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Peter Jackson warns union dispute could result in New Zealand losing Hobbit films
Peter Jackson has said a transcontinental dispute started by several actors’ unions could result in New Zealand losing the two planned Hobbit films. Unions in the US, the UK, Canada and Australia have urged their members not to seek work…
It's not easy filming green
It's hard to be environmentally friendly, especially in the face of an international slump. But at least the film industry is trying. Several new initiatives, from New Zealand, Canada and the UK have gone viral and could become the basis…
Canon doubles New Zealand for Alaska and South America
Electronics giant Canon has filmed two new spots for its Eos camera in locations around Queenstown in New Zealand. Two locations were used to double for Alaska and a South American jungle. Eagle shows a photographer scaling an Alaskan rock…
Official co-production treaty signed between China and New Zealand
China and New Zealand have finally signed an official filming pre-production agreement that applies to feature films made for cinemas and TV. Chinese and New Zealand filmmakers working under the co-production agreement will have the same access to incentives and…
Nestle doubles New Zealand and Fiji for global locations
Nestle has filmed a new commercial for its ice cream brand Haagen-Dazs in various locations throughout New Zealand and Fiji. Ode to Flavour shows a team visiting remote beaches, jungle terrain and exposed mountainsides in search of the best flavours…
Filming Memorandum of Understanding formed between NZ and China
New Zealand and China have formed a Memorandum of Understanding. This means more Chinese film productions will be made in Auckland. The agreement was reached after meetings between a delegation of Auckland filmmakers and the China Film Association. Michael Brook,…
Prague snowstorm convinces Comcast to film ad in NZ
American cable service provider Comcast has filmed its latest commercial in New Zealand after a severe snowstorm struck Prague, where it originally intended to shoot. Field shows an army of Comcast employees carrying high-definition TVs on a grassy field. They…
Film production treaty expected between NZ and China within weeks
New Zealand and China are expected to sign a film production treaty within the next few weeks. Films produced in New Zealand under the co-production agreement will be considered local productions in the Chinese market. Chinese productions stand to benefit…
Lastminute.com shoots in Cook Islands
Major travel website Lastminute.com has filmed scenes from its latest commercial in the Cook Islands in the South Pacific. Designed by Karmarama, Do More Good Stuff includes scenes where a couple drives through a jungle environment before running onto a…
Andy Serkis suggests further delay for Hobbit shoot
Shooting for The Hobbit appears to have been further delayed, as Lord of the Rings actor Andy Serkis has told Digital Spy shooting could start towards the end of the year. Ian McKellen said recently on his website that the…