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August 2010

• Florida’s new incentives boost local production
  Successful spy drama Burn Notice has been based there for the past three years. In addition, ten further series are among the 52 separate projects – including theatrical features and documentaries – that have been granted incentive support in recent weeks.
  (August 2, 2010 -  The Location Guide)

July 2010

• Officials hope tax credits ignite Suncoast film production
  Also, "Glades" producer Clifton Campbell says the Miami-area has a stronger infrastructure for film production than Tampa-St. Petersburg.
  (July 30, 2010 - Tampa Bay Online)
• Groups quietly plan a loud November music month in Miami
  (July 29, 2010 - Miami Today)
• 'Burn Notice' Prequel Movie Announced
  (July 29, 2010 - Crave)
• Hurray for Bollywood: producer plans to shift production company to Miami
  (July 28, 2010 - Miami Today News)
• 48 Hour Film Project Ready to Roll in Miami/Lauderdale
  (July 28, 2010 - Broward New Times)
• USA Shatters Ratings Records In July With Largest Delivery Ever for a Cable Network
  BURN NOTICE and ROYAL PAINS were the top two scripted series on cable this July among P25-54 (BN 2.86 million / RP 2.72 million) and P18-49 (2.50 million / 2.38 million)
  (July 27, 2010 -  TV by the Numbers)
• Burn Notice On Top, Futurama Slips; Bethenny Stable
  5.871 million viewers
  (July 26, 2010 - TV By The Numbers)
• Dolphin movie may turn tide for film production
  (July 26, 2010 - California Chronicle)
• Teamsters accept studios' offer, averting a strike threat
  (July 25, 2010 - Los Angeles Times)
• Renowned American underwater photographer and film maker Wes Skiles has died while on a filming dive off West Palm Beach, Florida.
  (July 24, 2010 - Diver Magazine)
• USA orders up 'Burn Notice' prequel
  (July 22, 2010 - Variety)
• Wes Skiles, Pioneering Adventure Photographer, Dies At 52
  (July 22, 2010 - NPR)
• Underwater photographer Wesley Skiles dies
  (July 22, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• City won't give notice to TV icon...
  (July 22, 2010 - Miami Today News)
• Burt Reynolds in Burn Notice,' Thursday on USA
  (July 21, 2010 - Victoria Advocate)
• Reviews: The Glades
  The Glades was most-watched original drama in cable network A&E’s history.
  (July 21, 2010 - TV Tonight - Australia)
• The death of Pfc. Juan Restrepo: Tragedy becomes a movie
  (July 21, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Entertainers hope to raise $10,000 for Haiti earthquake documentary
  (July 21, 2010 - Sun Sentinel)
• 'Burn Notice' at Homestead-Miami Speedway Thursday
  (July 20, 2010 - Who won)
• Summer Ratings Race Heats Up Between TNT, USA
  The NBC Universal net’s Thursday night tandem of Burn Notice and Royal Pains continued to shine, as the Miami spy thriller scared up 5.65 million viewers at 9 p.m.
  (July 20, 2010 - Media Week)
• Burt brings smoldering intensity to ‘Burn Notice’
  (July 20, 2010 - Palm Beach Post)
• Reynolds visits ‘Burn Notice’
  (July 18, 2010 - Journal Gazzette)
• Transportation strike may paralyze Hollywood
  (July 18, 2010 - The Hollywood Reporter)
• Film about So. Fla. soldier to be screened
  (July 19, 2010 - WSVN)
• UNIVISION DELIVERS HIGH-TECH MIX OF BLOWOUT PERFORMANCES DURING 7TH ANNUAL “PREMIOS JUVENTUD” YOUTH
  (July 19, 2010 - Melodika)
• Jersey Shore’ Cast is On Strike and Refuses to Film Season Three
  (July 19, 2010 - ADI News)
• Florida certifies 52 film productions for $53.5 million in tax credits
  (July 17, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times)
• Ratings Race: 'Wipeout' and 'Big Brother' Battle While Univision Wins the Night
  (July 16, 2010 - TV Squad)
• HGTV's Color Splash Turns to Midtown Video
  (July 14, 2010 - Press Release)
• Summer's scripted series are struggling in the ratings
  Matt Nix's USA series Burn Notice is easily eclipsing his Fox Good Guys
  (July 14, 2010 - USA Today)
• Record 3.6 Million Viewers for Series Premiere of A&E's "The Glades"
  (July 13, 2010 - Channel Canada)
• 'Burn Notice' Cleared in 60% of U.S.
  (July 12, 2010 - Broadcasting & Cable)
• Big ratings for Broward-based "The Glades"
  (July, 12, 2010 - Examiner Miami)
