Friday, October 10, 2008

Movie law boosts Michigan economy

By David Eggert | Associated Press | October 10, 2008

LANSING, Mich.–Six months after Michigan began handing out the nation's most generous moviemaking incentives, results are surpassing lofty expectations.

Studios that had planned to shoot elsewhere turned on a dime and flocked here, bringing stars such as Val Kilmer and Drew Barrymore with them.

The number of scripts approved by the state film office is up 20-fold over last year. And hotels, caterers and other businesses are cashing in.

http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/515191

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