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University Daily Kansan
Page 0310 from reel: NP 5972 (1995-11-01 to 1996-02-29)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/98784

Title: MOVIES: Filmmakers See Kansas as Solution to Stagnating Hollywood Sets
Summary: Article discusses how Kansas has become an attractive location for filmmakers due to its diverse landscapes, cooperative local communities, and cost advantages compared to Hollywood. Features quotes from filmmakers and details about recent film productions in Kansas.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: film industry; Kansas film production; Hollywood; local economy; entertainment industry
Named Entities: Willmott, Kevin [filmmaker]; Robe, Mike [filmmaker]; Billings, Judy [film commissioner]; Hostetler, Matt [actor]; Myrick, Byron [Lawrence resident]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Boom: Lawrence Lands in Silver Screen Spotlight
Summary: Article highlights Lawrence's growing reputation as a film location, featuring its historical architecture, cooperative community, and successful productions. Includes details about local film commissions and the economic impact of filmmaking on the city.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: Lawrence Kansas; film industry; local economy; entertainment industry; Hollywood
Named Entities: Johnson, Jeff [hotel manager]; McCarthy, Andrew [actor]; Dillon, Matt [actor]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Filming Scene From HBO Movie 'Truman' at the Capitol Building in Topeka
Summary: Photo showing portions of the HBO movie 'Truman' being filmed at the capitol building in Topeka, Kansas.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: film production; Kansas locations; HBO; Truman (film)
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Quiz Answers
Summary: Answers to a film-related quiz featuring movies made in or related to Kansas, including 'Hambone and Hillie', 'Sometimes They Come Back', 'Blind Man', 'Rescue 911', and others.
Category: informational content
Subjects: film trivia; Kansas film history; entertainment
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Kansas Production Credits
Summary: Comprehensive list of films and television productions that have been made in Kansas, organized in a filmstrip format with production details.
Category: informational content
Subjects: film production; Kansas film industry; Hollywood; entertainment
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Quote: 'People Out Here Are Not Jaded About Filmmaking. It's Difficult to Get That Kind of Cooperation in Big Cities.'
Summary: Quote from filmmaker Kevin Willmott highlighting the cooperative attitude of Kansans toward filmmaking compared to larger cities.
Category: informational content
Subjects: film production; Kansas community; Hollywood comparison
Named Entities: Willmott, Kevin [filmmaker]
Confidence: 0.9

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