Boston Movie Extra

It's always an exciting thing when something like the big movie boost happens to your home state such as us. So when that happens a lot and I mean A LOT of people want to get in on it. So like I mentioned a couple of posts ago that means not to start off with one of these "Mickey Mouse Agencies", you market yourself on your own. There are people there to guide you the right way, but these Legitimate people are few and far in between. These people are known as entertainment consultants that know the state's entertainment business inside and out for years. They are not the people that started in this business within the last couple of years and are self-proclaimed "experts". These people will build you in the right way also guiding you in the right direction all the while saving you a bunch of money, which is their mission. Their consultation is really 1 or even 2 sessions not more than that and after that they throw you in the fire giving you the exper...

DVR or Tivo chronical tonight at 7:30 where they will be having an expose on the big Hollywood boom that is happening in our beloved Bay State. I think we will be see more and more of these exposes as the boom continues. So remember 7:30 tonight on channel 5 WCVB. Tell me your thoughts on the piece. As always if you have any questions or comments you can email me at bostonmovieextra@yahoo.com

When the news came out yesterday about movie moguls coming to beacon hill on the possibility of building a movie studio in Plymouth. I almost choked on my popcorn! I have heard this rumor here and there but I didn't really imagine it was going to happen. Guys, if this goes through this will be the beginning of something very special. Think about the work this will come to this state, this place will officially be "Hollywood East". Gone will be the days of "when will they film here in Boston" or " All the projects are going to Canada" . With the way things have been since last January were looking pretty good! So cross you fingers everybody and pray for the best. .

If you guys thought 2007 was a hot year in Boston with films like My Best Friends Girl, Pink Panther 2, The Box, etc. 2008 is going to shadow all of that. Now with the writers strike on the edge of being done, the doors are wide open to even more projects that are going to flood the Bay State. First out of the gate is "Shutter Island" that has been retitled to "Ashcliffe" Directed by the "MAN" Martin Scorsese Starring Leo Dicaprio and Mark Rufflo so far is going to amazing. Cameras are set to roll in March and finish in June! That is just one, how about......Mall Cop, Bride Wars, The Proposal, The Fighter, and much more! WHAT!!! all of that! yes and that is great news for work on all aspects from actors to carpenters and everyone in between. This is great for the state economy, local businesses, the film industry, tourism, you name it and in the end it all works for everyone. So there is plenty of work out there people, so lets get those jobs an...