• A&E's 'The Glades' gets solid start
  (July 12, 2010 - The Hollywood Reporter)
• A&E's The Glades is latest attempt to tap Florida's blue skies for TV success
  (July 12, 2010  - The Feed)
• Injury sidelines local dancer from talent show
  (July 12, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Ambitious new A&E series 'The Glades' looks beyond Florida's blue skies
  (July 11, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times)
• 'The Glades' filming in Broward
  Some residents reap financial benefits from A&E cop show shooting here...
  (July 11, 2010 - Sun Sentinel)
• USA Most Watched Network in Second Quarter 2010
  (July 11, 2010 - Multichannel News)
• LeBron James raises Miami's marketing star power a notch
  (July 11, 2010 - USA Today)
• The Glades' Matt Passmore on Anti-Heroes, Accents and Miami Vice
  (July 10, 2010 - TV Guide)
• A&E's Florida police procedural, 'The Glades,' good way to spend summer
  (July 10, 2010 - NY Daily News)
• Desi fired up America -- and he still does
  (July 10, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• 'The Glades' Set Visit: Not Just Another Cop Drama
  (July 9, 2010 - TV Squad)
• 'Burn Notice' finally gets an Emmy nod with Sharon Gless
  (July 8, 2010 - CNN Entertainment)
• Greenberg Traurig Governmental Affairs Director Elected Vice President of the Florida Film and Entertainment Advisory Council
  (July 8, 2010 - PRWeb)
• Univision's 7th Annual 'Premios Juventud' To Feature Biggest Line-up And Number Of Musical Acts Ever In Its History
  (July 8, 2010 - Top 40 Charts)
• Transformers 3 To Shoot in Miami?
  (July 8, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• USA, TNT Enjoy a Firecracker Fourth
  (July 7, 2010 - Media Week)
• The Glades
  (July 7, 2010 - Variety)
• Lights, Camera, Check in Getting a movie or television program to shoot in your hotel isn’t just cool, it can help you add revenue.
  (July 7, 2010 - Hotel Interactive)
• The Glades: Sunny With a Chance of Hunkiness
  (July 7, 2010 - Sex and the Beach - Blog)
• Miami-Dade due a bonanza of filming and entertainment production jobs
  (Week of July 8, 2010 - Miami Today News)
• Colleges push new four-year programs
  At Miami Dade, the new four-year degrees being offered this fall include electronics engineering, film, television and digital production...
  (July 7, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• New TV series focuses on “How to do Florida” activities
  (July 6, 2010 - Sun Sentinel)
• `Babalu' revives the rhythm of Desi Arnaz's life
  (July 6, 2010  - Miami Herald)
• Eight films qualify for Fla. Film Incentive money
  (July 6, 2010 - Orlando Sentinel)
• TV show employs, shows off South Florida
  (July 6, 2010 - Sun Sentinel)
• Eastern Europe discovers Elisa 
  "Where is Elisa? (Dónde Está Elisa?) has become a TV phenomenon...
  (July 5, 2010 - C21 Media)
• Jeffrey's generosity
  (July 5, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Miami-Dade Leads Film Industry, Expected To Benefit From New State Of Florida Production....
  (July 5, 2010 - American Towns)
• MATT PASSMORE DISCOVERS MURDER IN 'THE GLADES'
  (July 5, 2010- Entertainment Tonight)
• A&E gives us some Floridian flavor with “The Glades”
  (July 5, 2010 - Radio & TV Talk)
• Young artists ignite creative boom in South Florida neighborhoods
  (July 4, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Is A&E’s “The Glades” just another police show?
  (July 4th, 2010 - Television Blog)
• Do the best fall pilots measure up to the best summer shows?
  (July 3, 2010  - Kansas City Star)
• AIDS activists file health complaint over Miami-made porn
  (July 3, 2010 - McClatchy Washington Bureau)
• Miami-Dade leads film industry, expected to benefit from new state of Florida production industry incentives
  (July 2, 2010 - Miami Dade County)
• HOMEGROWN FILM FEST
  (July 2, 2010 - Miami Monthly Magazine)
• `The Glades' brings police drama to South Florida
  (July 2, 2010 - Associated Press)
• Major film projects coming to Florida
  (July 2, 2010 - 10connects.com)
• Borscht Wants Your Soul!
  Borscht Film Festival
  (July 1, 2010 - RevMiami.com)
• Burn Notice may film here for years - then city will raze its Grove home
  (Week of July 1, 2010 - Miami Today News)
  

