ANOTHER STAR SIGHTING IN WILMYWOOD

The absolutely stunning Anne Archer who is most known for her incredible work in movies such as Fatal Attraction, Patriot Games, & Clear and Present Danger, was spotted downtown having lunch at The Basics with a large group of people.  After doing a little digging, Anne’s husband of 35 years is the Sports Producer and Emmy Award Winner, Terry Jastrow.  With Jastrow’s extensive golf knowledge and resume, one can speculate they are here for The Squeeze, the golf movie which opened up offices at Screen Gems today.

More info to come…

WHAT’S UP IN WILMYWOOD 09/30/2013, Matt is back, The Squeeze and more.

Happy Monday! Last night was an NC double header with the Charlotte shot (and might I add Emmy winning) Season 3 of Homeland on Showtime followed by our own Eastbound and Down, Season 4, the final season. I know it was hard on a lot of folks who just HAD to watch Breaking Bad!

Sleepy Hollow is welcoming back on set today, Matt Lintz. Mackenzie Lintz (Norrie, Under the Dome)’s little bro is holding his own and from what his mom told me a while back, he has actually had more acting gigs in Wilmington than any of the Lintz’ family members. Awesome Matt! We love having you here! The Sleepyheads will be shooting on the lot today. And of course, episode 3 is happenin’ tonight at 9pm on Fox and it’s all about the Sandman!

I asked Nick Gonzales (Dect. Luke Morales) about what we can expect tonight and he said, ” It’s all fun and games tonite on Sleepy Hollow until Capt. Irving gets his way.”  Hmmm, vague yet mysterious!  Here’s a sneak peek:

Congratulations to the Cucalorus folks. They exceeded their Kickstarter goal of 23k with $24,108! The festival kicks off November 13th and runs through the 17th.

WECT reported  Jane McNeill and Anthony Reynolds, two Wilmington-based actors, both landed roles in the Hugh Jackman flick Prisoners.  Well, there is one more to add!  The fabulous Alisa Harris is also on that list!  As you can see she played the Police Clerk in the flick.  If you saw the movie, lemme know if you spotted the pretty lady!  She said she didn’t get to scream like she did in Witches of East End while playing the Frantic Woman, but  she did make Jake Gyllenhaal jump a little.  LOL Awesome Alisa!

Executive Producer George Parra is opening up offices at Screen Gems today for the golf loving family film, The Squeeze. They should begin principal photography in about 3 weeks.

Look what made it into Wilmywood this weekend as we gear up for the VIP screening of Crackerjack!  It was spotted in the Bayshore area of Wilmywood!  I will have tickets to give away to the VIP screening of  Crackerjack (Art Within Productions/Modest) during the “Crackerjack Road Less Graveled Movie Tour.”  The film opens at the Regal Mayfaire 16 on October 11th, with an invitation-only V.I.P. screening on October 10th.  The PG-13 rated film stars Wes Murphy and Bethany Anne Lind and narrated by Jeff Foxworthy.  He is also the Executive Producer. The film was shot in Savannah, GA.  MORE DETAILS TO COME.

Finally, we got a Wilmywood party tomorrow night at Shell Island Resort in Wrightsville Beach from 6-9pm.  I will be bartending and all my tips will go to Canines for Service!  Hope you can make it.  Gonna be super fun!

That just about does it for me; I will have more Wilmywood updates for you tomorrow morning (unless something breaks) and every weekday morning at 7:30am & 8:30am LIVE on Sunny 104.5.  Got Scoop?  Email me: sheila@1045sunnyfm.com.  Or message me on Wilmywood’s FB .  Or just post your comments below!  Until then, that’s a wrap!!

WHAT’S UP IN WILMYWOOD 09/27/2013 Eastbound, Cucalorus, The Remaining and more.

