"Breaking Dawn" to film in Brazil

According to Sérgio Sá Leitão who is the director of RioFilme, an organization that According to Sérgio Sá Leitão who is the director of

RioFilme, an organization that according to their website “The RioFilme is an enterprise of the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro linked to the Municipal Culture, which operates in the areas of distribution, supporting the expansion of the exhibition market, encouraging the formation of public and promotion of audiovisual production, aiming at the effective development of the audiovisual industry Rio.” Breaking Dawn Will film in Rio in November.

This was all announced on Twitter: (The below is our translation using our knowledge of Portuguese and Google Translate)

An estimated investment of U.S. $ 2 million into the economy of Rio is part of bringing Breaking Dawn’s team to film here. I Can not say anything else. I count on your the understanding. I think Rio is putting itself in a solid position as a destination for international productions! All security measures will be taken to ensure a smooth shoot. The City Council and Gov. of the State will provide needed support.”

It was feared earlier in the year that some street violence in the capital of Brazil might sink the deal. However it’s now obvious that any stumbling blocks have been over come.

via Twilight Lexicon