June 2010  

• Miami serious about film production
  (June 30, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• USA Takes Hold of Q2 Crown
  (June 30, 2010 - Media Week)
• USA continues primetime winning streak
  (June 29, 2010 - Variety)
• Video and Q&A: Maybach Music's Gunplay, of Triple C's, Talks "Cigar Fare & Hardware"
  (June 30, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Little Haiti Optimist Club goes beyond sports
  REEL Opportunities Film & Video summer program
  (June 29, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• USA Network Sweeps Second Quarter In Record-Breaking Ratings Win
  (June 29, 2010 - TV by the Numbers)
• USA Takes Weekly, Monthly Ratings Crown
  (June 29, 2010 - Multichannel News)
• Final curtain call for Miami's venerable Gusman theater?
  (June 29, 2010 - Sun Sentinel)
• Burn Notice shoot is like a block party
  (June 29, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Miami threatens to halt Gusman subsidy, shutter theater
  (June 28, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• American Black Film Festival completes 14th year
  (June 28, 2010 - CNN Entertainment)
• Miami looking to revive film production
  (June 26, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Black Brits come out to festival to celebrate Idris Elba
  (June 25, 2010 - CNN Entertainment)
• Spike Lee in Miami to Teach Filmmaking and to Slam America's Inept Disaster Response
  (June 25, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Pioneering director Oscar Micheaux honored with postage stamp
  (June 24, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Actress Navi Rawat back home for 'Burn Notice'
  (June 24, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• A&E Ramps Up 'Glades' Promotion
  (June 24, 2010 - Media Week)
• American Black Film Festival Brings T.I., Mike Tyson, Tupac, and The Wire to Miami
  (June 23, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Minority filmmakers struggle to get projects made, seen
  (June 23, 2010 - CNN)
• USA Network shines in summer ratings
  (June 23, 2010 - Reuters)
• USA Blazes to Weekly Ratings Win
  (June 22, 2010 - Media Week)
• USA. Donzi returns to television on USA Network's Burn Notice
  (June 21, 2010 - BYM News)
• Fest recaptures vitality in SoBe
  (June 20, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• American Black Film Festival schedule
  (June 20, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Kevin Spacey Film Stars Notorious SunCruz Slaying
  (June 20, 2010 - NBC Miami)
• Jacksonville men named legends by state film group
  (June 20, 2010 - The Florida Times Union)
• NBC Affiliates Set Terms for Supporting Network's Sale to Comcast
  (June 19, 2010 - The Wall Street Journal)
• Comic heroes' mixer has star power
  (June 19, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Miami Dade College Says "Ciao" to Miami International Film Festival Director, Literally
  (June 18, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Forgotten Army hero deserves salute at home
  (June 17, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• 'Jersey Shore' Sammi 'won't face charges'
  (June 17, 2010 - Digital Spy)
• Miami Herald creating documentary on Haiti earthquake
  (June 16, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Fantasy land: Head to the Florida Supercon in Miami all weekend long
  (June 15, 2010 - Sun Sentinel)
• Acting Expert Sherry Faith Dishes on A-List Actors
  (June 15, 2010 - NBC Miami)
• Burn Notice, Royal Pains Continue to Click For USA
  (June 15, 2010 - Media Week)
• GMCVB Participates In Productions By Le Book Trade Show In New York June 17 & 18
  (June 14, 2010 - Talbert Talks Travel)
• TV field trip: visiting USA's Burn Notice and A&E's The Glades in Miami
  (June 14, 2010 - The Feed)
• American Black Film Festival
  (June 13, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Revolving door keeps spinning atop film fest
  (June 11, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• 14th Annual Abff Announces Festival Line-up And Screening Of Takers As Opening Night Selection
  (June 11, 2010 - PRLog)
• Miami International Film Festival seeks new director
  (June 10, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Keck's Exclusives: Numb3rs Vet Navi Rawat Gets Burned
  (June 10, 2010 - Seattle pi TV Guide)
• Film incentive applications under way
  (June 9, 2010 - South Florida Business Journal)
• Producers Guild Sits Down to Business - and Breakfast and Martinis
  (June 9, 2010 - Blog Critics)
• Free Coffee and A&E's Book 'The Glades' at Barnes & Noble Book Stores
  (June 9, 2010 - BestSyndication)
• Will new tax credits help Florida compete for movie and TV production money?
  (June 8, 2010 - The Daily Loaf)
• USA Stings Competition With Burn Notice, Royal Pains
  (June 8, 2010 - Media Week)
• X-Men: First Class looking for Florida locations in Michigan. Really?
  (June 8, 2010 - Examiner.com Miami)
• New tax breaks for Florida filmmakers
  (June 7, 2010 - Examiner.com Miami)
• New Debuts for Telemundo Novelas
  (June 7, 2010 - World Screen)
• Learning about Filmmaking and filmmaking technology at Cine Lab
  (June 7, 2010 - South Florida Caribbean News)
• Burn Notice - Last week's episode of Burn Notice drew 6.6 million viewers, up 10% from the season three premiere.
  (June 7, 2010 - TV Fanatic)
• Burn notice Back in the Air
  (June 5, 2010 - What is the Trend)
• Is 'Burn Notice' moving to a new city?
  (June 5, 2010 - The Hollywood Reporter)
• For New Series, A&E Borrows From Rodgers and Hart: ‘If They Asked Me, I Could Write a Book’
  (June 4, 2010 - Media Decoder)
• 'Burn Notice' and 'Royal Pains' season-premiere recaps: Are these characters still welcome?
  (June 4, 2010 - Entertainment Weekly)
• Telefutura’s Hit Series ‘El Capo’ Delivers Highest-Rated Finale In Network’s History
  (June 4, 2010 - IndieWire)
• Knight Foundation Extends Grant-Making Efforts in Digital Media
  (June 3, 2010 - The Chronicle of Philanthropy)
• Florida OKs tax breaks for film, TV
  (June 2, 2010 - Variety)
• Telemundo President Don Browne Receives The IRS Excellence Award
  (June 2, 2010 - Talk TV World)
• Telemundo Signs Deals with Digital Platforms
  (June 1, 2010 - World Screen)
• UPDATED PREMIERE DATE For A&E Scripted Drama "The Glades" - Now July 11th at 10PM ET/PT
  (June 1, 2010 - The Futon Critic)
• Film office a victim of 'Cut!': Industry workers are expressing concern over the city's new choice to run its film office.
  (June 1, 2010 - California Chronicle)
• Failures of the public school system: The Lottery film goes behind the scenes
  Tuesday, June 8th, at 7:30pm at Muvico Hialeah 14, 780 West 49th St, Hialeah
  (June 1, 2010 - Examiner)
• HIP HOP MEETS THE EVERGLADES
  (June 1, 2010 - South Florida Times)
• Nick: Happy to be in Miami
  (June 1, 2010 - Miami Herald)

