📖 Reading Passage: Sir Peter Jackson - New Zealand's Film Legend

Sir Peter Robert Jackson was born on 31 October 1961 in Wellington, New Zealand. He is one of New Zealand's most famous film directors and producers, known around the world for creating epic fantasy films.

Peter's love for filmmaking began when he was just eight years old. His parents gave him a Super 8 camera for his birthday, and he started making short films in his backyard. He would create special effects using everyday items like cotton wool for clouds and toy models for spaceships.

Jackson's breakthrough came with The Lord of the Rings trilogy, filmed entirely in New Zealand between 1999 and 2003. The three films - The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King - were shot in stunning locations across both the North and South Islands. The trilogy earned over $2.9 billion worldwide and won 17 Academy Awards.

What makes Peter Jackson special is his dedication to showcasing New Zealand. He insisted on filming in his home country, creating thousands of jobs and boosting tourism. The films turned New Zealand into "Middle-earth" for millions of fans worldwide. Towns like Matamata (Hobbiton) and Queenstown became major tourist destinations.

Jackson later directed The Hobbit trilogy and the 2005 remake of King Kong. His film company, Weta Workshop, located in Wellington, has become world-famous for creating incredible special effects and movie props. In 2010, Peter Jackson was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to film, becoming Sir Peter Jackson.

Today, Sir Peter continues to live in Wellington with his wife Fran Walsh (also a filmmaker) and their children. He remains passionate about telling stories and putting New Zealand on the world map through cinema.

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🌟 Group C Questions (Foundation Level)

Peter Jackson was born in _____________ and his film company is called _____________ Workshop.

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