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	Brooklyn Attractions Co-Star in New Dylan Video September 1, 2006 1950s New York is the setting in Bob Dylan's latest music video for his new single, "When the Deal Goes Down." Actress Scarlett Johansson stars in the video, which shot in Coney Island's famous Astroland Amusement Park, Dino's Wonder Wheel, and the New York Aquarium.

	Youth Program Producing Next Spikes and Scorseses August 1, 2006 The next generation of Spike Lees and Martin Scorseses are honing their skills this summer through New York City's RECYouth Program, which gives residents between the ages of 6 and 19 the opportunity make their own films.

	Runway & More in Running for Emmys August 1, 2006 Last month, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced its nominees for the 58th annual Primetime Emmy awards, to be televised on August 27 at 8:00 pm on the NBC television network. The Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting will be rooting for New York's nominees:

	NYC Productions are Stuff of Legends August 1, 2006 Legends will soon be made in New York City! The upcoming film I am Legend, in which Will Smith stars as the last man left after fictional mutants overtake the City, will soon begin production here in Gotham. The large-scale film will use three armories, three soundstages at Steiner Studios and numerous locations across the City.

	New Rules To Govern “Made in NY” Tax Credit August 1, 2006 The Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting has proposed revisions to the rules governing the City’s tax credit.

	‘Nelson’ and ‘Night Listener’ on Summer Shelters August 1, 2006 The Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting's July marketing campaign promoted Half Nelson, Night Listener and the Summer Play Festival on bus shelters across the City.

	“Made in NY” Vendors are Also Film Friendly! August 1, 2006 Looking for a film-friendly private location? The “Made in NY” discount card listings now include an icon which highlights local businesses throughout the five boroughs that permit filming in their establishments!

	“Made in NY” Merchandise at MoMA August 1, 2006 Much-anticipated “Made in NY” t-shirts and baby onesies are now available for sale at the Museum of Modern Art's gift shop on West 53 Street in Manhattan.

	GEICO Gecko On the Go August 1, 2006 Have you seen the GEICO gecko? The premise of a series of GEICO commercials shot across the City - from Carroll Gardens to Prospect Park to 8th Avenue in Manhattan - is that the CEO of GEICO dresses up as the famous gecko to greet his customers on the street.

	Broadway “Alive” With New Productions August 1, 2006 Classic revivals and a “musical mock-autobiography” are just some of the new shows Broadway has in store for audiences this season.

	‘Big’ Additions to Discount Program August 1, 2006 Numerous local businesses throughout the City joined the “Made in NY” discount card program in July, pledging to offer discounts of at least ten percent to active New York City productions.

	Volkswagen Rabbits Run Rampant in NYC July 1, 2006 When Volkswagen decided to shoot a commercial to introduce their newly redesigned Rabbit model car, they knew New York City would be the perfect location.. Robert Strasberg, the creative director of the advertising agency Crispin Porter + Bogusky, decided to film in the city because “New York City is the cultural center of the world and the Rabbit is a city car.

	Tonys, Take 60, Play Tribute to Theatre July 1, 2006 At the 60th annual Tony Awards on June 11, the American Theatre Wing paid tribute to the remarkable talent which drives the Great White Way. The Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting salutes the winners.


	Task Force Will Promote Diversity in Production Industry July 1, 2006 On June 28, Katherine Oliver, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting (MOFTB), joined with members of the City Council to announce the formation of a task force which will work to increase diversity in the City's film industry.

	NYC Sets Go Green July 1, 2006 Build It Green! NYC wants to ensure that film sets don't end up in a landfill! The environmentally-conscious retail outlet operates as both a recycling center and a building supply thrift store, providing everything from recycled lighting fixtures to windows for set designers on a variety of film productions.

	New Vendors Make Splash in Discount Card Program July 1, 2006 In recent weeks numerous new vendors have made a splash onto the “Made in NY” discount card scene, joining more than 500 local businesses which offer discounts of at least ten percent to productions shooting in New York City. The program is connecting local vendors across the boroughs with revenue from the entertainment industry, and lowering the cost of production in New York City.

	Hungry Man and Bacardi Have Appetite for Production in NYC July 1, 2006 A commercial shot for Bacardi by Hungry Man Productions in April and May features two men in salmon costumes, making their way against the flow of runners in a marathon to get to the bar for their drink. To re-create the marathon, the production used some 400 extras at locations including Fifth Avenue at 26th Street, Wall Street and on the FDR Drive.

	Devil and Super-Ex Steal Summer Shelters July 1, 2006 The Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting's June bus shelter campaigns promoted The Devil Wears Prada, Historic Harlem Parks Film Festival, Summer Play Festival and My Super Ex-Girlfriend.

	Broadway Gathers Under the Stars July 1, 2006 Many of Broadway's most celebrated stars came together on June 26th on the Great Lawn in Central Park to honor the achievements of acclaimed director and producer Harold Prince through song performances from some of his most famous shows at Broadway Under the Stars. next page