What Wellington visual effects and prop company won five Academy Awards for The Lord of the Rings trilogy?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Weta Workshop, co-founded by Richard Taylor and Tania Rodger
- Step 1: Starting in a Wellington apartment in 1987, Weta Workshop grew into an internationally celebrated concept design and physical effects company. Step 2. Led by Sir Richard Taylor, it created thousands of weapons, suits of armor, prosthetics, and miniatures for Peter Jackson's films. Answer: Weta Workshop, co-founded by Richard Taylor and Tania Rodger. Why not the others: Along with digital sister company Wētā FX, it anchors Wellington's thriving screen industry (Wellywood).
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