Thanks to Hunter Abbey for sending in this video of the Wellington Rally of Hope!
Category: Warner Bros.
Markus writers: Hey guys – I just came back from the rally in Wellington. I estimate about a thousand people there. I was a little late but I counted 6 speakers. All said heart-touching words about their history with the lord of the rings, their impression of the film industry in New Zealand and how their own life was changed. Continue reading “Another account of ‘Hobbit’ rally”
The Noldor blog reports from the pro-Hobbit rally in Civic Square in Wellington, reporting that it was attended by thousands. Images and words available right here.
Owain sends in an article from the New Zealand Herald: In a statement read at “Keep The Hobbit in New Zealand” rallies around the country this afternoon, Sir Peter said that if there were problems with actors’ working conditions, New Zealand had guilds to work them out.
Read the whole story right here
Time: 12.30 – 1 or 2
Where: Cathedral Square, Christchurch
Contact: Axel Scott (axel@boysdayout.co.nz)
Details:
RALLY FOR ALL NEW ZEALANDERS, Industry & public on Labour Day Monday, 12.30 for 1pm-2pm!
This POSITIVE rally of support is timed to coincide with the visit of Warner Bros. movie executives to discuss moving The Hobbit away from NZ. We’re going to show them that we like them, we want The Hobbit filmed here and we SUPPORT Sir Peter. Continue reading “A Christchurch rally to support ‘The Hobbit’ for NZ”
New Zealand is not going down without a fight! Join the effort to keep The Hobbit in New Zealand by participating positive rallies throughout the country. A facebook page has been setup for the effort, including dates and times when rallies will be taking part in your town. If you are in New Zealand, join your fellow Kiwis this Labour Day Monday! [Facebook Page] [Rally Event Page to RSVP]
If you do attend, please send in your reports to spymaster@theonering.net. We’d love to hear from you all.