Hollywood East

Hollywood East

2 studios, with thousands of jobs, see work for them both, and more By Christine Legere Boston Globe, April 24, 2008 To those who wonder whether there’s room in Massachusetts for two major movie studios, the answer from the studios is an emphatic yes. In fact,...
Hollywood East

Editorial: Too soon for new film break

BOSTON GLOBE EDITORIAL April 21, 2008 KNOWN more for icy winters than hot klieg lights, Massachusetts has nevertheless given a warm welcome to the film industry, especially in the last year. Under a 2007 law that expanded on an existing set of tax incentives,...
Stars, dollar signs shine in Lowell

Stars, dollar signs shine in Lowell

‘Truth’ be told , movie will bring big business LOWELL- There have been no lights, no cameras, little action. The red carpet has not been rolled out. Nary a paparazzo has descended. But crews from This Side of the Truth, the romantic comedy that begins...
New dollars: $544 million attributed to film productions

New dollars: $544 million attributed to film productions

Tax breaks bring movie makers to Mass. By Steve Leblanc Associated Press Quincy Patriot Ledger, Mar 27, 2008 Recent tax incentives passed by the Legislature and supported by Gov. Deval Patrick have collectively saved movie makers as much as $138 million in the past...