Hobbiton, the original filming location in New Zealand for the "Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" movies, will be available to book for the first time on Airbnb. People can request to book a stay ...

The sweeping landscapes of New Zealand are ... his favorite “Lord of the Rings” movie location, and expressed his delight at the fact the Hobbit Holes are now open to visitors.

I must admit I was sorely tempted. During my time in New Zealand I was lucky enough to chat to Jared Connon, supervising location manager for The Hobbit. During The Lord Of The Rings trilogy ...

“Making the two Hobbit movies here will not only ... Jackson — revered in his Kiwi homeland for elevating New Zealand’s status as a production location for “The Lord of the Rings ...

Peter Jackson’s hometown of Wellington, New Zealand will host the world première of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," in Nov. 2012, the director said on location at Hobbiton, Friday.

But the studios have threatened to move the two-picture “Hobbit” project, which is scheduled to begin filming in February, after a dispute with New Zealand Actors Equity. With the support of ...

As more thesps sign on to “The Hobbit,” New Line and Warner Bros. are leaning toward keeping the films in New Zealand now that the threat of a boycott by Kiwi actors has eased. Studio insiders ...