Las Vegas and the Cinema Industry
Some cities are so famous that they become mandatory presences in several films in the cinema industry. This is the case for Paris – with the setting for love and romantic films and New York – always the most important cosmopolitan city in the world. Also on the list is London – the perfect setting for horror and mystery films like Dracula, Sherlock Holmes, or Harry Potter.
Why Las Vegas?
Many other cities have their impact on the screens such as Rome, Barcelona, San Francisco, Cairo, and Rio de Janeiro. But when it comes to gambling and casinos, Las Vegas emerges as the main destination. It is the most cinematic of the cities which began in the 20th century.
No less than the fastest-growing city in all of North America, shimmering Las Vegas started in 1905 and fosters a huge market for entertainment, casinos, and nightlife. Did you know that when Las Vegas officially became a city in 1911, it only had 800 inhabitants? The city’s visionary and investing minds have made it a major cultural hub that is the largest urban agglomeration in the state of Nevada.
In cinema, Las Vegas has always been the setting for the most varied Hollywood films. It is worth visiting some of the places where they filmed those during your trip. In addition, it has served as a setting for several interesting stories.
Most of these scenarios are hotels, where you will recognize some of the scenes, take several photos and compare the idea you had of the movie with reality, in a super fun tour (you’ll even want to see these movies again later).
One of the best-known cities in the United States would never go unnoticed by local and global industries. Its place is among the desire for the perfect American life. There was always exploration by cinema and its distinctive films. Together, more than 100 films made in a setting where everything seems possible. Shall we take a look at some of them?
Ocean’s Eleven
George Clooney, Brad Bitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Julia Roberts, Don Cheadle. With all these names and Las Vegas as a background, the film was – not surprisingly – a box office hit in the cinema industry.
The entire premise of the film is based on the Bellagio Hotel & Casino, but you can also see other big names from the Las Vegas Strip such as The MGM Grand and The Mirage. The three are some of the most booked hotels in Las Vegas.
Several scenes inside Bellagio, as well as in its accommodations and restaurants. Finally, there is still the scene in front of the water show — a hallmark of the place. The success was such that the franchise had three more films, the first two being soon after and one in 2018.
The film is a true classic and is among the favorites of many people. The story features the assembly of a plan to rob three Las Vegas casinos in just one night. To make it work, you will meet a team of 11 experts to help in the plan, always following three basic rules: don’t hurt anyone, don’t steal from someone who doesn’t really deserve it, and follow the plan like you have nothing to lose.
What Happens in Vegas
This movie is a great tip for those who like romantic comedies. The story is about a couple of strangers who meet in Las Vegas and after a night of fun and drinking, the two wake up to find they are married. Before splitting up, they bet a coin on a slot machine, winning three million dollars together – that’s when the story gets really fun.
The film was shot at the famous Planet Hollywood Hotel, which is located on the Strip, the most famous street in Las Vegas. All the scenes with slot machines, gambling tables and everything else are real! It really makes you wanna visit to experience this emotion up close!
The Hangover
One of the most famous films of recent times in the cinema industry, The Hangover took in nearly $500 million at the box office, with Las Vegas as its location. This movie was so successful that it became a franchise. Its sequel was released in 2011 and had a record box office revenue — of about R$217 million. It is one of the most remarkable comedies made to date
This is a great comedy movie. It tells the story of three friends who organize a bachelor party for another friend. While staying in a very fancy hotel in Las Vegas, they drink too much and when they wake up the next morning, they can’t remember a thing!
The first feature was filmed in the middle of Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino, starting the success of the franchise. In the third installment of the franchise, the same Caesars Palace appears at the end.
Celebrating the Cinema Industry: CinemaCon Las Vegas
Since taking its first step in 2011, CinemaCon has evolved and grown to become the largest and most important gathering for the worldwide motion picture theater industry and now, it is finally back to its traditional physical edition.
The super convention that only grows every year will take place between April 24th and 27th, 2023 in Las Vegas. From exclusive Hollywood product presentations premiering to a list of upcoming movies, CinemaCon will bring the must-see feature-length premiere screenings and the biggest stars, producers and directors.
CinemaCon’s schedule will be broad, diverse, educational and fun, and will feature the largest cinema trade show in the world. It will give space for small, medium and large studios to present new productions. These will come from both local American and international European companies. Now with the high rise of streaming services, the portfolio of new products tends to be even larger.
Caesars Palace will be the home of CinemaCon 2023. As one of Las Vegas’ leading casino hotels, Caesars Palace will offer the very best with its beautiful conference center, the finest hotel accommodations, world-class restaurants, and the magnificent Colosseum. You can’t miss it!
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