The upcoming Luke Evans and Josh Brolin-led action thriller "Three Seconds" appears to have shut down production indefinitely right as it was about to begin filming.
Heery Casting, the extras casting director for the film says that the project shut down production and will not be continuing. The production was ready to go in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with the actors like Evans, Brolin, David Oyelowo, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Olivia Munn in town and ready to go.
However, with the state budget not yet passed the state could not guarantee them tax credits they needed as part of Pa's tax credit program. They waited on it, but in the process lost one of the main actors and so have shut down.
There was a rumor that the project could move to the Pittsburgh area, but Greater Philadelphia Film Office Executive Director Sharon Pinkenson tells Philly Mag that the project has been...
Heery Casting, the extras casting director for the film says that the project shut down production and will not be continuing. The production was ready to go in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with the actors like Evans, Brolin, David Oyelowo, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Olivia Munn in town and ready to go.
However, with the state budget not yet passed the state could not guarantee them tax credits they needed as part of Pa's tax credit program. They waited on it, but in the process lost one of the main actors and so have shut down.
There was a rumor that the project could move to the Pittsburgh area, but Greater Philadelphia Film Office Executive Director Sharon Pinkenson tells Philly Mag that the project has been...
- 8/26/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
The Greater Philadelphia Film Office logged its biggest production year ever in 2009, because of 11 major films and TV series -- including James L. Brooks upcoming untitled movie -- that shot in Philadelphia.
The productions created 2,000 jobs and generated close to one half billion dollars in economic impact.
Besides the Brooks project, the movies that shot in Philadelphia included "Tech," "Right Hand Man," "Night Catches Us," "The Best and the Brightest," "The Last Airbender," "Cafe" and "Redemption." The series were "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and "Cold Case."
"In 2009 we welcomed more big movie stars and directors to the area and are thrilled to report a much larger economic boon to the region than in any time in my 18 years at the Film Office. Best of all, the outlook for the film industry in the Southeastern Pennsylvania region for 2010 is stellar, thanks to the survival of the Pennsylvania film tax program,...
The productions created 2,000 jobs and generated close to one half billion dollars in economic impact.
Besides the Brooks project, the movies that shot in Philadelphia included "Tech," "Right Hand Man," "Night Catches Us," "The Best and the Brightest," "The Last Airbender," "Cafe" and "Redemption." The series were "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and "Cold Case."
"In 2009 we welcomed more big movie stars and directors to the area and are thrilled to report a much larger economic boon to the region than in any time in my 18 years at the Film Office. Best of all, the outlook for the film industry in the Southeastern Pennsylvania region for 2010 is stellar, thanks to the survival of the Pennsylvania film tax program,...
- 12/22/2009
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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
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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