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Peter Jackson receives Hollywood star

As he became the second New Zealander with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sir Peter Jackson paid tribute to his children for putting up with "a dad who lives in a crazy, strange world".The 53 year old Wellingtonian received the famous strip's 2538th star (the second Kiwi after Russell Crowe) in a ceremony attended by celebrities, fans, partner Fran Walsh and children Billy and Katie."I'm so proud of him," Katie told the Herald."It's inspirational and such a huge honour for him. It feels surreal."Replay a livestream of the ceremony here:Jackson added: "Families ultimately see the hard times. They see the stress and the pressure and they're always there to support me, so it's special <a href="http://www.savemalls.com">Nfl jerseys china</a> to have them here today."It's hard to describe my feelings. Being a 7 year old kid in Pukerua Bay with a Super 8 camera and having mum and dad bring me here when I was 12 years old. I walked along this street and never, ever dreamed in a <a href="http://www.sportsauthenticjerseyshop.com">Wholesale mlb jerseys china</a> million years that I would have astar here."Gallery: App users: Tap here to view gallery"It's hard to say that a country has supported you, but in this case it really is true from the New Zealand Government down to all the film crews and everyone else. An entire country has helped me get here, of which I'm hugely grateful."Actors Orlando Bloom, Richard Armitage, <a href="http://wholesalenfljerseysauthenticshop.com">Cheap nfl jerseys</a> Evangeline Lilly and Elijah Wood witnessed the unveiling, alongside a crowd of 1000.The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce declared December 8 "Peter Jackson Day in Hollywood" before actor Andy Serkis paid tribute to "one of the greatest film makers on the planet"."You're a genuine, bona fide, no bullshit visionary."For him, this is the Walk of Film because so many of his heroes are here, so it's special for him and special for all of us."I actually started crying when he looked our way."I was fine until that moment, then I looked at him and knew that even though he's dauntless and very brave, he was very moved today."The Lord of the Rings trilogy earned 30 Oscar nominations, winning 17, including Best Picture for the final chapter.
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