CHARLESTON, SC: Danny McBride Series now accepting crew resumes

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The new HBO series, Vice Principals, is currently accepting crew resumes. This production will be based in the Charleston region and begin principal photography at the end of March.

Please send your resume to: viceprincipalsresumes@gmail.com. Be sure put your position and department in the subject line.

FYI: Line producer is Stephanie Laing.  Directing is of course Jody Hill.

But guess who else would have made it back to Wilmywood if the incentive would have stayed in place? (FYI: This series was supposed to be shot here, hence the post).

Our Dawson’s Creek girl, Busy Phillips.  Yep she is starring in this series along with Danny McBride, Da’vine Joy Randolph, Sheaun McKinney, and Georgia King.

Is there an emoticon for my current mood as I write this blog?

THE WILMYWOOD DAILY – 11/06/2014 TBS Pilot for NC, HBO in Concord, and crew jobs in other states.

Boy oh Boy, Hollywood is trying to get in as many projects as they can before our film incentives expire before the end of the year! Thank God! I am happy that so many crew members will be able to pay their mortgages and have a great holiday!

The Untitled Jones-Bee Vacation Project for TBS will be under way next month and they are definitely set for North Carolina. Rumor has it, Wilmywood has got the project!

TBS gave the pilot the green light last month. This scripted comedy pilot from The Daily Show‘s Jason Jones & Samantha Bee is a family road trip comedy about the journey to Key West. They are projected to begin production December 8th.  Samantha Jones is set to star in the project which is based on Jones and Bees’ personal accounts over the years on vacation. I will keep you posted as soon as I know more.

Also, there are rumors about HBO Doc currently shooting a pilot in Concord, NC.  Possibly some reenactment scenes. Don’t have too many details on this one. I’ll get back to you.

ICYMI: Kim Stewart has been chosen as extras casting director for Blue Mountain State! So, if you wanna work on this project as a stand-in, photo double or background, GET DETAILS NOW

Where are our Wilmywood folks today?

Secrets and Lies heads to the Chamber of Commerce

Sleepy Hollow is back at Cape Fear Club

The Choice is back on private property today, but they will finally venture to a new location tomorrow!

Now looking into the NC filmmaker’s future. Let’s take a look at 2015.  Where do we stand?  How many positions can be filled?

– Sleepy Hollow will be wrapping by the end of January.

– Under the Dome will begin prepping for season 3 in late Jan/Early Feb.

–Bolden will shoot into the new year with them possibly going as late as March/April 2015.

That’s all we got right now. Less than 1000 jobs for 4200+ film workers. So until we get North Carolina back in business )and we will), let’s expand into other states and see what is close by and worth looking into.

OUTCAST (Cinemax Pilot)
Rock Hill, SC
Projected start date: December 2

DIRTY GRANDPA (Feature Film)
Starring Robert DeNiro and Zach Efron
Atlanta/Florida
January 2015

THE BIRTH OF A NATION (Feature Film)
Savannah, GA
January 2015

JESSE AND NAOMI (Feature Film)
Virginia Beach
January 2015

THE GIRL IN THE PHOTOGRAPHS (Wes Craven Feature Film)
Atlanta, GA
January 2015

THE RING 3D (Feature Film)
Conyers, GA
January 2015

BROTHERS IN ATLANTA (HBO)
Atlanta, GA
March 2015

CAPTAIN AMERICAN: CIVIL WAR (Feature Film)
Atlanta, GA
Starring Chris Evans
LP: Patty Whitcher
March 2015

DEEPWATER HORIZON (Feature Film)
New Orleans, LA
Starring Mark Wahlberg
LP: David Womark
March 2015

68 days until the long session and a possibility of our Governor bringing up incentives of every kind again possibly in the next couple weeks. Slim chance but there is rumblings about it.

Please join us for Cape Fear Literacy Council’s “1st Annual Oyster Roast” on Saturday, November 8, 2014. This will be a fun and casual celebration of literacy with a fantastic fall feast featuring oysters and all the fixin’s plus music, libations, games and more!

Guests will truly enjoy this rare glimpse onto the grounds of Clarendon Plantation – a private historic waterfront estate that also serves as a filming location for the Sleepy Hollow television series. GET DETAILS NOW!

