Which hotels is Hollywood arranging to blow up in Rio de Janeiro



by Kathryn Lopez


This is a debate that will talk about an obvious trend, Brazil's foot print in the film industry is increasing. It's already been recognized that Rio de Janeiro will be holding both the World Cup in addition to the Olympics. This in addition to Brazil's economic growth has had a striking effect on the Latin country's logistical abilities.

No longer just a spot for a vacation or taking a holiday, apartments, flats and hotels are popping up that could easily present accommodations to Hollywood's masses. Should additional large budget films arrive to the shores of Copacabana and Ipanema. Over the past few years, Incredible Hulk, starring Edward Norton was filmed in Rio de Janeiro as well as more recently Stallone's Expendables was also filmed in Brazil. Perhaps 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 a lot of buzz and hope, while also presenting yet more signs that Brazil's industry is not only growing, it is pushing imagination to the next level.

While Rio de Janeiro once was just a place to take a vacation and visit the lovely beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, it would now seem to be that the type of real estate has developed. 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 changing. Rentals of more sophisticated equipments are now available and Brazil now has very creative professionals to bring to the table. The industry is undoubtedly growing. The fact that professionals can be found who live in the country in their own homes and apartments can definitely lower expenses, such as the bills you are likely to have in hotels.

So is Brazil set to be home of the Latin Hollywood? May be, at the rate that apartments and flats are being built, it's only rational that there is sizeable growth taking place in all markets of Brazil's economy. While the accessibility of accommodations is obvious, it can also be noted that contributions that can be made by skilled artists and workers is also growing. 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.




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