All articles by John Hazelton – Page 75
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FeaturesThe premium cinema blend
With cutting-edge premium cinema systems being pushed into the global marketplace, are mainstream exhibitors ready to make the technological and financial leap to adopt them? John Hazelton reports.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Canada
How do Canadian locations, long popular with footloose US productions, maintain their appeal in the face of stiff international competition?
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Oklahoma
States with prime urban, historic and natural locations are providing globally competitive production incentives.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: New Mexico
New Mexico was one of the first US states to offer film incentives and its 25% refundable tax credit is now well established and reliable.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Illinois
With its 30% incentive, good infrastructure and impressive urban locations, Illinois attracts some big productions and has earned the loyalty of some major film-makers.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Virginia
A major attraction for producers coming to Virginia is the multi-tiered incentive system, although the commonwealth’s historic and natural locations are also a draw.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Mississippi
Mississippi’s main draw for producers is the fact that its incentives, which range from 25% to 30%, come in the form of cash rebates rather than tax credits, saving considerably on paperwork and time delays.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Hawaii
Though they often come to the state for specific kinds of locations — notably jungle and beaches — film and TV productions sometimes find ways to get other looks in the island state of Hawaii, alleviating the need for long trips back to the US mainland.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: New York State
New York state — and New York City in particular — has always been a draw for film and TV producers because of its iconic locations.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Louisiana
Louisiana was one of the first US states to offer film tax incentives and has become one of the country’s most important production hubs, with a long-established 30% credit, a strong crew base and a good infrastructure.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: California
Rather than international projects, most US state incentives are accessed by film and television projects that may otherwise have shot in California. But from May 2015, California’s own offering makes it one of the world’s most attractive places to shoot.
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NewsDenis Villeneuve: Blade Runner sequel "not an easy decision"
EXCLUSIVE: The French-Canadian director, whose Sicario is set to premiere in Competition in Cannes, has paid tribute to the “master” Ridley Scott.
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