The film incentives are still here, despite the hullabaloo from some folks, and they're still bringing in the stars. The
Freep runs down some of the latest stars and movies to roll into town.
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Dimension Films confirms that it plans to shoot "Scream 4" in
Michigan. Shooting is expected to begin in mid-June and take place in
and around Ann Arbor.
The new installment in the popular horror movie franchise will reunite
original "Scream" director Wes Craven, screenwriter Kevin Williamson and
stars Courteney Cox, David Arquette and Neve Campbell. The series has
made $293 million in the U.S., according to Box Office Mojo.
"Scream 4" is the latest project in what's shaping up to be a busy
spring and summer for filmmaking in the state. Locals in the film
industry say there could be more movies and TV projects here this year
than in 2009.
Among the stars are anticipated to be in Michigan are Hugh Jackman,
Pierce Brosnan and Alicia Silverstone.
Observers of the local film
industry say 2010 could be busier than 2009 -- if Hollywood remains
convinced that the state's filmmaking incentives are here to stay.
The
biggest movie on the horizon is "Real Steel," the futuristic
robot-boxing drama from DreamWorks starring Jackman. The project has
production offices in metro Detroit and is scheduled to begin filming in
June. Steven Spielberg is one of the executive producers.
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