"Hollywood East’s Less-Than Red Carpet Arrival"
By Andrea Shea (WBUR)
WEYMOUTH, Mass. — The promise of transforming Massachusetts into “Hollywood East” has been in the spotlight for years. Just recently Plymouth Rock Studios — one of at least three film studios proposed for the state — suffered a major financial setback, calling into question the idea of what it actually means to be “Hollywood East,” and whether it makes sense to have film studios here at all.

It’s difficult to answer that question on purely economic grounds because the film industry as a whole has always been based on pitches and promises — just like in Robert Altman’s 1992 film, “The Player.”

This story is also difficult because it’s tough to determine the real economic impact of a fledgling film industry on any state. Add in the fact that the entire movie business is in dramatic transition and you can end up really confused. One of the questions that is up for debate is whether states should build sound stages at all.

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Filmmakers Shindig

The Next Filmmaker's Shindig is SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH!!! Doors open at 9:00PM Hosted by Chuck Slavin & Jenna Sullivan it will be held at the super-convenient and super-chic location: Blue 22, 1237 Hancock St., Quincy, MA 02169. Visit www.filmmakersshindig.com for directions.

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From Eamon Brooks...Dear New England Talent and crew, I wanted to let you know about a local boy Richard Farrell. Born and raised in Boston; right now is one on the screenwriters on "The Fighter". Starring Mark Walberg and Christian Bale. Richard has a book coming out June 30Th, called "What's Left Of Us", which is a true story of Richard's life. It's going to be a best seller! What we need to do to help get Beanywood going. Is go out the week of the 30Th and buy Ricard's book. The better it sells the better for Richard and all of us; because Richard is working on future projects, all to be filmed in Boston! Which means more work for every-body! As an Actor and Writer I know how important it is for the first week your book is out, how much it sells! So help support Richard Farrell, in which helping ever-body! Here's a link of his interview with the Phoenix:The Phoenix > Books > Hard timesSource: thephoenix.comBoston Books, Books and Literature, Christian Bale, Columbia University, David O. Russell, Drug Addiction, James "Whitey" Bulger, James Frey, Media, Mickey Ward, Middlesex Community College, University of Massachusetts Lowell Please read and if you can forward this message to all your friends to buy the book!Thank you film community!Sincerly Eamon Brooks

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BBN appearance for BFN with Midnight Chimes Kevin Anderton

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Boston Film Night

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