To get an Oscar would be an incredible moment in my career, there is no doubt about that. But the Lord of the Rings films are not made for Oscars, they are made for the audience.

I regard myself as being the final filter so everything that ends up in the movie is there because it's something that I think was cool.

Film is such a powerful medium. It's like a weapon and I think you have a duty to self-censor.

New Zealand is not used to wealth. In America wealth is kind of a thing of pride. Here it's the opposite. The more you've got, the bigger the target you are.

It's interesting how the frame rate actually changes the perception of the 3D as well as making it more comfortable to watch.

I think that you can treat a classic like a museum piece -stuffed and mounted- or you can make it a living, breathing narrative that is unfolding right then and there.

With the right movie, 3D can enhance the experience. Absolutely, it can make a good film a great film. It can make a great film a really amazing film to see .