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The reception for Neill Blomkamp's District 9 has surpassed most expectations. Here's a quick summary of the attention it's had:

  • Movie #35 of all time on the Internet Movie Database
  • Variety.com: District 9 easily tops US Box Office
  • 50% of San Francisco Chronicle readers say District 9 is best Sci-Fi movie ever
  • Greg Broadmore interview on Fictional Frontiers
  • FANGORIA raves about District 9
  • The Weta Cast interviews Greg Broadmore about District 9

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News

  • Strider's sword now launched - Three available!
  • Neil Gaiman visits the Weta Cave
  • Listen to Weta Cast Episode XV - Award Season Special 2010
  • Easter at the Weta Cave - all your eggs in one basket!
  • Weta's Frances Richardson nominated for Saturn Award
  • More...

Movies

  • District 9 [2009]
  • King Kong [2005]
  • The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring [2001]
  • The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers [2002]
  • The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King [2003]
  • More...

Workshop People

  • Richard Taylor
  • Tania Rodger
  • Andrew Smith
  • Greg Hunt
  • Trevor Brymer
  • More...

Awards

  • 2002 Academy Award© for Best Make-up
  • 2006 Academy Award© for Achievement in Visual Effects
  • 2004 Academy Award© for Best Costume
  • 2007 Export Year Honorary Award - Richard Taylor
  • 2007 Richard Taylor - Massey University Hall of Fame
  • More...

Crafts

  • Design
  • Sculpting
  • Make-up & Prosthetics
  • Costuming
  • Miniatures & Model Making
  • More...

TV

  • The WotWots [2009]
  • Jane And The Dragon [2005]
  • Trooper Tom [TBA]
  • Forgotten Silver [1995]
  • Xena [1995-2000]
  • More...

Public Art

  • Dyslexia Discovery Exhibit
  • Whales Tohorā exhibition
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
  • Golden Compass
  • Rocky Horror Picture Show Sculpture
  • More...

FAQs

  • Weta in a Nutshell
  • Is Weta a movie studio?
  • What is a Weta?
  • When there's a price increase on an item I've pre-ordered, do I have to pay the higher price?
  • Can I do work experience or an internship at Weta?
  • More...
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