MOST POPULAR THIS WEEK:

• Rep. Rick Catlin calls film worker ‘Liar’ and ‘Stupid’
• WILMINGTON, NC: Crew Call for Blue Mountain State – The Movie
• Extras Casting Director named for Blue Mountain State!
• EUE/Screen Gems getting Mini-Facelift this Weekend.
• Under The Dome Returns to Wilmywood for a 3rd Season!
• NC Film and small businesses that benefit.
• Rep. Tillis and Gov. Chris Christie sneak out back door to escape film supporters?

That just about does it for me; I will have more Wilmywood updates for you tomorrow morning (unless something breaks) and every weekday morning we do “What’s Up in Wilmywood” at 7:30am & 8:30am LIVE on Sunny 104.5.  And on Thursdays during Cape Fear CW‘s Primetime News at 10!  Got Scoop?  Email me: sheila_brothers@yahoo.com.  Or message me on Wilmywood’s FB  or on Twitter.  You can also just post your comments below!  Until then, that’s a wrap!!

THE WILMYWOOD DAILY – 08/27/2014 HBO scouts for fall before film incentives expire, Wilmington officials plea with Governor McCrory, UTD Ratings

Mornin’ Sunshine! Happy Humpday.  Not too much going on today, but we do have a few things noteworthy.

The Emmys kicked everyone in the tail. Under the Dome did decent enough, but showed lower numbers with a 1.4 A18-49, 6.59M viewers.

ABC’s Secrets & Lies is in Porter’s Neck today and Sleepy Hollow is at the sound stages today.

HBO has been scouting North Carolina, among other states for their mini series Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency (adaptation  of the book by Washington Post investigative reporter Barton Gellman published in 2008).  Some sources say they have made their decision and are shooting in New York and North Carolina, however, other sources say they have not locked in NC as a location. At least not yet anyway. Wherever they shoot, they will need to make a decision soon as production is supposed to start in October. The Line Producer is Louise Rosner. David Frankel is directing. More on this project from The Hollywood Reporter. READ NOW 

FILM INCENTIVE UPDATE: The Port City Daily reports, “City of Wilmington and New Hanover County officials are formally asking Gov. Pat McCrory to reconvene the North Carolina General Assembly to resolve the issue of the state’s film credit.”  READ MORE AT PORT CITY DAILY

MOST POPULAR THIS WEEK:

• WIN a trip to LA and hang with cast of ‘The Remaining’
• GREENSBORO, NC: Cast added to Disappointments Room, ECD named, Casting Call.
• Timelapse of NC FILM Photo Shoot at Battleship Park 8/23/2014
• NC Film crew talks about the making of The Devil’s Hand (The Occult) w/ trailer released.
• The Longest Ride receives big welcome from Elkin, NC.
• VIDEO: Elkin, NC and The Longest Ride

That just about does it for me; I will have more Wilmywood updates for you tomorrow morning (unless something breaks) and every weekday morning we do “What’s Up in Wilmywood” at 7:30am & 8:30am LIVE on Sunny 104.5.  And on Thursdays during Cape Fear CW‘s Primetime News at 10!  Got Scoop?  Email me: sheila_brothers@yahoo.com.  Or message me on Wilmywood’s FB  or on Twitter.  You can also just post your comments below!  Until then, that’s a wrap!!

THE WILMYWOOD DAILY – 02/07/2014 Hank and Jed, Under the Dome, and more.

Wooo Hoo!  We made it to the weekend!  I would just like to say that I know the two who die early on in Season two of Under the Dome.  I have to say I am NOT happy about it and I’m not tellin’!  Ha!!  MOVING ON!

And I gotta give thanks to our ABC affiliate WWAY for the shout out in last night’s newscast about Natalie Martinez‘s leap from CBS to ABC.

Fans from around the world gave over $82,000 to our local production company Hank and Jed Movie Pictures’ Kickstarter Campaign last Spring to bring back their medieval comedy, Doraleous & Associates.  I had the honor of getting the exclusive scoop this week and the Wilmington boys took the time to answer some Doraleous lovers’ questions, including the release date of the new season.

