Mayor’s delight at Jackson premiere for city
News release
18 November 2009
Mayor’s
delight at Jackson premiere for city
Hollywood is
returning to Wellington with the announcement of another red
carpet premiere for the city.
Mayor Kerry
Prendergast said she was delighted with the news that the
New Zealand premiere of Peter Jackson’s film The Lovely
Bones will be held in Wellington on Monday 14
December.
“It’s fantastic news. Wellington does
these things so well, as we know from the success of the
Lord of the Rings and King Kong premieres. When we roll out
the red carpet, we know it’s going to be an occasion to
remember,” Mayor Prendergast said.
“This is a
great way to celebrate the achievements of Peter Jackson,
who has done so much for this city, and I know
Wellingtonians will turn out to cheer him on.
“It
has been four years since King Kong, our last big premiere,
so I know there will be a real buzz about this. It will be a
fantastic showcase for Wellington.”
Paramount
Pictures has announced that the event will be held at the
iconic Embassy Theatre, scene of previous premieres
including the world premiere of Peter Jackson’s Return of
the King.
The good news for film fans and autograph
hunters is that stars including Susan Sarandon, Saoirse
Ronan, Rose McIver and Carolyn Dando are expected on the red
carpet in Courtenay Place.
Mayor Prendergast said
she was disappointed she would not be able to attend the
premiere because she will be at the United Nations climate
change conference in Copenhagen.
“I know
Wellington will do Peter proud. I think we can guarantee
him, his stars and everyone on the red carpet a never-to-be
forgotten Wellington experience.”
The Lovely
Bones will open across New Zealand on December
26.
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