Hollywood East comes to Plymouth MA
September 2008
For a while it looked as if the prospect of a $300 Million dollar film and television studio in Plymouth could disappear. After the company’s initial focus- 300 acres near the Bourne border proved unfeasible for development due to legal issues over titles to the land, the status of “Hollywood East” became uncertain. But last week, Plymouth Rock Studios announced it will be purchasing the Waverly Oaks Golf Club off Route 3 (Exit 3) for its planned 14 sound stages, back lots, hotel and office building. Check it out at http://www.plymouthrockstudios.com The project must still pass a rezoning vote this fall, but town residents and selectman have indicated a strong desire to see the so-called “Hollywood East” project come to town, where it promises to employ several thousand people over coming years and become a draw for a new, high-income industry. The movie industry has been booming in Massachusetts since lawmakers approved tax incentives designed to lure filmmakers to the Massachusetts in 2006. This measure has brought $180 million dollars to Massachusetts in the last two years through 10 major motion pictures. The Falmouth Chamber of Commerce has established a small Film Production Task Force to explore opportunities to bring those dollars to Falmouth, particularly as an economic boost during the off-season.