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‘Wire’ actress directing HBO documentary on Baltimore
Baltimore in the wake of the death of Freddie Gray will be the subject of an upcoming HBO documentary titled, “For the Love of Baltimore.” The Baltimore Sun reports that the cable channel announced the documentary over the weekend on the Television Critics Association press tour in Los Angeles. HBO says in a statement that […]
‘Veep’ leaves Maryland after $6.5M California tax credit win
ANNAPOLIS — HBO’s “Veep” is leaving Maryland after four years after the series scored $6.5 million in California film tax credits. HBO announced Thursday that it will move production of the show starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus to southern California. HBO spokeswoman Cecile Cross-Plummer says Maryland has been home to many vital HBO projects, including “The Corner,” [&h[...]
‘Veep’ gets Calif. tax credit; will it stay in Maryland?
ANNAPOLIS — HBO’s “Veep” has filmed in Maryland for four years, but its future in the state is in question after the series scored $6.5 million in California film tax credits. The California Film Commission announced Tuesday that “Veep,” which stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, is one of four series selected to receive tax credits for relocating […]
HBO to offer online-only service in U.S.
(Bloomberg) HBO plans to offer a long-awaited online service in the U.S. next year, letting viewers without a cable or satellite-TV subscription tune into “Game of Thrones” and “Boardwalk Empire.” Richard Plepler, chief executive officer of the HBO division, announced the plans at Time Warner’s investor meeting in New York on Wednesday. He said that […]
O’Malley, Simon find common ground on a train
A chance encounter between the creator of a television show based in Baltimore and the former mayor of that city turned governor ended not in a verbal confrontation but in song.
Amazon teams with HBO, snares “The Wire,” “Veep”
Fans of classic HBO shows like "The Sopranos" and "The Wire" will soon have access to those series and more through Amazon Prime in the first online streaming deal signed by the cable network.
Netflix looks to hook subscribers with ‘Arrested Development’
SAN FRANCISCO — Netflix is hoping this weekend’s release of the resurrected TV series “Arrested Development” will draw more subscribers to its Internet video service. The award-winning show about the dysfunctional Bluth family returns Sunday, seven years after Fox cancelled the series. The revival coincides with Netflix’s own resounding comeback from a customer backlash o[...]
Eye on Annapolis: Tax credit keeps ‘Veep’ filming in Maryland
Crews have begun filming HBO‘s second season of White House comedy “Veep” after a successful first season producing the show in Maryland. But the show’s future success in the state may depend on the longevity of a film production tax credit, which will expire in July 2014. The Film Production Employment Act of 2011 makes […]
Tax credit keeps ‘Veep’ filming in Maryland
Crews have begun filming HBO's second season of White House comedy "Veep," after a successful first season producing the show in Maryland.
DLA Piper: Hollywood hot spot
Clayton LeBouef, an actor from "The Wire," filmed scenes from his new movie at DLA Piper's Baltimore office last week.
Editorial: Big shoes to fill for police commissioner’s replacement
Baltimore is losing its police commissioner. And what a loss it will be. Frederick H. Bealefeld III is retiring Aug. 1. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said the commissioner, who is 49 and has been with the department for 31 years, had decided that this was a good time for him and his family to make the […]
Financial incentives boost Md. film industry
ANNAPOLIS — Move over, Los Angeles. Production companies are looking to Baltimore as a backdrop for filming locations — thanks in part to state funding used to lure them to Maryland. And film industry people say Maryland’s economy is reaping the rewards. “For Veep, we recreated the entire second floor of the Eisenhower Building,” said […]