Tim Guinee (Charlie’s father from Season One of NBC’s Revolution) is back in North Carolina, but this time is is for our other NC hit show, Homeland. While he was in Charlotte, he had to sound off and be his usual grateful self complimenting the writers, the cast and the NC Film crew.  I had a quick exchange with Tim this morning and he said:

“Being a graduate of UNCSA in Winston-Salem, it’s always great to come back to work in North Carolina. So glad there’s so much work here.”  He went on in support of our NC Film Incentives, “I hope the state is smart enough to keep the tax incentives which are above all such a great thing for the NC economy. It would be sad to see all those jobs pack up and move to another state as it so often happens.”

Tim, we love your support and we definitely glad you are back in NC for a few days!  Love to you my friend!

Our Under the Dome creator Stephen King join the ladies on The View today 11am EST He’s there of course to talk about his new book, but I am sure they touch upon the success of our show.

And we can congrate Linda aka Natalie Martinez for landing the lead in the upcoming thriller, Home Invasion. Find out more about it NOW 

Kenny Effin’ Powers has finally arrived! The new season of Eastbound and Down premieres this Sunday at 10 PM on HBO. Those who has already gotten a sneak peek at the first two episodes are letting you know you will not be disappointed.

FROM REBECCA GOLD: Immediate need for extras for this weekend!

Acito on the Mound a short film by Fiddler’s Creek Productions and Lighthouse Films companies NEEDS extras THIS WEEKEND! They are looking for [Townspeople] Caucasians aged 18-65 for the big game!  Saturday September 28th, and Sunday September 29th – All day. SAG short film agreement. No pay, but credit and meals provided. This is a volunteer position. This is a fun shoot, with professional locals crew. Please contact Rebecca Gold at: rebeccagold23@yahoo.com with contact information, picture, and availability.

Cucalorus needs your help! 58 Hours left on their Kickstarter campaign!

We’re looking to you, our friends and fellow artists, to make a donation to Cucalorus. Your donation will support more than 250 artists who will be presenting new work at the 19th annual Cucalorus Film Festival in November. Roughly half of your donation will go directly to filmmakers. Each year Cucalorus provides artists with over $35,000 in direct financial support (that’s more than half of all ticket sales!). The remainder of the funding will be used to rent the equipment we need to show movies! It’s really that basic. We hope you’ll help us in our mission to bring people together to celebrate, discover and create independent films. Donate to their Kickstarter NOW! 

Now, where is everyone filming today.  Well The Remaining is ALL OVER THE PLACE!  LOL – Guess they gotta get ‘er done!  You will see them on One Tree Hill Way, the Goody Goody Omelette House and Bicentennial Park for starters!

Sleepy Hollow will be back in New Bern and it looks like they will have a very long day.  Crew members aren’t returning to Wilmington until Saturday.

I have to say I love when our stars give shout-outs to the local restaurants.  This time it was Nick Gonzalez aka Detective Luke Morales on Sleepy Hollow who gave some kudos to Roko and Manna, which are of course two of the many favorite restaurants of the stars that pass through Wilmywood.  Thanks Nick! We appreciate you talkin’ local!

That just about does it for me; I will have more Wilmywood updates for you Monday morning (unless something breaks) and every weekday morning at 7:30am & 8:30am LIVE on Sunny 104.5.  Got Scoop?  Email me: sheila@1045sunnyfm.com.  Or message me on Wilmywood’s FB .  Or just post your comments below!  Until then, that’s a wrap!!

WHAT’S UP IN WILMYWOOD 09/26/2013 – VIP ticket giveaway, Cucalorus Kickstarter, Shoot locations.

Not too much to report today.  Alexa Vega and The Remaining cast is back at Grace United Methodist Church today beginning mid-morning.   Sleepy Hollow is back in New Bern today.

I gotta give kudos for kindness this morning.  Many people have told me how sweet and charming Tom Mison is.  But this week he spotted a children’s class watching them film up in New Bern and went over and spoke to them and posed for pictures with the class.  Class Act indeed Tom, you get an A for awesomeness!

Local prod co Lighthouse Films is shooting Acito on the Mound, a baseball short film that is set in 1963.  They will be at Optimist Park on S. Front today.  EXTRAS ARE NEEDED:

FROM REBECCA GOLD: Immediate need for extras!!!  Today, September 26th – 2:30 PM – Sunset And/or Saturday September 28th, and Sunday September 29th – All day. Will be needed all three days, or at least Saturday AND Sunday.

