Comments on: Where are you weekdays at 3:00? http://sherritalley.com/where-are-you-weekdays-at-300-pm/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:24:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: AJW http://sherritalley.com/where-are-you-weekdays-at-300-pm/#comment-7527 AJW Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:13:11 +0000 http://sherritalley.com/where-are-you-weekdays-at-300-pm/#comment-7527 YW! I thought it was interesting and worth asking someone some questions about. Making movies there is cool, but paying for them? That ought to be a hot topic... YW! I thought it was interesting and worth asking someone some questions about. Making movies there is cool, but paying for them? That ought to be a hot topic…

]]> By: Sherri http://sherritalley.com/where-are-you-weekdays-at-300-pm/#comment-7469 Sherri Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:56:41 +0000 http://sherritalley.com/where-are-you-weekdays-at-300-pm/#comment-7469 Thanks, AJW! Thanks, AJW!

]]> By: AJW http://sherritalley.com/where-are-you-weekdays-at-300-pm/#comment-7465 AJW Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:51:07 +0000 http://sherritalley.com/where-are-you-weekdays-at-300-pm/#comment-7465 From the NYT. La is PAYING(?) to have movies made in the state? Really? How does that help the economy there? October 12, 2008 States’ Film Production Incentives Cause Jitters By MICHAEL CIEPLY LOS ANGELES — Already on the hook for billions to bail out Wall Street, taxpayers are also finding themselves stuck with a growing tab for state programs intended to increase local film production. One of the most shocking bills has come due in Louisiana, where residents are financing a hefty share of Brad Pitt’s next movie — $27,117,737, to be exact, which the producers will receive by cashing or selling off valuable tax credits. As the number of movies made under these plans multiplied in recent years, the state money turned into a welcome rescue plan for Hollywood at a time when private investors were fleeing the movies. But the glamour business has not always been kind to those who pick up the costs, and states are moving to rein in their largess that has allowed producers to be reimbursed for all manner of expenditures, whether the salaries of stars, the rental of studio space or meals for the crew. Louisiana, one of the most assertive players in the subsidy game, wound up covering that outsize piece of the nearly $167 million budget of Mr. Pitt’s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” — the state’s biggest movie payout to date — when producers for Paramount Pictures and Warner Brothers qualified the coming movie, a special-effects drama, under an incentive that has since been tightened. Separately, Louisiana’s former film commissioner is set to be sentenced in January to as much as 15 years in federal prison for taking bribes to inflate film budgets (though not that of “Button”) and, hence, pay higher subsidies... From the NYT. La is PAYING(?) to have movies made in the state? Really? How does that help the economy there?

October 12, 2008
States’ Film Production Incentives Cause Jitters
By MICHAEL CIEPLY

LOS ANGELES — Already on the hook for billions to bail out Wall Street, taxpayers are also finding themselves stuck with a growing tab for state programs intended to increase local film production.

One of the most shocking bills has come due in Louisiana, where residents are financing a hefty share of Brad Pitt’s next movie — $27,117,737, to be exact, which the producers will receive by cashing or selling off valuable tax credits.

As the number of movies made under these plans multiplied in recent years, the state money turned into a welcome rescue plan for Hollywood at a time when private investors were fleeing the movies. But the glamour business has not always been kind to those who pick up the costs, and states are moving to rein in their largess that has allowed producers to be reimbursed for all manner of expenditures, whether the salaries of stars, the rental of studio space or meals for the crew.

Louisiana, one of the most assertive players in the subsidy game, wound up covering that outsize piece of the nearly $167 million budget of Mr. Pitt’s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” — the state’s biggest movie payout to date — when producers for Paramount Pictures and Warner Brothers qualified the coming movie, a special-effects drama, under an incentive that has since been tightened. Separately, Louisiana’s former film commissioner is set to be sentenced in January to as much as 15 years in federal prison for taking bribes to inflate film budgets (though not that of “Button”) and, hence, pay higher subsidies…

]]> By: Sherri http://sherritalley.com/where-are-you-weekdays-at-300-pm/#comment-7453 Sherri Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:47:54 +0000 http://sherritalley.com/where-are-you-weekdays-at-300-pm/#comment-7453 George/Latte is a financial guru and has agreed to be part of our panel of experts! Carrie called me back today, George. When she gets a corporate okay or not, I'll know when I'll need you. I'd like to rotate you and Carrie. I know it'll be this week if you can make it...and beyond. Thanks so much for your help and for sharing your knowledge! George/Latte is a financial guru and has agreed to be part of our panel of experts! Carrie called me back today, George. When she gets a corporate okay or not, I’ll know when I’ll need you. I’d like to rotate you and Carrie. I know it’ll be this week if you can make it…and beyond. Thanks so much for your help and for sharing your knowledge!

]]> By: George http://sherritalley.com/where-are-you-weekdays-at-300-pm/#comment-7450 George Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:58:29 +0000 http://sherritalley.com/where-are-you-weekdays-at-300-pm/#comment-7450 Hey Sher, In Lafayette for soccer tournament (and don't have access to sll my personal email addresses), but you should have seen my email regarding our conversation Friday - I'll be home tomorrow afternoon late (assuming son's team reaches finals - positive thinking)and will check emails - did you need me on Monday??? Will check in later - have a great weekend. Bparnoid - your account at Wachovia (or their new owner) will be fine and there should be no reason to be concerned. Latte' Hey Sher,

In Lafayette for soccer tournament (and don’t have access to sll my personal email addresses), but you should have seen my email regarding our conversation Friday - I’ll be home tomorrow afternoon late (assuming son’s team reaches finals - positive thinking)and will check emails - did you need me on Monday???

Will check in later - have a great weekend.

Bparnoid - your account at Wachovia (or their new owner) will be fine and there should be no reason to be concerned.

Latte’

]]> By: bparnold http://sherritalley.com/where-are-you-weekdays-at-300-pm/#comment-7444 bparnold Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:19:55 +0000 http://sherritalley.com/where-are-you-weekdays-at-300-pm/#comment-7444 Very timely-I recently opened an account with Wakovia believing they were a sound institution and next thing I know they were divided and sold. I hope you'll have each broadcast recorded in case we miss them! Very timely-I recently opened an account with Wakovia believing they were a sound institution and next thing I know they were divided and sold.

I hope you’ll have each broadcast recorded in case we miss them!

]]> By: Duane http://sherritalley.com/where-are-you-weekdays-at-300-pm/#comment-7442 Duane Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:17:56 +0000 http://sherritalley.com/where-are-you-weekdays-at-300-pm/#comment-7442 Sherri, that will keep you very busy. Lots of people are worried about their retirement and savings these days. You will do a great job. Sherri, that will keep you very busy. Lots of people are worried about their retirement and savings these days. You will do a great job.

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