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Alpha Trivette Talks ‘Banshee’ [Interview]

February 14, 2014 Matt Artz

Alpha Trivette plays Israel Proctor on Cinemax's 'Banshee', filmed in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Alpha Trivette plays the stern elder of the Amish community in Cinemax’s hit series Banshee, a prominent and pivotal character in the sprawling, media-spanning mythology of the show, but he is also a fan. “Even if I weren’t in the show, I would still like it,” Alpha told us during our telephone conversation earlier this week, as we discussed what brought the veteran actor to Banshee, what the future holds for his patriarchal character, and even his thoughts on film tax incentives. Read on for Part 1 of our candid…

‘Max’ Will Film in Charlotte, North Carolina

February 13, 2014 Matt Artz

'Max' begins filming in North Carolina in May 2014.

MGM Studios, Sunswept Entertainment and Picture 8 Productions is bringing a new family movie inspired by true events to North Carolina to begin filming this spring, and we learned today that Max will shoot in the Charlotte area. Max will begin production on May 5 and wrap around June 20 in the Charlotte area, and if you want to be a part of the film you can submit your resume and crew position to [email protected].

North Carolina Film Industry Forms New Advocacy Group

February 13, 2014 Matt Artz

The North Carolina Production Alliance (NCPA), the newly formed statewide coalition of skilled technicians, crew, filmmakers, producers, studio owners, small businesses, hospitality professionals, and local governments has launched their official website in advance of the 2014 legislative session. The group will provide verifiable information to the media, legislature and the public about the size, scope and economic impact of the film industry in North Carolina.

‘Banshee’ Renewed for Third Season

January 30, 2014 Matt Artz

Filmed in and around Charlotte, North Carolina, Deadline reports that Cinemax has just renewed its Emmy-winng hit series Banshee for a third season to premiere in 2015. Banshee won the 2013 Primetime Emmy® Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role. You can watch a preview of this Friday’s new episode of the current season of Banshee in the player below!

Angie Harmon Makes City Council Plea for Charlotte Film Studio

January 16, 2014 Matt Artz

Angie Harmon spoke to Charlotte City Council urging them to approve the proposed plan to build a new production studio at the Eastland Mall site. (photo: WSOC)

Actress Angie Harmon (Law & Order) spoke to the Charlotte City Council today, making a passionate plea urging the council to approve plans for the proposed “Studio Charlotte” and the former Eastland Mall site. During an economic development meeting earlier today, Harmon told council members that she is raising her three daughters in Charlotte because she loves the city, but she does not like having to spend many months away from them in Los Angeles filming her TNT series Rizzoli & Isles. She said her current plan is to retire…

Watch Episode 1 of ‘Banshee’ Season 2 and New Previews Online

January 15, 2014 Matt Artz

Filmed in and around Charlotte, North Carolina, the first episode of Season 2 of the hit series Banshee premiered this past Friday night and Cinemax has since made the episode available for free online via YouTube, along with a new 90-minute trailer for the second season. You can watch the full first episode of Season 2 in the player below, and then scroll down to check out new previews of the weeks to come and a sneak peek at this Friday’s new episode!

‘Tusk’ Director Kevin Smith Praises Charlotte Film Crew

December 31, 2013 Matt Artz

Kevin Smith (Clerks, Red State) spent 15 days in Cramerton, North Carolina this past November shooting his new horror film Tusk, and the director recently praised his Charlotte-based film crew via his official Facebook page, where he also said he would love to shoot his next movie there as well! Smith recently posted some early artwork from the film, which you can see below, as well as the following shout-out to Charlotte!

Governor Announces NC Film Industry Generated $254 Million In 2013!

December 17, 2013 Matt Artz

North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory put out a press release today that announces some very positive economic numbers for the state’s film industry, as movie and television productions created $254 million in spending, 25,000 job opportunities, and 5,700 production work days in 2013! You can scroll down to read the full press release, and then let us (and the state) hear your thoughts on the North Carolina film industry in the comments below!

Zach Galifianakis Joins Owen Wilson for NC Heist Comedy

December 17, 2013 Matt Artz

Relativity Media will bring a true heist story that happened in Charlotte, North Carolina to life in a new comedy now set to star Wilksboro, NC native Zach Galifianakis and Owen Wilson (Wedding Crashers, You Are Here), with filming to take place in the state next summer. Formerly titled Loomis Fargo the film tells the story of a real life robbery that took place in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1997, when David Scott Ghantt, the driver of a Loomis Fargo & Company armored car grabbed $17 million, stuck it in a company…

‘Banshee’ Reveals Four New Season 2 Teasers

December 11, 2013 Matt Artz

Filmed in and around Charlotte, North Carolina, Cinemax has revealed four new teasers for Season 2 of the hit series Banshee. You can watch the new promos for Season 2 in the player below, and then scroll down to view the full trailer!