John Key has stepped in to ensure The Hobbit movies will be made in New Zealand, bringing long-term benefits for our country.
Movie giant Warner Bros was seriously considering making the Sir Peter Jackson movies elsewhere after unions threatened the production. In a deal hammered out this week, the Government is providing the film industry with the certainty needed to continue making films in New Zealand. The deal will help protect the film industry and the livelihoods of thousands of hard-working Kiwis who depend on it, and will help lift the long-term performance of our economy – National’s main focus.
The film industry is worth $2.8 billion to our economy and the two Hobbit films will bring in $670 million alone. They are vitally important to our film and tourism industry and will showcase New Zealand to the world as a great place to live, visit, and do business.
More information:
http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/hobbit+movies+be+made+new+zealand
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