 

 May 2010

• Film office a victim of `Cut!'
  (May 31, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• FILM LIFE'S 14TH ANNUAL AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (ABFF) TO KICK OFF GROUNDBREAKING WORKSHOPS FOR PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES
  (May 31, 2010 - Hip Hop Press)
• Board riders to board rooms, films offer a glimpse
  (May 28, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Film Industry has steep learning curve to master new incentives
  (May 27, 2010 - Miami Today)
• Burn Notice' exec wants upbeat tone
  (May 27, 2010 - Digital Spy)
• Burn Notice - Season 4, Premiere, “Friends and Enemies”
  (May 27, 2010 - Pop on Pages)
• For budding Aventura teen singer, Ariel Rose Snihur, the music biz is a family affair
  (May 27, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• He made people laugh in the early days of TV
  (May 27, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Miami Symphony Orchestra's big plans focus of glitzy gala
  (May 27, 2010 - Miami Today)
• Suzanne DeLaurentiis and Steve Chase to Produce upcoming Film called "How Sweet It is"
  The film will be shot in Palm Beach, Florida in late fall of 2010 or early spring 2011.
  (May 26, 2010 - PRWeb)
• VH1's 'Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business,' 'Basketball Wives' and 'What Chilli Wants' Renewed for Second Seasons
  (May 26, 2010 - Digital Journal)
• Univision: Unveils 20-Plus Shows, Some Homegrown
  (May 24, 2010 - Broadcasting & Cable)
• NEW: 2010/2011 Florida Film & Entertainment Industry Financial Incentive Program
  (May 22, 2010 - FilminFlorida.com)
• Inaugural Business Of Entertainment Symposium Kicks Off With Expert Panel On Florida's New $242 Million Film Tax Credit Program
  (May 22, 2010 - Shoot online)
• Radical shake-up for normally staid CBS
  (May 20, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Burt's Back
  (May 20, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Whiskey Media Debuts Screened for Passionate Fans of Film, TV and Online Video
  (May 20, 2010 - VPO Press Release)
• South Florida TV Pioneer Bernie Wimmers Dies At 75
  (May 19, 2010 - CBS 4)
• Univision unveils 2010-11 schedule
  (May 19, 2010 - The Hollywood Reporter)
• Mega TV Promotes Deborah Powell to National Sales Manager for Mega TV
  (May 19, 2010 - VPO Press Release)
• ABC pins hopes on 10 new shows
  (May 19, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• A&E Announces 2010-2011 Lineup
  (May 19, 2010 - Entertainment Beacon)
• Broward County Transitions Film Commission to Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
  (May 19, 2010 - Press Release)
• New Film Incentives
  (May 19, 2010 - Miami Today News)
• The Insider: Miami Music Festival, Spike TV and French Television...
  (May 19, 2010 - Miami Today News)
• In Miami Shores, It’s Nix on Flicks
  (May 19, 2010 - Biscayne Times)
• A Behind-the-Scenes Look at A&E's New Crime Drama The Glades
  (May 14, 2010 - Mashed News)
• Inaugural Business of Entertainment Symposium Kicks off with Expert Panel on Florida’s New $242 Million Film Tax Credit Program
  (May 14, 2010 - EON)
• Telemundo the 1st network this year to give 'upfront' about its new season
  (May 14, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• The Miami Music Festival Announces Expansion, 2010 Dates, and Calls for Artist Applications
  (May 13, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Film explores Florida's suburban sprawl
  (May 13, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Beach dangles a film production lure
  (May 13, 2010 - Miami Today News)
• TV TARGET: A Hispanic electronic media production
  (May 13, 2010 - Miami Today News)
• Snooki, ‘Jersey Shore’ cast stirring up trouble in South Beach
  (May 13, 2010 - Newsroom Jersey)
• Telemundo Rolls Out Spanish 'Grey's Anatomy,' Novelas Tour
  (May 13, 2010 - The Wrap)
• Burt Reynolds to appear in ‘Burn Notice’ following quintuple bypass
  (May 12, 2010 - Irish Central)
• Networks freshen up summer with scripted series
  All it takes is a look at the ratings for USA's Burn Notice (nearly 8 million viewers)...
  (May 12, 2010 - USA Today)
• Burt Reynolds returns to TV
  (May 12, 2010 - USA Today)
• Mega TV Appoints Veteran Television Executives to Support Growth and Expansion
  (May 12, 2010 - PRNewswire)
• Burt Reynolds Joins USA’s Burn Notice
  (May 12, 2010 - Screen Crave)
• Here's the Situation: `Jersey Shore' cast fired
  (May 12, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Jersey Shore star accused of assault in South Beach club
  (May 12, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• MICHAEL E. DOYLE
  Michael was a fixture in the South Florida film community...
  (May 11, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• A Very Good Year for Hispanic TV
  (May 11, 2010 - The Wrap)
• Telemundo Presents Missing, Count Vrolok & More
  (May 11, 2010 - World Screen)
• ENRIQUE SAPENE FROM VH1’S “VIVA HOLLYWOOD” STARS IN
  “PECADORA” ON UNIVISION
  (May 11, 2010 - PR*Urgent)
• CMT taps Marc Hirschfeld
  (May 11, 2010 - Variety)
• Filmmaker Introduces World to "Oscar's Cuba"
  (May 11, 2010 - NBC Miami)
• Jerry Bruckheimer Developing 'Bad Boys III'
  (May 10, 2010 - Moviefone)
• Miami Film Czar Harry Emilio Gottlieb Passes Take-Home Quiz
  (May 10, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Acclaimed Filmaker Spike Lee has been added to Film Life's
  14th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF)
  (May 9, 2010 - Hip Hop Press)
• When it comes to showbiz, it pays to not be stingy
  (May 8, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Idris Elba Named Ambassador of 14th Annual American Black Film Festival
  (May 7, 2010 - AFRO)
• New Telemundo Novela Makes Hungarian Debut
  (May 7, 2010 - World Screen)
• VID: Meet the Fan Favorites at the Miami Film Race
  (May 6, 2010 - NBC Miami)
• Film world focuses on new tax credit
  (May 6, 2010 - Miami Today News)
• Florida’s tax break reinforces TIGA’s case for Games Tax Relief
  (May 6, 2010 - Gamasutra)
• Spike Lee to Lead ‘Art of Directing’ Class at ABFF
  (May 5, 2010 - WRBN)
• Antena 3 and Telemundo Announce Deal for 'La Reina Del Sur'
  (May 4, 2010 - PR News Channel)
• 'The Glades' shooting in Pembroke Park for July debut on A&E
  (May 3, 2010 - Sun Sentinel)
• Gleason Theater plan enrages fans
  (May 3, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Local wins Tribeca prize
  (May 1, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Florida Entertainment Incentive Bill passing leads to instant action
  (May 1, 2010 - The Examiner)
• Florida Passes New Digital Media Incentives
  (May 1, 2010 - ABC22)