 Are you new to Doraleous & Associates?  Watch the 1st 36 episodes now!  The new season will include 13 episodes and will air on Hank and Jed’s Youtube Channel.

WHAT’S ON TV THIS WEEKEND?

HBO New Movie of the Week: 42 … Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford … But more importantly, it’s got our fabulous Peter Jurasik and our Sleepy Hollow gal Nikki Beharie.  She was nominated for an Image Award for her role for this flick.  If you haven’t seen it, it takes place in 1946.  Branch Rickey(Ford), general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, signs Jackie Robinson(Boseman) to the team in defiance of major league baseball’s notorious color barrier.

REMINDER TONIGHT: Universal Publishing Artist Steven Fiore will be appearing live at Post 1200′s Giant Culture this Friday evening. It all begins at 7pm.  This will be an “Austin City Limits” style setting. On the east coast from Los Angeles to work with Art Garfunkel – Steven will captivate the audience the same way he has caught the attention of artists like Kate Vogel, Keith Urban, Alison Krauss and Jason Castro. Regional favorite Howie Day has also used Steven’s music. 5$ seats will sell fast! Buy online with no fees!  BRING YOUR OWN BEER OR WINE & PAY A CORKING FEE!

MOST POPULAR POSTS THIS WEEK:

• Hank and Jed Sets Premiere Date for Doraleous & Associates
• THE WILMYWOOD DAILY – 02/06/2014 – GOOD LAWD! Max Steel, Secrets Lies, Under the Dome, Steven Fiore and more!
• Eddie Cahill & Karla Crome join Under the Dome Cast
• Headshots 101: Casting Directors’ Pet Peeves
• Snowy Hollow – Sleepy Hollow Locations in a Winter Wonderland.

That just about does it for me; I will have more Wilmywood updates for you Monday morning (unless something breaks) and every weekday morning we do “What’s Up in Wilmywood” at 7:30am & 8:30am LIVE on Sunny 104.5.  Got Scoop?  Email me: sheila_brothers@yahoo.com.  Or message me on Wilmywood’s FB  or on Twitter.  You can also just post your comments below!  Until then, that’s a wrap!!

THE WILMYWOOD DAILY – 12/20/2013 Another Movie for NC, Eric Laden, Encore’s Best Of and More!

Writer/Producer Elliot McGucken is taking his award winning screenplay, “The Legend of McCoy Mountain & The Gold 45 Revolver” to the silver screen, and my sources tell me as it stands, they will be shooting this flick in LA, New York and North Carolina.  I am still waiting to hear back on exactly where in NC they will be filming.  Let’s hope their plans don’t change! The movie is about Mary McCoy and her boyfriend who head on up McCoy Mountain to film the ghost of Civil War abolitionist Johnny Ranger McCoy for Mary’s Sundance documentary.  They end up finding out firsthand if Johnny’s Gold 45 Revolver really does fire lightning in the hands of heroes willing to give that last, full-measure of devotion.  Look for this production to start up in the Spring.

Remember the indie flick Riverguard that shot here this past summer?  Eric Ladin, the lead in the Wilmywood shot movie has been cast as a regular in The Brink, HBO’s pilot directed by Jay Roach from a script by Roberto Benabib and Kim Benabib and exec produced by Jerry Weintraub. The Brink is an epic dark comedy focusing on a geopolitical crisis and its effect on three disparate and desperate men: U.S. Secretary of State Walter Hollander (Tim Robbins); Alex Coppins (Jack Black), a lowly Foreign Service officer; and Zeke Callahan (Pablo Schreiber), an ace Navy fighter pilot. Ladin will play Lieutenant Glenn Taylor, Callahan’s ace wingman.

Encore Magazine has released their Best Of Nominees and you can VOTE NOW.  I would like to thank all of you who nominated me for Best Local Radio Personality, Best Morning Show and The Wilmywood Daily for Best Blog!  And of course I would LOVE your vote!  Some highlights: I think you will definitely wanna vote on these three categories:

Best Thing to Happen in ILM 2013:  Film/TV Production, Ziggy’s Opening and California Roots: Carolina Sessions

Best Local Independent Film: Pieces of Talent, Bound by Sea, Children of Salt

Best Local Filmmaker: Joe Stauffer, Keith Welborn, Brannigan Carter

The voting ends on my birthday!! January 15th.  So, go on get to votin‘!!

