McCrory: Stance on film incentives firm even after studio visit
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Film industry supporters have been critical of Gov. Pat McCrory not answering their plea to meet with the film industry during visits to Wilmington as the debate over film...
View ArticleBudget plan would give teachers raises, cap film incentive
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — A budget plan unveiled by Republican leaders in Raleigh today would mean more money to teachers and less money for Hollywood. House Speaker Thom Tillis and Senate leader Phil...
View ArticleUnder the Dome returns to Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Some good news tonight for Hollywood East. “Under the Dome” is returning to Wilmington for Season 3. The series was officially renewed for another season earlier today, but it...
View ArticleUnder the Dome set to shoot third season in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Despite the lack of film incentives, one popular production is staying in town. Protesters were out in full force yesterday with a message to Gov. Pat McCrory: they want film...
View ArticleFilm industry announcement expected Thursday
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — City and film industry leaders are gathering at Screen Gems Studios in Wilmington Thursday. The Wilmington Regional Film Commission and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce are...
View ArticleCucalorus hosts ‘An Evening on the Red Carpet’ for Oscar Night
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — If you’re looking to watch the Oscars in style this year, Cucalorus is again serving up a good time in the Cape Fear. Cucalorus hosts “An Evening on the Red Carpet” at Screen...
View ArticleRed Cross working out of Screen Gems studios
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The American Red Cross has set up shop on the Screen Gems lot. It is using 90-thousand square feet of buildings and parking lots to coordinate relief efforts after the flooding...
View ArticleLocally filmed ‘Six’ hoping to be a hit at 10
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The History Channel’s new tv series ‘Six’ debuts at 10pm on Wednesday, January 18th. The series, with many of the scenes filmed in the Wilmington area, is inspired by real life...
View Article‘Good Behavior’ selling set props
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — If you are a fan of Good Behavior, you can take a piece of the show home with you. Furniture, decorations and much more are being sold at Screen Gems Studio. The second season...
View ArticleSaturday is the last day for Good Behavior prop sale
WILMINGTON, NC — Good behavior fans there is still time if you want to buy props from the show to take home with you. A lot of items have been sold since the sale started two days ago, but there is...
View ArticleFilm leaders excited about the future of Hollywood East
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Monday Gov. Roy Cooper signed legislation eliminating the sunset date on the state’s film incentive program. That is exciting news for the future of productions here in the...
View ArticleCAPE FEAR HISTORY & MYSTERIES: Screen Gems Studios
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Lights, camera, action. Chucky Hues was a key grip that came to America in 1985 and was one of the very first to help Screen Gems and North Carolina become East Coast...
View ArticleWILMYWOOD: New movie sets Port City as filming location
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Lights, camera, action! A new movie is set to start filming in the Port City. Sheila Brothers at The Wilmywood Daily reports the movie, Words on Bathroom Walls, will become the...
View ArticleWilmywood is back in action as filming kicks off
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmywood is breathing some new life these days as the feature film “Words on Bathroom Walls” is now filming around town. Filming kicked off Monday morning on Castle Street in...
View ArticleCould GA abortion bill push movie makers to NC?
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — North Carolina lawmakers failed to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the ‘Born Alive’ abortion bill Wednesday. The override comes just weeks after Georgia’s governor signed a...
View ArticleGet ready for your close up! ‘Reprisal’ looking for background extras
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — If you’ve ever dreamed of being on TV, now’s your chance. TW Cast and Recruit is looking for you! The production is in need of men and women, all ethnicities, of all ages to be...
View Article‘This Country’ to begin filming again in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A new TV series is set to begin filming again in Wilmington this month, joining “Scream 5” and “Hightown” as the third production to tape in the Cape Fear this fall. “This...
View ArticleBrandon Lee’s family speak out after fatal prop gun shooting on set
(CNN) — The family of late actor Brandon Lee has spoken out following the news that cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed and director Joel Souza injured after actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun...
View ArticleWilmington still feeling the impact from the Writer’s Strike
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — It’s been just over two months since the Writer’s Guild of America went on strike — grinding T.V. and movie production to a halt. Since film and T.V. production are...
View ArticleHollywood East anticipates a busy year ahead following the end of the actors...
WILMINGTON (WWAY) — After nearly four months, the actors strike has come to an end. As actors await the deal between the union and major studios to become official, many in the film industry are...
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