New
York, NY (December 20, 2004) -- The Creative
Coalition (TCC) commends the New York City Council for
last week’s passage of The Empire State Film Production
Credit, legislation aimed at stemming the outsourcing of
film and television production from New York City. Under
the new law, production companies are now allowed a 5%
refundable tax credit, in addition to the 10% tax credit
already offered by New York State, for filming any
feature length film or television episode that spends
75% of its qualified production costs at a New York City
stage.more
New
York, NY (November 24, 2004) -- The Creative
Coalition will honor those who have shown unwavering
support to keep film production in the United States.
This year’s Spotlight Awards honorees include Barry
Levinson, Lawrence Bender, Frank Oz and the duo of Peter
Bart and Charlie Koones, Variety. TCC also will pay a
special tribute to its former president Christopher
Reeve.
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New York, NY
(October 26, 2004) – Tonight -- exactly one week
before the 2004 Presidential Election -- The Creative
Coalition brings together leaders from broadcast and
print media with entertainment industry talent and
executives for the final analysis of potential outcomes.
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New York
City (October 11, 2004) -- The Creative Coalition's Board of Director's and
all its members mourn the passing of our past president Christopher Reeve. His
unique contributions and tremendous commitment will always be part of our
mission and our inspiration.more
New YorkCity
(August
31, 2004) - U.S.
Representative Amo Houghton tapped to receive the 2004 Congressional Spotlight
Award. Rep. Houghton is retiring from the U.S. House of Representatives
this year after 18 years of service to his upstate district of New York.
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New York City (August 31, 2004)
- The Creative Coalition (TCC) announces its
invitation-only Gala Benefit – Seconding the First ™, A
Celebration of the First Amendment to be held during the
upcoming Republican National Convention. Rock and Roll
great Max Weinberg (drummer, Bruce Springsteen and the
E-Street Band; musical director, Late Night with Conan
O’Brien) and the Max Weinberg 7 will be performing.
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New York City (August 31,
2004) – The Creative Coalition will host this
invitation-only forum for Republican leaders which will
address the issue of public funding for the arts during
the upcoming Republican National Convention. This event is
slated to bring together – for the first time during the
Convention week -- national leaders from the
entertainment, arts, policy and business arenas -- to
address U.S. investment in the arts and arts education,
and their effect on the national economy.
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Boston, MA (July 28, 2004)
The Creative Coalition (TCC) announces its
invitation-only Gala Benefit to be held at Louis Boston
during the upcoming Democratic National Convention in
partnership with the Recording Industry Association of
America (RIAA), featuring a special performance by the Red
Hot Chili Peppers. more
Boston, MA (July 27, 2004)
The Honorable Andrew Cuomo will moderate a forum featuring
The Honorable Louise Slaughter, The Honorable Harold Ford,
Bill O’Reilly, Arianna Huffington, Alan Cumming and Dr.
Gottfried Schlaug at the upcoming Democratic National
Convention that will bring together national leaders from
the entertainment, arts, policy and business arenas to
discuss U.S. investment in the arts and arts education,
and their effect on the national economy.
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New York City (July 20, 2004)
– The Creative Coalition, in association with
Congressional Quarterly Inc., will present the 2004
Congressional Spotlight Award to retiring Louisiana
Senator John Breaux in recognition of his 32-year career.
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Washington, DC
(March 31, 2004)An army of celebrity
activists from The Creative Coalition is heading to
Capitol Hill to ensure that the arts are a top priority
for this year’s issue agenda and to draw attention to the
critical need for federally funded arts programs in
schools for students of every age.more