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.
Ashvegas movie review: ‘The Witch’
Unremittingly bleak, “The Witch” is filled with images so haunting that many people will find the movie disturbing.
Mixed reviews roll in for ‘Genius’ about Asheville’s Wolfe and editor Perkins
The movie “Genius” is getting other press as the movie has its premiere at the Berlin Film Festival this week.
Ashvegas movie review: ’45 Years’
Charlotte Rampling’s performance, which has been nominated for an Oscar, is devastatingly subtle and dignified.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Dim sum restaurant set to open in downtown Asheville next week
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.
Josh Brolin, on break from Asheville-area film shoot, talks acting, the Coens and more at NYS3
On acting, Brolin says: “I just try to be as present in the moment as I can be.”
Ashvegas Movie Review: Anomalisa
If you’re an arty cineaste or an animation nut you should see the movie on the big screen. Otherwise, wait.
Dinner and a movie: Asheville’s Carmike Cinemas movie theater set for major makeover
This aging movie theater, facing increasing competition from online streaming services, is stepping up its game.
Release date moved for movie about Asheville native Thomas Wolfe and his editor
Earlier this year, Oscar buzz was building for actor Jude Law, who plays Wolfe the writer.
‘Masterminds’ movie shot in Asheville may hit big screen following bankruptcy hearing
The movie was originally set for an August release, then an October release.
Audition for Asheville movie shoot: filmmakers seek boy to star beside Josh Brolin, Danny McBride
The open call is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Riverside Business Park.
Ashvegas celebrity spotting: Will Patton, shopping at Greenlife in Asheville
Patton was born in Charleston and attended the North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem.
Downtown Asheville to get new 250-seat movie theater, Grail Moviehouse
The Grail plans on bringing flexible, unique programming to a hungry organizers, its founders say.
‘Masterminds’ film shot around Asheville last summer pushed back to October release
The film studio that made “Masterminds” is facing financial turbulance, reports Deadline.com.
Asheville celebrity spotting: Seinfeld at ‘Spy’, Wilson at Wedge
Seinfeld was in Asheville for a Saturday night show at the U.S. Cellular Center.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Frostbite Ice Cream coming to Patton Avenue in West Asheville
Also, there’s a new “Masterminds” movie trailer out and an end to the heat wave.
Lionsgate buys U.S. rights to “Genius,” movie about Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe
The film stars Jude Law, Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman. Last summer, Law visited Asheville to learn more about Wolfe.
VIDEO Trailer for ‘Masterminds,’ movie shot in Asheville last year
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.
Wanted: Asheville locations for film, photo and video shoots
Got a home or location that would be great for a photo shoot? Found It Locations wants to hear from you.
Ashvegas movie review: Chappie
Despite the savage criticism, this reviewer likes this doggone movie.
North Carolina Film Critics Association 2014 award winners
Thirty-three critics working or living in North Carolina or contributing to North Carolina outlets are members of the NCFCA.
Ashvegas celebrity sighting: Denzel Washington at Target in South Asheville
Hollywood royalty was spotted quietly going about a quick shopping trip just one day after his 60th birthday.
Ashvegas Year in Review 2014: The year in Asheville celebrity sighting
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.
Southeastern Film Critics Association picks ‘Grand Budapest Hotel’ as best movie of 2014
“Boyhood” and “Birdman” round out the top three, according to the association’s 54 film critics who voted.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Galifianakis movie renamed, Bruisin’ Ales online store, more
Also, a well-known WWNC radio personality dies, more Black Friday shopping stuff, etc.
Asheville filmmaker asks public for $30,000 to fund new movie, ‘American Breakdown’
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.
Ashvegas movie review: St. Vincent is predictable, hokey, lovable
Bill Murray stars alongside Melissa McCarthy.