‘Hobbit’ Debate Rages as NZ Government Pushes Labor Law Changes

October 28, 2010 at 6:18 pm by xoanon  - 

SYDNEY – Furious debate rages at this moment in New Zealand’s parliament on legislation sought by Warner Bros. to amend the country’s labor laws and make unionization of the local film industry more difficult. Meanwhile, key union leaders reported receiving death threats. Police have begun an investigation, according to a local press report.

The government has the necessary votes for the law revision and passage is expected later today. A Labour member of parliament decried today as a “day of shame.” The Labour and Green opposition have hammered on the loss of sovereignty implied by negotiating legislation with a foreign corporation, then ramming it through under an urgency procedure. The ruling National Party has emphasized the financial benefit of retaining the “Hobbit” production in country. More..

Posted in Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, New Line Cinema, New Zealand, Studios, Warner Bros. on October 28, 2010 by xoanon