Rumour: Universal plans Middle-earth theme park?
Unconfirmed rumours are circulating that Universal is talking with Tolkien Estate about creating a Middle-earth theme park. The…
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Marlborough keen for Hobbit tourism boost
Marlborough was not among the filming locations in the first Hobbit movie, but the tourism officials still hope…
Continue readingCritics dislike Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit at their own peril
The Huffington Post recently posted a story about why many critics currently savaging The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey…
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Tolkien devotee backs bid to name NZ peak
The bid to name an anonymous peak in Fiordland National Park Mt Tolkien in honour of The Lord…
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In defence of spoilers
Movie spoilers get a bad rap. Even the word itself, spoiler, comes with connotations of bad. Reminders of…
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NZ tourism surge coincides with The Hobbit
New Zealand is expected to see a surge in tourism following the release of The Hobbit movie. Travel…
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