Our buddy Jeff Hidek from the Star News picked up on this tribute.  This past Sunday’s episode of The Simpsons honored one of our legends, Don Payne, who passed away this year.   This episode was the last one written by the New Hanover High School grad and you can see his animated angelic image in the opening credits.  READ THE ARTICLE NOW.

Check out all the NC Nominees and VOTE!  TV.com’s “Best Of” is under way, and the site has our NC shot television shows on the list. Under the Dome, Sleepy Hollow, Homeland, Banshee and Eastdown and Bound.

That just about does it for me; I will have more Wilmywood updates for you Monday morning (unless something breaks) and every weekday morning we do “What’s Up in Wilmywood” at 7:30am & 8:30am LIVE on Sunny 104.5.  Got Scoop?  Email me: sheila_brothers@yahoo.com.  Or message me on Wilmywood’s FB .  You can also just post your comments below!  Until then, that’s a wrap!!

THE WILMYWOOD DAILY – 12/18/2013 – Variety Helps Spread the Message, Hank and Jed, PCAs and more…

Howdy and Happy Hump Day! Yesterday was a fun-filled crazy day for film blogging. Not, one, not two, but three were posted as so much was going on.  I will recap and add some goodies this morning!

Yesterday on the Wilmywood Daily Facebook page, I deemed these folks as the Best NC Film Family ever! Hilarious! This Raleigh, NC Family has got more than 6 million views since last week! If you haven’t seen this video yet, you will LOVE it! 

The Governor’s office sent out a press release yesterday.  Film and Television Production spent at least $254 Million in North Carolina this year. That’s direct in state spending folks!  It’s been one the most successful years in NC Film history. The release stated that production companies generated more than 4,000 “well-paying” crew positions and nearly 25,000 job opportunities, including talent and background extra positions. There were more than 5,700 production days in more than 30 counties this year. READ PRESS RELEASE NOW

A lot of people read this press release and liked what was included, but many were more intrigued about what was not included:  the reason for such high direct in state spending. The 25% film incentive.  An interesting omission, indeed.  Perhaps they thought is was a given?   The economic impact numbers help make our case that the incentives should not end on Jan. 1, 2015.  Regardless, we will continue the push until the big vote in May.

I wanted to thank Ted Johnson, the senior editor for Variety for bringing this message to Hollywood.  Did you know that some people in LA think that our incentives don’t even exist anymore?  Crazy.  Production Companies and studios need to know that North Carolina is still very much a viable option.  So, thanks Ted, I think this article will be a big help.  READ HIS ARTICLE NOW

Variety also brings us this wonderful news about our NC shot  Homeland. The  season finale pulled in its largest audience to date.  READ ARTICLE NOW!

Tony Schnur (Sniper)

Our local production company Hank and Jed Movie Pictures spilled the beans.  They are featured in the popular video game, Battlefield 4.  Due to Hank and Jed’s hugely successful web series, Battlefield Friends, EA and DICE, the makers of the game, became fans of the show and contacted them to be in the game.  Brent Triplett, Jon Etheridge, Tony Schnur and Nate Panning recorded at Post 1200, a post-production facility here in Wilmington, NC.  READ STORY NOW

40th annual People’s Choice Awards will air live on CBS on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 9 p.m. ET.  I checked again this morning and yep VOTING is still open for  Favorite New TV Drama: VOTE NOW FOR SLEEPY HOLLOW!

That just about does it for me; I will have more Wilmywood updates for you tomorrow  morning (unless something breaks) and every weekday morning we do “What’s Up in Wilmywood” at 7:30am & 8:30am LIVE on Sunny 104.5.  Got Scoop?  Email me: sheila_brothers@yahoo.com.  Or message me on Wilmywood’s FB .  You can also just post your comments below!  Until then, that’s a wrap!!

