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China: NZ production powerhouse nestles into Chinese industry, builds robust deals

Pukeko Pictures has announced a 200 x 10 mins deal which will put the New Zealand production into the centre of Chinese animation - which it already helped to develop.

5 Dec 2012 12:00

David Tiley

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Pukeko Pictures has announced a 200 x 10 mins deal which will put the New Zealand production into the centre of Chinese animation – which it already helped to develop.

Pukeko has taken a lot of time and trouble to get to this deal, but the New Zealand company attracted easy interest in China – it is owned by Sir Richard Taylor, Tania Rodger and Martin Baynton, and is closely connected to Weta Workshop which in turn is embedded in Peter Jackson’s production empire.

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David Tiley

David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.