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NZ special effects to dazzle Hong Kong as 'Dr Grordbort' exhibition opens |
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The special effects artistry of Oscar-winning New Zealand movie maker Peter Jackson and his team from Weta Workshop will go on display at Hong Kong’s creative hub, Cyberport, until May.
Weta Workshop – part-owned by the movie mogul – has created and built physical and digital effects for scores of Hollywood blockbusters including the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Master and Commander and more recently District 9. The workshop is also renowned for a wide range of accessories and sci-fi collectibles.
Jointly presented by Cyberport and the Weta Workshop, the expo will feature the fictitious universe of Dr Grordbort's through a collection of more than 150 paintings, sculptures and Raygun props, specially designed and created by Weta Workshop Artist and Designer Greg Broadmore.
The exhibition fuses pop culture of an imaginary bygone era with a sense of wonderment, humour and fun.
Dr Grordbort's universe began as a series of nine acrylic paintings of rayguns Mr Broadmore created in his spare time while working on the movie King Kong. The Dr Grordbort's series now comprises two books published by Dark Horse Comics, several raygun collectibles, hundreds of illustrations, digital paintings and sculptures, and the potential of a motion picture in the near future.
Asia's first official Weta Collectibles Shop has also opened at Cyberport, selling limited edition fine art collectibles and merchandise by the Academy Award-winning Weta artists, including items from blockbuster movies.
For more information, visit: http://exhibition.cyberport.hk/eng/index.htm |
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