Jack Black's Film Production Sparks Excitement and Economic Boost in Thames
Jack Black film shoot brings Hollywood buzz and big spend to Thames

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Thames, New Zealand, is experiencing a Hollywood transformation as filming for the sequel to A Minecraft Movie, titled Obsidian, takes place. Stars Jack Black and Jason Momoa are among the cast, bringing significant attention and economic activity to the area.
- 01Filming for the sequel to A Minecraft Movie, titled Obsidian, is taking place in Thames, New Zealand.
- 02Jack Black and Jason Momoa star in the production, which has drawn hundreds of cast and crew members to the town.
- 03The film shoot has transformed part of Grahamstown into a fictional American main street.
- 04Jared Hess, who directed the first film, is also directing the sequel.
- 05The original movie featured a group of heroes on a quest to save the Minecraft world.
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This month, Thames, a town in New Zealand, has traded its historical roots for a touch of Hollywood as filming for the sequel to A Minecraft Movie, titled Obsidian, is underway. The production, featuring stars Jack Black and Jason Momoa, has turned part of Grahamstown into a fictional American main street, generating excitement and economic activity in the district. Hundreds of cast and crew have descended upon Thames, enhancing its profile as a filming location. Directed by Jared Hess, the sequel follows the success of the first film, which depicted a group of heroes navigating the blocky world of Minecraft to save the Overworld from destruction.
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The film shoot is expected to boost local economy through increased spending by cast and crew.
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