 

 April 2010  

• Film Incentives
  (April 30, 2010 - Capital News Service)
• Burn Notice Shooting at Buena Vista Deli
  (April 29, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Funding the Miami Film Office
  (April 29, 2010 - The Coconut Grove Grapevine)
• Florida House Passes Economy Stimulus Bill
  (April 28, 2010 - CBS 4)
• Wide-ranging jobs bill clears Florida House
  (April 28, 2010 - Bloomberg Business Week)
• Is the Film Office its own little reality show?   
  (April 28, 2010 - The Coconut Grove Grapevine)
• Talbert Talks Travel: Miami Boutique Hotels At Tribeca Film Festival
  (April 26, 2010 - Talbert Talks Travel)
• Major issues unresolved with legislative session in final week
  (April 25, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• 2010 Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
  (April 25, 2010 - SFGN)
• Our Picks for the Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
  (April 22, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Florida's entertainment industry incentive bill rolls into the Senate this week
  (April 21, 2010 - Examiner.com)
• New A&E drama, 'The Glades,' to be filmed in South Florida
  (April 21, 2010 - Tampa Bay Online)
• Urban artist Purvis Young, 67, dies
  (April 20, 2010 - The Bellingham Herald)
• 4th Annual Miami Film Race Gives Anyone a Chance to Become a Filmmaker Overnight
  Registration is currently open and its deadline is set to April 28th, 2010.
  (April 18, 2010 - Miami Art Guide)
• "Get Your Green On" Video Contest
  Welcome to Miami-Dade's first annual "Get Your Green On" Video Contest!
  This is open to all high school students in Miami-Dade County. Deadline April 30th, 2010
• SPANISH-SPEAKING SOCCER FANS CAN AUDITION TO BE THE VERIZON REPORTERO FOR UNIVISION AND COVER THE 2010 FIFA...
  (April 18, 2010 - PR-Canada.net Press Release)
• TV's `Burn Notice' renewed for two more years
  (April 16, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Cable TV drama to be filmed in Broward
  (April 15, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Broward County plays host to new cable TV series...
  "Burn Notice," the cable drama about an ex-spy that's filmed in Coconut Grove, will soon have company to the north...
  (April 14, 2010 - Sun Sentinel)
• Jeffrey Donovan leads Miami AIDS Walk as Grand Marshall this weekend
  (April 14, 2010 - Accidental Sexiness)
• Exclusive: MyNetworkTV Adds ‘Burn Notice,' ‘Without a Trace,' ‘Monk' To Fall schedule
  (April 14, 2010 - Broadcast & Cable)
• Entertainment tax incentive could boost Florida economy
  (April 14, 2010 - Daily Record)
• Filming in Miami
  (April 14, 2010 - Miami Today)
• Businesses Flinch at "Jersey Shore" Film Contract
  (April 14, 2010 - NBC Miami)
• USA Network's Burn Notice Donates Soles
  (April 13, 2010 - ACED Magazine)
• Disney Latin America, Telemundo Ink Novela Deal
  Where is Elisa?
  (April 12, 2010  - World Screen)
• Black Hollywood heads to Miami
  (April 12, 2010 - s2s magazine)
• 'Jersey Shore' cast face Miami club ban?
  (April 12, 2010 - digitalspy.com)
• Redland Tavern in Homestead a fixture in the community 
  (April 11, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Virginia Key's Jimbo's hangs on, partying Old Florida-style
  (April 11, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Beach Buzz: `Miss Miami Beach USA' contest coming next week
  Judges will include Burn Notice, casting director Ellen Jacoby and Plum TV hostess Jennifer Santiago.
