Those crazy kids at SFist have drafted a letter to SF Mayor Gavin Newsome to remain committed (or something) to film production. NYC's plan to lure filmmakers to the five boroughs includes various tax credits, plus help in marketing, a special "Made in NY" logo, and other production incentives.
From Revolution Studios, the studio producing Rent, the studio behind classics like Tomcats, the Master of Disguise, and and the upcoming Christmas with the Kranks whose previews make our teeth hurt, a letter to Gothamist about the movie version of Rent being filmed in San Francisco's manmade island:
We saw your recent story on the Gothamist website about the film version of Rent, and we wanted to take the opportunity to clarify a few points that were made.
While you state that Rent is to be filmed in San Francisco, in fact all exterior shots for the film are to be filmed in New York City. The Treasure Island location in San Francisco is where the soundstages and interior sets are to be located.
Continue reading "Some Of 'Rent' Will Be Filmed In NYC; Quality Not Assured"
Rent the musical is still on Broadway, with Drew "Brother of Nick, Brother-in-law of Jessica" Lachey and Frenchie "I was kicked off American Idol because of my past" Davis.
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