As more big movies come to Boston, an indie-film industry grows around them
By Peter Keough The Phoenix November 29, 2012 B Line to Hollywood? It’s May, and about a mile north of the Boston College stop on the B line, in a …
When Hollywood Comes to Somerville, Who Benefits?
A television film crew rolled into Davis Square to shoot the ABC Family TV pilot Terminales starring Italia Ricci. They were not the first–or likely the last–crew to view our City as a good film location
MASSACHUSETTS FILM OFFICE ANNOUNCES ABC FAMILY TV PILOT ‘TERMINALES’,TO BE SHOT ENTIRELY IN MASSACHUSETTS
Based on the Mexican drama by Televisa, the one-hour “Terminales” centers on the life of April, a young woman played by Italia Ricci (“Unnatural History,” “Secret Girlfriend”), after she is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Mary Page Keller will play Sara, the widowed mother to April and her teenage sister, Brenna. Keller, whose credits include arcs on the daytime series “Ryan’s Hope” and “Another World,” recently guest starred on “Pretty Little Liars,” “Hart of Dixie,” “Perception” and “Supernatural.” Aaron Kaplan (“GCB,” “Terra Nova”) will serve as executive producer on the Lionsgate/Televisa project. Susanna Fogel and Joni Lefkowitz, who wrote the pilot, also serve as executive producers.
Larry David brings all-star cast to North Shore
“Clear History” is the second film that has set down roots on the North Shore this summer, following Adam Sandler’s “Grown Ups 2.” Sandler’s film was shot in Lowell, Lynn, Marblehead, Saugus, Swampscott, and Tyngsborough, and provided a substantial revenue boost to local businesses.
Mayor calls ‘Here Comes the Boom’ movie shoot a ‘positive’ experience for Quincy
You’ve probably heard the rumor: Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch was a stand-in for actor Kevin James on the Quincy set of the film “Here Comes the Boom.”
Actor Kevin James says old Quincy High had ‘great look’ for new film
The school was clearly on its way out. It had stood since 1922, was breaking down in spots, and was positioned right next to a new state-of-the-art school.
Perfect, actor Kevin James thought.
MASS. FILM OFFICE ANNOUNCES HBO FILMS’ “CLEAR HISTORY” TO BE SHOT IN MASSACHUSETTS
MASSACHUSETTS FILM OFFICE ANNOUNCES HBO FILMS’ “CLEAR HISTORY,”
STARRING LARRY DAVID, BILL HADER, PHILLIP BAKER HALL, JON HAMM, KATE HUDSON, MICHAEL KEATON, DANNY McBRIDE, EVA MENDES, AMY RYAN, and JB SMOOVE; TO BE SHOT IN MASSACHUSETTS
HALLMARK HALL OF FAME CHOOSES THE BAYSTATE FOR THE FILMING OF THE JULIA STILES PIC “THE MAKEOVER
The Massachusetts Film Office today announced production on the new Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation, The Makeover will begin filming in Boston this month.
The State of Tax Incentives: Where They Are and How To Get Them (Boston)
WHEN: Thursday, September 20, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM WHERE: National Boston Studios~115 Dummer Place, Brookline, MA Join us for an expert panel discussion where we examine film …
New England Keeps Them Coming Back
New England offers a plethora of backdrops for productions looking to shoot in the northeast. And with a tempting bevy of additional perks, like tax credits of up to 25 percent in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and fee-free locations in Maine, New England can accommodate a wide range of productions with budgets running the spectrum.
Hingham has eye on Hollywood
Selectmen Chairman Laura Burns has been seeking input about the viability of taking steps to attract the movie industry to Hingham.
In Wahlberg movie ‘Ted,’ a fake bear and a real Boston
Editorial Boston Globe July 18, 2012 “Ted,” the hit movie from “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane, is not for the faint of heart — anyone who cringes at foul language …
Massachusetts’ film tax credits lure productions
When Tom Cruise first appears in the film “Knight and Day,” the sunny terminal of Worcester Regional Airport is on full display.
According to the plot of the explosion-filled spy flick, Mr. Cruise and co-star Cameron Diaz are supposed to be in Wichita, Kan., not Worcester. But that doesn’t matter. For filming in Worcester, Boston and other Massachusetts locations, the movie became eligible for hefty state tax credits.
Beachgoers seeing stars as Carell movie starts filming in Marshfield
With a backpack slung over his right shoulder and a Diet Snapple in his left hand, Steve Carell was finally spotted and approached by a group of teenagers Wednesday afternoon. Carell, who had a five o’clock shadow not typically worn by his on-screen characters, posed for a few photos and moved along.
Hollywood’s in town
Small communities get a financial boost from films By Dan Adams Boston Globe July 7, 2012 When the state started doling out tax breaks to attract big-name films in 2006, …
Hollywood makes another splash at Wareham water park
SouthcoastTODAY.com July 05, 2012 By Jenalina Santiago WAREHAM — For the second time in three years, Water Wizz is playing host to some Hollywood heavy-hitters. Steve Carell of “The Office” …
STEVE CARELL AND TONI COLLETTE HEAD AN OUTSTANDING CAST IN “THE WAY, WAY BACK”
STEVE CARELL AND TONI COLLETTE HEAD AN OUTSTANDING CAST IN SYCAMORE PICTURES, THE WALSH COMPANY AND ODDLOT ENTERTAINMENT’S PRODUCTION OF “THE WAY, WAY BACK”
Academy Award-winning screenwriters Nat Faxon and Jim Rash (“The Descendants”) direct their original screenplay.
Grown Ups 2 films in Swampscott and Marblehead
Boston Globe June 11,2012 By Steven A. Rosenberg About 100 people stood silently for several hours, staring at the commuter rail platform in Swampscott. Adam Sandler huddled with a group …
JASON REITMAN FILM PARAMOUNT PICTURES’ “LABOR DAY” TO BE SHOT IN MASSACHUSETTS
The Patrick-Murray Administration’s Massachusetts Film Office (MFO) today announced the Indian Paintbrush Production film “Labor Day,” starring Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin, will begin filming in Massachusetts this June.
Independent Film Week Call for Entries-Deadline Approaching!
Independent Film Week (September 16-20, 2012) the oldest and largest forum in the U.S. seeks screenplays and documentary WiPs for Independent Film Week. Apply now!