NC FILM UPDATE: “5,700 production days, $254 million in spending and 25,000 job opportunities in 2013”

Television Series Fuel Strong Year for Film Industry in North Carolina

5,700 production days, $254 million in spending and 25,000 job opportunities in 2013

DECEMBER 17, 2013 • JOBS AND THE ECONOMY

PRESS RELEASE:  Raleigh, N.C. — Popular television productions fueled one of the strongest years experienced by the film industry in North Carolina.

More than 60 productions registered with the N.C. Film Office and filmed in North Carolina in 2013. Those productions amassed a record-high of more than 5,700 production days with filming taking place in more than 30 of the state’s 100 counties.

“In addition to our state’s beauty, we’ve developed the workforce and artists that make North Carolina an ideal place to produce quality projects efficiently,” said Governor McCrory.

Year-end projections show television and film productions had a direct in-state spend in excess of $254 million and created more than 4,000 well-paying crew positions for the state’s highly skilled workforce. These productions created nearly 25,000 job opportunities (full time equivalent and temporary jobs), including talent and background extra positions, for North Carolinians. These numbers are the second highest in the industry’s history for in-state spending by productions as well as total job opportunities created.

Television series headlined production in North Carolina in 2013. Five major series—the summer’s top show “Under The Dome,” this fall’s breakout series “Sleepy Hollow,” the second season of Cinemax’s top series “Banshee,” the third season of the award winning Showtime series “Homeland” and the final season of HBO’s “Eastbound and Down”—all filmed in the state.

Production on the feature films “Tammy,” “Careful What You Wish For,” “The Ultimate Life,” “The World Made Straight,” “Grass Stains,” “The Squeeze,” “Captive” and “Tusk” also took place in North Carolina. Made-for-television movies also had a strong presence as “Christmas In Conway,” Norman Rockwell’s “Shuffleton Barbershop” and “The Perfect Summer” all were filmed and aired in 2013. National commercials for Mountain Dew, ESPN, NASCAR, Planters, Audi and Fiat also shot in the state.

“The film industry continues to have a major impact on the state’s economy and provide job opportunities for thousands of North Carolinians,” said Secretary of Commerce Sharon Decker. “It is great to see our state continue its success in the industry.”

Beyond the more than $254 million in direct spending, additional spending and job creation has taken place on numerous lower budget projects and commercials.

“The past three years have produced unheralded numbers in direct in-state spending and job opportunities,” said NC Film Office Director Aaron Syrett.

Established in 1980, the North Carolina Film Office is part of the N.C. Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development in the N.C. Department of Commerce. Its primary responsibilities are to recruit productions to the state by marketing the many assets—including the resources, crew base, established infrastructure and locations statewide—North Carolina has to offer. In addition, the film office assists productions with permitting and other logistics and works hand-in-hand with regional film commissions in the Wilmington, Research Triangle, Piedmont Triad, Charlotte and Western regions of the state. Since its creation, 400+ projects have filmed in the state, directly spending over $1 billion and creating more than 100,000 job opportunities for crew, talent and extras.

– See more at: http://www.governor.state.nc.us/newsroom/press-releases/20131217/television-series-fuel-strong-year-film-industry-north-carolina#sthash.g18bealv.dpuf

 

THE WILMYWOOD DAILY – 11/19/2013 We’re the Millers DVD, John Leonetti, Basecamp Luxe and more!

Good Tuesday Morning!  How about a fist bump for last night’s  Sleepy Hollow!  I will have the ratings report later today after 11am for the Necromancer.  The folks are shooting downtown at St. James Church on S. 3^rd St.  Not too much sightseeing as they will be doing interiors today.

Gotta give some major kudos to DP John Leonetti.  He’s been working on Sleepy Hollow, but before that he was also DP on our smash hit supernatural flick, The Conjuring.  Now my sources have told me he has made the leap to director for The Conjuring 2!  Even though we are a tad sad it is not shooting here, congrats John!  Your crew members have deemed you one of the greatest guys to work with!

Don’t have HBO but are dying to see some Lindsay Lohan/Alex Skarsgard action from Eastbound and Down?  Well die no more, here’s a clip!

