The Amazing Spider-Man 2: New York's Biggest Movie Ever

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said today that The Amazing Spider-Man 2 will be the biggest and [...]

By Russ Burlingame

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said today that The Amazing Spider-Man 2 will be the biggest and most impactful film production in New York City history. In hopes of bolstering his case for continuing existing film production tax incentives, Cuomo said that the movie is projected to generate 3,500 jobs, cast 11,000 extras and occupy the biggest stage footprint ever seen in New York. Production will also construct "massive sets" at two facilities in Long Island and one in Brooklyn. The production is "great news for our local communities and fans of the franchise," Cuomo said in a statement. It's "the first time an entire Spider-Man production will be shot in The Empire State," said Gary Martin, president of Production Administration for the Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group. "By shooting the film in New York, we are able to streamline our production needs and realize enormous benefits and efficiencies as a result of the state's motion picture tax incentive program." The report from the State of New York also confirmed plot details that have been rumored for a while--that they will shoot a key car chase and some other footage in the Upstate New York city of Rochester. Sony reportedly expects the shoot to last 150 days, with 50 in Bethpage and as many as 15 in Rochester. On Friday, the producers will look for specific locations in Rochester, including one for a car chase.

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