Memorable Super Bowl LVIII moments
Memorable Super Bowl LVIII moments
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After clinching a shiny trophy in Super Bowl LVIII and igniting a tabloid frenzy with his rumored romance with Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce is now eyeing Hollywood. And not just as a fan—he’s stepping behind the camera! The Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end is executive producing a film titled “My Dead Friend Zoe,” which is set to make its debut at the South by Southwest film festival. Because why not? Nothing says “I’m a football star” like diving into the murky waters of indie filmmaking.
Described confidently by Variety as a “low-budget dark comedy,” the film features notable names like Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris, and the legendary Morgan Freeman, all starring in a project that cost less than $10 million to produce. Because clearly, when you think of money-making ventures, teaming up with a bunch of actors who have a track record of success is the way to go!
This venture marks Kelce’s grand entrance into producing—after all, what says “I know how to make money” like a film partly funded by green energy tax credits? Thanks to the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, there are tax incentives for investing in eco-friendly alternatives, which in this case, translates into Hollywood cash! I mean, who knew that saving the planet could be so lucrative?
Travis Kelce bought Taylor Swift’s TNT bracelet from Wove jewelry in Lancaster, Pa.
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Radiant Media Studios, the mastermind behind “My Dead Friend Zoe,” boasts about its green aspirations. They claim to help create carbon-negative media projects. That’s right; with just the right investments, your film can be green and still deliver a punch! They’re giving a new meaning to eco-tourism—welcome to eco-cinema!
Investors can now use tax credits to reduce their risk when funding independent films. And who doesn’t want to take a risk with a low-budget dark comedy? It’s practically a rite of passage in Hollywood. What could possibly go wrong?
Besides Kelce, his producing crew includes green energy innovator Mike Field and Ray Maiello, the head honcho at Radiant Media Studios. Apparently, Field found a way to fund the film through surplus tax credits—demonstrating that with enough creativity (and a little help from Uncle Sam), even a football star can create a niche in the film industry without straining his wallet!
Megan Cerullo is a New York-based reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering small business, workplace, health care, consumer spending, and personal finance topics. When not discussing finances, she can be found researching her next documentary or making sarcastic comments about modern living.
