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Remembering the filming of ‘Bull Durham’ in Asheville 30 years later
Jason Sandford June 15, 2018

The Asheville Tourists will give away 1,000 Crash Davis bobbleheads on Saturday to mark the 30th anniversary of the release of "Bull Durham."

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‘Three Billboards’ movie shot in WNC wows film festival crowds
Jason Sandford September 6, 2017

The movie has a U.S. release date of Nov. 10.

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Asheville events
Where to watch the Final Four, and more things to do around Asheville
Jason Sandford March 30, 2017

Here’s a quick look at some of what to do around Asheville this weekend, including our pick of five places around town to watch the NCAA basketball tournament’s Final Four games on Saturday and national ...

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Asheville Music
Rooted in Asheville, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo breaks through w/ Grammy, movie deal
Jason Sandford March 13, 2017

Secret Agent 23 Skidoo will hold an EP release show at The Orange Peel on Sunday.

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Asheville arts, Asheville events
As Asheville prepares to celebrate Zelda Fitzgerald, pop culture awareness peaks
Jason Sandford March 6, 2017

Two major Hollywood pictures are in the works, and a new Amazon series, focus on the life and impact of Zelda as Asheville prepares to celebrate her once again.

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Asheville News
‘Dirty Dancing’ remake filmed around Asheville to air May 24 on ABC
Jason Sandford January 11, 2017

The "Dirty Dancing" remake stars Abigail Breslin as Baby and Colt Prattes as Johnny.

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Asheville News
Southeastern Film Critics Association: ‘Moonlight’ best film of 2016
Jason Sandford December 31, 2016

In other awards, Casey Affleck won Best Actor for "Manchester by the Sea" and Natalie Portman won Best Actress for "Jackie."

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Asheville News
‘Twilight’ movie actor to star in Asheville movie production
Jason Sandford November 29, 2016

Asheville-based Solis Films will be shooting the film around Asheville, Old Fort and Black Mountain starting Dec. 1.

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Asheville News
Burger Bar in Asheville to host screening of ‘Wastedland 2’ on Sunday
Jason Sandford November 1, 2016

The movie depicts a post apocalyptic world where the last few remaining inhabitants are the spirit animals of graffiti writers.

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Asheville News
Will Asheville see spotlight in new Zelda Fitzgerald film starring Jennifer Lawrence?
Jason Sandford October 25, 2016

Zelda Fitzgerald and eight other women died in Asheville in a tragic fire.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Former First Lady Laura Bush spotted in Waynesville
Jason Sandford October 18, 2016

Also, Helpmate is launching a fundraising campaign to expand services, and much more.

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Asheville features
Trivia bits about ‘Masterminds’ movie made in Asheville
Jason Sandford October 5, 2016

Some fun facts about the making of "Masterminds" in and around Asheville.

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Asheville News
The Grail Moviehouse in Asheville to screen ‘Masterminds’ starting Sept. 30
Jason Sandford September 23, 2016

"Masterminds" was filmed in Asheville and around Western North Carolina in the summer of 2014.

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Asheville events, Asheville News
The GritVegas Weekend Update – 9/1/16
Jason Sandford September 1, 2016

It’s summer’s last hoorah! The kids are back in school, the nights are getting cooler, and soon it will be time to trade in swimsuits for sweaters. But it’s not over yet, y’all! Kick back and ...

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Opinion
Movie review: ‘Swiss Army Man’
Jason Sandford July 21, 2016

"Swiss Army Man" digs deeper than entertainment; it’s an interpretive dance with a haunting score, writers our reviewer.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: New deli, the Montford Pull Up, opens in Asheville
Jason Sandford June 8, 2016

Also, GO Green Opportunities is awarded a $70,000 Kresge Foundation grant, and much more.

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Asheville News
‘Dirty Dancing’ filming in downtown Asheville features hot rods, extras
Jason Sandford May 18, 2016

Filming for the made-for-TV remake of "Dirty Dancing" created a buzz in downtown.

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Asheville Music
Gary Jules surprises Asheville Brewing crowd with ‘Mad World’ performance
Jason Sandford May 17, 2016

Jules appeared unannounced at Asheville Pizza and Brewing and sang "Mad World" before two showings of the cult classic "Donnie Darko."

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Asheville News
Woody Harrelson joins table tennis buffs at Montford Community Center in Asheville
Jason Sandford May 10, 2016

Hot-shot Harrelson had several sweet kill shots as he played with members of the venerable Asheville Table Tennis Club.

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Ashvegas celebrity spotting: McDormand, Coen, Harrelson around Asheville
Jason Sandford April 27, 2016

Movie stars are shopping and dining all around Asheville.

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Pop-up exhibition of Thomas Wolfe books set for May in downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford April 25, 2016

The exhibition of Wolfe's books coincides will the release of a Hollywood movie about Wolfe, as well as an upcoming meeting of the Thomas Wolfe Society in Asheville.

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Ashvegas celebrity spotting: Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell in downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford April 21, 2016

The two are starring alongside Frances McDormand and Peter Dinklage in "Three Billboards Outside Ebbings, Missouri."

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: ‘Son of Saul’
Jason Sandford March 2, 2016

As Son of Saul portrays so movingly, evil is something that can infect any of us and is not easily washed away.

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Asheville News
Sylva will hit big screen with filming of Hollywood movie starring Frances McDormand
Jason Sandford February 23, 2016

The $15 million film feature is about a mother confronting police brutality.

