Hollywood Alaska

The formerly "Everybody Loves Whales," - now called "Big Miracle," the first major, modern movie filmed entirely in Alaska is about to hit theaters. The tale of serial killer Robert Hansen, starring John Cusack and Nicolas Cage, filmed in Anchorage this fall. Other major-studio films are considering an Alaska shoot, even as an army of reality TV camera crews continues to prowl the state. Producers credit the state’s fledgling tax incentive program – one of the most generous such public subsidies in the country – with enticing movie-makers to the Last Frontier. How long will the gold rush last? Is the state getting a big enough return on its investment? Welcome to Hollywood, Alaska.

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Barrow-based 'On the Ice' hits iTunes

Actor Josiah Patkotak in a scene from "On the Ice" in Barrow. (AP Photo/Silverwood Films, Sebastian Mlynarski)Actor Josiah Patkotak in a scene from "On the Ice" in Barrow. (AP Photo/Silverwood Films, Sebastian Mlynarski)

From Kyle Hopkins in Anchorage –

"On the Ice" is now on the iTunes.

Long before there was a "Big Miracle" or "Frozen Ground," screenwriter Andrew Okpeaha MacLean directed the 2010 thriller in Barrow with an Inupiat cast. While the feature is gone from Alaska theaters, the filmmakers say you can now watch it digitally here.

"On the Ice" rated 64 percent "fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes and scored 59 out of 100 on Metacritic. It's $14.99 on iTunes.

From the official plot summary:

Two teenage boys who have grown up like brothers go about their lives in the comfortable claustrophobia of an isolated Alaskan town. Early one morning, on a seal hunt with another teenager, an argument between the three boys quickly escalates into a tragic accident. Bonded by their dark secret, the two best friends are forced to create one fabrication after another in order to survive. The shocked boys stumble through guilt-fueled days, avoiding the suspicions of their community as they weave a web of deceit. With their future in the balance, the two boys are forced to explore the limits of friendship and honor.

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