Mass Film Office bringing the stars to the area

Mass Film Office bringing the stars to the area

Newburyport Daily News By Katie Farrell
 September 22, 2008 MERRIMAC — It’s not every day that a major Hollywood production is filmed on the North Shore. But with Matthew McConaughey, Michael Douglas and Mel Gibson in our midst this summer, it becomes clear...
Planning board unanimously recommends movie studio bylaw

Planning board unanimously recommends movie studio bylaw

Unanimous vote surprises many at planning meeting By Tamara Race The Patriot Ledger September 16, 2008 PLYMOUTH — Unanimous planning board support for a movie and television production zone on the Waverly Oaks golf course property surprised many of the more than 100...
Metal band films video at Orpheum

Metal band films video at Orpheum

By DON CUDDY New Bedford Standard-Times September 15, 2008 NEW BEDFORD — The Orpheum Theater stage saw a lot of acts during its heyday from 1912 to 1958, when it closed its doors, but none like the band that took the stage on Sunday. The theater’s ambience went...
MASS VOTERS SUPPORT FILM CREDITS

MASS VOTERS SUPPORT FILM CREDITS

by Leslie Brokaw Boston Sunday Globe September 14, 2008 Public opinion is tilting strongly toward the initiatives of the Massachusetts Film Office to bring more filmmaking to the state: Almost two thirds of state voters polled last month say the tax credits for...
Plymouth Rock Studios scores hit with townspeople

Plymouth Rock Studios scores hit with townspeople

Studio officials show residents how 30- to 40-foot-high, tree-lined earthen berms that would screen any view of studio sound stages and mute any noise from inside. By Tamara Race GATEHOUSE NEWS SERVICE Aug 26, 2008 PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Rock Studios officials wowed...