SAG short film agreement. No pay, but credit and meals provided. This is a volunteer position. This is a fun shoot, with professional locals crew. Please contact Rebecca Gold at: rebeccagold23@yahoo.com with contact information, picture, and availability.

Cucalorus needs your help!

We’re looking to you, our friends and fellow artists, to make a donation to Cucalorus. Your donation will support more than 250 artists who will be presenting new work at the 19th annual Cucalorus Film Festival in November. Roughly half of your donation will go directly to filmmakers. Each year Cucalorus provides artists with over $35,000 in direct financial support (that’s more than half of all ticket sales!). The remainder of the funding will be used to rent the equipment we need to show movies! It’s really that basic. We hope you’ll help us in our mission to bring people together to celebrate, discover and create independent films.

Three days to go and still a lot of money to raise!  Donate to their Kickstarter NOW! 

I will have tickets to give away to the VIP screening of Crackerjack (Art Within Productions/Modest) during the “Crackerjack Road Less Graveled Movie Tour.”  The film opens at the Regal Mayfaire 16 on October 11^th, with an invitation-only V.I.P. screening on October 10^th.  The PG-13 rated film stars Wes Murphy and Bethany Anne Lind and narrated by Jeff Foxworthy.  He is also the Executive Producer. The film was shot in Savannah, GA.  MORE DETAILS TO COME.

That just about does it for me; I will have more Wilmywood updates for you tomorrow morning (unless something breaks) and every weekday morning at 7:30am & 8:30am LIVE on Sunny 104.5.  Got Scoop?  Email me: sheila@1045sunnyfm.com.  Or message me on Wilmywood’s FB .  Or just post your comments below!  Until then, that’s a wrap!!

WHAT’S UP IN WILMYWOOD 09/25/2013 New Movie Coming in, VIP Screening and More.

Looks like another movie is coming to Wilmywood!  After speaking with three different sources, the golf themed movie is called The Squeeze and bringing it here is the Executive Producer of Silver Linings Playbook, George Parra.  You might remember him last time he was here as the line producer of Good Old Fashion Orgy.  This flick however will be made for a broader audience.  Attached to the family film is a first time director who will be left unnamed for now, but multiple sources are telling me they could open up offices as early as next week.  We will find out in the coming days if this intel is solid.

We didn’t make it, but they want us to see it!  Wilmywood has been selected for a private VIP screening as a premiere stop on the “Crackerjack Road Less Graveled Movie Tour.”  Crackerjack (Art Within Productions/Modest) is a heartwarming Southern comedy of one man’s journey down a road less graveled. The film opens at the Regal Mayfaire 16 on October 11^th, with an invitation-only V.I.P. screening on October 10^th.  The PG-13 rated film stars Wes Murphy and Bethany Anne Lind and narrated by Jeff Foxworthy.  The film was shot in Savannah, GA.

So why Wilmington?  According to the press release, Wilmington has a special place in director Bryan Coley’s heart.  It is where his parents met and fell in love over 40 years ago, and hence he grew up vacationing here.  “What’s neat is my kids now love Wilmington the way I have my whole life, and they are excited that they will get to see my film open up here.”

“This film reflects everything I love about the South,” Bryan continues,  “From boiled peanut signs to Pedro’s South of the Border to church league softball — and our narrator, Jeff Foxworthy — that’s not a bad recipe for good-time entertainment.

The filmmakers call it a nice blend of  “Raising Arizona,” “Napoleon Dynamite,” and “The Blind Side.” This Southern tale, told by executive producer, Jeff Foxworthy follows the comical missteps of a lovable loser, Bill “Crackerjack” Bailey IV (CJ). He’s a home run king…of men’s slow pitch softball, and he has been “sort-of” engaged to his girlfriend, Sherry, since 5^th grade. However, when Sherry learns she’s pregnant and moves out to nudge CJ into action, the real root of CJ’s artful dodging comes into play: a curse that leads Bailey men to become absent as soon as a baby becomes present. Faced with losing his true love or confronting the curse and his impending fatherhood, CJ does what most men would do. He plays ball!

