HOPE VALLEY -- Bright lights and big stars could be moving to Exit 2.
Plans for a $100-million-plus movie production studio and hotel are expected to be announced during a ceremony at the State House this afternoon, local officials said this morning.
The project could bring more than 500 high-paying industry jobs, officials said.
Town Council President Vincenzo Cordone said he and state officials have been working with the company for the past year to bring it to Rhode Island. Cordone said the proposed movie studio is similar to that of Albuquerque Studios, which is owned by Santa Monica, Calif.-based Pacifica Ventures. Pacifica Ventures owns a series of worldwide studios in locations including Hollywood and Kiev.
Plans for a $100-million-plus movie production studio and hotel are expected to be announced during a ceremony at the State House this afternoon, local officials said this morning.
The project could bring more than 500 high-paying industry jobs, officials said.
Town Council President Vincenzo Cordone said he and state officials have been working with the company for the past year to bring it to Rhode Island. Cordone said the proposed movie studio is similar to that of Albuquerque Studios, which is owned by Santa Monica, Calif.-based Pacifica Ventures. Pacifica Ventures owns a series of worldwide studios in locations including Hollywood and Kiev.