Marvel will shoot The Avengers in Cleveland
We reported last month that The Avengers pulled out of shooting in Detroit, after the state government proposed a bill that would drastically cut tax credit incentives for movie productions. It seems The Avengers has now found a suitable replacement for Detroit. Marvel co-president Louis D'Esposito cited Ohio's tax incentives as a key factor in choosing the state.
The Avengers will begin production in April, with filming slated to last through September. The production will also film in New Mexico and New York, although it isn't clear when The Avengers will shoot in any of the three states.
The Ohio Film Tax Credit Law was passed in July 2009, with more than $12 million in credits already approved for a dozen productions. $17 million in credits is still available to movies until July 30.
Joss Whedon will direct The Avengers from a script by Zak Penn.
Marvel's The Avengers was released May 4th, 2012 and stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Clark Gregg. The film is directed by Joss Whedon.
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Dan
It's obvious that when the movie comes out, everybody is gonna be focused like a laser on Ruffalo. The slightest mistake on his part, and people will exploit it mercilessly. They haven't even started yet, and he's catching hell for his 'Jew fro'. I personally think he'll do fine. Let's just commit him to several movies and no more recasting, and people will eventually stop acting butt hurt over Norton. Norton is awesome, I love the guy and hope to see him in more great roles, but I've gotten over the whole 'if he isn't Hulk, f*ck you' thing.
2 years agoby @dan1Flag
Gonzo23
@Diaigma- yeah dude look at Ruffalos hair. That's what the hulks hair is gonna look like.
@bane5000- I hope they keep it the same too
2 years agoby @gonzo23Flag
Bane5000
@gonzo23... I hope not, they shouldnt change the design of the Hulk, just cuz another actor is playing him doesnt mean they have to make the Hulk look exaclty like him.Make Ruffalo cut his hair i say :D
2 years agoby @bane5000Flag
Err
hilarious.
2 years agoby @err2005Flag
Spludge
crap I'll be in Cleaveland till April 2nd on business, I wish I could see this in action
2 years agoby @spludgeFlag
Diaigma
Wherever, just make the thing and do it right! :P
@gonzo23 - really?
2 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
TheDude1
This is a great place to film a movie. Cleveland Rocks!!!
2 years agoby @thedude1Flag
Josh
Well it's not like these "moves" have affected the film at all because they haven't started shooting it yet. It makes sense that they're shopping the film around for the location that makes the most financial sense.
2 years agoby @shuabertFlag
fanboy
Wow! Lets hope this is final and they don't move it AGAIN!
2 years agoby @fanboyFlag
MovieWiz001
MAKE UP YOUR MIND!!
2 years agoby @moviewiz001Flag
Furankisan
"How far to do you want me to pull back?' "How about Cleveland?" After camera man on tv soap opera see's Dustin Hoffman as Tootsie for the first time. Next stop New Jersey! (relax got good friends there)
2 years agoby @furankisanFlag
ejk1
Detroit's loss is Cleveland's gain.
2 years agoby @ejk1Flag
thedude-abides
This is hilarious to me on ssoooo many levels.
2 years agoby @thedude-abidesFlag