was this series a hit?
Yes
The Lord of the Rings (film series)
As a result of the series' success, Peter Jackson has become a major figure in the film industry in the mould of Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, in the process befriending some industry heavyweights like Bryan Singer and Frank Darabont. 
last part of the lord of the rings The Return of the King was it a single film or a series of films? The Lord of the Rings is a film series of three epic fantasy adventure films which were they? "The Fellowship of the Ring","The Return of the King"
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The Lord of the Rings (film series) [SEP] Effects on the film industry and tourism
As a result of the series' success, Peter Jackson has become a major figure in the film industry in the mould of Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, in the process befriending some industry heavyweights like Bryan Singer and Frank Darabont. Jackson has since founded his own film production company, Wingnut Films, as well as Wingnut Interactive, a video game company. He was also finally given a chance to remake "King Kong" in 2005. The film was a critical and box office success, although not as successful as the "Lord of the Rings" series. Jackson has been called a "favourite son" of New Zealand.