Those videos have prompted complaints from some viewers upset by the use of barely clothed people. Other videos have featured Sports Illustrated bikini models and body-painted flight crews. Air New Zealand's safety video show reel includes the Bear Essentials of Safety featuring adventurer Bear Grylls, Safety Old School Style with Betty White and Fit to Fly starring fitness legend Richard Simmons. The Most Epic Safety Video Ever Made follows the airline's first safety video to be inspired by the Hobbit films An Unexpected Briefing in 2012.
The national carrier had used the films to drive a distinct marketing campaign that featured branded aircraft and Hobbit-inspired content. "We're confident our final Hobbit-inspired onboard safety video will delight fans as much as the first one and inspire even more people to consider a visit to Middle-earth," she said. Weta Workshop supplied costumes and more than 150 make-up prosthetics and Weta Digital created the visual effects.Īir New Zealand head of global brand development Jodi Williams said the airline was proud to be "the official airline of Middle-earth". "I had a lot of fun on the set with Taika and the team and look forward to seeing the video on board," he said. Air New Zealand has unveiled its latest quirky promotional video with Hobbit-inspired mischief. Sir Peter said the video, which will be played in airplanes from today, showcases New Zealand and celebrates its film industry. The safety video was shot over six days across a number of New Zealand's Middle-earth locations, including Hobbiton and Central Otago. Discovering the magic behind these films remains a compelling drawcard for visitors 10 years on, and one of many incredible experiences to be sought. The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings films helped grow the appeal of travel to New Zealand amongst audiences around the world.
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The video, directed by Kiwi film-maker Taika Waititi, also features cameos from the Hobbit trilogy director Sir Peter Jackson, Weta Workshop co-founder Sir Richard Taylor and Waititi himself, who appears as a wizard. A new flight-safety video from Air New Zealand the official airline of Middle-earth, as the company puts it heralds the upcoming release of the latest Hobbit movie with an elfin. Susan Wheeldon, Airbnb Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand.
Like 'The Hobbit' films, the epic safety video is part of a trilogy of its own. The new video stars Elijah Wood (Frodo Baggins), Dean O'Gorman (Fili the Dwarf) and Sylvester McCoy (Radagast). The safety video was directed by New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi. The cast of The Hobbit star in the latest Air New Zealand safety video, released today.ĭwarves, orcs and elves star in The Most Epic Safety Video Ever Made being screened ahead of the December release of the final film in the trilogy, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. The new Air New Zealand’s Hobbit safety video has been revealed just few hours ago Every year, since 2012, Air NZ delighted all The Hobbit fans with their entertaining safety videos (you can watch them here and here), but this year they shot The Most Epic Safety Video Ever Made Takes Flight on Air NZ, that shows their staff under the influence of the next Hobbit film installment, The.
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