“Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now,” the 1979 hit by McFadden and
Whitehead, should become the anthem for the cast of Showtime’s newest hit show
“Homeland.” This show is HOT!! As the song says, “we’re on the
move!” And they are! They’re winning awards and breaking records in just
their first year! On October 29, “the casting
team, which included North Carolina residents Lisa Mae and Craig Fincannon,
from the award winning series, were once again honored for their work, this
time by the Casting Society of America,” the NC Film Office said this week.
This was the 28th year that the Artios Award was hosted
by the Casting Society of America. According to IMPB (Internet
Movie Data Base), before the show won this last award, it had been nominated 26
times, and had won 17 awards. Many would say the show’s greatest achievement
thus far would be last month’s “Primetime Emmy Awards.” No one expected
the show to win “Outstanding Drama Series” ending the show “Mad Men’s”
four-year reign. Do you think President Obama along, with the "shows" character, ex-POW Marine Sgt. Nick Brody, plotted to blow out the competition? You know President Obama stated in his
interview last December with People Magazine, that “Homeland” is his “must see”
television show. Perhaps the show's
character CIA agent Carrie Mathison, played by Claire Danes, may have to
investigate.
“Homeland” which is filmed in
Charlotte, is another reason why the “Tar Heel State” is becoming the “New
Hollywood.” Just recently, a permit was issued to a crew in Wilmington to
shoot a pilot for a new show. The third sequel to the “Iron Man” series,
starring Robert Downey, Jr., is currently filming at EUE/Screen Gems Studio, in
Wilmington. This studio is the largest one on the east coast. The film
industry continues to boom here in the state. What once was the state
known for its tobacco, has now become the state known for its wine and
entertainment, just like California. Could the Tar Heel State be the "New Hollywood?"
For more information about
what’s happening in Wilmington you can contact the Wilmington Regional Film
Commission’s website address at wilmingtonfilm.com.
To find out about all the new projects happening throughout the state, you can contact
the North Carolina Film Office. Their web address
is http://www.ncfilm.com. ENJOY!
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