New Zealand appoints a minister of the Rings

jen writes \”Just how big a deal is \’\’The Lord of the Rings\’\’ in New Zealand, where
native-son director Peter Jackson shot the three movies back-to-back? In
September, the government created a cabinet-level position to help the
tiny country piggyback on the films\’ presumed success to lure more
tourists and filmmakers. The first \’\’Minister of Lord of the Rings\’\’ — as the
Kiwi press has dubbed him — is Pete Hodgson, 51, who also serves as
minister of energy and of science, research, and technology.
Full EW Week Story \”

November 9, 2001 by Uncategorized 0

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