This is a debate that will highlight an apparent trend, Brazil’s presence in the film industry is expanding. It’s already been recognized that Rio de Janeiro will be hosting both the World Cup plus the Olympics. This in addition to Brazil’s economic growth has had a striking effect on the Latin country’s logistical functionality.

No longer just a spot for a vacation or taking a holiday, apartments, flats and hotels are popping up that could easily deliver accommodations to Hollywood’s masses. Should more large budget films appear to the shores of Copacabana and Ipanema. Over the past few years, Incredible Hulk, starring Edward Norton was filmed in Rio de Janeiro as well as more recently Stallone’s Expendables was also filmed in Brazil. Perhaps he’ll be back to blow up a few more buildings and hotels.

After Elite Squad II, was released at movie theaters across Brazil in early October, taking in a record R$14 million (US$8.23 million) at the box-office receipts in its first weekend. As the sequel to the 2007 hit there was ample hype and hope, while also presenting yet more proof that Brazil’s industry is not only escalating, it is pushing resourcefulness to the next level.

While Rio de Janeiro once was just a place to take a vacation and visit the fabulous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, it would now appear that the type of real estate has changed. While it once was cost prohibitive for production companies to travel to Brazil to make their films it would now look that the playing fields are changing. Rentals of more intricate equipments are now accessible and Brazil now has resourceful professionals to bring to the table. The industry is certainly growing. The fact that professionals can be found who live in the country in their own homes and apartments can surely lower expenses, such as the bills you are likely to have in hotels.

So is Brazil set to be dwelling of the Latin Hollywood? Could possibly be, at the rate that apartments and flats are being built, it’s only plausible that there is major development taking place in all areas of Brazil’s economy. While the accessibility of accommodations is obvious, it can also be noted that efforts that can be made by skilled artists and workers is also growing. Without a doubt, the artistic contributions to the film industry originating in Brazil will be something to keep an eye on in the coming years.