Wingnut Films: thrilled ‘The Hobbit’ is to remain in New Zealand.

Filmmakers, Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh stated today "We are grateful to the Government for introducing legislation which shall give everyone in the film industry certainty as to their employment sta
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Filmmakers, Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh stated today “We are grateful to the Government for introducing legislation which shall give everyone in the film industry certainty as to their employment status. This clarification will provide much needed stability and reassurance for film workers as well as investors from within New Zealand and overseas.”

Jackson went on to thank Warner Brothers and New Line Cinema for their continued commitment to New Zealand. “Their respect for the skill and talent of Kiwi crews and performers speaks for itself.”

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