The news that the Government will no longer proceed with the deal to support the Lord of the Rings TV Series has sent shock waves through the film and television industry. Amazon Studios will shift the production to the UK. It's told the Government post-production work on season one will continue here until June 2022, but season two will be filmed in the UK. TV producer and the former owner of local production company, South Pacific Pictures, John Barnett talks to Karyn about the consequences.
The first image from Amazon's new Lord of the Rings TV series filmed in New Zealand. Photo: Supplied / Amazon
