News for Apr. 19, 2006
LORD OF THE RINGS EXHIBITION EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS ON OPENING WEEKEND
4/19/06, 4:52 pm EST - Xoanon
“We are delighted with the numbers so far,” said Mr Paul Brewer, Director Marketing and Communications.
“There continues to be a fascination with the film trilogy. The vision of Peter Jackson, and the creative talents of the many behind-the-scenes people – from model makers Weta Workshop to Ngila Dickson’s costume designs – it has all been so beautifully crafted together to create an entirely holistic Middle-earth. The behind the scenes stories of the extraordinary technology and special effects are also a popular part of the exhibition and one of the reasons it has been in demand from science museums world wide. It helps to make science and innovation in a broad sense popular with large audiences. Te Papa is very pleased to be able to show New Zealand this exhibition for one last time,“ Mr Brewer said. [More]