Is London the New Hollywood?

Begin with a long tradition of movie making. Add in a generous amount of both acting and technical talent. Throw in some nicely-targeted tax incentives. And the result is a booming British movie industry that has drawn a wide array of American film productions. The Los Angeles Times reports.

Questions...

•Does this matter to you if you are not in "The Industry"? Why or why not?

•Are movie industry jobs particularly good jobs? Why?

•What are some of the other businesses that moviemakers need? What kinds of workers do these support companies employ?

•Why don't studios simply make movies in the cheapest place in the world?