Though the impact of Michigan's revisions and shrinking of the film incentive haven't yet been felt, the Mitten squeezed into the top 10, besting 36 other states with incentives. That's significant when you consider that television, movie and video production revenues topped $60 billion in 2010.
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"The Wolverine State has been working hard to build up the infrastructure needed to increase production. Perhaps the best example of the changes taking place is Raleigh Michigan Studios. Located on the grounds of the former GM Centerpoint truck plant and office complex in Pontiac, the new $80 million film studio is comprised of seven crisp soundstages and over 360,000 square feet of office space. The studio is already hosting the preproduction of Disney’s
The Wizard of Oz prequel
Oz: The Great and Powerful, which will receive approximately $40 million in incentives and is set to be one of the largest features to ever shoot in the state."
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