From Snooki to Spielberg: How New Jersey Reinvented Itself Into Hollywood’s Hottest Production Hub

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When Peter Farrelly was deciding where to shoot “I Play Rocky,” the story of the making of the 1976 Sylvester Stallone classic, he knew that he couldn’t afford to film it in Philadelphia, where the original movie unfolded. Pennsylvania doesn’t offer much in the way of production

When Peter Farrelly was deciding where to shoot “I Play Rocky,” the story of the making of the 1976 Sylvester Stallone classic, he knew that he couldn’t afford to film it in Philadelphia, where the original movie unfolded. Pennsylvania doesn’t offer much in the way of production This story matters for Culture, Style & Media readers tracking film. Reported by variety.com. Read the full original at the source link below.

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