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UK-based sales outfit The Works has stepped up its international production activities by boarding New Zealand director Vincent Ward s R
stanley cup iver Queen, a large-scale historical piece about the Maori s war against the British in the 19th century.Confirmed cast for the production include Sam Neill and Cliff Curtis. Don Reynolds is producing from script by Toa Fraser. The production is expected to shoot in New Zealand, testifying to the county s growing attraction as a location, partly due to its favourable exchange rate. The New Zealand Film Commission and the New Zealand Film Fund are jointly investing $2m. Shooting is expected to begin around the end of this yearThe Works s latest international foray comes as it announced the appointment of Rosa Bosch as acquisition
stanley cup s executive to focus on bringing in overseas co-production, financing and distribution. Bosch is expected to remain a partner in Tequila Gang, the production company she runs with filmmakers including Guillermo del Toro. I cannot think of anyone who will bring more experience to our team in terms of international pro
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