Remembering the filming of ‘Bull Durham’ in Asheville 30 years later
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
The movie has a U.S. release date of Nov. 10.
Where to watch the Final Four, and more things to do around Asheville
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 championship game on Monday. Thursday Asheville City Soccer Kick-Off Party, 6-9 p.m. at Hi-Wire Brewing Big Top near Biltmore Village: Celebrate AVL’s new soccer team[Read More…]
Rooted in Asheville, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo breaks through w/ Grammy, movie deal
Secret Agent 23 Skidoo will hold an EP release show at The Orange Peel on Sunday.
As Asheville prepares to celebrate Zelda Fitzgerald, pop culture awareness peaks
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.
‘Dirty Dancing’ remake filmed around Asheville to air May 24 on ABC
The “Dirty Dancing” remake stars Abigail Breslin as Baby and Colt Prattes as Johnny.
Southeastern Film Critics Association: ‘Moonlight’ best film of 2016
In other awards, Casey Affleck won Best Actor for “Manchester by the Sea” and Natalie Portman won Best Actress for “Jackie.”
‘Twilight’ movie actor to star in Asheville movie production
Asheville-based Solis Films will be shooting the film around Asheville, Old Fort and Black Mountain starting Dec. 1.
Burger Bar in Asheville to host screening of ‘Wastedland 2’ on Sunday
The movie depicts a post apocalyptic world where the last few remaining inhabitants are the spirit animals of graffiti writers.
Will Asheville see spotlight in new Zelda Fitzgerald film starring Jennifer Lawrence?
Zelda Fitzgerald and eight other women died in Asheville in a tragic fire.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Former First Lady Laura Bush spotted in Waynesville
Also, Helpmate is launching a fundraising campaign to expand services, and much more.
Trivia bits about ‘Masterminds’ movie made in Asheville
Some fun facts about the making of “Masterminds” in and around Asheville.
The Grail Moviehouse in Asheville to screen ‘Masterminds’ starting Sept. 30
“Masterminds” was filmed in Asheville and around Western North Carolina in the summer of 2014.
The GritVegas Weekend Update – 9/1/16
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 bask in summer’s final gasp with our carefully curated selection of events around town. As always, we’d love to hear from you about what we[Read More…]
Movie review: ‘Swiss Army Man’
“Swiss Army Man” digs deeper than entertainment; it’s an interpretive dance with a haunting score, writers our reviewer.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: New deli, the Montford Pull Up, opens in Asheville
Also, GO Green Opportunities is awarded a $70,000 Kresge Foundation grant, and much more.
‘Dirty Dancing’ filming in downtown Asheville features hot rods, extras
Filming for the made-for-TV remake of “Dirty Dancing” created a buzz in downtown.
Gary Jules surprises Asheville Brewing crowd with ‘Mad World’ performance
Jules appeared unannounced at Asheville Pizza and Brewing and sang “Mad World” before two showings of the cult classic “Donnie Darko.”
Woody Harrelson joins table tennis buffs at Montford Community Center in Asheville
Hot-shot Harrelson had several sweet kill shots as he played with members of the venerable Asheville Table Tennis Club.
Ashvegas celebrity spotting: McDormand, Coen, Harrelson around Asheville
Movie stars are shopping and dining all around Asheville.
Pop-up exhibition of Thomas Wolfe books set for May in downtown Asheville
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.
Ashvegas celebrity spotting: Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell in downtown Asheville
The two are starring alongside Frances McDormand and Peter Dinklage in “Three Billboards Outside Ebbings, Missouri.”
Ashvegas movie review: ‘Son of Saul’
As Son of Saul portrays so movingly, evil is something that can infect any of us and is not easily washed away.
Sylva will hit big screen with filming of Hollywood movie starring Frances McDormand
The $15 million film feature is about a mother confronting police brutality.