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Calling it the first of its kind in Montana, a group of Broadway veterans and investors plan to open a 47-acre film and television campus in Missoula on the former Roseberg property, with a ribbon cutting planned this week.

Lily Gladstone, who was born on Montana’s Blackfeet Indian Reservation and graduated in 2008 from the University of Montana, will star in the film alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro.

Writers and the 10 major studios remain deeply divided on a number of issues including minimum pay, the rules governing artificial intelligence in script writing and residuals.

Abigail Maki writes, "Montanans are facing a unique opportunity: Growth in an industry that will bring well-paying jobs, housing, and much needed infrastructure to our towns."

Ed Estes writes, "I strongly disagree with Sue Maleck and that bunch of propaganda she spilled in her story about the film industry."

Sue Malek writes, "We need the film industry in Montana and we expect our elected officials to do the right thing —- create good Montana jobs."

A study released Thursday by the University of Montana found that the popular television series “Yellowstone” brought more than 2 million visitors to Montana in 2021, supporting jobs and the state economy.