More from Matthew Fleischer
Hawaii’s Local-Production Luau Continues
Tim Burton, Cameron Crowe and "Godzilla," starring Bryan Cranston, are lured by tax credit and incentive cap boosts to the islands state, while its Hawaii International Film Festival, kicking off Thursday, celebrates a century of making movies.
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How Socrates Buenger Built His Studio Business in Maui
Buenger, the owner and CEO of the 21,000-square-foot facility, got his project up and running ahead of Ryan Kavanaugh's $200 million dream studio.
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‘Hispanic Hollywood’: Florida’s $296 Million Push to Lure Filmmakers
With Spanish-language productions from Telemundo and Univision driving its entertainment business, the Sunshine State is hoping to bring in more film productions a la "Spring Breakers."
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Michigan’s Goldilocks Approach
BACKLOT: The state decided its film incentives were too generous. Now it's hoping it's got it just right.
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Chicago TV: Hollywood Shooting Blows Into the Windy City
After "The Dark Knight" gave it new cachet, series like "Chicago Fire," "Boss" and "Shameless" rushed in, boosting production spending in Illinois.
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TV Blows Into the Windy City
BACKLOT: "Chicago Fire" and "Shameless" have rushed in, boosting production spending in Illinois.
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The ‘Lone Ranger’ Rides … In Colorado
BACKLOT: The Centennial State is suddenly getting serious about landing independent productions.
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