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Photos: The Hobbit premiere in Wellington

Updated 2:45 PM ET, Thu November 29, 2012

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Director Sir Peter Jackson emerges from from a Hobbit house before delivering a speech at the <a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-887116">world premiere</a> of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, in Wellington, New Zealand.
Photos: The Hobbit premiere in Wellington
'The Hobbit' premiere in Wellington – Director Sir Peter Jackson emerges from from a Hobbit house before delivering a speech at the world premiere of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, in Wellington, New Zealand.
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Fans crowd in along the red carpet to catch a glimpse of the stars of the film.
Photos: The Hobbit premiere in Wellington
'The Hobbit' premiere in Wellington – Fans crowd in along the red carpet to catch a glimpse of the stars of the film.
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Actor Andy Serkis, who plays Gollum, speaks to reporters on the red carpet.
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'The Hobbit' premiere in Wellington – Actor Andy Serkis, who plays Gollum, speaks to reporters on the red carpet.
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Actor Stephen Hunter, left, receives a kiss from actor William Kircher on the red carpet of the world premiere.
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'The Hobbit' premiere in Wellington – Actor Stephen Hunter, left, receives a kiss from actor William Kircher on the red carpet of the world premiere.
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Actor Martin Freeman, who plays Bilbo, arrives for the world premiere.
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'The Hobbit' premiere in Wellington – Actor Martin Freeman, who plays Bilbo, arrives for the world premiere.
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Actress Cate Blanchett speaks to reporters upon her arrival.
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'The Hobbit' premiere in Wellington – Actress Cate Blanchett speaks to reporters upon her arrival.
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Elijah Wood, who plays Frodo in "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," is seen at the world premiere.
Photos: The Hobbit premiere in Wellington
'The Hobbit' premiere in Wellington – Elijah Wood, who plays Frodo in "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," is seen at the world premiere.
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Actor Martin Freeman, left, is greeted by director Peter Jackson on stage with other cast members at the world premiere.
Photos: The Hobbit premiere in Wellington
'The Hobbit' premiere in Wellington – Actor Martin Freeman, left, is greeted by director Peter Jackson on stage with other cast members at the world premiere.
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