Film

There are 3 major film projects that are casting and/or shooting in Missouri right now.

I've never wanted to be a movie star. What I see in my mirror every day should not be on the big screen or your TV. But, if you still hold out hopes of Hollywood stardom, I did find 6 real Hollywood movies that are casting in Missouri this year.

I am not alone in my admiration of the TV series American Pickers. I ran into one of the hosts in Missouri several years ago, but that's not the news I have to share with you. I've learned that American Pickers is coming to Missouri this June and you can be on their show.

I've heard it said that perception is reality. That's not true because I had a perception that some actresses were from Missouri and have learned many aren't. I've also discovered many famous actresses that are from the Show Me State that I never thought would be the case.

Records show the state of Illinois has granted $204 million in tax breaks to more than 930 movies, TV shows and commercials filmed in the state from July 2008 to December 2014.