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It makes sense that they would make such a change, particularly given the much different style of production between movies and TV. It would be tough to have so many people continually shuttling between their homes and New Zealand for a project whose ultimate time frame is still technically up in the air. So moving closer to home for many of them is probably the smartest decision in the long run.

Still, that’s got to sting for the country that’s based a substantial part of its entire identity on The Lord of the Rings. Granted, that’s understandable with such an addictive Howard Shore soundtrack. But it almost feels like seeing a couple break up after years together, even when everybody thought they were destined to be together forever. Granted, the ultimate result will probably be just as entertaining too, if substantially less morbidly so.

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Source: Variety