Behind the Scenes: Air New Zealand's 'Hobbit'-Themed Video

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Christine Erickson
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Behind the Scenes: Air New Zealand's 'Hobbit'-Themed Video

You might remember Air New Zealand's latest Hobbit-themed video, featuring a special cameo from director Peter Jackson.

If you were wondering how a horse got on the plane, or what it's like to film with Jackson, Air New Zealand has released a behind-the-scenes look at the making of its latest in-flight safety video.

The company is known for its quirky in-flight safety videos, but it went all out for this particular one in preparation for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. The video has gained nearly 8 million views in less than a week.

Several Air New Zealand crewmembers made their acting debut in the video, along with actual actors from The Hobbit, like Dean O'Gorman, who plays Fili the Dwarf.

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