Thrilled Filming of the Hobbit to Remain in NZ

Wingnut Films Are Thrilled That Filming of the Hobbit is to Remain in New Zealand
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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."

Finally, Jackson stated, "I feel enormous gratitude to the film technicians, actors and fans who came out in support of making these films in New Zealand. To the thousands of people who took the time to write and let us know they were with us - thank you. It made all the difference."

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