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Film Industry

Contest gives couple chance to be part of movie shooting in Wilmington

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video Hollywood East has been busy recently with several films being shot around the Cape Fear. One movie is a "dream come true" for one Wisconsin man, who says he got lucky by winning his role in the film. Full story...
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Record year for films in NC

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Bringing red-carpet stars Robert Downey Jr., Claire Danes and Jennifer Lawrence, studios chasing tax incentives increased their spending in North Carolina nearly threefold — from $75 million in 2010 to $220 million in 2011. Full story...
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Whiteville cashes in on show business

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It was lights, camera, action today in Columbus County. The cast and crew of the movie "Hick" set up to film in historic downtown Whiteville. Full story...
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NC Film Incentives: Asset or Liability?

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video Some food for thought as state legislators consider making North Carolina tax incentives even more enticing for film makers. Full story...
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Local film industry is strong, says film leaders

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videoSome of the most important leaders in North Carolina's film business gathered at Thalian Hall Thursday night to discuss the state of the industry. Despite admitted challenges that lie ahead... Full story...
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Perdue signs film incentive bill

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North Carolina’s film industry just became a little more competitive. Thursday morning, Governor Bev Perdue put pen to paper, signing a bill that will boost the film tax credit from 15 to 25 percent. Full story...
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NC film industry gets good news

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videoThere was a major victory for North Carolina's film industry. A bill increasing the state's film incentives from 15 to 25 percent passed the Senate Friday after passing the House last night. All it needs now is the Governor's signature. Full story...
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Senate Finance Committee helps state's film incentives

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The state's film incentives took a big step forward Wednesday. The Senate Finance Committee approved raising the tax break for production companies from 15 to 25 percent. Full story...
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Film incentive rally set for Thursday

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Film industry insiders say it's a "reel" problem...North Carolina's lack of a competitive film incentive. That's why film crews from across the state are getting ready to rally in Raleigh, to show legislators why upping the current incentive from 15% to 25% is vital to keeping the film industry alive in North Carolina. Full story...
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Filming moved, but auditions for upcoming Miley Cyrus movie still to be held in Wilmington

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Interested in acting in the upcoming Miley Cyrus movie? If you think you have the right stuff you can audition right here in Wilmington. Full story...
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Eastbound and Down to continue

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HBO gave the green light to a second season for comedy series Eastbound and Down. The first season of the series about Kenny Powers, a washed-up loud-mouthed baseball pitcher, was shot here in Wilmington. Full story...
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North Carolina's film incentives

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videoA major topic of conversation during last week's groundbreaking for Screen Gems new mega sound stage was North Carolina’s film incentives. These incentives have been a big factor in the rebirth of the production business in our area, and they may be in for an overhaul. Full story...
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Big updates being made to ncfilm.com

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videoWhile the Screen Actors Guild might be in a stalemate, North Carolina is not standing still when it comes to promoting its film industry. Full story...
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