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« New theater owner seeks meeting with Feinstein | Today | Reports: Sox' Curt Schilling injured, may miss season » February 7, 2008Update: Hollywood is coming to HopkintonHollywood is coming to Hopkinton. That’s according to Town Manager William A. DiLibero, who said that a new development, which is set to be officially announced later this afternoon, will include a film studio and a hotel. Discussions started last spring, when the developer approached state Sen. Kevin Breene, West Greenwich’s town manager, about a property off Exit 5 on Route 95. The town was already in negotiations with a developer for that land, so Breene suggested they look at Hopkinton, given the town was looking to develop its Exit 1 and Exit 2 areas. The company is Pacifica Ventures, LLC, who was to be represented today by Hal Katersky, a managing director of the firm, who is also a University of Rhode Island graduate. DiLibero said most of the proposed development would be built on the east side of Route 95, on land currently owned by Rob Dubs, one of the original founders of Ocean State Job Lot, and George Reynolds, owner of the Brook Knoll Farm. The developer also has also secured options to purchase several private residences in the area to build an access road, DiLibero said. According to the company's Web site, Pacifica Ventures focuses on "worldwide acquisition, development, and operation of filming and production facilities for motion pictures and television production," and "serves the major Hollywood studios, as well as the world's most successful independent producers, and all members of the entertainment community who create, finance, produce and distribute media content." -- With reports from Journal staff writer Maria Armental Posted by Brandie Jefferson CommentsDavid | February 7, 2008 2:45 PM link Heard a Cabela's will be part of the project. Great so long as a fly fishing pond is part of the project. Otherwise should be rejected. Chuck from Exeter | February 7, 2008 3:06 PM link More Sprawl? I'd like to see more urban development. Joe Green | February 7, 2008 4:41 PM link As a film/video producer, I would like to see the whole tri-state of New England become the 1st destination for all filmmakers. Hopkinton,RI would be a grest area to build a studio. New England is trying hard to coax Hollywood to come here rather than go to Canada or overseas by using big tax incentives. All filmmakers should unite to make this dream come true. Allied Artists Entertainment, Melvin A. Coleman | February 7, 2008 5:13 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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I'm all for this development, but is Hopkinton really the right place? This should be closer to Providence (if not IN Providence). Say, Cranston, Pawtucket, or East Providence. Hell, even Warwick would be better.