Study says films bring jobs, money

Study says films bring jobs, money

By Laura Krantz MetroWest Daily News February 12, 2010 Photo by Allan Jung/Daily News staff Adam Sandler arrives for the first day of a movie shoot at Pilgrim Church in Southborough. The film industry is seizing on a new study, saying it justifies the state’s...
Editorial: Hub’s box office gold

Editorial: Hub’s box office gold

Boston Herald Editorial February 12, 2010 Boston isn’t Hollywood – yet. But any way you slice it the effort to boost film production in Massachusetts has been a win for businesses and taxpayers. Critics who question the value of the state’s film tax incentives...
Mass. film industry pushes back on proposed cuts

Mass. film industry pushes back on proposed cuts

By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press February 11, 2010 BOSTON – Massachusetts’ film industry is embracing a new study that finds the state’s efforts to lure Hollywood stars has transformed it into one of the nation’s fastest-growing locations for...
Film projection

Film projection

With tax credits and facilities, state can build stable movie sector, study says The Franklin Park Zoo in Boston was the setting for several scenes of “The Zookeeper’’ last summer. Producers expect the movie, starring Kevin James, to be released in the fall. (Barry...