The North Carolina-filmed horror feature, The Conjuring, took the top spot for this past weekend’s box office. Taking in nearly $84 million in its second weekend, the film set a record for the biggest opening for an original R-rated horror movie. The Conjuring, directed by James Wan and starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, is the story of a couple who investigate paranormal activity outside a small Rhode Island farmhouse. The production filmed in New Hanover and Pender counties in …
Category: Movies
Productions Filmed in N.C. Nab 13 Emmy Nominations
When the 65th Primetime Emmy Nominations were announced earlier this month, North Carolina productions garnered 13. The critically acclaimed Homeland led the pack with 11 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series. N.C. crew members Craig and Lisa Mae Fincannon of Wilmington were part of the show’s 11 nominations as they were once again nominated for Outstanding Casting For a Drama Series, the category for which they won last year. In addition to the Homeland nominations, fellow Charlotte region hot series Banshee …
N.C.-filmed The Conjuring tops box office with $41.9M, sets record
The NC-filmed horror feature, The Conjuring, took the top spot for this past weekend’s box office. Taking in nearly $42 million in its first three days, the film set a record for biggest opening for an original R-rated horror movie. The Conjuring, directed by James Wan and starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, is the story of a couple who investigate paranormal activity outside a small Rhode Island farmhouse. The production filmed in New Hanover and Pender counties in Spring …
Productions filmed in N.C. nab 13 Emmy nominations
When the 65th Primetime Emmy Nominations were announced last week, North Carolina productions garnered 13. The critically acclaimed Homeland led the pack with 11 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series. N.C. crew members Craig and Lisa Mae Fincannon of Wilmington, were part of the show’s 11 nominations as they were once again nominated for Outstanding Casting For a Drama Series, the category for which they won last year. In addition to the Homeland nominations, fellow Charlotte-Region shot series Banshee received a …
VGCC instructor publishes e-book of poems
Chris Brockman, an instructor of English and Reading at Vance-Granville Community College, has released a new book of poetry on the ups and downs of aging. The collection is entitled “I Used To Be Old.” Brockman describes his work as “empathetic and accessible poetry that will resonate with anyone who is, has thought about, or is close to someone who is growing older,” adding, “and everyone is growing older every day!” The poems range from fond remembrances to love poems, …
Christmas in Conway marks Hallmark Hall of Fame’s return to N.C.
Production begins Aug. 5 in the greater Wilmington area on a new Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation, Christmas in Conway. The film, which will premiere later this year on ABC, stars Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds, Red), who will play an ailing woman whose husband attempts to build a Ferris wheel in their backyard for the perfect Christmas present. Christmas in Conway is the seventh Hallmark Hall of Fame feature to shoot in the Wilmington region. Additionally, the production is the fifth …
Tammy finishes N.C. filming
This week marked the end of a two-month-long road trip in Southeastern North Carolina for Tammy and stars Susan Sarandon and Melissa McCarthy. The Warner Bros. film, which was written by McCarthy and her husband Ben Falcone – who is directing – follows its title character (McCarthy) and her sassy, boozing grandmother (Sarandon) as they set off from Murphysboro, Ill., on a trip across the Midwest. Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Burgaw, Boiling Spring Lakes and Whiteville stood in for locations in …
Final season of Eastbound and Down underway in Wilmington region
Filming is underway in the Wilmington region for the fourth and final season of HBO’s hit series Eastbound and Down. According to the N.C. Film Office, the series, based or partially filmed in North Carolina during its previous three seasons, has had a direct in-state spend in excess of $21.5 million while providing more than 3,500 job opportunities to date, including approximately 125 well-paying crew positions each season for the state’s highly-skilled film professionals. The series is expected to film …
Homeland begins third season in Charlotte, films in Raleigh next week
Principle photography is officially underway in North Carolina on Showtime’s award-winning series Homeland. Crews for the series have been spotted at several uptown Charlotte locations this week. Based in Charlotte, the series has previously filmed in the Queen City as well as Concord, Gastonia, Kings Mountain, Mooresville, and Salisbury. The third season is expected to once again shoot throughout the Charlotte Region and will also be filming in Raleigh next week. According to the N.C. Film Office, the show has …
N.C.-filmed Norman Rockwell’s Shuffleton’s Barbershop debuts this Saturday
Norman Rockwell’s Shuffleton’s Barbershop is set to make its debut this Saturday, June 1, at 9 pm on the Hallmark Movie Channel. The made-for-television feature filmed in the Charlotte area. It’s estimated to have had a direct in-state spend of approximately $2 million while providing more than 250 job opportunities, including 85 well-paying positions for the state’s highly skilled film professionals. The movie stars Danny Glover, Austin Stowell and Kayla Ewell. The production, which was recruited to the state by …
VGCC to host Screening of Documentary Film
Vance-Granville Community College will host a screening of “Las Abuelas De Plaza De Mayo and the Search for Identity,” a documentary film, on Wednesday, June 5 at 1 p.m. in the conference room in Building 8 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. The public is invited to attend the presentation, which is offered free of charge. The VGCC Global Awareness Committee is sponsoring the event. Dr. Charlie Tuggle, Reese Felts Distinguished Professor at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of …
Full Frame Festival starts Today
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 be considered for those awards by being shown at Full Frame, without the usual theatrical run. This year, the festival, part of Duke University’s Center …
Giveaways, promotions to mark Feb. 14 release of Safe Haven
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 Southport, Raleigh and Western North Carolina. The Division of Tourism has “Experience Film Sites from Safe Haven” on VisitNC.com. In addition, the Division gave away …
N.C.-filmed ‘Banshee’ debuts this Friday on Cinemax
“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 is estimated to have had a direct in-state spend in excess of $35 million while creating approximately 4,200 job opportunities including 250 crew positions for …
North Carolina Weekend
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. And experience “Romare Bearden: a Black Odyssey” exhibit at the Reynolda House Museum of American Art in Winston-Salem. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) …
N.C. filmed ‘Homeland’ wins six Emmys
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 his acceptance speech, Executive Producer Alex Gansa recognized the Charlotte crew for its work on the series. Claire Danes and Damian Lewis were both named …
N.C. filmed motion pictures well received at Toronto film festival
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 Greg Kinnear and Jennifer Connelly. During the TIFF, Millennium Entertainment picked up U.S. distribution rights to “Writers.” Combined, the features had a direct in-state spend …
N.C.Film Office: Motion pictures well received at Toronto Film Festival
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 Kinnear and Jennifer Connelly. During the TIFF, Millennium Entertainment picked up U.S. distribution rights to “Writers.” Combined, the features had a direct in-state spend of …
North Carolina Weekend
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 to change.) “North Carolina Weekend” is exclusively underwritten by the N.C. Division of Tourism. In addition, UNC-TV has made recent editions of “North Carolina Weekend” …
North Carolina Weekend
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 hoppin’ good time at the Hop ‘N Blueberry Farm in Black Mountain. Test your taste bud mettle at the N.C. Hot Sauce Contest in Oxford. …