Changes in one of the Massachusetts Film Commissions/ Boards

Mark Drago out at the MA The Massachusetts Sports & Entertainment Commission.

"The Massachusetts Sports & Entertainment Commission yesterday stripped Mark Drago of his duties, announcing it wants someone else to broker movie and TV deals for the state. The commission's board dumped Drago effective immediately, but said his departure should have no effect on the state's ongoing, though largely unsuccessful, efforts to entice Hollywood to the Hub. ``We'll continue to handle things here," said Rich Krezwick, managing director of the private nonprofit commission. Drago, meanwhile, appears poised to contest his termination. "I serve at the discretion of the Legislature and will continue to follow their lead," he said in an e-mail. Krezwick declined to talk about Drago specifically, but said the commission intends to conduct a nationwide search for a replacement. ``We can then get the right team in place to aggressively go after film business and spread the word about our tax - incentive legislation," said Krezwick." via Boston Globe

Anytime someone says that he “serves at the discretion of the Legislature,” watch out. Only a matter of time before the House announces the creation of a new 1 person Board of Sports, Entertainment, Film and Competitive Yahtzee Tournaments.