Monthly Archives: October 2008

Pusan festival assesses Hollywood – Variety

Posted on October 6, 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs

Hollywood’s dominance of global cinema screens came in for plenty of bashing Saturday at the first running of the Asia Film Policy Forum. But the confab in Pusan was also the setting for a well-attended and pragmatic seminar on how to …

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Film commission seminar urges more incentives – Hollywood Reporter

Posted on October 6, 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs

Oct 4, 2008 | … expert Bill Bowling's advice Saturday to a gathering of film commission representatives and government officials from across the Asia-Pacific region. …

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WomenInFilm.Dallas – Locations Scout Workshop

Posted on October 6, 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs

WomenInFilm.Dallas – Locations Scout Workshop | About the Workshop

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Japan to launch film commission as part of policy shift – Screendaily.com (subscription)

Posted on October 6, 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs

Addtionally, deputy director Yasushi Nozawa revealed further details about the Japan Film Commission (JFC) to be formally launched in April 2009, …

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Ridley Scott's war on terror – Boston Globe

Posted on October 6, 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs

By Rebecca DiLiberto | In the 30-plus years Ridley Scott has been making films, he’s covered all manner of subjects, from fencing to replicants, the Crusades to the drug trade. In his new film “Body of Lies,” Scott examines the role of the CIA in the war on terrorism. …

Video: DiCaprio, Crowe Remember Paul Newman AssociatedPress
Crowe, Ridley Scott & DiCaprio Interview, Body of Lies MoviesOnline
Leonardo DiCaprio battles the odds Lower Hudson Journal news
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Proposal floated to turn Izod Center into giant film studio – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com

Posted on October 4, 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs

by Russell Ben-Ali/The Star-Ledger A proposal by members of the Bergen County Film Commission to turn the soon-to-be shuttered Izod Center into one of the …
North Jersey's office market shows resilience in 3rd quarter TMCnet
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The Star-Ledger – NJ.com

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Livermore Valley Film Commission Succeeds in Bringing Productions … – PR.com (press release)

Posted on October 3, 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs

The Livermore Valley Film Commission, formed three years ago to promote filming in Livermore, California, has added Pleasanton and Dublin, California to its …

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TN film commission looking for ominous stone house for filming – Cookeville Herald Citizen

Posted on October 3, 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs

COOKEVILLE — If you happen to own a two-story stone house, take a photo and send it to the Tennessee Film, Entertainment and Music Commission. …

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Canadians “Get” his film, Harris says – Vancouver Sun

Posted on October 3, 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs

Harris says he wanted to bring a real authenticity to the genre, not only with the Sante Fe shooting location, but with the choice of vintage weapons and …
Movie review: Appaloosa Pegasus News
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What It’s Like To Have Your Home In A Movie (WCCO Minneapolis – St. Paul)

Posted on October 3, 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs

The road was blocked off to make room for two of Minnesota’s most famous sons. Ethan and Joel Coen last shot in the Twin Cities in 1995 when they were making Fargo. They’ve returned to shoot their latest film, A Serious Man.

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Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations

Posted on October 2, 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs

The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations | Film Locations Travel Guide

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Famous Locations

Posted on October 2, 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs

Famous Locations | FAQ | What is Famous Locations?

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Site lifts curtain on Dales film locations – Matlock Today

Posted on October 2, 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs

Famouslocations.com has 3.9 million locations for film scenes in its archive and reveals that the Red House Stables in Darley Dale played a key role in the filming of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. …

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Ang Lee is filming comedy on 1969 Woodstock concert – Reuters Canada

Posted on October 2, 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs

Oscar-winning Lee is shooting the film with Focus Features near the Woodstock location in New York state with an eye toward releasing it next year, …

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Local film commissions host state conference – Charlotte Business Journal

Posted on October 2, 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs

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Center Stage – Farmington Valley Visitors Association gets a … – Avon Post

Posted on October 2, 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs

One of the more impressive endeavors brought about by the FVVA recently has been the creation of The Farmington Valley Film Commission. …

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Tri-Lakes Area woos big screen – Branson Daily News

Posted on October 2, 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs

According to members of the Missouri Film Commission, who held a meeting at Chateau on the Lake this week, the area has “great potential and a lot to offer …
Officials take a hard look at Tri-Lakes Area child welfare Branson Daily News
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Red Hook

Posted on October 1, 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs

Recently, while doing some location scouting, I had the opportunity to explore the Brooklyn, NY neighborhood known as Red Hook.

I just love Red Hook’s textures and colorful past (present and future… ;) so it was hardly “work” having to spend several hours on a gorgeous, clear summer day wandering around Red Hook.

Wikipedia | Red Hook, Brooklyn

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Asheville contingent in the spotlight at Montana festival – Mountain Xpress

Posted on October 1, 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs

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Just checking – MLive.com

Posted on October 1, 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs

As of today, the (Michigan Film Office) has been sitting on its laurels, failing to allow what could be a new industry in Muskegon to take root. …

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Lawton: Green Bay film office opening – Chicago Tribune

Posted on October 1, 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs

The home of the Green Bay Packers also is becoming home to a new film office and the site for filming a science-fiction production called "Nephilim. …

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Hollywood on the Huron: Michigan now a film mecca – Los Angeles Times

Posted on October 1, 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs

"The response has been magnificent," says Anthony Wenson, chief operating officer for the Michigan Film Office. "We've not only brought dollars into the …

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