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Japanese City Twinned with The Shire

The Japanese city of Sakai has signed a sister agreement  with The Shire. Sakai has had a sister agreement with Wellington since 1994 so, as the studios for The Hobbit films are based in Wellington, officials […]

World Premiere Stars Kept Secret

Wellingtonians are getting excited about The Hobbit world premiere, with details of the celebrations expected later this week. It has just been confirmed that, as expected, The Embassy Theatre will host the premiere, with the […]

Clue to Extra Hobbit Filming

A set used in the making of The Hobbit films has been granted permission to remain until December 2013. The set is in the Maupuia bush and was used in earlier filming for the village of Dale. According […]