New location for Narnia
New location for Narnia
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THE next instalment of the Chronicles of Narnia will not be filmed in New Zealand, but on the other side of the world.
Prince Caspian, sequel to The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe filmed in New Zealand in 2004 is to be made at Pinewood studios in England, Britain's The Times newspaper reported.
As recently as late last month the Narnia website reported the movie would be filmed in New Zealand in February and March next year.
Post-production was to be done in Prague, Czech Republic, the website said.
New Zealander Andrew Adamson, who made the first movie, will also direct Prince Caspian.
However, The Times reported recently introduced tax breaks available to overseas filmmakers played an important role in switching the movie to England.
The decision will have a devastating affect on New Zealand, potentially leaving around 200 crew jobless.
The Dominion Post reports that the five-week shoot alone was worth at least $NZ10 million ($A8.7 million) to the NZ industry.
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