Genius producer Eue/Sokolow is partnering with Joshua Jackson's Liquid Media Group to expand both companies' international premium television footprint. Under the pact, the companies will continue to operate under their current banners with Eue/Sokolow, led by principals Jeff Cooney, Chris Cooney and Sam Sokolow, focusing on the development, packaging, sales and production of television properties, while Liquid maintains its focus on financing, physical production and…...
- 9/15/2017
- Deadline TV
Iron Man 3 will shoot in Wilmington, North Carolina. On Thursday, Eue/Screen Gems co-owner and chief operating officer Chris Cooney revealed that Marvel had officially chosen his studio in the state as the location for the third instalment in the comic book franchise, the Los Angeles Times reports. "We aggressively pursued this piece of business," Cooney said in a press conference. "We negotiated hard and it paid off." Meanwhile, Eue/Screen Gems executive president Bill Vassar credited the company's relationship with Disney, which bought Marvel in 2009, for the deal. "We've been under Disney's radar for a long time," Vassar said. (more)...
- 10/31/2011
- by By Tara Fowler
- Digital Spy
“The rumors are true,” a North Carolina TV station announced when the governor flew to the hometown movie studio to break the news this past week. “Tony Stark and the third installment of the Iron Man movie franchise will fly into Wilmington.” Great news for North Carolina maybe but for the Los Angeles movie and TV community it felt like a punch in the gut. Thanks to the state’s generous 25% production credit, North Carolina’s Eue/Screen Gems Studios sealed the deal. Manhattan Beach-based Marvel Studios considered making the third movie in Los Angeles just like the first two, but the 25% credit proved too hard to resist. California has a 25% credit — which excludes big budget studio productions. Marvel also considered Michigan and New Mexico but North Carolina won out because of the size of the facility as well as the tax credit. “We aggressively pursued this piece of business,...
- 10/29/2011
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Robert Downey Jr. makes his grand return as Tony Stark in next summer's "The Avengers," fighting the Asgardian master of manipulation Loki and his minions alongside Earth's Mightiest Heroes on the streets of New York City — and once he's done cruising through the Big Apple, ol' Shellhead's taking an extended trip to Wilmington, North Carolina.
The Hollywood Reporter confirms long standing rumors that "Iron Man 3," from "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" director Shane Black and Marvel Studios, will team up with Eue/Screen Gems for a Wilmington shoot starting in early 2012.
"We aggressively pursued this piece of business," Eue/Screen Gems co-owner and COO Chris Cooney said of the news, according to THR. "This film is a game changer — not only for our studios, but for the entire state of North Carolina. It feels great to bring this project to Wilmington, a place where we've invested emotionally and financially since 1996. Today,...
The Hollywood Reporter confirms long standing rumors that "Iron Man 3," from "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" director Shane Black and Marvel Studios, will team up with Eue/Screen Gems for a Wilmington shoot starting in early 2012.
"We aggressively pursued this piece of business," Eue/Screen Gems co-owner and COO Chris Cooney said of the news, according to THR. "This film is a game changer — not only for our studios, but for the entire state of North Carolina. It feels great to bring this project to Wilmington, a place where we've invested emotionally and financially since 1996. Today,...
- 10/28/2011
- by Josh Wigler
- MTV Splash Page
Back when Marvel Films established a studio in Manhattan Beach, it was believed that every feature produced by the studio would film at the Southern California facility. That didn.t last long. North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue announced today that Shane Black.s Iron Man 3 will film in North Carolina.s Eue/Screen Gems Studios, a 150,000-square-foot located in Wilmington. "We aggressively pursued this piece of business,. said Eue/Screen Gems co-owner and COO Chris Cooney, according to The Hollywood Reporter. .This film is a game changer -- not only for our studios, but for the entire state of North Carolina. It feels great to bring this project to Wilmington, a place where we.ve invested emotionally and financially since 1996. Today, our vision becomes reality.. It.s newsworthy because the first two Iron Man installments, directed by Jon Favreau, filmed in Manhattan Beach. But by moving to the Tar...
- 10/27/2011
- cinemablend.com
Iron Man fans get ready because the 3rd installment to the franchise is set to start filming early 2012 in Wilmington, Nc. The announcement was made today from Eue/Screen Gems Co-owner and COO Chris Cooney. I Am Entertainment has confirmed that the production will be utilizing Stage 10, one of Eue/Screen Gems - Wilmington's key stages, however, they will use all ten stages by the end of production. Robert Downey Jr. and Don Cheadle are set to return while Shane Black will direct.
Press Release from Eue/Screen Screens:
Today, Eue/Screen Gems Co-owner and COO Chris Cooney confirmed that the Marvel Studios production of “Iron Man 3” will shoot at Eue/Screen Gems in Wilmington, Nc for the majority of the production. North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue joined Cooney at a press conference at the studios this afternoon. The major motion picture is scheduled for release in 2013. Marvel executives considered locations in Los Angeles,...
Press Release from Eue/Screen Screens:
Today, Eue/Screen Gems Co-owner and COO Chris Cooney confirmed that the Marvel Studios production of “Iron Man 3” will shoot at Eue/Screen Gems in Wilmington, Nc for the majority of the production. North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue joined Cooney at a press conference at the studios this afternoon. The major motion picture is scheduled for release in 2013. Marvel executives considered locations in Los Angeles,...
- 10/27/2011
- I Am Entertainment Magazine
Today, Eue/Screen Gems Co-owner and COO Chris Cooney confirmed that the Marvel Studios production of “Iron Man 3” will shoot at Eue/Screen Gems in Wilmington, Nc for the majority of the production. North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue joined Cooney at a press conference at the studios this afternoon. The major motion picture is scheduled for release in 2013. Marvel executives considered locations in Los Angeles, Michigan and New Mexico before deciding the right mix of space, talent, and incentive were available in the North Carolina coastal city. “We aggressively pursued this piece of business,” says Cooney. “We negotiated hard, and it paid off. In 2009, we built Stage 10, one of the largest sound stages in the world with a special effects water tank, in Wilmington. Some people thought...
- 10/27/2011
- by Pietro Filipponi
- The Daily BLAM!
State hopes to lure more filmmakers.
By Deborah Stokol
Hoping to woo more Hollywood business, North Carolina on Thursday increased the state's film incentive to 25 percent.
The incentive will become effective Jan. 1, as the state's leaders hope not only to make North Carolina more of a destination major filmmakers and producers but to keep grip and crew talent in the state, Wilmington-based company Eue/Screen Gems Studios COO Chris Cooney said in a statement.
Cooney also noted that his company's Stage 10 is the third largest soundstage in the country, making it another draw for film production.
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By Deborah Stokol
Hoping to woo more Hollywood business, North Carolina on Thursday increased the state's film incentive to 25 percent.
The incentive will become effective Jan. 1, as the state's leaders hope not only to make North Carolina more of a destination major filmmakers and producers but to keep grip and crew talent in the state, Wilmington-based company Eue/Screen Gems Studios COO Chris Cooney said in a statement.
Cooney also noted that his company's Stage 10 is the third largest soundstage in the country, making it another draw for film production.
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- 8/27/2009
- by Deborah Stokol
- The Wrap
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