The road to fame and fortune has been a long one for New Zealand’s newest multi-billionaire, Sir Peter Jackson. READ MORE:* Weta Digital taps into funding from former Facebook president Sean Parker, say US reports* Sir Peter Jackson's film company reveals augmented reality plans at Apple conference* Wellington's Weta Group bringing Hollywood blockbusters to lifeRoss Giblin/Stuff Film-maker Sir Peter Jackson is New Zealand’s newest multi-billionaire. The new trailer for Sir Peter Jackson's Beatles documentary on Disney +. The trio also own a large stake in the Weta Group, including most of Weta Digital and all of Weta Productions and Stone Street Studios, and half of Matamata’s Hobbiton attraction. Supplied The Lord of the Rings made Sir Peter Jackson a household name – and $180 million.

Source: Stuff November 10, 2021 05:41 UTC