Lynn’s true grit used as backdrop to reel violence

Lynn’s true grit used as backdrop to reel violence

By Maddie Hanna Boston Globe June 19, 2008 It was a case of art imitating the worst of local life. A motorcycle tore down Munroe Street in Lynn yesterday, leading two police cars on a dizzying chase. Lights flashed, brakes squealed, and onlookers screamed as the bike...
Next on Mass. filmmaking checklist: Soundstage

Next on Mass. filmmaking checklist: Soundstage

Associated Press Steve LeBlanc Wednesday, June 18, 2008 BOSTON — When Steve Martin was in Boston shooting the Pink Panther, he’d routinely jump in a car for a short trip from his downtown hotel to an old warehouse in nearby Chelsea. In a state long on historic...
Boston Movie Mania Boosts Retail

Boston Movie Mania Boosts Retail

By Katherine Bowers Women’s Wear Daily June 18, 2008 BOSTON — Actress Jayma Mays filmed mall hostage scenes here for two months before discovering Louis Boston, the upscale specialty retailer on Newbury Street. “I never knew what was in here,”...
Film tax break helps Massachusetts go Hollywood

Film tax break helps Massachusetts go Hollywood

The Springfield Republican June 12, 2008 By MICHAEL McAULIFFE Massachusetts has made moviemakers offers they couldn’t refuse. 

In the past two years, one major motion picture after another has been shot in the Bay State – seven films have wrapped up...