An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth
I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with my leftover Halloween candy, but I have to admit that something like this never crossed my mind! You’ll want to visit the website for more […]
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Design Contest: Treasures of Middle-earth
Attention artists! Here’s your chance to show the world YOUR vision of The Hobbit: the Treasures of Middle-earth Design Contest. Entries will be accepted until October 15, during which time visitors to the site can […]
LOTR Celebrities at San Luis Obispo Film Festival
Last night at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival, Weta co-founder Richard Taylor was honored with the King Vidor Career Achievement Award. Taylor, known for his work on The Lord of the Rings, King […]
Weta Founders to Open New Creative and Performing Arts Centre at Scots College
The recently dubbed New Zealander of the Year, Richard Taylor, and his partner (and co-founder of Weta) Tania Rodger will officially open the new Creative and Performing Arts Centre at Scots College in Strathmore, New […]
Richard Taylor of Weta Named New Zealander of the Year
He has won more awards than you can count on your fingers and toes, including five Oscars, four BAFTAs, and three New Zealand Film Awards. In 2010, he was made a Knight Companion of The […]
Weta designer Claire Prebble’s Jewelry is an International Sensation
At only twenty-six, Claire Prebble has some pretty impressive items on her resume. This designer has worked for Weta on and off for five years. During that time she created costumes, weapons, and jewelry for […]
Welly-moot Now Officially Affiliated with the Tolkien Society
Welly-moot is a group of Tolkien fans who meet in Wellington, New Zealand to discuss their love of his work. The group was started in 2011 by Middle-earth Network’s own Jack Machiela, but as of […]
Richard Taylor New Zealander of the Year Finalist
Sir Richard Taylor is one of the finalists in the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards 2012 says TVNZ . Sir Richard is the creator and head of Weta Workshop, most famous for creating […]
Richard Taylor on Weta’s Busy Year
Richard Taylor, the co-founder and co-director of the Weta companies in New Zealand, wrote a letter to fans in the most recent Weta Newsletter. Hi all our Weta friends! Here at Weta Workshop we’re just […]
Last Chance to Bid on Peter Jackson in Charity Auction
There are only five hours left before bidding closes on the auction for a chance to meet Peter Jackson on the set of “The Hobbit.” According to the Trade Me website, the winner of the auction […]
