Boston Movie Extra

I just watched the movie 21 last night based on the book "bringing down the house". I went to see it for two reasons being that it was filmed in Boston and I worked on it and second that I had read the book. The good news Boston was shot fantastic and big props to that and the Boston actors that were used in the film GREAT JOB! Also the movie was entertaining but it draaaagggged. The Bad news if you read the book it was a big disappointment, other than the concept and a few scenes here in there, the book was much, much different than the film. The book was ten times more entertaining and suspenseful and I wished they filmed a big chunk of that story not the story they put on that screen. Of course this is my opinion but I would say unless you want to see it because you worked on it or because of the Boston scenes...wait for the dvd.

Well there are rumors that one of the big movies coming to Massachusetts this Fall is "The Fighter" starring Mark Wahlberg and Mr. Brad Pitt. The story is about famous Lowell boxer Micky Ward. This is not official as of yet but Brad Pitt is rumored to be in this one. Just add two more big name stars to the roster of A-list talent coming into Massachusetts this year!

I just finished watching the WCVB program Chronicle that only talked about Hollywood East. All I can say what and exciting expose, it truly makes it an exiting time in Boston's history. Soundstages, 12 films for 2008, etc,etc. I don't know where to begin, but this should put a big smile on all of our faces. Did you see the program and if you did what are your thoughts?

DVR or Tivo chronical tonight at 7:30 where they will be having an expose on the big Hollywood boom that is happening in our beloved Bay State. I think we will be see more and more of these exposes as the boom continues. So remember 7:30 tonight on channel 5 WCVB. Tell me your thoughts on the piece. As always if you have any questions or comments you can email me at bostonmovieextra@yahoo.com

Could someone pinch me...OUCH! ...thanks..wait we ARE in Boston because it feels like New York?!?! When was the last time where you actually had a choice of which movie you want to work on? Seriously when was it? I will tell you when it was...Never! This is great for the whole film community here in Boston, simply fantastic. There is work for everyone for actors, for crew, for casting directors, for scouts, you name it. For those that wanted to get into the business, really now is the best time. The opportunities are endless, you just got to want it and beat the pavement a bit, but I will promise most of you, you will get a call. So what that means is, when there is a open call and they are suggesting that you attend it other than sending a photo in, that means something. Listen to the request and act on it (no pun intended). So let's go out in force, let's show Hollywood what Boston has and let's have fun doing it. Because in the end that's what it is all ab...

This is hard to believe but it is awesome to know that there are 3 yes 3 open calls this weekend. Two will be held on Saturday One for the Bruce Willis film "The Surrogates" in Boston and the other for the Rick Garvris movie in Lowell. The next day on Sunday there is an open call for the new Kate Hudson film "Bride Wars". This is totally exciting when was last time you ever saw this happening in this state. This place has truly turned into Hollywood East, let's not jinx it :)

The Cashunt company one of the best scavenger hunt games in Boston just introduced a new game to their catalog. Cashunt hosts 3 hr live multigame scavenger hunts, they have been in business for the past 8 years and have a really fun and competitive product. Their new game is called Th Boston Movie Dash which consits of a scavenger hunt, a treasure hunt, boston movie trivia, bonus Boston Movie Dash point hunt, a make your own video competition, and a hollywood theme hunt. It is a game that consits of 5 games in one and is fun for any group to do something different on a spring or summer day or night. For more information on this game on their other games go to www.cashunt.com As always if you have any questions or comments you can email me at bostonmovieextra@yahoo.com