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Hollywood East�s Less-Than Red Carpet Arrival

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"Hollywood East's Less-Than Red Carpet Arrival"
By Andrea Shea (WBUR)
WEYMOUTH, Mass [...]

The Color of Cannibals will be screening Sunday Oct 11th @ 7pm at the ImprovBoston in Cambridge.

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Do you like Zombies?

The Color of Cannibals Zombie Movie Is Complete!

Five years in the making, the Color of Cannibals movie is complete! Filmed in Bethel, ME the Color of Cannibals is a story of a 10 year-old boy genius (Jack) and a delusional Goth rocker (Necromantis) who battle the living dead who begin feeding on a small town in Maine.

Thrown together and on the run, it quickly becomes clear to Jack that Necromantis is nothing like his powerful stage per [...]

Q & A with Director Andrew Bujalski

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Now playing at the Coolidge CornerTheater is Beeswax, the third feature from Boston-based director Andrew Bujalski (Funny Ha Ha, Mutual Appreciation).

The film stars newcomers Tilly and Maggie Hatcher; twin sisters who essentially play themselves, as the story examines their special relationship. Jeannie (played by Tilly), introverted and confined to a wheel chair, co-owns a vintage clothing store in Austin, Texas. Lauren (played by Maggie), extroverted and eager to [...]

The Joneses Day 48: The Final Shoot

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Greetings from The Joneses land! A little over a week ago we did our final shoot ever. Technically it was a re-shoot, but still...it's the last time that we'll be firing up that camera, assembling cast and crew, putting together lights, etc. etc. etc. It also was a wonderf [...]

A MAN AMONG GIANTS JULY 9-13 AT SOMERVILLE THEATER

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Synopsis:
A Man Among Giants documents the trials and tribulations of Doug 'Tiny' Tunstall, a self-described "ghetto republican" little-person on public assistance, who ran for Mayor of Pawtucket, Rhode Island in 2006. As a former pro-wrestler, and a member of the G.O.P. in a town with a long-sitting Democrat inc [...]

The Joneses Day 47: This Looks Like a Good Place for a Pick-Up!

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And so there we were in Georgetown, on pick-up shot day -- reunited and it feels so good. Stacey & I, along with Lou, Mark, & Maura have been editing, watching the film as it nears completion, and were compiling a short list of shots that would greatly enhance the final product. On Sunday we g [...]

The Joneses Day 46: The Lost Scenes from The Joneses

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Hello, world! It's been about six months since we wrapped shooting on "The Joneses," and we have been having the best time editing down our 45 hours of footage into a wonderful 2 hour package. However, some lazy director (who shall go nameless) has procrastinated shooting certain s [...]

Upromise Tuition Tales Video Contest - Win $10,000 in Money for College

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Think you or someone you know deserves $10,000 for college? Tell us about it - in a 30-second video. Make us laugh. Make us cry. Make money for college. Three $10,000 winners will be chosen in this video contest. You could be one of them! Are you saving for college, in college now or paying back student loans? Tell us your Tuition Tales today.

Enter Tuition Tales Video Contest

Big News... Weymouth Air Base Movie Studio Green Light!

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Big News... Weymouth air base movie studio

Group signs pact for first commercial project at Weymouth air base movie studio

WEYMOUTH - The parties looking to build movie and television production studios on the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station have signed a deal they say clears the way for construction to begin in August.

The deal between developer LNR Property Corp. and Los Angeles-based International Studio Group (ISG) is the first to be signed for [...]

On Broadway : On Amazon

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(I am merely passing this along. I have no connection to the film.)The made in Boston multiple award winning film ON BROADWAY is now available as an Amazon exclusive DVD & VOD and it was by local writer/director Dave McLaughlin (Southie). ON BROADWAY also stars Boston's Joey McIntyre (NKOTB), Eliza Dushku (Nobel Son, Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Mike O'Malley (Yes, De [...]

Quantum of Solace Early Review

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I'm a HUGE James Bond fan. I've been watching the movies since I was young enough to feeluncomfortable with the opening sequence. Sean Connery has been the quintessential Bond for years, with Pierce Brosnan coming a close second. Until Daniel Craig. The reimagining of the Bond universe, following in the wake of the Bourne Identity is nothing short of stellar. I'm an avid reader and have 1st edition copies of most of the 007 novels. The ate much more serious and violent than the mo [...]

Flaming Lips "Mars" Lands at Brattle

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The newest filmic endeavor from Wayne Coyne and his Flaming Lips begins a 1 week run at the Brattle Theater on Friday (10/31).

It's Christmas on Mars. And it promises to go psychadelic on your ass.

Check out the trailer ...

The Joneses Day 45: All Good Things...

Bjort Productions

After a hiatus of about a month, The Joneses cast and crew reassembled for our final major shoot at the River Merrimac Bar & Grille in Newburyport. The end for us was truly bittersweet, and I can honestly say making this movie has been the most challenging and rewarding experience of my life. I k [...]

The Joneses Movie Poster

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We are pleased to unveil the new movie poster for The Joneses.

Call/Email Mass. Senate President Therese Murray about Film Bill

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Call Theresa Murray if you want Movie Studios in Mass! 617-722-1500 I have posted this blog because I want everyone to be aware that Senate President Theresa Murray is trying to stop a Film Bill that the Mass. House has approved and that Gov. Patrick is supporting.

http://www.patriotledger.com/business/x1816443894/Massachusetts-House-OKs-tax-breaks-for- [...]

Massachusetts House OKs tax breaks for film companies to build studios

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Bill to help planned studios moves ahead

The Patriot Ledger Posted Jul 25, 2008 @ 09:38 AM

BOSTON -

After a fierce and lengthy debate, the state House of Representatives voted Thursday night to give new tax credits to the film industry.

The bill, which passed on a voice vote, would offer tax breaks to film companies that build studios in Massachusetts and is intended to solidify Hollywood's growing presence here. The measure now moves to the Senate.

Rep. Ronald Ma [...]

Not Happening: Massachusetts Tax Breaks For Game Developers

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Recently, GamePolitics reported that the Massachusetts legislature was mulling the idea of tax incentives for the film and video game industries.

Game developers who were considering a move to Massachusetts based on that news may want to re-think their position, however.

The Boston Globe reports that, although the State House approved the tax breaks, the head of the State Senate, Sen. Therese Murray (D, at left), has nixed the idea:

Senate President Therese Murray said her chamber [...]

Actor leads supporting cast for film studio in Weymouth

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Weymouth News

By Maureen Walsh

Correspondent

Six years ago, actor Chuck Slavin took off for Hollywood with a high school pal, determined to break into movies. He returned, broke, six months later, having achieved one second of small screen time pushing a gurney down a hallway in the TV show, "Six Feet Under."

"Needless to say, when I came [...]

Weymouth actor Chuck Slavin among a cadre of locals organizing and trying to help Hollywood East bec

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Studio plans give local actors hope, reason to get organized

By Jack Encarnacao The Patriot Ledger Posted Feb 22, 2008 @ 08:33 AM

WEYMOUTH -

In one way or another, Chuck Slavin has found his way onto the set of just about every movie that has been shot in Massachusetts in recent years, from "The Departed" to "Pink Panther II."

"It seem [...]

Tax Breaks Flourish; So Do Regional Film Markets

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BackStage Article...

May 21, 2008
By Andrew Salomon
In summer 2002, Chuck Slavin moved to Los Angeles to work as an actor. He lasted six months. "I couldn't make it out there," said the Massachusetts native, who returned home and now lives in Weymouth, a town about 15 miles from Boston. "I didn't have a car; I wasn't set up; I couldn't [...]