The 16th Full Frame Documentary Film Festival begins Thursday at various locations in downtown Durham and runs through April 7. For the first time, Full Frame is a qualifying event for the Academy Awards for best documentary short and the Producers Guild of America Awards, which means that along with meeting other criteria, films can [...]
Giveaways, promotions to mark Feb. 14 release of Safe Haven
February 14, 2013 Leave a Comment
State and local tourism officials are marking the Feb. 14 release of Safe Haven with a variety of giveaways and promotions. The film, based on a Nicholas Sparks novel set in Southport, stars Josh Duhamel (Transformers), Julianne Hough (Footloose), David Lyons (Revolution) and Cobie Smulders (How I Met Your Mother). The motion picture filmed in [...]
N.C.-filmed ‘Banshee’ debuts this Friday on Cinemax
January 10, 2013 Leave a Comment
“Banshee,” the much anticipated new television series from creator Alan Ball (“Six Feet Under,” “True Blood”), debuts this Friday at 10 p.m. on Cinemax. The 10-episode series, which shot throughout the Charlotte region, was heavily recruited by the N.C. Film Office and began filming in April 2012 after opening offices in late February. The production [...]
North Carolina Weekend
November 15, 2012 Leave a Comment
For the week of Nov. 15 on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Weekend,” take in the “Frank Selby: Misunderstanding” exhibit at SECCA in Winston-Salem. Enjoy a production at the Temple Theatre in Sanford. Get back to nature at the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill. Admire the art at Seven Sisters Craft Gallery in Black Mountain. [...]
N.C. filmed ‘Homeland’ wins six Emmys
September 27, 2012 Leave a Comment
The North Carolina-filmed series “Homeland” walked away with a total of six awards following the conclusion of the 64th annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the in Los Angeles this past Sunday. The series, which was nominated for a total of nine honors, won the evening’s top honor by taking home the Outstanding Drama Series. In [...]
N.C. filmed motion pictures well received at Toronto film festival
September 26, 2012 Leave a Comment
Screenings of two Wilmington-made films at the Toronto International Film Festival delivered earlier this month, earning filmmakers standing ovations at packed premieres, producers said. Audience members at the premiere of “Arthur Newman,” which stars Oscar-winner Colin Firth and Emily Blunt, responded positively, while laughter and tears accompanied the debut of “Writers,” a dramatic comedy starring [...]
N.C.Film Office: Motion pictures well received at Toronto Film Festival
September 20, 2012 Leave a Comment
Screenings of two Wilmington-made films at the Toronto International Film Festival delivered last week, earning filmmakers standing ovations at packed premieres, producers said. Audience members at the premiere of “Arthur Newman,” which stars Oscar-winner Colin Firth and Emily Blunt, responded positively, while laughter and tears accompanied the debut of “Writers,” a dramatic comedy starring Greg [...]
North Carolina Weekend
September 13, 2012 Leave a Comment
For the week of Sept. 13 on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Weekend,” relax with a boat tour of Lake Lure. Get your giddy up during Benson Mule Days. Learn more maritime history at the Roanoke River Lighthouse in Edenton. Enjoy a tour of Bethania. And discover Davenport & Winkleperry in Pittsboro. (Please note: listings are subject [...]
North Carolina Weekend
September 6, 2012 1 Comment
The schedule for the week of Sept. 6 on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Weekend” is different due to PBS televising the Democratic National Convention. “North Carolina Weekend” will be pre-empted on Thursday night on UNC-TV (but will run on UNC-EX at 7:00) but will air at 8:30 on Friday night. For this week’s episode, have a [...]
North Carolina Weekend
August 30, 2012 Leave a Comment
The schedule for the week of Aug. 30 on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Weekend” is different this week due to PBS televising the Republican National Convention. “North Carolina Weekend” will be pre-empted on Thursday night on UNC-TV (but will run on UNC-EX) and will air as usual on Friday. For this week’s episode, be amazed at [...]
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