Name: Following battle over film tax credit, some movie makers are hesitating about filming in Northeast Ohio
Uploaded: 8/16/2019 10:11:49 PM
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Description: The Russo brothers say they will not film their next movie in Cleveland after lawmakers "dragged their feet" on the tax credit. Mark Naymik reports.

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State Senator says colleagues should remember loss of Russo brothers' upcoming film

The Russo brothers were planning to make a movie here called “Cherry,” featuring “Spider Man” star Tom Holland, but pulled out over film tax credit indecision.

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Celebrating the 25th anniversary of 'The Shawshank Redemption' in Mansfield

The film, shot in central Ohio, has been called one of the most popular movies of all time.

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Actor Peter Fonda, star of 'Easy Rider,' dead at age 79

Peter Fonda died Friday morning after suffering respiratory failure due to lung cancer, his family confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE.

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Celebrating the 25th anniversary of 'The Shawshank Redemption' in Mansfield

The Shawshank Redemption is currently ranked on the Internet Movie Database (iMDB) as the number one movie of all time. This weekend, fans are gathering in Mansfield to celebrate their love of Shawshank for its 25th anniversary.

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Following success of 'Avengers: Endgame', Russo Brothers' next film will not be shot in Cleveland

The filmmakers responsible for the highest-grossing movie of all time will not be able to shoot their next production in Northeast Ohio

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'Avengers' directors will not shoot next movie in Cleveland due to film tax credit uncertainty

Anthony Russo did say that Cleveland is headed in the right direction with the establishment of a film school, keeping the tax credit and establishing some of the necessary infrastructure.

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Following battle over film tax credit, some movie makers are hesitating about filming in Northeast Ohio

The Russo brothers say they will not film their next movie in Cleveland after lawmakers "dragged their feet" on the tax credit. Mark Naymik reports.

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Anthony Russo discusses state of film industry in Cleveland and why 'Cherry' won't be made here

The filmmakers responsible for the highest-grossing movie of all time will not be able to shoot their next production in Northeast Ohio

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WATCH | Co-director and Cleveland-native Anthony Russo speaks to WKYC at local Best Buy for 'Avengers: Endgame' DVD launch

The 'We Love You 3000' Tour rolled into Cleveland on Thursday

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Avengers: Endgame co-director Anthony Russo speaks with WKYC at Best Buy for Blu Ray launch

Cleveland native and Avengers: Endgame co-director Anthony Russo was back home for the 'We Love You 3000' tour at Best Buy on Brookpark Road.

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‘Shawshank Redemption’ 25th anniversary reunion in Mansfield this weekend: See which actors are attending

The warden is coming!

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Ray Jr's "Rent Due" premieres in Richmond Heights

The film was set in Cleveland and starred several local celebrities

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Some of 'The Shawshank Redemption' cast to celebrate film

The cast is set to unite for the film's 25th anniversary.

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'The Shawshank Redemption' is returning to theaters in September

See it on the big screen again!

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Regal Cinemas launches unlimited movie subscription plan

Plans range from $18 to $23.50 per month and are available at all the movie theater chain's Texas locations.

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Twilight fans can book a stay in Bella Swan's house

Whether you're Team Edward or Team Jacob, you can find common ground by staying in the Twilight Swan house, which is now an Airbnb.

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