NEWS AND EVENTS

Hollywood shoot to bring $150,000-plus to Essex

Hollywood shoot to bring $150,000-plus to Essex

Adam Sandler’s next movie, to be filmed this summer in Essex, has already brought smiles to the faces of residents. The movie will bring the town $150,000 in property use and parking fees. “It could not come at a better time for us,” said Finance Committee Chairman Jeff Soulard. Beyond the “financial boon to the town” said Bob Coviello, owner of Main Street Antiques and member of the Essex Merchant group, “there will be considerable spill-off to local businesses, restaurants and antique shops.”

NECN: Plymouth Rock Studios takes major step forward – March 09

State Senate President Therese Murray says green projects like this one will create green collar jobs far into the future. “If we work together and we make the investments to train current and future generations for these types of jobs, and industry that’s just starting to bloom is going to explode in this state, and more importantly will keep those jobs in Massachusetts for our residents.”

Film office exec describes state as Hollywood East

Film office exec describes state as Hollywood East

“We’re extremely well positioned for the next 3-4 years,” said Paleologos, explaining that if the ongoing labor dispute between the major studios and the Screen Actors Guild is settled by mid-March, anywhere from eight to 12 movies will likely be made in Massachusetts in 2009.

Film crews may be back in Silver City

Film crews may be back in Silver City

Parts of Taunton and North Dighton are being considered as location sites for a major cinematic production about the Civil War and the 16th president of the United States.

MFO ANNOUNCES 2008 ALL STAR TEAM

Mass. Film Office honors Boston Mayor Tom Menino, former Film Office Director Mary Lou Crane, Walt Disney Pictures VP Mary Ann Hughes, Columbia Pictures VP Andy Given and the most film-friendly cities & towns of 2008.

Hub films could be ready to roll

Lights, action, Boston jobs

A sell-out crowd of 700 people dreaming of a Hollywood ending for their recession job search yesterday got a close-up with film industry professionals hoping to create 3,000 to 5,000 jobs in the Bay State in the coming years.

Media Services Acquires Crewstar

Media Services’ investment in Massachusetts through this acquisition is another vote of confidence in the future of our state as the New England center for film, television and digital media production.

Hub films could be ready to roll

Behind-scenes film ‘stars’ sought

If you have seen the Hollywood movie crews shooting around Boston and want to get in on the action, the Massachusetts Film Office will host a Jan. 24 career fair to explain just what it takes.

#1 MOVIES IN AMERICA, BRIDE WARS & MALL COP

PGA lands Plymouth Rock deal

The Producers Guild of America has formed a two-year strategic relationship with Massachusetts-based Plymouth Rock Studios.