In Downturn, Americans Flock to the Movies

In Downturn, Americans Flock to the Movies

by | Mar 1, 2009 | Article

By MICHAEL CIEPLY and BROOKS BARNES New York Times March 1, 2009 LOS ANGELES — Hollywood could get used to this recession thing. While much of the economy is teetering between bust and bailout, the movie industry has been startled by a box-office surge that has little...
Plymouth movie studio on track, executives say

Plymouth movie studio on track, executives say

by | Feb 25, 2009 | Article

By Christine Legere Boston Globe February 25, 2009 PLYMOUTH – Until now, Plymouth Rock Studios has been little more than a vague vision of a “Hollywood East” being promoted by a team of California film executives interested in building a mega...
This state’s got star quality

This state’s got star quality

by | Feb 25, 2009 | Article

Hollywood film boom a boon for the North Shore By Ethan Forman Salem News February 25, 2009 Filmmaker Erik Nikonchuk of Marblehead stood in a long line with his business card at the ready, waiting to meet the star of yesterday’s North Shore Business Expo. It...
Film office exec describes state as Hollywood East

Film office exec describes state as Hollywood East

by | Feb 25, 2009 | Article

By David Liscio The Daily Item February 25, 2009 DANVERS – Back in the old days, before 2006, Hollywood executives scarcely looked toward Massachusetts as a place to make movies, unless, of course, they were in need of lobster boats, clam shacks and the open...