Gordon Campbell: On The Latest Stage Of The Hobbit Drama

So, according to Sir Peter Jackson and Philippa Boyens all that Warners are asking for in an uncertain world is certainty. A surety that no sudden outburst of labour unrest will plague The Hobbit in the coming eighteen months.

Since the union has given that assurance and lifted its threat of a boycott – according to them, this happened last weekend though others demur – then that should mean everything’s alright, then? More>>

Statement From Producers New Line Cinema : "The actions of these unions have caused us substantial damage and disruption and forced us to consider other filming locations for the first time. Alternative locations are still being considered." More>>

Response:

• CTU - CTU Statement on The Hobbit and Warners

ALSO:

• Wellington.Scoop - THE HOBBIT: Wellington actor named as one of four New Zealanders in the cast
• Onering.Net - Hobbit Finally Cast!
• Warner Brothers - Peter Jackson and New Line Announce 'Hobbit' Cast
• Wellington.Scoop - THE HOBBIT: keep it in Wellington, where it belongs, says the mayor - THE HOBBIT: what hope is there?
• Scoop Business - Hobbit fears and G-20 meeting knock NZ dollar
• SPADA - SPADA's Fact Sheet On Industrial Situation
• iPredict - Online Prediction Of Hobbit Future Launched - [link]
• Keep The Hobbit Shoot In NZ - Keep The Hobbit Film Shoot in NZ
• NZ Young Nationals - Young Nats Stand Up for Hobbit - Wellington Mayor must wade into Hobbit debacle
• Positively Wellington Tourism - The Hobbit Pivotal to ‘Wellywood’

• Pundit.co.nz Out-Link - Bradford: National's rampage against hobbits and workers reaps its own reward
• Wellington.Scoop - Featuring recent Hobbit coverage
• Earlier 'Hobbit' Coverage - Scoop's LOTR Feature Page
• TV3 Video - Simon Whipp questioned over Hobbit stance - Key confident Hobbit will remain in NZ - New Line Cinema speaks about Hobbit feud
• TV3 Video - Jackson defends studio in Hobbit row - Jackson, actors speak out - PM steps in to restore fellowship - Gerry Brownlee criticises developments - Ali Ikram: The Fell Union of the Ring
• Out-Link - MEAA's Simon Whipp caught on camera