Movie mogul wants to build 2 Hawaii studios By Associated Press @ Star Advertiser WAILEA, Maui >> A movie mogul who lives part time on Maui wants to build two film studios in Hawaii and is lobbying for more film tax credits in the state, the Maui News reported Friday. Relativity Media CEO Ryan Kavanaugh spoke at the Hawaii State Association of Counties conference where he outlined his plans to reinvigorate the film industry in the islands by building two studios that he said could create thousands of jobs. Kavanaugh and his partners, Shangri-La Entertainment, want to build 40-acre studios on Maui and Oahu. He promised to establish a program to train locals to work in the industry. "I have a home here in Maui, and my home has become my favorite place in the world," he said. "And this state has become my favorite place in the world." He had lobbied for incentives in the recent legislative session, but the package stalled in committee. Kavanaugh, whose producer c...
