Movies & TV - Jan. 17, 2008
Marcus arrangement, tax break aimed at luring filmmakers
As first reported on OnMilwaukee.com last week, Marcus Theatres announced Friday that it will guarantee screenings of feature films made in the state in its cinemas. The arrangement hopes to bring filmmakers to Wisconsin.
Tags: Fantle, Film Office, Marcus Theatres, Scott Robbe, Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton, Ogrodowski, Jay Schillinger, Bruce Olson

Movies & TV - Feb. 22, 2006
Film Wisconsin bill proposes viable in-state film industry
Recognizing the economic and artistic and benefits of actively marketing Wisconsin as a film-friendly state, a group of local industry professionals and business leaders formed Film Wisconsin, a new initiative to nurture and sustain Wisconsin's film and media industry.
Tags: Film Wisconsin bill, film industry, Film Wisconsin, Scott Robbe, Wisconsin Arts Board, Film Office, Mr. 3000