'Contagion' spreads film cash in Illinois
CHICAGO (AP) - The new film is called "Contagion." But what state officials hope the rest of the country is catching is a fondness for making movies in Illinois.
Illinois' Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity says the movie about a deadly virus generated about $12.5 million in the state.
"Contagion" stars Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Winslet. And it premiered nationwide Friday.
Dozens of Chicago-area locations are in it, including Chicago's Palmer House Hilton and Midway Airport.
Illinois officials say "Contagion" helped make 2010 a banner year for the state's film industry. Overall, the year saw a record $161 million in movie-related spending.
The Illinois Film Tax Credit provides a 30% tax credit to filmmakers for money spent on Illinois goods and services. That includes wages paid to Illinois residents.
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