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WBZ NewsRadio 1030
"senator michael moore" Discussed on WBZ NewsRadio 1030
"So thanks again for joining me this week. I'm Nicole Davis. First off to start the show We're bringing in a couple of familiar names from the WBZ newsroom to talk all things Hollywood WBC's James RoHaas, a reporter here, Jaime Blanco used to be an editor and writer in the newsroom together, they are the hosts of the Hub on Hollywood podcast. So the three of us will chat about the movie industry here in the Bay State. What it's like to get out there do background work. And how you can get involved if you want to. After that, we'll hear from Mike Thomas. He is the president of the English High School Alumni Association in Boston. They're celebrating 200 years of English. Hi, Mike says Right now the search is on for students past and present to join. We'll talk with him about all the details. When you think of the T V in the film industry, what is the first place that brings a bell? Usually Hollywood right? Well, Massachusetts is very quickly becoming to some Hollywood East. That's because we have a lot of projects these days coming to film in our neck of the woods. TV shows movies, you name it, and there's a lot of high profile actors and directors coming to the base tape walking the streets with them. We see it in the news all the time. Maybe you've sat back and thought. Well, I could do that, or I want to get involved. Today's show is the one for you. If that's the case, because here at WBZ, we have a very special podcast dedicated to all things. Entertainment is called Hub on Hollywood. Two of my colleagues are behind this there on the show with us right now. James RoHaas Jaime Blanco. Great to have you with us. Thank you so much for having us. Yeah, no problem. High Nickel. Hello? Yes, Thank you, my friends for joining me. So we've got a lot to talk about today and first and foremost. Let's talk about kind of the ins and outs of something that's made a lot of news lately. The film tax credit and this is something that's come up in the news over and over again, and all Beacon Hill of really big movement, though, has kind of come and pushed this film tax credit into something permanent. So James give us a bit of a rundown about like what the film tax credit is about. And what happened to it on Beacon Hill? Yes. So recently, actually back in July, the Governor Governor Baker, he signed the tax credit Pretty much answered the state budget. So not only is it going to extend beyond what was the original date of January 2023 that film tax credit is going to be, um, spread indefinitely. So it's here to stay, and that's that's good news to a lot of people in the film industry. In Massachusetts, as well as those in the local businesses, from hotels to restaurants, catering services, security services, transportation services, you name it. All of these departments are benefiting from the increased boost of of business Right now, the we have local lawmakers who are Applauding the move. We have state Senator Michael Moore of Milbury. You're saying that this this move the fact that the tax incentive was in Massachusetts for the past 15 years. It's brought thousands of jobs at last count around 17,000 jobs during that period it created and it boosted the Massachusetts economy generating around $2.8 billion during that time, and so it when Governor Baker did sign. The tax credit extension indefinitely. We saw a lot of people, especially in the in the union, SAG AFTRA union applauding that move, and and, yeah, it really is impressive of how many industries are touched by the films and TV shows that do film here as Jamie was mentioning the increase. We've been seeing just the past, you know, six months alone. The tender bar, starring believe Ben Affleck. Film here, Dexter New Blood Filmed here spirited filming in Worcester, Worcester. Worcester is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the film tax credit over there, the the president of the Chamber of Commerce, They say that thousands of jobs have been created. They're seeing hotels fill up there seeing more business coming in, and it really is benefiting almost everybody around. I think the only people that will be complaining about it is, you know some of the streets get closed down, and that may mess up their route to the neighbors. Yeah, but But other than that has been very beneficial and a lot of people applauding Governor Baker for making this tax credit now run indefinitely. Jamie. Um hi. You have been actually somebody who I've really admired because you're really getting into this whole background. Acting thing you can actually be seen in a few different movies, including your hands have made some very special appearances in some movies. So give us a rundown about what you've been in so far. Well, Nicole, So I kind of fell into this by accident. When I I had a little extra time on my hands. And I saw these casting notifications and I'm like, Hey, why the heck not so I started signing up for all of these casting agencies. And I've just been really lucky that you know when I put in for things I I managed to get cast in some very interesting, um, productions and that's a little bit what we've been talking about. There are so many productions that are coming to the New England region that there are so many of these opportunities, so some of the things that I kind of fell into Knives out a little thing called knives out. That was like one of the biggest films of 2020 29th team. Um, I I got to be the body double for the main actress and other armaments. I I got to be her. Armas. Not really. Yes. Yes, This is the kind of humor you get on our podcast. But I thought, um so I got to be her body double and I got to spend like a week at this magnificent mansion hanging out with like Jamie Lee Curtis and Michael Shannon and Daniel Craig. And and I got to wear the actresses close and basically, I'm all over this movie, so I'm her driving..
WBZ NewsRadio 1030
"senator michael moore" Discussed on WBZ NewsRadio 1030
"Seventies, Maybe 18 Boston. So if you like yesterday today, even better. We are looking at some rain moving in your dinner time forecast in 10 minutes, right now in Boston were in the sixties. More coming up. With Governor Baker does not see eye to eye with state lawmakers when it comes to billions of dollars in federal A by the way, the governor is holding a news conference later on this hour. We'll have more on that. But Beacon Hill lawmakers took some steps Tuesday. Move the Massachusetts lump sum, which is more than $5 billion of American rescue plan money into a fund that separate from the state budget process. Now, the governor's office says the federal money does not require legislative approved appropriation or approval. They want to work directly with cities and towns, nonprofits, the private sector and the like. To invest this money quickly and not go through the bureaucracy and an economist at M. I T says the idea that the pandemic has restarted. America's economic rebirth is a real thing. CBS's Jim Pursuer was some data to support that there has been a surge in business startups in the US, especially in black communities. Despite the pandemic, researchers are trying to figure out if that's the result of multiple federal government stimulus measures at whether the economic aid has helped to start. A new era of entrepreneurship also underway. This our small business owners in the state and film Workers Air holding a news conference to fight a move on Beacon Hill. That they say would end the film tax credit. I mean, light mean lights out for the industry. State Senator Michael Moore says that under language coming on to the state Senate tax credits for TV and movie productions could be watered down. The senator says he's working as hard as he can to get Senate colleagues to change their minds on the issue. He says the film industry brings good paying jobs for the state as well as increases and local businesses. Communities that are host sites. The senator's own Wooster District has been the recipient of some of that business. The last time when George Clooney came to town, Senator Moore says that if there is no change, he fears productions will be headed the other states. He's hoping to get a deal done by the end of the month to give producers a chance to plan their shoots for the state for the.
WBZ NewsRadio 1030
"senator michael moore" Discussed on WBZ NewsRadio 1030
"Real estate broker Cary Constantine says. The cash bitters are often going way above the asking price, and as a result, it is making a lot harder for regular families and younger people to buy a home. Constantine says. At least 25% of Florida's home sales last month were cash buys. For weeks, I've been getting calls brokers who want to sell my home for big bucks. My problem is similar to everyone else getting these calls. If you sell, you still need a place to live in a price you could afford right now. That's a tough nut to crack. Peter King, CBS News Orlando and 9 40 Eights. We go now to Connecticut, where a former Springfield dentist Ends up becoming a millionaire at Fox Woods, but it's not what you think I wasn't at the poker. The craps tables. Gary Goodman says he was forced to retire after he fell at Fox Woods in 2016 has now been awarded a $1.3 million settlement. He slipped in some liquid. There was surveillance video showing what happened most likely water that was dropped by a casino patron. However, it was ignored by employees who walked by for about 20 minutes. Mr. Goodman then walked in the puddle slipped and fell toward tendons, dislocated his left ankle. Which was permanently impaired a distinguished life of service. Drawing to a close, longtime courtroom sketch artist Jane Flavell Collins has died at the age of 84. Work was seen in a number of noteworthy trials, including the trial of James Whitey Bulger, the award winning artist, studied her craft in Italy and lived in Ducks Berry for many years. Tougher penalties are proposed on Beacon Hill for those who abuse animals. WBC's Chris Pharma has that story to separate. But similar bills were presented in both the Senate and the House and each, if passed, would be in those convicted of abuse from owning an animal or working at a job where animals are present for up to 15 years, based on the number of offenses that individual has Senator Michael Moore submitted his version of the legislation in the Senate. 38 of the States in the District of Columbia have already passed this, so it's obviously time for us to try to push this forward. Had more cases. Maybe it's because of the pandemic where you've had pet owners who have abused their dogs and even other pants. If they've had. This isn't just geared towards cats and dogs, which is probably primarily where it's going to be affected. Kriss Farm, the WBC Boston's news radio, It's now 9 50. Meantime, a local police officer And his dog finding themselves in the Hollywood spotlight. One lucky handle have him fantastic problem. Seekonk police Sergeant Adam Laprade in his canine partner. Mattis, a five year old German shepherd are together 24 7. Next month, they'll be in a nose to nose competition with other canines on the agony show America's top dog. The show was actually tape back in September, according to Laprade, Jody course of 89 itself. It entails. Both me and Madison do numerous Johnson muscle courses. The water. He was actually phenomenal. I was very impressed of him and humbled by this entire experience. Of course, Laprade cannot talk about the outcome of the competition. Here. You're sworn to secrecy by Syrian. Unfortunately, Kevin Tonic left WBZ Boston's news radio. It's no 9 50 following a chaotic spring break, Police on Miami Beach. The new plan to the old big crowds for the upcoming holiday weekend officer or Nestor Rodriguez with Miami Beach. Police says this Memorial Day weekend police will be joined by 200 goodwill ambassadors volunteering their time to come out here. And defuse potential situations before they get to a policing love. There were also being alcohol ban and capacity limits on the beach, the city also halting rentals of golf carts, mo pets and scooters and will restrict access to residential areas. Lina Moyes, ABC NEWS Miami It's 9 51. Now on this Thursday morning, just a little bit of cloud cover out there, but not much at all Great sunshine and just a beautiful day of weather on tap. Four year Thursday, and the good news rolls right along into the weekend. Full forecast from Dean DeVore. Laurie Grandy has you covered in traffic? We've got traffic and weather together. Next. It's 9 51 smart speakers are bringing radio.