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A giant sculpture of Gandalf riding an eagle departs Wellington airport for good

Sculptures of two giant eagles from the “Lord of the Rings” films will be removed from New Zealand's Wellington Airport after looming over travelers for 12 years.

But this month the majestic creatures, which underscore the capital city’s connection to Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” and Hobbit films, will depart the terminal for good, Wellington Airport announced Monday. But this month the majestic creatures, which underscore the capital city’s connection to Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” and Hobbit films, will depart the terminal for good, Wellington Airport announced Monday. But this month the majestic creatures, which underscore the capital city’s connection to Peter Jackson ’s “Lord of the Rings” and Hobbit films, will depart the terminal for good, Wellington Airport announced Monday.

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