My buddy Matt Warzel is doing another FUNdraiser for his flick Dale Archdale this Saturday to help with getting his movie in the film festival circuit. The event is from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Goat-n-Compass, 710 N. 4th St. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Good Shepherd Center. Yes, this movie was the reason Ron Jeremy was in town a while back.

Reshoots for The Remaining begin today.  They will be downtown at Grace United Methodist Church for day one.  Sleepy Hollow heads back to New Bern today.

That just about does it for me; I will have more Wilmywood updates for you tomorrow morning (unless something breaks) and every weekday morning at 7:30am & 8:30am LIVE on Sunny 104.5.  Got Scoop?  Email me: sheila@1045sunnyfm.com.  Or message me on Wilmywood’s FB .  Or just post your comments below!  Until then, that’s a wrap!!

Sleepy Hollow Rolls Heads with Ratings!

Another great night blended with suspense, hilarity and down right creepiness!  So, let’s find out who was watchin’!  SH had some serious competition last night, but regardless it held its headless high beating CBS sitcoms with a 3.1 A18-49. It’s down four tenths from last week’s 3.5, but that is norm for the second episode.  So, down a bit, yes, but still chopped some competition! See what Joe says below, and you will smile.

What do the experts say?

Anthony Crupi  “Sleepy Hollow week 2 pulls a 3.1, which translates to a 91% retention rate versus the premiere overnight. #renewal“

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Joe Adalian “SLEEPY HOLLOW’s 11 percent decline from premiere qualifies as a great week-to-week hold. Per Fox, REVOLUTION declined 17% W2, ELEMENTARY 19%”

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Broadcast primetime ratings for Monday, September 23, 2013:

Time	Net	Show	18-49 Rating	18-49 Share	Viewers Live+SD (million)
8:00PM	NBC	The Voice (8-10PM) -Premiere	4.9	13	14.67
	CBS	How I Met Your Mother -Premiere (8-9 PM)	3.6	10	9.19
	ABC	Dancing with the Stars (8-10PM)	2.3	6	13.36
	FOX	Bones	1.9	5	6.66
	CW	Hart Of Dixie -R	0.2	1	0.76
			tvbythenumbers.com
9:00PM	FOX	Sleepy Hollow	3.1	8	8.56
	CBS	2 Broke Girls -Premiere	2.8	7	8.76
	CW	Whose Line is it Anyway? -R	0.2	1	0.65
9:30PM	CBS	Mom -Premiere	2.5	6	7.92
	CW	Whose Line is it Anyway -R	0.3	1	0.73
			tvbythenumbers.com
10:00PM	NBC	The Blacklist	3.8	10	12.62
	ABC	Castle	2.2	6	13.80
	CBS	Hostages -Premiere	1.8	5	7.59

WHAT’S UP IN WILMYWOOD 09/24/2013 IM3 on DVD, The Remaining and more.

Another great night for Sleepy Hollow.  VIEW MY RATINGS REPORT. The folks are shooting in New Bern today and possibly back at Screen Gems.  If you missed it, check out the interview with Orlando Jones yesterday.  He is so fun, and very down to Earth.  He answered the fan questions as well as talked about Wilmington, his character and of course growing up in the South.

The cast of  The Remaining arrive today, as they get ready to do re-shoots later this week downtown and also some stage work.

DVD RELEASES: Iron Man 3 is out on DVD today!  The Conjuring is out on DVD October 22 and Under the Dome Box set won’t be available until November 5^th.

I do have some more good news on the front, and will reveal it tomorrow! So make sure to check back in with me!

That just about does it for me; I will have more Wilmywood updates for you tomorrow morning (unless something breaks) and every weekday morning at 7:30am & 8:30am LIVE on Sunny 104.5.  Got Scoop?  Email me: sheila@1045sunnyfm.com.  Or message me on Wilmywood’s FB .  Or just post your comments below!  Until then, that’s a wrap!!

