Weymouth’s SouthField project still stuck on the runway

Weymouth’s SouthField project still stuck on the runway

By JACK ENCARNACAO The Patriot Ledger Novenber 14, 16, 17, 2009 SATURDAY: First in a three-day series Redevelopment of the former South Weymouth air base remains grounded, for reasons ranging from the cost of the land to a heavy reliance on the bond market. WEYMOUTH —...
A grand studio dream runs headlong into reality

A grand studio dream runs headlong into reality

For Plymouth Rock team, money woes, questions crowding out hopes Boston Sunday Globe November 15, 2009 This story was reported and written by the Globe Spotlight Team, reporters Scott Allen and Marcella Bombardieri and editor Thomas Farragher. David P. Kirkpatrick...
Editorial: Find a new script

Editorial: Find a new script

Boston Herald Editorial Staff November 14, 2009 It’s a pity the developers of a major film soundstage project planned for Plymouth have lost their financing, just as the commonwealth’s profile as a go-to state for movie productions is on the rise. But neither the...
Ads reap tax credit benefits, too

Ads reap tax credit benefits, too

METRO – Boston November 12, 2009 Ben Affleck’s new movie isn’t the only production to choose Boston for shooting. Now, some of America’s biggest brands are choosing Boston and Massachusetts to shoot national ad campaigns. With the Bay State offering a generous 25% tax...
Editorial: Find a new script

‘Hollywood East’ nixes loan deal

By Greg Turner Boston Herald November 11, 2009 Plymouth Rock Studios’ financing script needs a rewrite. The developer said yesterday that it canceled a $550 million construction loan agreement and will have to find financing elsewhere for its ambitious project....