Firstly, here are the excerpts from Chicago Business' report on the news that Zack Snyder's Superman: The Man of Steel is set to film the Smallville based scenes there, and possibly more. Superman is coming to Chicago this summer, a huge boost for the city's hopes to be a moviemaking superpower. Filming of Warner Bros. Pictures' next Superman movie will take place in the Chicago area over two or three months starting in August, industry sources tell Crain's, with production centered in far west suburban Plano. "It would be a tremendous windfall for us," says Richard Moskal, director of the Chicago Film Office. He can't confirm Warner Bros.' plans but says such a film "showcases a city well to audiences and draws the attention of other producers." While the plot and other details of 'Superman: Man of Steel' have been kept super-secret, the first in...
- 3/26/2011
- ComicBookMovie.com
"Transformers 3" has wrapped the production in Chicago earlier. The movie was scheduled to shoot the final scenes at Millennium Park on Thursday, September 2, but it was postponed due to an accident involving an extra on Wednesday. Now, it has been reported that the plan is canceled after all.
" 'Transformers [3]' has completed their filming in Chicago," Richard Moskal, director of the Chicago Film Office in the Mayor's Office of Special Events, says as quoted by Los Angeles Times. "The filming that was canceled [Thursday] was not rescheduled."
Gabriela Cedillo, who was injured on the set because of a stunt that went horribly wrong, remains unconscious as of Friday and is in critical but stable condition at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, relatives say. "We haven't talked to her," says the 24-year-old bank teller's mother, Rosa Cedillo. The woman adds that there were no immediate plans for surgery, though...
" 'Transformers [3]' has completed their filming in Chicago," Richard Moskal, director of the Chicago Film Office in the Mayor's Office of Special Events, says as quoted by Los Angeles Times. "The filming that was canceled [Thursday] was not rescheduled."
Gabriela Cedillo, who was injured on the set because of a stunt that went horribly wrong, remains unconscious as of Friday and is in critical but stable condition at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, relatives say. "We haven't talked to her," says the 24-year-old bank teller's mother, Rosa Cedillo. The woman adds that there were no immediate plans for surgery, though...
- 9/4/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Washington - The importance and value of production tax incentives was in focus during a panel of film office representatives here Tuesday morning.
Asked if U.S. federal incentives would make sense now that 40 states and DC have incentives programs, most were in favor - although to different degrees.
A federal program "would be of great value" as a supplement to states' efforts, said Richard Moskal, director of the Chicago Film Office.
Sharon Pinkenson, executive director, Greater Philadelphia Film Office, pointed out that just about every country has a film commission these days. "It's about time (for federal incentives)," she said. "The U.S. seems to be the only country that doesn't represent this industry."
Congressman Steve Scalise from Louisiana, meanwhile, suggested the federal government could do "something on the jobs side" incentives-wise to avoid job migration to such countries as Canada, Ireland and New Zealand instead of giving out...
Asked if U.S. federal incentives would make sense now that 40 states and DC have incentives programs, most were in favor - although to different degrees.
A federal program "would be of great value" as a supplement to states' efforts, said Richard Moskal, director of the Chicago Film Office.
Sharon Pinkenson, executive director, Greater Philadelphia Film Office, pointed out that just about every country has a film commission these days. "It's about time (for federal incentives)," she said. "The U.S. seems to be the only country that doesn't represent this industry."
Congressman Steve Scalise from Louisiana, meanwhile, suggested the federal government could do "something on the jobs side" incentives-wise to avoid job migration to such countries as Canada, Ireland and New Zealand instead of giving out...
- 4/22/2009
- by By Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Washington -- Several industry representatives on Tuesday called for federal production incentives to add to programs in most U.S. states.
Speaking at a panel at the MPAA's second biennial "The Business of Show Business" symposium, "Angels & Demons" executive producer Todd Hallowell said he would like to see a "national refundable tax credit on the scale of Canada or Australia."
A federal incentives program "would be of great value" as a supplement to states' efforts, said Richard Moskal, director of the Chicago Film Office.
Sharon Pinkenson, executive director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office, noted that just about every country has a film commission these days. "It's about time (for federal incentives)," she said. "The U.S. seems to be the only country that doesn't represent this industry."
Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., also said the federal government could take a role in retaining productions on U.S. soil. But instead of tax credits,...
Speaking at a panel at the MPAA's second biennial "The Business of Show Business" symposium, "Angels & Demons" executive producer Todd Hallowell said he would like to see a "national refundable tax credit on the scale of Canada or Australia."
A federal incentives program "would be of great value" as a supplement to states' efforts, said Richard Moskal, director of the Chicago Film Office.
Sharon Pinkenson, executive director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office, noted that just about every country has a film commission these days. "It's about time (for federal incentives)," she said. "The U.S. seems to be the only country that doesn't represent this industry."
Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., also said the federal government could take a role in retaining productions on U.S. soil. But instead of tax credits,...
- 4/21/2009
- by By Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Dwayne Johnson, who is onscreen in "Race to Witch Mountain," will serve as the keynote luncheon speaker at the MPAA's "Business of Show Business" symposium April 21 in Washington.
The daylong event will focus on "American Creativity at Work," featuring panels and speakers highlighting the impact of movie and television production and distribution on the economy.
"We're thrilled to bring the 'Business of Show Business' back this year," MPAA chairman and CEO Dan Glickman said. "So much goes in to making a film -- from local crews and catering to handmade period costumes and innovative special effects -– this event is a forum to showcase America's offscreen stars and give everyone a better sense of the business behind the movies."
Panels willl take place at the Smithsonian Institution's Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture.
The panels, which are by invitation only, are:
"Show Business: At Work Across America,...
The daylong event will focus on "American Creativity at Work," featuring panels and speakers highlighting the impact of movie and television production and distribution on the economy.
"We're thrilled to bring the 'Business of Show Business' back this year," MPAA chairman and CEO Dan Glickman said. "So much goes in to making a film -- from local crews and catering to handmade period costumes and innovative special effects -– this event is a forum to showcase America's offscreen stars and give everyone a better sense of the business behind the movies."
Panels willl take place at the Smithsonian Institution's Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture.
The panels, which are by invitation only, are:
"Show Business: At Work Across America,...
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