It’s been dubbed the jewel in the filming crown of Peter Jackson and partner Fran Walsh, and the key to the future of the Wellington film industry. Miramar film production facility Park Road Post spans 10,000 square metres and includes three apartments, a gym, cafe and cinema, and has 65 staff. But it is the equipment, including three “floating” sound cinemas cushioned on a compound of lead and rubber, that is its true asset, marketing and brand director Gareth Ruck says. “The reason for this is the city’s airport (is so close) but you’ll never hear a jet.” No one is sure of its exact cost, but $50 million is seen as a conservative estimate. [More]
Day: July 24, 2006
Garfeimao writes: ELF is coming this next weekend and the full schedule for ELF has been posted, so please go check it out! You can now figure out when you can see your favorite Hobbit, learn to write Tengwar, participate in silly skits, dance to Emerald Rose, or simply hang out with your fellow Ringers. I look forward to seeing lovely LOTR costumes, the fun LOTR fan-made videos, and listening to some excellent scholarly discussions. And best of all, I look forward to seeing each and every one of you! [More]
A ton of interesting new films are out on DVD this week. Take an early look on our ‘DVD Tuesday’ feature…every Monday! Check out ‘Final Destination 3: Thrill Ride Edition’, silly comdey ‘The Benchwarmers’, and a film called ‘Scorpius Gigantus’ , this B-movie is about a giant scorpion on the rampage! [More]