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Ashvegas movie review: ‘The Witch’
Jason Sandford February 21, 2016

Unremittingly bleak, "The Witch" is filled with images so haunting that many people will find the movie disturbing.

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Asheville News
Mixed reviews roll in for ‘Genius’ about Asheville’s Wolfe and editor Perkins
Jason Sandford February 16, 2016

The movie "Genius" is getting other press as the movie has its premiere at the Berlin Film Festival this week.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: ’45 Years’
Jason Sandford February 13, 2016

Charlotte Rampling's performance, which has been nominated for an Oscar, is devastatingly subtle and dignified.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Dim sum restaurant set to open in downtown Asheville next week
Jason Sandford February 10, 2016

Also, the Hollywood biopic "Genius" about editor Max Perkins and the writers he worked with, including Thomas Wolfe, has a U.S. release date, and more.

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Asheville News
Josh Brolin, on break from Asheville-area film shoot, talks acting, the Coens and more at NYS3
Jason Sandford January 28, 2016

On acting, Brolin says: "I just try to be as present in the moment as I can be."

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Movie Review: Anomalisa
Jason Sandford January 27, 2016

If you’re an arty cineaste or an animation nut you should see the movie on the big screen. Otherwise, wait.

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Asheville News
Dinner and a movie: Asheville’s Carmike Cinemas movie theater set for major makeover
Jason Sandford December 9, 2015

This aging movie theater, facing increasing competition from online streaming services, is stepping up its game.

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Asheville News
Release date moved for movie about Asheville native Thomas Wolfe and his editor
Jason Sandford December 9, 2015

Earlier this year, Oscar buzz was building for actor Jude Law, who plays Wolfe the writer.

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‘Masterminds’ movie shot in Asheville may hit big screen following bankruptcy hearing
Jason Sandford October 20, 2015

The movie was originally set for an August release, then an October release.

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Asheville News
Audition for Asheville movie shoot: filmmakers seek boy to star beside Josh Brolin, Danny McBride
Jason Sandford September 9, 2015

The open call is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Riverside Business Park.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas celebrity spotting: Will Patton, shopping at Greenlife in Asheville
Jason Sandford August 18, 2015

Patton was born in Charleston and attended the North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem.

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Asheville business, Asheville News
Downtown Asheville to get new 250-seat movie theater, Grail Moviehouse
Jason Sandford July 13, 2015

The Grail plans on bringing flexible, unique programming to a hungry organizers, its founders say.

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Asheville News
‘Masterminds’ film shot around Asheville last summer pushed back to October release
Jason Sandford July 8, 2015

The film studio that made "Masterminds" is facing financial turbulance, reports Deadline.com.

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Asheville News
Asheville celebrity spotting: Seinfeld at ‘Spy’, Wilson at Wedge
Jason Sandford June 29, 2015

Seinfeld was in Asheville for a Saturday night show at the U.S. Cellular Center.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Frostbite Ice Cream coming to Patton Avenue in West Asheville
Jason Sandford June 25, 2015

Also, there's a new "Masterminds" movie trailer out and an end to the heat wave.

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Asheville News
Lionsgate buys U.S. rights to “Genius,” movie about Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe
Jason Sandford May 13, 2015

The film stars Jude Law, Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman. Last summer, Law visited Asheville to learn more about Wolfe.

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Asheville News
VIDEO Trailer for ‘Masterminds,’ movie shot in Asheville last year
Jason Sandford March 31, 2015

The heist comedy based on a true story is due out later this year and stars Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis.

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Asheville business
Wanted: Asheville locations for film, photo and video shoots
Jason Sandford March 30, 2015

Got a home or location that would be great for a photo shoot? Found It Locations wants to hear from you.

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Opinion
Ashvegas movie review: Chappie
Jason Sandford March 19, 2015

Despite the savage criticism, this reviewer likes this doggone movie.

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Asheville News
North Carolina Film Critics Association 2014 award winners
Jason Sandford January 19, 2015

Thirty-three critics working or living in North Carolina or contributing to North Carolina outlets are members of the NCFCA.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas celebrity sighting: Denzel Washington at Target in South Asheville
Jason Sandford December 29, 2014

Hollywood royalty was spotted quietly going about a quick shopping trip just one day after his 60th birthday.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Year in Review 2014: The year in Asheville celebrity sighting
Jason Sandford December 26, 2014

Kristen Wiig, Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, Jude Law and Bryan Cranston were just a few of the personalities who dropped in on Asheville this past year.

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Asheville News
Southeastern Film Critics Association picks ‘Grand Budapest Hotel’ as best movie of 2014
Jason Sandford December 22, 2014

"Boyhood" and "Birdman" round out the top three, according to the association's 54 film critics who voted.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Galifianakis movie renamed, Bruisin’ Ales online store, more
Jason Sandford November 26, 2014

Also, a well-known WWNC radio personality dies, more Black Friday shopping stuff, etc.

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Asheville News
Asheville filmmaker asks public for $30,000 to fund new movie, ‘American Breakdown’
Jason Sandford November 9, 2014

Paul Schattel and his experienced crew of indie filmmakers stand ready to tell their story of a struggling musician who breaks down in an isolated, redneck town.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: St. Vincent is predictable, hokey, lovable
Jason Sandford October 23, 2014

Bill Murray stars alongside Melissa McCarthy.

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