  (April 11, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Beach embraces 'Jersey Shore,' lots of other reality shows
  (April 10, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Danger Coast
  Sorry, Snooki the "Jersey Shore" is gonna have to take a back seat to the " Danger Coast" because the drama on this reality show is the real deal and it's ...
  (April 10, 2010 - Deco Drive)
• Scholl shows his ‘Sunday's Best' at Aspen Shortsfest
  Scholl's filmmaking team visited six churches in Miami...
  (April 10, 2010 - Aspen Times)
• Miami-Dade crew fights fire on the water in reality TV show
  (April 9, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Hotels fight for biz
  (April 9, 2010 - Variety)
• Even in South Beach, home beckons for `Jersey Shore'
  (April 9, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Idris Elba named Ambassador of 14th Annual American Black Film Festival
  (April 9, 2010 - Milwaukee Courier)
• Florida House Unanimously Passes Game Tax Breaks
  (April 9, 2010 - Gamasutra.com)
• Michael Westen wins RedEye's Best TV Character tourney
  (April 9, 2010 - Chicago Now)
• CMT’s “Adventure Country” To Debut Two New Shows, Gator 911 and Danger Coast
  (April 8, 2010 - icon vs. icon)
• WPBT2’s Imagining a New Florida
  (April 8, 2010 - Business Wire)
• WPBT2's `KidVision VPK’ Receives National Award
  (April 8, 2010 - Business Wire)
• The "Coast" is clearly thrilling
  (April 8, 2010 - Daily News, New York)
• Party to Save Jimbo's Place This Sunday
  (April 8, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Set you TIVO: "Danger Coast" 
  Also, Venom Vision, both from locally based 2C Media
  (April 8, 2010 - Miami Today News)
• MTV.com Confirms That Jersey Shore 2 Will Film In Both New Jersey & Miami
  (April 8, 2010 - inside pulse tv)
• The Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival Heats Things Up in Florida
  (April 7, 2010 - Passport Magazine)
• Fla. House passes tax breaks other incentives
  (April 7, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to jump-start the Florida film industry with a $55 million tax credit
  (April 7, 2010 - Tallahassee.com)
• Miami based Motion Pixel Corporation (MPC) and Cornerstone Entertainment of India have finalized the signing of one of India's most prolific cricket players to star in a new animated movie titled Captain India.
  (April 7, 2010 - Bollywood Hungama News Network)
• Burn Notice and Royal Pains: USA Shows Returning in June
  (April 6, 2010 - TV Series Finale)
• Motion Pixel Corporation and Cornerstone Entertainment of India have finalized...
  (April 6, 2010 - PRNews.com)
• Florida's film industry is ready for action!
  (April 5, 2010 - Examiner.com)
• I Killed My Mother, La Mission bookend Miami GLFF
  (April 5, 2010 - Screen Daily)
• Corinna Sager Discusses Being a Film Director and Producer on New Episode of Ear on Careers Podcast Series
  (April 5, 2010 - PR-USA. net)
• Oliver Stone and Leo DiCaprio May Team Up on 'Travis McGee'
  (April 4, 2010 - TheCelebrityCafe.com)
• Tattooed girl's darkness gives Scandinavian director his first blockbuster
  (April 4, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Telemundo Slates Novelas for MIPTV
  (April 2, 2010 - WorldScreen.com)
• Students add national awards to résumé
  One of the larger schools  was the University of Miami, which took
  home many of the conference’s awards...
  (April 1, 2010 - Rider News)
  

