News for May 08, 2003

NZ ROTK Premiere Drama Continues

5/08/03, 1:03 pm EST - Xoanon

Wellington is not guaranteed the world premiere of the third Lord of the Rings movie despite Wellington City Council agreeing to a $4.5 million underwrite of Embassy Theatre refurbishments. New Line Cinema, the film's owner, has made a "commitment", but there was anger behind closed doors as councillors questioned the details of the arrangements. [More]