FILE - In this July 23, 2009 file photos, Director Peter Jackson poses for a portrait in San Diego. "Lord of the Rings" director Jackson has undergone surgery for a perforated ulcer in his native New Zealand. Publicist Melissa Booth says Jackson was admitted to Wellington Hospital the night before suffering from severe stomach pains and is now recovering from surgery. She said Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011 that Jackson was resting comfortably and is expected to make a full recovery. (AP Photo/Chris Park, File)
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