Ohio is getting ready for a statewide cinematic celebration next year as part of the U.S.’s 250th anniversary, with hundreds ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An initiative tied to the U.S.’s 250th anniversary is looking to re-energize the movie-going experience in Ohio by hosting special screenings in theaters across the state.

While Hollywood is renowned as the center of the U.S. film industry, other states, including Ohio, have spent years positioning themselves as candidates for a bigger piece of the big-screen business.