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Film Industry

Films spent $278 million here, earned $69 million last year

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Film, television and commercial productions spent more than $275 million in North Carolina and employed about 14,000 people in the past fiscal year, according to NC Department of Revenue records. Full story...
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Local cast, crew, state leaders celebrate 'Iron Man 3'

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Local cast and crew as well as state leaders celebrated "Iron Man 3" with its filmmakers Sunday night at Regal Mayfaire 16. Full story...
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New Hanover County Commissioners support film incentives as is

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videoToday New Hanover County Commissioners voted in support of a resolution that would keep the film incentives as is. Full story...
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'Breaking Bad,' 'Under the Dome' actor shows support for film incentives in Wilmington

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As thousands gathered to take a stand for the state's film incentives Saturday, some famous actors filming in the Port City rallied support, too. Dean Norris, known as Hank Schrader in AMC's series, "Breaking Bad," tweeted pictures and blurbs in support of the cause. Full story...
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Supporters of film industry rally downtown

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With only two days notice, supporters of Wilmington's film industry attracted thousands of people Downtown to rally against possible changes in the state's film incentives. Full story...
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ONLY ON 3: Catlin, Millis refuse to do interview about bill to stop film tax credits

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video Two local lawmakers have introduced a bill into the North Carolina House of Representatives that local film industry insiders say would effectively ruin the film industry in the Tar Heel state. Full story...
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Premiere date revealed for Stephen King's "Under the Dome," will film in Wilmington

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Stephen King’s adaptation of his best-selling 2009 novel, “Under the Dome,” will premiere on CBS at 10 p.m. Monday, June 24, according to a network news release. Full story...
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'Piranha 3DD' earns Razzie noms

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videoWhile the movie world is focused on honoring the best of 2012 at the upcoming Golden Globes and Academy Awards, another contest aims to recognize the worst Hollywood had to offer last year, including a film shot in Wilmington. Full story...
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Film Commission's directory helping area business cash in on Hollywood

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video When productions from all over the country descend on Wilmington to film, they need more than just beautiful locations to shoot. That's a need the Wilmington Regional Film Commission is looking to fill with its new Support Services Directory. Full story...
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YEAR IN REVIEW: Record year revives Hollywood East

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video A record-breaking year for the film industry in North Carolina put Wilmington back on the map for everyone from comic book fans to Nicholas Sparks fans searching for a good old-fashion love story. Full story...
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NC has record-breaking year for film, TV, but don't expect repeat

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video The director of the North Carolina Film Office says the state's film industry hit record-breaking numbers the past two years, but that's unlikely to repeat in 2013. Full story...
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2012 record breaking for NC film industry

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video North Carolina witnessed another year of record-breaking film numbers in 2012. Year-end projections show productions had direct in-state spending of more than $376 million and created more than 4,100 crew positions for the state's workforce. Full story...
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Wilmington Regional Film Commission offering memberships

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video Local business owners can soon take a piece of the film industry pie. The Wilmington Regional Film Commission is now offering memberships. Full story...
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Film Commission looking for more locations for database

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The Wilmington Regional Film Commission wants to add your interesting property to its database of possible film locations. Full story...
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As Hollywood East booms, Perdue proposes $1M to train movie crew

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video The state's film incentive has caused a big problem for North Carolina, but it's a good one to have. We have so many productions underway, it's getting tough to find local crew members to work on set. Gov. Bev Perdue says $1 million could provide a solution. Full story...
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