Category: Brad Pitt
Hollywood Mooching off the American Taxpayer
Brad Pitt Film Costs Louisiana Taxpayers $27 Million
The New York Times is reporting that the state of Louisiana is on the hook for over $27 million for a Brad Pitt film. Taxpayers are finding themselves bailing out cash for more than just greedy Wall Street traders. The Times reports that these programs are intended to multiply local film production and increase jobs in the area. Some state that this is a rescue plan for Hollywood at a time when funding from private investors was fleeing the movie industry.
Greg Albrecht, chief economist for Louisiana’s legislative fiscal office said “It’s an expensive way to create jobs,” The number of high cost movies made under these plans have increased quite a bit over the years. Further, Greg Albrecht, said “There’s no way you can say this makes money for the public”. Nearly 40 states were offering large subsidies of this type.
Noah Berger, who is executive director for the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center said “There’s no evidence yet that this is a particularly efficient or effective way to create jobs.”
Some bloggers agree. Perez Hilton's site stated this morning "Looks like you can lump Hollywood into that pile of crappy, greedy people mooching off of the American taxpayer." For further reading, refer to the New York Times article.
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, 884 views Today Brangelina were spotted in New Orleans with kids in tow.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Escape from New York and Return to New Orleans with Kids
Earlier this week, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were in New York City to promote the movie Angie made with Clint Eastwood, 'Changeling'. Today Brangelina were spotted in New Orleans with kids in tow.
In Many 2007, Pitt was interviewed about New Orleans and he commented "It has an energy like no other place." But for Pitt and Jolie, the best thing about New Orleans is the anonymous lifestyle it allows them to pursue. Pitt was spotted today riding a bike through the French Quarter. "Living in the French Quarter is a thrill for us," he said.
The "Make it Right" Foundation was organized by Brad Pitt in an effort to rebuild the lower 9th ward. This truly shows his love for the city and the people of New Orleans.
Here, Brad Pitt speaks during a press conference to unveil the site and design of his 'Make It Right' program on December 3, 2007 in the Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans Louisiana. The 'Make it Right' program aims to create affordable, environmentally friendly housing.
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