Posted on 03/06/2014 7:01:51 PM PST by blam
Louisiana Is The Shocking New Movie-Making Capital Of The World
The Wrap
Todd Cunningham, The Wrap
Mar. 6, 2014, 6:56 PM
When it comes to major movies, California is no longer the world's production capital — that would be Louisiana, according to a new study released Thursday.
Eighteen of the 108 films released last year that were produced by the major studios and the five biggest independents were shot in the Bayou State, according to the 2013 Feature Film Production Study from FilmL.A., the region's non-profit permitting agency.
Paramount's “G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” Focus Features’ “Dallas Buyers Club” and Warner Bros.’ “Grudge Match” were among the movies shot in Louisiana.
California and Canada were next with 15, followed by the U.K. with 12 and the state of Georgia with nine. Surprisingly, New York was the primary filming location for just four films in the study, but was used as a secondary location for seven. California served as a secondary site for 10 films.
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Well, GOOD for Louisiana!! "Me Tarzan. You Jane." Love the dialogue!
I do work in the film industry. In Illinois they are giving tax credits never have been busier. Thank god the area we work in the crew leans conservative. The flakes from CA that come here is another story
Alabama doesn’t have the major urban centers that can resemble other cities.
Well, to be HONEST most of those "flakes" are NOT native born Californians. They come HERE because of two things:
1. Jobs
2. Better weather
Flakes fly from place to place...that's one of the reasons that they are FLAKES. Most people with a brain, a set of morals based on a faith and SOME education, training or skill can always find a job. They work and stay put.
I just retired after working for 50 years.
-- I was with a few places for four years (I was very young.),
-- another place which I HATED for 14 years,
-- overseas for five years working (Thank you, my dear, sweet husband, for getting me OUT of that job I HATED!)
-- and then finally 27 years right here in my home town in a job I loved. Whew! I finally got TIRED so I REtired.
Most of my friends are from out of state, cold places mostly. Now they complain about the high rents. Heck, if it was MISERABLE here the rents would be low. Ya get what ya pay for...usually.
I’d indeed read a while back about the Elmo Lincoln “Tarzan” film (from back around 1918) being shot somewhere outside the Houma area. Surprised me. But apparently they found some appropriately ‘jungle-like’ terrain in the vicinity.
There was also a short-lived, and apparently none-to-successful attempt to start up a company to shoot some early filmed tv-series in the New Orleans area, in the early-to-mid-50s. Two series resulted, “N.O.P.D.” and “The Tracer.” Made for the syndication market, but I don’t think they circulated much or lasted long.
Alabama has the GDP of Iran w/o all the people..
I am a former resident of New Orleans. Born and raised there. I now live in the suburbs. When movies are made in New Orleans, it’s always Mardi Gras and everyone lives in these beautiful apartments in the French Quarter. Sometimes they will venture out to the bayous. It’s like the rest of the city doesn’t exist. The residents are also portrayed with thick Southern accents. People in New Orleans don’t have Southern accents. Our accents have been compared to New Yorkers.
Sure enough, there's a wikipedia page on this. It lists 79 films set in Louisiana, plus another 101 specifically set in New Orleans. IIRC, the Rourke film was Angel Heart. You're right, it was pretty weird.
Years ago, John Sayles (THE HOWLING) said he preferred to make movies in Canada because of NO UNIONS!
I find it interesting he also wrote MATEWAN which was a pro union film.
I bet Louisiana has very few union problems.
Is that Elmo Lincoln, the first Tarzan?
CGI. Answer to everything. Have computer. Will travel.
I suspect the older films shot in New Orleans were probably a bit more reflective. Things like “Panic in the Steets” (1950), or “New Orleans Uncensored” (1956). Have ‘em both on dvd. The first film is great, the second is so-so. Not to mention another little low-budget independent film, “Invisible Avenger” (1958), which was semi-related to the old Shadow radio character.
There was also a great, early episode of “Route 66,” entitled “The Swan Bed,” that really captures some vivid imagery of New Orleans.
“Jobs.
Jobs.
Jobs.”
Three letters..........
The Johnny Weismuller "Tarzans" were shot on the Myakka River in Florida, near the Gulf Coast between Venice and Port Charlotte.
So we can expect a lot of snakes and reptiles in upcoming movies???
Yes sir!
You mean you never saw the grungey little potboiler “Louisiana Hussy” (1959), about two Cajun brothers fighting over some hot blonde that shows up on the bayou? Shot on location in Louisiana bayou country.
Betty Lynn (Thelma Lou from the Andy Griffith Show) had a supporting role in it.
***There was also a great, early episode of “Route 66,”****
Ever notice how many ROUTE 66 shows did not take place on Route 66?
There was one episode of “Route 66” that was even shot and took place in Canada!
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