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Thursday, May 02, 2013  It was the location where Disney brought its smash hit “Oz the Great and Powerful” to life, a film that debuted in first place at the box office generating nearly $80 million in its first weekend.  It’s called Michigan Motion Picture Studios in Pontiac and right now it's preparing for yet another major Hollywood close-up.

Sunday, February 17, 2013  LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan film producers and Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville say they will lobby to maintain the state's $50 million film credits cap.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Northern Michigan is a beautiful backdrop for the story of our lives. But a Traverse City film maker thought it would also be a great setting for part of the story he brought to life.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  Michigan film makers and movie producers are speaking out about Governor Rick Snyder's plan to limit incentives.

Friday, March 11, 2011  Friday, the premiere for a movie that was shot right here in Northern Michigan opens at the Charlevoix Cinema.

Monday, February 21, 2011  A study sponsored in part by the Traverse City Convention and Visitors Bureau says Michigan's film incentives generate nearly $6 in economic activity for every dollar spent.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010  The film festival may be centered in downtown Traverse City, but it offers exposure to restaurants and farms well outside the city area.

Thursday, June 10, 2010  The governor's office confirmed that Janet Lockwood will bow out at the end of the month after 19 years on the job.

Sunday, November 15, 2009  Production crews are in northern Michigan - shooting Hollywood's next big film.