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Judging part one of Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" prelude "The Hobbit" is a bit like reviewing a film after seeing only the first act.
Judging part one of Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" prelude "The Hobbit" is a bit like reviewing a film after seeing only the first act.

Wearing elf ears and wizard hats, sitting atop their dad's shoulders or peering from balconies, tens of thousands of New Zealanders watched their favorite "Hobbit" actors walk the red carpet Wednesday at the film trilogy's hometown premiere.
Wearing elf ears and wizard hats, sitting atop their dad's shoulders or peering from balconies, tens of thousands of New Zealanders watched their favorite "Hobbit" actors walk the red carpet at the film trilogy's hometown premiere.
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The B-list rules Hollywood's fall and holiday movie season: Bond, Bella and Bilbo.

The B-list rules Hollywood's fall and holiday movie season: Bond, Bella and Bilbo.
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Elijah Wood's latest acting gig is ridiculous, and he's OK with that.
Elijah Wood's latest acting gig is ridiculous, and he's OK with that.

Cameras started rolling Monday on director Peter Jackson's production of "The Hobbit," following months of delays on the prequel to his Oscar-winning "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.
She said she wanted to see the movie "as soon as possible.