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Shayne Forrest: Hobbiton movie set deputy CEO on the 20 year anniversary of the first Lord of the Rings movie

Kiwi film lovers and fans of Middle-Earth will know today is an important anniversary.

It's been 20 years since the first Lord of the Rings movie premiered.

The Fellowship of the Ring started a global film franchise, but helped put New Zealand on the map in the film industry.

As well as this, Hobbiton has become an international tourist attraction.

Hobbiton movie set deputy CEO Shayne Forrest joined Tim Dower.

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