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Michigan Drops the Ball on Iron Man 3 |
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Tuesday, 27 September 2011 07:03 |
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According to the Detroit Free Press Marvel Studios had requested to film the next Iron Man film in Michigan, but a change in the incentives program has squashed those plans. Marvel had been requesting incentives to film in the Michigan between $20 million to $30 million. Michigan Film Office started negotiations at $13 million in incentives.
Marvel balked at the low offere and began negotiations with other states. When word got back to the Michigan Film Office that Marvel was shopping Iron Man 3 to other states for a better offer, Michigan upped it's offer to $20 million. The additional funds were meant to match the number that North Carolina had offered Marvel.
In the end Marvel chose North Carolina over Michigan because the $20 million was guaranteed. While Michigan's offer was contingent on future legislative approval according to Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville.
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