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Made-in-Massachusetts movie action in 2010?

With Gov. Deval Patrick’s latest budget proposal slotted to restrict tax credits for the film industry–slashed to $50 million a year for 2010 and 2011–expect a meaner and leaner film-production season in 2010.Yep, say “bye-bye” to big-budget flicks w…

[ More ] February 1st, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Public Interest |

Anne Hathaway snags Harvard Hasty Pudding pot

Actress Anne Hathaway, known for her work in movies ranging from the made-in-Boston film “Bride Wars” to “Rachel Getting Married,” today made the trek down a snowy Mass. Ave. to the university’s renovated New College Theatre to accept the Hasty Puddin…

[ More ] January 29th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Public Interest |
 

Partners HealthCare and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Send Critically Needed Medical Volunteers and Supplies to Support Partners In Health’s Earthquake Relief Efforts in Haiti

BOSTON, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Partners HealthCare in Boston and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon, NH, have sent multiple teams of medical volunteers as well as critical medical supplies and equipment to support Partners…

[ More ] January 27th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Public Interest |

Life’s a drag for Boston-based comic Jim Lauletta

Boston-based comedian Jim Lauletta, armed with national TV credits including stints on Comedy Central, NBC and HBO, gave new meaning to “a call to arms” during a performance at a drag cabaret show Monday, Jan. 25 at Jacque’s Cabaret in Boston’s Bay Vi…

[ More ] January 27th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Public Interest |
 

Justin Timberlake heads to Harvard on Feb. 5

Justin Timberlake, who co-stars in the upcoming partially made-in-Boston flick based on local author Ben Mezrich’s tell-all book about the founding of Facebook in a Harvard dorm, has been tapped as the 2010 Man of the Year by Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Th…

[ More ] January 26th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Public Interest |

Partners In Health: Mon., 1/25 Report From Haiti

PIH spokespeople in Haiti and Boston available to provide additional insight on the situation
BOSTON, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Yesterday saw a breakthrough in delivering more desperately needed medical equipment and supplies to help treat, di…

[ More ] January 26th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Public Interest |
 

Nancy Kerrigan’s Father Dies; Brother Arrested

Former Olympic skater Nancy Kerriagn’s 70-year-old father passed away, however, her brother was arrested in connection with his death. MY Fox Boston reports that Daniel Kerrigan was found unresponsive in his home and pronounced dead upon arrival to th…

[ More ] January 25th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Public Interest |

Partners In Health: Sat., 1/23 Report from Haiti

*** PIH spokespeople in Haiti and Boston available to provide additional insight on the situation ***
BOSTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following release was issued today by Partners In Health:
In a late-night email from Port-au-Prince, PI…

[ More ] January 24th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Public Interest |

MTV’s ‘Jersey Shore’ is heading to Boston area

Time to whip out the fake tan and hair gel. Two castmates from MTV’s oh-so-popular reality TV show “Jersey Shore” are fist pumping their way to the Boston area.On Friday, Jan. 22 at 10 p.m., the guilty pleasure’s self-proclaimed “guidette” Snooki, also…

[ More ] January 22nd, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Public Interest |

NBA Basketball Betting: L.A. Lakers vs. Cleveland

In a possible NBA Finals preview tonight, the Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Los Angeles Lakers, who have a score to settle after being embarrassed 102-87 by the Cavs on Christmas Day.
NBA basketball betting odds have the Cavs listed as 3.5-point ho…

[ More ] January 21st, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Public Interest |