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Vancouver cements Hollywood North status

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Vancouver is now the third-largest centre for the film industry in North America, hosting blockbuster productions like X-Men and Stargate. With backing from the public sector, and a build-up of talent, the region is nurturing a billion-and-a-half dollar industry.
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