If you missed the Sunny Morning Show at 8:30am, you missed a damn good time. Hunter Ingram from the Star News joined me as it’s Wilmywood Wednesday! We got to chat about all things Wilmywood this week and he gave you the scoop on ABC’s Secrets and Lies, which begins production next week. READ ABOUT IT NOW!
The San Diego Comic-Con is next week and we got a sneak peek at the Sleepy Hollow poster for featuring the Horseman of War. Next Friday is when all the Sleepy fun goes down with just about everyone in attendance: Producers Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Len Wiseman, Mark Goffman and Heather Kadin as well as cast members Tom Mison, Nicole Beharie, John Noble, Orlando Jones, Lyndie Greenwood and Katia Winter. READ MORE AT EW.COM
We will have even more Wilmywood goodness representing as Under the Dome as well as Max Steel makes their way to the con. Plus, for $20 you can grab yourself a piece of Max Steel. Check out this action figure. If you are going, pick me up one! In attendance will be Ana Villafane and Ben Winchell for sure. We shall find what is in store for those attending soon. See the rest of the cool toys at this year’s SDCC2014.
Is it just me, or do you also think the ratings bump from Monday night was due to Lyle Chumley? Seriously, so sinister and so damn good at it. I am really digging this character! Dwight Yoakam was fantastic on Under the Dome and his version of “Who’ll Stop the Rain” is now available on iTunes. GET IT NOW!
Who is shooting where today?
Under the Dome is at the Gypsum Plant.
The Longest Ride is back on Orange St.
Sleepy Hollow returns to the stage this afternoon, then they head down 421 for some night shoots.
The indie film Princess Cut which was filmed last fall in Winston-Salem has a Kickstarter going and time is running out to nab some finishing funds. It stars our lovely Ashley Bratcher! So, throw ’em a five or more if you can. It ends in less than 36 hours! DONATE NOW
As we gear up for the looming news, the fate of our NC Film Incentives, I would just like to remind you of the absentee voting period. It will be October 23rd – November 1st, with Election Day on November 4th. We have 98 days until we can cast our votes.
Candidate for NC House Betsy Jordan, who is running against Rick Catlin is holding a press conference tomorrow at 11am at Joe Dunton’s place, JDC on N 23rd. Topic? Film of course. She will be speaking about saving our NC Film Industry and will focus on solutions. The public is invited to attend.
LOOKING FOR THESE STICKERS? Sunrise Broadcasting has a few. Feel free to stop by and grab one at 25 N. Kerr Ave. (near the intersection of Market and Kerr across from the new Walgreens). Offices are open 8:30am-5:30pm M-F.
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That just about does it for me; I will have more Wilmywood updates for you tomorrow morning (unless something breaks) and every weekday morning we do “What’s Up in Wilmywood” at 7:30am & 8:30am LIVE on Sunny 104.5. And on Thursdays during Cape Fear CW‘s Primetime News at 10! Got Scoop? Email me: sheila_brothers@yahoo.com. Or message me on Wilmywood’s FB or on Twitter. You can also just post your comments below! Until then, that’s a wrap!!