Mr. 3000: Inside the production process of a baseball movie

Category: Hollywood Interviews
01/04/2010

MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Marcellus Dawson got the unique opportunity to see first-hand what Hollywood's process is in filming a baseball movie. In fact, Dawson got to do a little acting and showcase his on-the-field talents at the same time.

"I had no idea they were even filming the movie, I heard something about it on the radio and then my baseball coach at the time told me they were having tryouts so I went down and signed my name", says Dawson.

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From the Vault: A look back at the filming of National Lampoon's Vacation

Category: Industry News
12/02/2009

Harold Ramis' second film as a director was National Lampoon's Vacation, and in its 25th Anniversary year, it's safe to say that the movie has beaten the test of time. At least in my opinion, some of today's biggest comedies can't hold a candle to the natural humor that Chevy Chase brought to the screen as Clark W. Griswold in 1983.


When it comes to winning awards and gaining recognition from film critics, comedies tend to get the short end of the stick. The budget isn't very hefty either, forcing production crews to find ways to save time and money during the course of filming.

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MLB Playoff teams and ballparks no stranger to the movies

Category: Industry News
10/01/2009

As the 2009 Major League Baseball Playoffs get underway at stadiums across the country, pay attention to the ballparks when you are watching games. You might recognize some of the stadiums as being used in some of your favorite films over the years. All MLB stadiums can be viewed at www.filminglocations.com.

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Kartemquin Films puts a human face on social issues through film

Category: Hollywood Interviews
08/06/2009
Kartemquin Films is a home for independent filmmakers looking to provide us with a better understanding of our society through human interaction. Read More...

FilmingLocations.com and Major League Baseball continue licensing agreement

Category: Press Releases
07/23/2009
Major League Baseball and Filming Locations, LLC. will continue working together to bring more filming to the 30 magnificent ballparks that MLB has to offer Read More...

Entourage Director of Photography and Camera Operator Todd Dos Reis

Category: Hollywood Interviews
07/17/2009
Go behind the scenes of HBO's Entourage and learn about some of things you didn't know about filming the TV show Read More...

New features for scouts at FilmingLocations.com

Category: Industry News
07/13/2009
FilmingLocations.com has added two new features that will make it easier for entertainment professionals and location scouts to find the exact locations they need. Read More...

Oklahoma putting itself on the film industry map

Category: Industry News
07/07/2009
The big buzz in Oklahoma right now is the filming of The Killer Inside Me, starring Casey Affleck (Gone Baby Gone), Jessica Alba (Sin City), Kate Hudson (Almost Famous) and Elias Koteas (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button). Read More...

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