conference held by Jackson earlier this month to mark the end of filming. The press conference was held at the Hayward's Hill quarry set which is beleivd to include Helms Deep and Minas Trith.
Peter Jackson and Cast Members
Peter Jackson and Cast
Members
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