April 3, 2011

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Admire or revile modern technology as you may, it is here to stay. Should you choose to embrace this new universal interactive age, which makes the Jetsons' futuristic utopia look more like nonfiction than fiction, be prepared to transition your entire house from power pole...

By Shane Inman
April 3, 2011

Brauer’s Latest Film Lands Worldwide Distribution…and New Name

TRAVERSE CITY - Brauer Production's Indie Film Fitful now has worldwide distribution, along with a new title - Deadrise.Initially, Writer/Director Rich Brauer wasn't keen on the name switch, but after making a couple of strategic edits that effect the tone of the film in way...

By Lisa
April 3, 2011

Snyder’s Film Incentive Cut-Back Plan

REGION - Governor Rick Snyder's plan to curtail the film tax incentives as part of his plan to balance the state's budget has met with resistance from the film community, including interests in Traverse City."I am really disappointed," says Bill Latka of Rivet Entertainment. After...

By Ross Boissoneau
April 3, 2011

Rise of Small Town Theaters

REGION - The 95-year-old State Theatre in Traverse City is undeniably the "grand lady" of independent movie houses in northern Michigan. Its story of resurrection reads like a fairy tale. Filmmaker and Antrim-county resident Michael Moore creates a Traverse City film festival in 2005 that...

By Lynn Geiger