Film-maker heaps praise on Catlins

After two weeks in the Catlins getting up close and personal with the wildlife and dealing with the weather, the cast and crew of Two Little Boys are returning to Invercargill.
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As the final Catlins scenes were filmed it was announced that two  people will get the chance to spend time on set and have lunch with the film's stars, Bret McKenzie and Hamish Blake.

Pope said it was an exciting opportunity and would be a lot of fun. Air New Zealand had been an amazing support to the film, she said, and did not know if they could have made the film without them.

''It is a really important partnership for us.''

The competition is open to people in New Zealand and Australia and includes flights and accommodation for two people, and will include Mayor Tim Shadbolt welcoming the winners at Invercargill Airport.

Entrants need to explain, in 40 words or fewer, the funniest experience they have had with their best friend.
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Hamish Blake's fat act excuse wears thin

HAMISH Blake has blamed his porked up frame on his latest movie role.
The funnyman was taunted over his return to Fox FM, with fans commenting on his chubbier face. But rather than sidelining the issue, Blake manned up to the taunts from co-host Andy Lee.
"Welcome to 2011, I'm fat. Let's deal with this," he said. " You know I love being athletic, I love being ripped and trim.
"I did it because I'm passionate about the arts and I'm passionate about doing a good job on this film (Two Little Boys)."
When Lee revealed the script said nothing about stacking on the kilos, Blake joked: " Not specifically, no. In Rain Man, Dustin Hoffman's character didn't even have autism."
But weight jibes aside, Blake promised to be a large-than-life wingman to newly-single Lee.