Snap, cackle, pop: Summer preview

Snap, cackle, pop: Summer preview

By Wesley Morris and Ty Burr Boston Globe May 2, 2010 The recession finally seems to have caught up to Hollywood. The summer release schedule, which starts Friday as opposed to Mother Nature’s standard June 21, is light on both obvious blockbusters (Christopher...
Mazze: R.I. film tax credit is a good deal

Mazze: R.I. film tax credit is a good deal

URI professor’s conclusion differs from states, Tax Foundation By Richard Asinof and Ted Nesi
 Providence Business News April 27, 2010 PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s tax credit for film and TV productions generated $8 in economic activity for every $1 invested between...
Many are called for, but few TV pilots are chosen

Many are called for, but few TV pilots are chosen

By FRAZIER MOORE Associated Press April 21, 2010 NEWTON, Mass. — Turreted and stately, the house on a quiet street in Newton had been vacant for a while. But for a few days last month, its “For Sale” signs went away. Trucks, trailers, crews and...
Snap, cackle, pop: Summer preview

NBC tunes up for more ‘Sing-Off’

By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein Boston Globe April 21, 2010 To all a cappella groups: Start preparing yourselves for greatness. Local producer Sam Weisman’s hit reality show, “The Sing-Off,’’ is coming back to NBC, and casting begins next month. For those...
Snap, cackle, pop: Summer preview

Warner Bros. buys local video game firm

Turbine produces Lord of the Rings, other online hits By Hiawatha Bray Boston Globe April 21, 2010 Turbine Inc., one of the Boston area’s biggest video game companies, has been acquired by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Inc. of Burbank, Calif., a business unit...