 March 2010

• Is Oliver Stone moving from ‘Wall Street’ to ‘Travis McGee’? (exclusive)
  (March 31, 2010 - The Hollywood Reporter)
• Entertainment Industry Economic Development Act Ready for Full House Vote
  (March 31, 2010 - WFSU Local )
• Bill seeks to bring more films to Fla.
  (March 29, 2010 - My Fox Tampa Bay)
• Only in Miami -- well, maybe not
  (March 28, 2010 - Miami Herald)
•  5th Annual women's International Film & Arts festival
  (March 27, 2010 - Indiantelevision.com)
•  2010 Legislative Session Week Four
  (March 22 - 26, 2010 - Florida Engineering Society)
•  Florida Senate passes $82 million 'stimulus' bill
  (March 26, 2010 - Business Week)
• Andy Garcia continues to go his own way as he plans his Hemingway movie
  (March 26, 2010 - Victoria Advocate.com)
• State Senate passes ‘Jobs for Florida’ bill
  (March 25, 2010 - Orlando Sentinel)
• Women take lead role in international film festival
  (March 25, 2010 - Miami Herald)
•  Idris Elba Named Ambassador for American Black Film Festival
  (March 25, 2010 - Black Voices)
• SLITHERING TO FAME
  (March 24, 2010 - Miami Today News)
• DANGER COAST: A TV series following the department's fireboat rescuers...
  (March 24, 2010 - Miami Today News)
•  Ice Palace Studios takes back Karu & Y space
  (March 23, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Filming in Miami
  (March 23, 2010 - On Location Vacation)
• Univision claims #4 spot in Adults 18-34
  (March 23, 2010 - Radio & Television Business Report)
•  My Word: Film incentive to boost jobs
  (March 23, 2010 - Orlando Sentinel)
• Spanish-language TV networks thriving
  (March 22, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Ice Palace Studios takes back Karu - Y, WMC events are on.
  (March 21, 2010 - Talk Night Life)
• I Love You Phillip Morris
  (March 21, 2010 - The Observer)
•  Jobs bill moves to Senate floor
  (March 20, 2010 - News Herald Panama City)
• Andy Garcia's family movie keeps things in perspective
  (March 20, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• From Harriet Yahr: Spring Filmmaking Courses
  (March 20, 2010 - Life is Art Blog)
• Florida, Fashion, Fun and Fundraising with Gladys Magazine!
  (March 19, 2010 - PR Log Press Release)
• Tally’s film-incentive drama over gays gets Hollywood’s attention
  Lawmakers in the Senate late Thursday removed the language regarding “nontraditional family values,”
  (March 19, 2010 - Orlando Sentinel)
•  Independence pays off for salsa singer Manuelle
  (March 19, 2010 - MIAMI (Billboard)
• Florida Senate strips controversial language from film tax bill
  (March 18, 2010 - The Los Angeles Times)
• Lawmakers propose some tax, fee cuts
  Up to $20 million annually in tax credits to movie and television productions, starting in 2011.
  (March 18, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Florida lawmakers seek tax breaks and fee cuts despite a budget shortfall
  (March 18, 2010 - Tampabay.com)
• Florida plan to kill tax benefit for films that aren’t ‘family friendly’ sparks backlash
  Lawmakers in the Senate late Thursday removed the language regarding "nontraditional family values,"...
  (March 18, 2010 - Sun Sentinel)
• Bahamian film, Children of God well received at Miami Film Festival , now off to London
  (March 18, 2010 - The Bahamas Weekly)
• Florida tax rebate plan could backfire
  (March 17, 2010 - The Los Angeles Times)
• SXSW ‘10 Winners: “Tiny Furniture” & “Marwencol” Tops
  DOCUMENTARY FEATURE Winner: For Once in My Life Director: Jim Bigham & Mark Moormann
  (March 16, 2010 - Indie Wire)
•  Senate: $165 million for Jobs
  Allocate up to $75 million in tax incentives for film industry projects
  (March 16, 2010 - Sunshine State News)
• Southeast Heats Up as Incentives Fuel Production
  The name of the game in production today is state incentives.
  (Jan/Feb Issue - Markee Magazine)
• WIFF Presents Over 60 Films in 9 Days
  (March 16, 2010 - PRNews Wire - Press Release)
• 'Lola' wins grand prize in Miami Film Festival
  (March 16, 2010 - ABS-CBN News)
• Florida bill to reward family-friendly filmmaking - Miami
  (March 15, 2010 - WLRN Miami Herald - Talk Radio Audio Link)
• Film industry: Tax credits would help bring movies back to Florida
  (March 14, 2010 - Sun Sentinel)
• Special Screening: B.U.R.N.S. Documentary accepted at the American Black Film Festival 2010
  (March 14, 2010 - Examiner.com)
• Peru's Contracorriente wins prize at Miami International Film Festival
  (March 14, 2010 - Andina)
• The Miami Herald Fred Grimm column: State wants to take sin out of film incentive
  (March 14, 2010 - California Chronicle)
• 2010 Miami Film Festival award winners
  (March 14, 2010 - Miami Herald - Blog)
• States use tax incentives to draw film work from Hollywood
  (March 13, 2010 - CNN News)
• State wants to take sin out of film incentive
  (March 13, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Little Havana home to art, music and Cuban nostalgia
  (March 13, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Univision expands online presence
