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Alabama Bill Gov. Bob Riley has signed into law a bill that Alabama officials hope will mean in the future movies like "Sweet Home Alabama" won't be filmed in Georgia and other states.

by WKRG Staff/The Associated Press

Published: Tue, March 24, 2009 - 1:40 pm CST Last Updated: Tue, March 24, 2009 - 1:52 pm CST

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Gov. Bob Riley has signed into law a
bill that Alabama officials hope will mean in the future movies
like "Sweet Home Alabama" won't be filmed in Georgia and other
states.

Riley signed a bill Tuesday that offers financial incentives to
companies that film movies, television shows or other productions
in Alabama. The bill provides for breaks on sales, income and
lodgings taxes for companies spending at least $500,000 to film in
the state or spending at least $50,000 to make soundtracks.

“All of us who live here – and all of those who have visited our state – know Alabama has great scenery," Governor Riley said. "We have talented and artistic people. As they say in show business, Alabama has star power. That’s why we want people to shoot in Alabama, and I’m not just talking about turkey season."

The legislation, sponsored by Democratic Rep. Richard Lindsey of
Centre, passed both the House and Senate by unanimous votes.

Riley said the incentives will give Alabama a chance to showcase
it's diverse scenery and talented citizens.

Movies & TV Shows Shot In Mobile

1976 “Moving On”
1977 “Close Encounters of The Third Kind”
1979 “Death Ship”
1980 “Back Roads”
1980 “End of August”
1987 “War and Remembrance”
1988 “Friday 13th, Part VII”
1988 “Lost Platoon”
1989 “One for the Money”
1989 “Firehead”
1989 “Rapid Fire
1989 “Invasion Force”
1989 “The Final Sanction”
1989 “Soul Taker”
1990 “Raw Nerve”
1990 “Brotherhood”
1991 “Mission of the Shark”
1991 “Center of the Web”
1992 “Body Snatchers”
1992 “Double Vision”
1992 “Under Siege”
1992 “Night Trap”
1993 “Good Cop, Bad Cop”
1994 “Power Play”
1994 “Bio Force”
1995 “Executive Decision (2ndUnit)
1996 “The P.A.C.K.”
1997 “Hostile Intent”
1997 “Hostage”
1998 “Palmer’s Pickup”
1998 “The Insider”
1999 “Sacrifice”
1999 “Mi Amigo”
2000 “American Leather”
2000 “The Waking”
2001 “Love Liza”
2002 “Tough Luck”
2003 “Eyes In the Sand”
2003 “Dead Birds”
2003 “Frankenfish”
2004 “The Novice”
2007 Documentary/ “The Order of Myths”
2007 “When I Find the Ocean”
2007 “The War”/Documentary
2007 “When I Find the Ocean”
2007 Death Benefits
2008 “The Saints of Mt. Christopher”
2008 “Residue”
2008 “Final Destination 4” Death Trip
2008 “Cold Case”
2008 “USS Sea Viper”
2008 Style Show “Split Ends” (Aug. 4-9)
2008 Home Town Heroes - Bayou La Batre (Sept. 2-5)
2008 Atmore Hotel and Gamming Casino - Commercial
2008 Centurytel Corporate Video
2008 TNC Bank (Nov.) -Commercial

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