Ever wonder what it was like to be in New Zealand during Hobbit Premiere Week?

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Many fans traveled to New Zealand from around the world in the days and weeks leading up to the Premiere, just to be there on that fateful day. One such person is Dr. Lynnette Porter, author of a new book "The Hobbit: The many lives of Bilbo, Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin" (review forthcoming) and previously a speaker at one of TORn's Lord of the Rings related conventions. She has just posted an in-depth article on why so many Tolkien fans flock to New Zealand and just what made Premiere week so special. You can check out her article at Popmatters to read about 'What happens when Humans go a-Hobbiting'.

And for those wondering, it is likely that TheOneRing.net will mount another tour of New Zealand, but whether that is in conjunction with a Premiere or not is still to be determined. Wellington would first need to secure one of the two remaining film's World Premiere to justify the level of activities they hosted this time around. But then, the locations are always there, and if not a tour, a Cruise to Middle-earth is a very relaxing way to see such a delightful and beautiful country. Keep an eye out, we will post something if the omens look favorable.
 
Oh.... it would have been so great to be there! It would be wonderful if NZ could get the final premier for the final part of the final story. HERE'S HOPING!! :D
 
- Ms. Porter might want to check the caption to one of her pictures.

"Hobits at Hobbington (photo by Lynnette Porter)" *

Apart from that, it seems a well-written piece - if you like that sort of thing.

*what? At least it shows I've read it with some degree of attention.

[:)]
 
At least, that's what I tell my colleagues when I hand back copy that I have proof-read. [tongue]
 
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