Sting Now Available from Weta!
After The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring hit cinemas in 2001, I think we all wanted a sword from the movie. My heart’s desire was Bilbo’s (and subsequently, Frodo’s) sword, Sting. […]
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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 […]
‘A Long Expected Journey to New Zealand’ Tour- Claim Your Seat Now!
Come join Middle-earth Network as we take ‘A Long Expected Journey to New Zealand’! Arranged by author and photographer, Ian Brodie, our 14 day tour explores ‘The Lord of the Rings’, ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected […]
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 Misses Out On BAFTA Awards
There were no awards for Peter Jackson’s Tintin or for Weta Workshop’s visual effects at the BAFTA award ceremony in London last night reports msn nz news. The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn, […]
Weta Workshop Releases Gandalf the Grey Statue
Weta Workshop, the wizards behind the special effects on “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” films, have released their newest statue! Gandalf the Grey is seated as he ponders the route of the […]
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 Armitage Absolutely Loves Working on “The Hobbit”
Richard Armitage, who plays Thorin Oakenshield in “The Hobbit,” has been in New Zealand (off and on) since January of 2011. He recently sat down for an interview with MTV to discuss his role in […]
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 […]
