New Zealand tourism and film promotion boost
The recent negotiations to retain the filming of The Hobbit in New Zealand have led to a boost for its tourism and film industry. Prime Minister John Key has revealed that every DVD and download of The Hobbit will contain a video, directed by Peter Jackson, promoting New Zealand as a tourist and filmmaking destination. You can read the full story at tvnz.co.uk.
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Well, hey, if you’re gonna make a big-budget movie somewhere, you may as well try to boost the economy a little while you’re at it. Personally, I don’t need PJ to tell me to come to NZ – I’ve wanted to go even before the LotR films. Gorgeous country and fascinating native culture.