Will The Expendables be back for a return visit of the Hotels in Rio de Janeiro?


by Kathryn Lopez


This is a debate that will discuss an obvious trend, Brazil's impact in the film industry is maturing. It's already been established that Rio de Janeiro will be hosting both the World Cup and also the Olympics. This in addition to Brazil's economic success has had a impressive effect on the Latin country's logistical potential.

No longer just a place for a vacation or taking a holiday, apartments, flats and hotels are popping up that could easily supply accommodations to Hollywood's masses. Should more big budget films come to the shores of Copacabana and Ipanema. Over the recent past, Incredible Hulk, starring Edward Norton was filmed in Rio de Janeiro as well as more recently Stallone's Expendables was also filmed in Brazil. Potentially he'll be back to blow up a few more buildings and hotels.

After Elite Squad II, was released at cinemas across Brazil in early October, taking in a record R$14 million (US$8.23 million) at the box-office receipts in its first weekend. As the follow up to the 2007 hit there was ample hype and hope, while also supplying yet more evidence that Brazil's industry is not only growing, it is pushing originality to the next level.

While Rio de Janeiro once was just a place to take a vacation and visit the gorgeous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, it would now seem to be that the type of real estate has changed. While it once was cost prohibitive for production companies to travel to Brazil to make their films it would now look that the playing fields are evolving. Rentals of more complex equipments are now attainable and Brazil now has creative professionals to bring to the table. The industry is unquestionably growing. The fact that professionals can be found who live in the country in their own homes and apartments can without doubt lower expenses, such as the bills you are likely to have in hotels.

So is Brazil set to be home of the Latin Hollywood? Could possibly be, at the rate that apartments and flats are being built, it's only sensible that there is sizeable progress taking place in all areas of Brazil's economy. While the supply of accommodations is obvious, it can also be noted that efforts that can be made by skilled artists and workers is also maturing. Without a doubt, the artistic efforts to the film industry originating in Brazil will be something to keep an eye on in the coming years.




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