Monday, April 25, 2011

On the horizon, hotels in Rio de Janeiro ready for Hollywood's effects

By Kathryn Lopez


This is a topic that will talk about an very clear trend, Brazil's impact in the film industry is increasing. It's already been identified that Rio de Janeiro will be hosting both the World Cup in addition to the Olympics. This in addition to Brazil's economic progress has had a impressive effect on the Latin country's logistical abilities.

No longer just a place for a vacation or taking a holiday, apartments, flats and hotels are springing up that could easily give accommodations to Hollywood's masses. Should more big budget films appear to the shores of Copacabana and Ipanema. Over the recent past, Incredible Hulk, starring Edward Norton was filmed in Rio de Janeiro as well as more recently Stallone's Expendables was also filmed in Brazil. Potentially he'll be back to blow up a few more buildings and hotels.

After Elite Squad II, was released at movie theaters across Brazil in early October, taking in a record R$14 million (US$8.23 million) at the box-office receipts in its first weekend. As the sequel to the 2007 hit there was loads of buzz and hope, while also presenting yet more facts that Brazil's industry is not only developing, it is pushing creativeness to the next level.

While Rio de Janeiro used to be just a place to take a vacation and visit the stunning beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, it would now seem to be that the type of real estate has progressed. While it once was cost prohibitive for production companies to travel to Brazil to make their films it would now seem to be that the playing fields are shifting. Rentals of more elaborate equipments are now obtainable and Brazil now has creative professionals to bring to the table. The industry is certainly growing. The fact that professionals can be found who live in the country in their own homes and apartments can unquestionably lower expenses, such as the bills you are likely to have in hotels.

So is Brazil set to be dwelling of the Latin Hollywood? Could possibly be, at the rate that apartments and flats are being built, it's only sensible that there is significant growth taking place in all areas of Brazil's economy. While the supply of accommodations is obvious, it can also be noted that contributions that can be made by skilled artists and workers is also maturing. Without a doubt, the artistic efforts to the film industry originating in Brazil will be something to keep an eye on in the coming years.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment