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Hobbit films will be shot in New Zealand
The upcoming Hobbit films have been confirmed for New Zealand. John Key, the country’s Prime Minister, announced that an agreement reached with Warner Brothers involves broadening the nation’s incentive programme.
NZ Lotteries shoots on location in New Zealand and India for epic new ad
New Zealand Lotteries has filmed a new commercial across India and in New Zealand. Lucky Dog shows a yachtsman discovering he’s won the lottery while at sea, only to lose the ticket overboard in a storm. His dog jumps in, rescues the ticket and, swept away, begins an epic journey back to his owner.
Hobbit films could still shoot outside New Zealand
The upcoming Hobbit films may still be shot outside New Zealand, with the UK being viewed as a serious contender. The actors’ unions’ boycotts that originally prompted the location uncertainty have now been lifted, but Warner Brothers has apparently not yet made a final decision.
New Michael Caine feature to shoot in North Carolina
Michael Caine begins work on his new film in North Carolina in the next few days. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island is the sequel to Journey to the Centre of the Earth and will be filming in Wilmington for around five months.
Finland offers striking scenery and a Russian double
[slideshow id=4]Finland may not yet be on every Location Manager’s list of ideal filming locations, but that could all change in the coming years. While the lack of filming incentives has played a part
Timberland doubles Colombia for New Hampshire in stunt-filled advert
International clothing brand Timberland has filmed a new action-packed commercial in Colombia, doubling the country for New Hampshire. Nature Needs Heroes: Lost Bottle
MTV EXIT Foundation shoots music promotion in Hong Kong
MTV EXIT Foundation has filmed a new music promotion in Hong Kong as part of its continuing campaign to highlight the issue of human trafficking. The latest spot is set to music track MK Ultra by Muse. It shows a young boy being forced to work in a sweat shop, while two women are sold into prostitution and domestic labour.