INTERVIEW: Sleepy Hollow’s Orlando Jones joins Sheila Brothers on The Sunny Morning Show

A huge thank you to Fox Television and of course Orlando Jones for today’s interview.  This morning, Orlando joined us on The Sunny Morning Show.  He talks about the writing team, the NC Film Crew, his stay in Wilmington, growing up in the South, and he answers fan questions.  Listen to the entire interview now!

WHAT’S UP IN WILMYWOOD – 09/23/2013 Orlando Jones, The Remaining, Bolden!, NC Film Incentives and more.

Over the weekend the final ratings came out for the premiere episode,   factoring in the DVR numbers.  Hello MEGA HIT show!  Check it out in last weekend’s blog now!  Looks like Sleepy Hollow will get an early start tomorrow, and doing double time in New Bern as well as Screen Gems.  Don’t forget, Orlando Jones aka Captain Frank Irving joined me this morning on What’s Up in Wilmywood at 8:30am on Sunny 104.5.  I will post the interview shortly!   And most importantly WATCH IT TONIGHT!

And don’t forget: LIVE TWEET WITH YOUR SLEEPY HOLLOW PEEPS at 9pm EST! #SleepyHollow @TomMison @katia_winter @NikkiBeharie @markgoffman @pmiscove @JoseMolinaTV @lenwiseman @IamNickGonzalez @LyndieGreenwood @SleepyHollowFOX

Here’s the preview!

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Congrats to Claire Danes for taking home an Emmy last night for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for our North Carolina shot, Homeland.

Offices for The Remaining are officially open and the cast will come into town tomorrow as they get ready for re-shoots.  Why the re-shoots?  Well without giving anything away, they decided to make some writing changes and decided to have a better outcome with a few of the scenes.  Now, I can tell you the crew is VERY glad the show is back.  Speaking with some crew members they said that although they will be a couple of very long shoot days this week, they had a great time shooting this movie earlier this year.  They enjoyed both the young cast and director on this flick.  “They were a great group of people to work with .”  They will be shooting Wednesday through Friday this week, although some have told me just Thursday and Friday.  I will find out more details.

Dan Pritzker, Director of ‘Louis the Movie’ (Photo credit: Steve Bowbrick)

Offices officially open today for Bolden!  Looks as though they moved into Hub B, then we transfer to Hub D next year.  Glad to have the film back that saved so many during the housing crisis.  Yep, if you remember, this movie kept a lot of people working and stores open with its budget exceeding $100 million.  So, thank you Dan Pritzker and the rest of the crew from Bolden!

Finally, there have been some crazy rumors and I have no idea how or where this silliness started, so let’s this straight!  The NC Film Incentives HAVE NOT been cancelled. They will not sunset!  So tell, everyone to calm their little pants down!

That just about does it for me; I will have more Wilmywood updates for you Monday morning (unless something breaks) and every weekday morning at 7:30am & 8:30am LIVE on Sunny 104.5.  Got Scoop?  Email me: sheila@1045sunnyfm.com.  Or message me on Wilmywood’s FB .  Or just post your comments below!  Until then, that’s a wrap!!

Fox’s ‘Sleepy Hollow’ Gets Big DVR boost beating out Under the Dome

Wilmywood can celebrate some more!  We already knew that Sleepy Hollow killed it in the ratings, but after factoring in the DVR numbers, it went through the roof!  And even bettered Wilmywood’s other hit show, Under the Dome!

According to Deadline:

The September 16th debut episode jumped 43% in Live + 3 ratings, nabbing a 5.0 rating & 13.2 million viewers compared with the Live + Same Day numbers which were a 3.5 rating & 10.1 million viewers. That makes it the best debut for a Fox fall drama series since the launch of “24” (5.4/13) all the way back in November 2001.

That’s the largest L+3 audience movement of any new series debut last season and bests Under The Dome’s 3.2 million gain. With the other Big 3 set to unleash their new dramas next week, all we can say is “let the games begin.”

The jump of 1.5 ratings points is also the biggest new series L+3 jump this year – more than “Revolution” (1.4), “The Following” (1.1)  as well.