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About the production
Weaponry used on The Pacific
Armorer Simon Atherton talks about the challenges he faced while
trying to find authentic weaponry for The Pacific.
Costumes for The Pacific
From the buttons on a dress, the color of an article of clothing
or the weave of a uniforms fabric, appropriate costuming plays an
especially important role in The Pacific.
Production facts
The Pacific required more than 90 sets to be built, employed 800
crew and had 138 speaking roles for actors. These are just a few
fascinating facts about the production - find out more here!
Kiwi soldiers tell their stories
Interview with Tommy Sorley
Tommy Sorley was onboard the Royal Navy Ship HMS Quail that
struck a mine off the Italian Coast. He was one of the very
few survivors of that blast. Click here to read his interview.
Interview with Owen Hicks
Owen Hicks was an aircraft electrician who was based in
Guadalcanal for over a year during World War II. Click here to read
about his experience.
Interview with John Murray
tvnz.co.nz talks to John Murray, a New Zealand Air Force pilot
who fought in the war in the Pacific.
World War II recollections
Ex-servicemen share their memories
Listen to audio of New Zealand World War II ex-servicemen
describe the war in the Pacific.
The Pacific Interviews
Interview with Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks gives his insight into the reasoning behind the making
of The Pacific and the challenges he faced getting the production
off the ground.
Interview with Steven Spielberg
As we edge nearer to the premiere of The Pacific, Steven
Spielberg descibes what it's like working with Tom Hanks again as
well as the differences in this part of the war compared to the
fighting in…
Interview with Gary Goetzman
Emmy®-winning Executive Producer Gary Goetzman talks about
the up-and-coming series of The Pacific.
Actor James Badge Dale discusses The Pacific
A sneak preview of The Pacific, featuring actor James Badge Dale
talking about how he and the other principle actors prepared for
their roles.
Photogallery
New Zealanders at war in the Pacific photogallery
What our New Zealand soldiers went through in the war in the
Pacific will really hit home when you have a look at these photos
of our soldiers in action.