The company BaseCamp Luxe is holding their ribbon cutting ceremony this Thursday at Screen Gems.    Media will receive special viewing of the stylish and luxurious vintage airstream trailers for use on film and television production sets. Oh good, that’s me!  Media!  Congrats to Anne Wilson and Marybeth Bankson on their business. They look gorgeous, can’t wait to check them out in person.  The trailers, not the ladies!  Get your mind out of the gutter!  (no offense ladies, I am sure you are beautiful)

If you missed it during Cucalorus, the Film Incentive Webinar, “State of the Slate”  is TODAY at 2pm.   It is a free event but you must register via email.  Once you do, check your email for confirmation.  You will be able to log in when the event opens at 01:30PM EST.  The broadcast will start at 02:00PM EST REGISTER NOW!

A new grassroots campaign that has just launched.  It’s a “Call to Action” for NC Crew Members, Vendors and most importantly Voters!  Here’s the schpeel from me!Don’t just watch it, DO SOMETHING!  Visit KEEPNCFILM.org NOW.  Help end the “sunset” permanently, keep the film incentives indefinitely!

Wilmywood shot We’re the Millers’ DVD Release is FINALLY HERE!   Buy We’re the Millers on DVD or BluRay NOW from Wilmywood’s A-Store powered by Amazon.com!!

Congratulations to:  Karen Shelley!  You won the “We’re the Millers” T-shirt!  Thanks for subscribing to The Wilmywood Daily!

REMINDER:  Voting in The People’s Choice Awards is still happening!  Make sure to vote, vote, and vote again for your NC FILM favorites. Finalist voting ends on Thursday, December 5th!  Check out the list of NC Nominees NOW!

That just about does it for me; I will have more Wilmywood updates for you tomorrow morning (unless something breaks) and every weekday morning we do “What’s Up in Wilmywood” at 7:30am & 8:30am LIVE on Sunny 104.5.  Got Scoop?  Email me: sheila_brothers@yahoo.com.  Or message me on Wilmywood’s FB .  You can also just post your comments below!  Until then, that’s a wrap!!

THE WILMYWOOD DAILY – 10/01/2013, Watch Eastbound & Down NOW, Wilmywood Party tonight, The Squeeze and more.

Don’t have HBO, but wanna see Eastbound and Down?  Well guess what, you can!  All you have to do is to subscribe to HBO’s youtube channel and BAM watch what you missed from Sunday night!  And a HUGE MAJOR HIGH FIVE to our local boy Cullen Moss!  He killed it in this episode!  For those that don’t know this brilliant guy, he plays Kenny’s Rent a Car Boss, Mark!  Baaahahahaa – Oh my God, so hilarious!!

If it isn’t showing up, that means you NEED TO SUBSCRIBE to their channel.  

Soooo?  How did you enjoy last night’s episode of Sleepy Hollow?  Did the Sandman enter your dreams?  Post your comments about last night’s episode below!  I will be posting the ratings later today.  The Sleepy folks will be shooting at the Brooklyn Arts Center on N. 4th St today. Missed last night’s episode? Catch up now on http://FOX.com , FOX NOW and FOX On Demand.

TONIGHT:  WILMYWOOD PARTY!  6pm-9pm at  Shell Island Resort in Wrightsville Beach.  This will be a great chance to catch up with everyone and talk shop!  I will be bartending and all my tips will go to Canines for Service!  ALL AGES welcome.  Hope you can make it.  Gonna be super fun!

Yesterday I added an extra blog to report the fabulous actress/producer Anne Archer is in town.  She 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 Monday.

Are you a fan of the movie, The Bone Collector?  Well, guess who is coming to Wilmywood?  The incredible author himself, Jeffery Deaver, all to support the Cape Fear Literacy Council. He will be here Sunday, October 20th.  Deaver will be speaking about, of course, The Bone Collector and how he comes up with storylines, characters and what it’s like to adapt a novel into a screenplay.  There will also be a Q&A.  Looking to get to know Deaver better? There will be a separate VIP cocktail reception where he will do autographs, pictures and the like.  Tickets are on sale now, HOWEVER, I do have a pair of general admission tickets as well as a hardcover of his recent bestseller, The Kill Room. More details to come on how to win!

Yesterday, 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!

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!!