Posted in Film on Feb 4th, 2009 View Comments
I am talking about Walter Hill’s 1979 film, based on the novel by Sol Yurick. I’m writing a story about it — it’s the 30th anniversary and all. But I need to talk to some local fans that live in The Eagle-Tribune’s circulation area, around North Andover, Mass. Please e-mail me at rford@eagletribune.com
Read Full Post »
Posted in Celebrity, Film on Jan 21st, 2009 View Comments
It looks like the film “Bride Wars” tapped a lot of local talent. In addition to this Merrimac woman, and this cake maker, we’ve got two others confirmed in the film. This is just from their mom, Nancy Chippendale, the legendary local dance teacher: My daughters from North Andover, (Mass.,) Kelli & Kristina Carberry were [...]
Read Full Post »
Posted in Film on Jan 15th, 2009 View Comments
This just in, from my colleague Sonya Vartabedian: Jayne Cousins may not have caught the bouquet, but she’s gaining plenty of attention for her appearance as an extra in the new Kate Hudson/Anne Hathaway flick, “Bride Wars.” Last weekend, about 40 friends and family members celebrated the Merrimac woman’s latest role as an extra. First, [...]
Read Full Post »
Posted in Film, Music on Jan 5th, 2009 View Comments
The Haverhill, Mass., native and former White Zombie frontman will bring his sequel to “Halloween” — H2 — to theaters this coming August. Tyler Mane will return as Michael Meyers. Zombie began his directing duties with his “House of 1,000 Corpses,” released in 2003. While he’s still devoted to his music career, Zombie’s film career [...]
Read Full Post »
Posted in Film, Music on Nov 13th, 2008 View Comments
The coolest critters to ever rock celluloid also have great taste in music. Fans of the band Boston were excited to learn that their favorite rock band is also popular with those cool as cucumber Penguins: Skipper, Kowalski, Private and Rico. Watch and listen carefully until you see those wacky penguins pop an 8-Track into [...]
Read Full Post »
Posted in Film on Nov 5th, 2008 View Comments
Rob Pattinson, a.k.a. Edward Cullen from the move “Twilight,” is coming to Square One Mall in Saugus as part of the Hot Topic Twilight Tour! Go to the Square One Mall Hot Topic to meet Robert Pattinson, on Friday November 14th! Be one of the first 500 people to purchase the Twilight Tour T-shirt from [...]
Read Full Post »
Posted in Film on Sep 22nd, 2008 View Comments
I hear the car will go off the bridge Friday morning. (see below, Mel Gibson in the Merrimack Valley). No word yet if Mel will be there, or just the stunt double . . . .
Read Full Post »
Posted in Film on Sep 17th, 2008 View Comments
Hi eager readers, For those of you who saw yesterday’s paper, you know Mel is town shooting a movie. According to my sources, the film will stage a car stunt from the the Rocks Village Bridge, between Haverhill and West Newbury (Massachusetts) next week. Somehow the car will end up in our beloved Merrimack River. [...]
Read Full Post »
Posted in Film on Aug 28th, 2008 View Comments
PORTSMOUTH, NH – The New Hampshire Film Festival has a new sponsor this year: Override. And to help kickoff this new partnership, Override is sponsoring a filmmaking contest that asks filmmakers to make a 60 second film that tells the Override story. Override is network of retailers including Irving Oil, Shaw’s Supermarkets and Dunkin’ Donuts [...]
Read Full Post »
Posted in Film on Jun 27th, 2008 View Comments
“The Dark Knight” will make its way to theaters July 18, but the Batmobile will be here in the Baystate July 9. Here are the details: THE BAT POD DATE: Wednesday, July 9th LOCATION: National Amusements Showcase REVERE 565 Squire Road Revere, MA 02151 781-284-5700 TIME: 11:00 AM – Event begins 3:00 PM – Event [...]
Read Full Post »
