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    The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - The Premiere

    The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey had its world premiere this morning in New Zealand - we've got pictures of all the celebrity red carpet arrivals and more, including Peter Jackson, Andy Serkis, Neil Finn and more.

    1. The Hobbit Premiere

      1. The red carpet is unfurled in Wellington

      Preparations for the stars' arrival at the Wellington premiere of The Hobbit.

    2. The Hobbit Premiere

      2. Peter Jackson at The Hobbit premiere

      The man behind it all - director Peter Jackson.

    3. The Hobbit premiere

      3. Wellington prepares for The Hobbit premiere

      The stage is set to receive the stars of the movie event of the year, The Hobbit.

    4. The Hobbit Premiere

      4. The Hobbit's cast and crew

      Arriving in Wellington in their very own branded Hobbit plane, it's the movie's cast and crew.

    5. The Hobbit Premiere

      5. Sylvester McCoy at The Hobbit premiere

      Former Dr. Who star Sylvester McCoy plays Radagast The Brown in The Hobbit. He's still got a scarf on, though.

    6. The Hobbit Premiere

      6. A Lord Of The Rings fan gets into the swing of the premiere

      In costume as Gandalf the Grey, one fan is clearly very excited about The Hobbit.

    7. The Hobbit Premiere

      7. William Kircher at The Hobbit Premiere

      William Kircher arrives in a flamboyant white suit at the premiere of The Hobbit.

    8. The Hobbit Premiere

      8. Elijah Wood at The Hobbit premiere

      Elijah Wood makes a return appearance as Frodo Baggins in the new Tolkien-inspired movie.

    9. The Hobbit Premiere

      9. Wellington LOTR fans turn up for the premiere

      More Lord Of The Rings fans at The Hobbit premiere, this time dressed as elves.

    10. The Hobbit Premiere

      10. Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashbourne at The Hobbit premiere

      Andy Serkis reprises his role as Gollum for The Hobbit, again aided by incredible CGI.

    11. The Hobbit Premiere

      11. Airport security prepare for The Hobbit premiere

      Even the airport staff have been Hobbit-branded.

    12. The Hobbit Premiere

      12. Air New Zealand celebrate The Hobbit's premiere

      The coolest way to get to Wellington.

    13. The Hobbit Premiere

      13. Peter Jackson at The Hobbit premiere

      Emerging from Bilbo Baggins' house, it's The Hobbit's director Peter Jackson!

    14. The Hobbit Premiere

      14. Evangeline Lilly at The Hobbit Premiere

      Evangeline Lilly arrives at the premiere for The Hobbit in Wellington, New Zealand.

    15. The Hobbit Premiere

      15. Neil Finn at The Hobbit premiere

      Neil Finn performs at the Hobbit premiere - he co-wrote one of the tracks from the film's score with Howard Shore.

    16. The Hobbit Premiere

      16. James Cameron at The Hobbit premiere

      Titanic director James Cameron arrives at the premiere for The Hobbit.

    17. The Hobbit Premiere

      17. Cate Blanchett at The Hobbit Premiere

      Cate Blanchett is among the actors making a return to the LOTR world, reprising her role as Galadriel in The Hobbit.

    18. The Hobbit Premiere

      18. The Hobbit cast at the premiere

      The movie's stars take a bow on stage at the Wellington premiere.

    19. The Hobbit Premiere

      19. The Hobbit's cast and crew arrive

      What better way to arrive than in a Hobbit-branded plane?

    20. The Hobbit premiere

      20. Gandalf... in Wellington?

      Being a wizard, it's perhaps not too surprising that Gandalf has found his way beyond Middle Earth...

    21. The Hobbit premiere

      21. Wellington prepares for The Hobbit premiere

      Even the New Zealand Post Office is getting behind The Hobbit.

    22. The Hobbit premiere

      22. The Embassy cinema in Wellington

      Where the premiere screening of The Hobbit is due to take place, The Embassy cinema in Wellington.

    23. The Hobbit Premiere

      23. Crowds gather in Wellington for The Hobbit premiere

    24. The Hobbit Premiere

      24. Crowds gather in Wellington for The Hobbit premiere

      Anticipation in Wellington is huge for the premiere of The Hobbit as crowds assemble to catch a glimpse of the movie's stars.

    25. The Hobbit Premiere

      25. Barry Humphries and wife Lizzie Spender at The Hobbit premiere

      Barry Humphries, better known as Dame Edna Everage, arrives at the premiere of The Hobbit. He plays the Goblin King in the film.

    26. The Hobbit Premiere

      26. Andy Serkis on the red carpet

      Looking slightly more healthy and dressed-up than he does as Gollum in the LOTR movies, it's Andy Serkis.

    27. The Hobbit Premiere

      27. Jed Brophy and James Nesbitt at The Hobbit premiere

      Well, it is a long way to walk up the red carpet... Stars Jed Brophy and James Nesbitt take a golf cart at The Hobbit premiere.

    28. The Hobbit Premiere

      28. New Zealand Prime Minister John Key at The Hobbit premiere

      Proof that New Zealand is totally behind The Hobbit - New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key at the premiere.

    29. This morning saw the New Zealand premiere of Peter

      29. Peter Jackson at The Hobbit premiere

      Peter Jackson takes centre stage as the Prime Minister of New Zealand looks on.

    30. Richard Armitage at The Hobbit premiere

      30. Richard Armitage at The Hobbit premiere

      Ready to greet the fans, Hobbit star Richard Armitage graces the red carpet in Wellington, New Zealand

    31. Martin Freeman arrives at The Hobbit premiere

      31. Martin Freeman arrives at The Hobbit premiere

      Greeted by director Peter Jackson, British actor and Bilbo Baggins himself Martin Freeman arrives at the premiere of The Hobbit.

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