  (March 12, 2010 - Variety)
• Miami Films Showcased at Miami Film Festival
  (March 12, 2010 - MadeinMiamiMusic.com)
• Andy Garcia Talks Movies, Family and Miami
  (March 12, 2010 - NBC Miami)
• Digital Entertainment Pioneers Form Strategic Alliance
  (March 12, 2010 - EMailwire.com - Press Release)
• America's Got Talent is coming to Florida, but Conan O'Brien is not
  (March 11, 2010 - Tampabay.com - Blog)
• Made-in-Miami documentary ''Monica and David'' makes the Tribeca cut
  (March 11, 2010 - Miami Herald - Blog)
• Playing Thursday at the film festival
  (March 11, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Tribeca Film Festival to Offer $45 Virtual Pass
  (March 11, 2010 - Digital Media Wire)
• Is a virtue bonus better than a sin tax?
  (March 10, 2010 - True/Slant)
• Akon to sing for Khan's 'Ra.One'
  (March 10, 2010 - Hollywood Reporter)
• Shows with gays could lose Florida tax credit
  (March 10, 2010 - TurkishPress.com)
• Proposed Bill Would Bar Gay-Themed Shows From Florida Funding
  (March 9, 2010 - Palm Beach Post)
• Florida Ponders Tax as Tool to Aid Family-Values Films
  (March 9, 2010 - The New York Times)
• Florida State Rep Wants to Deny Tax Breaks to Films With Gay Characters
  (March 9, 2010 - Fox News)
• Miami Gets Ready For 'Lights, Camera, Action!' - (Article)
  Miami Gets Ready for 'Lights, Camera, Action!' - Video
  (March 9, 2010 - WPLG Local News)
• USA Network Stays on Top of the Cable Pack
  (March 9, 2010 - TV by the Numbers)
• St. Thomas University Wins Miami International Film Festival Award for Haiti Documentary
  (March 9, 2010 - PRNewswire)
• Shoot Your Film in Florida!* (*No Gay Characters, Please)
  (March 9, 2010 - Cinematical)
• Miami Film Festival's Closing Night Film Wins Oscar
  (March 8, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Proposed Law Would Deny Tax Breaks to Films That Feature Gay Characters
  (March 8, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Scoop: 'Burn Notice' recruits 'Game' star Coby Bell
  (March 8, 2010 - The Ausiello Files)
• Florida Lawmaker Revises State’s Movie Incentive Program To Deny Tax Credit To Films With Gay Characters
  (March 8, 2010 - The Wonk Room)
• WTF: Florida Film Incentive Bill Could Deny Tax Credits to Films with ‘Non-traditional Family Values’
  (March 8, 2010 - Film)
• Marketing shops showcase nod-worthy work at Addy Awards
  (March 5, 2010 - South Florida Business Journal)
• Miami Students Engage in Cinema Festival Educational Component
  (March 5, 2010 - PRNewswire)
• SXSW ‘10 | “For Once In My Life” Aims to Inspire
  Director Jim Bigham on returning to his roots while making “For Once In My Life”...
  (March 3, 2010 - Indie Wire)
• 75 Million in Film Incentives Moving in Tallahassee
  (March 3, 2010 - Capitol News Service)
• Entertainment Industry Economic Development Act” Sponsored by Rep. Precourt Passes the Economic Development Policy Committee
  (March 3, 2010 - Press Release)
• Harry Emilio Gottlieb takes over Film Office
  March 3, 2010 - Coconut Grove Grapevine)
• One week of added pixie dust in Miami: The Magic City
  (March 3, 2010 - Miami Today)
• Miami International Film Festival: Cuban Director Talks D.I.Y. Filmmaking, Gigolos
  (March 3, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Miami International Film Festival 2010 goes for the little guy
  (March 2, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• LAWMAKERS TO HIGHLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT AFTER FIRST COMMITTEE HEARING
  (March 2, 2010 - IATSE Local 477)
• MIFF: Interview with Brigitte Berman, Director of Hugh Hefner
  (March 2, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Miami International Film Festival: A Review of Jorge Navas' Blood and Rain
  (March 2, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Fontainebleau Makes List of Top Movie Hotels
  (March 2, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Governor Crist Promotes Keys to Innovative Economy at Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Capitol Days 
  The Governor’s budget recommendations will increase Florida’s competitiveness in key business sectors, including information technology, aviation and aerospace, defense, biotechnology, tourism, sports, and film and entertainment...
  (March 1, 2010 - WCTV.TV)
• Miami film festival brings global cinema to us
  (March 1, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• 'Somos el Mundo' Unveiled. This Blogger Still Prefers Quincy Jones' Version Number 3
  (March 1, 2010 - Chicago Now)
• Jeffrey Donovan and Gabrielle Anwar Talk Burn Notice Season Finale!
  (March 1, 2010 - Movie Web)
• Miami International Film Festival: An Interview With Bruce Weber
  (March 1, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Q&A: Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado
  I’m also seeking the help of Emilio Estefan to get his ideas on how to attract the film and production industry to the city.
  (March 1, 2010 - Florida Trend)

 

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