Isn't the "Wellywood" sign the best idea ever?

By Jan

"WELLYWETA" sounds better. Hasn’t Hollywood got sole rights to this sign anyway, so it would be impossible...

By James

IMO it is a promotion stunt. Loads of exposure for wellington for not much money?
A name more apt could be "FREEZINGCOLDHOLE" ??

By Chris

kane, As i have said before. A lot of countries offer larger subsidies than NZ. If it was just about money they would go to countries that offered higher subsidies.

By kane

If it was cheaper too make movies in the USA or England Or any other country they would shift weta and there production team too were ever... Yes New Zealand does have a great back drop for movies... But we are not the only country with fantastic views like ours.. Lord of the rings could of been made in Sweden and still had the same visual effects.. Thing is New Zealand is cheaper for movies too be made in... This is going too make me unpopular.. But it is the simple truth...

By Chris

kane - NZs landscape is popular as it makes a great backdrop. Look at Lord of the rings, people are still flocking to NZ from what they saw in LOTR's. Weta digital are a world class digital effects company. Look what they made with Avatar. There are very few companies that could produce effects like that.

By Steven

Wellywould wanna be.Americanising something unniquely kiwi.What a bunch of show boaters,cant they come up with something better.

By kane

Hmmm Of course its all about cost when making a movie... Why else would they make movies in New Zealand if it wasn't cheaper for them too do so....

By kane

I am sure the visitors passing thou will have a great laugh... As they jump on the ferry or bus as they head too Rotorua and Queenstown... And who ever is paying for the eye sore it wont becoming out of my pocket... But will make my country a bit of a laugh... Yes 3rd world country's do offer great tax incentives...