Hampton Roads Off-Topic Talk

[Merrittk92]

Hollywood returns to Virginia. B)

From the Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia picked for HBO series on John Adams

BY DOUGLAS DURDEN

TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER

"Beginning this fall, Tom Hanks -- or at least his production company will be spending several months in Virginia filming "John Adams," an HBO miniseries based on David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography about the Founding Father and American president.

Though locations in Williamsburg and the Richmond area have been under consideration for several months, HBO made the choice official yesterday."

"The governor's office said it will be the largest and most expansive project ever filmed in Virginia, with an estimated economic impact of at least $60 million.

The miniseries will film September through April, including locations in Petersburg and Hanover and Powhatan counties, as well as Colonial Williamsburg. Portions of the miniseries will also be filmed in Europe. It's expected to air on HBO in 2007."

This coming on the heals of Terrance Mallick's Production The New World (filmed in and around Jamestown) will bring wonderful exposure not only to our area, but the Commonwealth as a whole.

Maybe it's time for the VDOGG (Grrrr) to start a new thread dedicated to Virginia & the Hollywood productions taking place within it.

[rusthebuss]

They really haven't said anymore about Mission Impossible 3 being filmed in Norfolk and Vabeach. I wonder if they are still trying to film it here. I know they wanted to film a chase seen on the CBBT.

[wrldcoupe4]

People think this area is farm land. I don't understand where this stereotype came from

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I think people outside of the area probably think of N.N/Hampton/Norfolk as more industrial cities than farm land.

[burt]

Hollywood returns to Virginia. B)

From the Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia picked for HBO series on John Adams

BY DOUGLAS DURDEN

TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER

Edited July 16, 2005 by burt

[rusthebuss]

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[Merrittk92]

There's a lot of chatter in the Richmond threads about film and showbiz in Virginia.  I've been writing about it for weeks, though it has never elicited much response.

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Then lets go ahead and post that Richmond link.

[rusthebuss]

Then lets go ahead and post that Richmond link. 

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Maybe they should just go over to the Richmond thread because this is the Hampton Roads Off topic thread.

[okinawatyphoon]

Speaking of fast food, I've been in America for 1 month and I can't get enough of it!! I've eaten at fast food restaurants almost everyday, and Arby's is my favorite!! wow, I'm full...

[urbanvb]

Speaking of fast food, I've been in America for 1 month and I can't get enough of it!! I've eaten at fast food restaurants almost everyday, and Arby's is my favorite!! wow, I'm full...

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haha. That is too funny. So just where are you by the way?

[vdogg]

Speaking of fast food, I've been in America for 1 month and I can't get enough of it!! I've eaten at fast food restaurants almost everyday, and Arby's is my favorite!! wow, I'm full...

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Thats funny because I get tired of fast food and kinda want something different. Maybe we should switch places.

[okinawatyphoon]

haha. That is too funny. So just where are you by the way?

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Right now I'm in Michigan (near Detroit). I just got back from Arby's again!! :D This is at least the 10th time in 1 month! LOL.

[urbanvb]

gee, keeping Arby's in business for sure lol. hope you are having a good time in the states.

[okinawatyphoon]

gee, keeping Arby's in business for sure lol. hope you are having a good time in the states.

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Thanks! I sure am having fun. I'm going back to Japan in a week but its about time. I went to Canada today which was fun and I got some great pics of the Detroit skyline. I'll post them in the Michigan forum soon for those who want to see.

[PeninsulaKiddo]

This is random and a little odd/unimportant... but Corolla, NC is now listed under the cities listing for the Hampton Roads Metro on Emporis. The only building under Corolla is the Currituck County Lighthouse... random much?

Also, the info section for Norfolk is really well done and makes me pretty proud of our area

[urbanvb]

It has been a really hot summer and the next few days look to be the hottest yet with temps as high as 99 degrees or so. Hope everyone stays as cool as possible!

Edited July 24, 2005 by guynvb

[vdogg]

It looks as though the Hotel market in HR is really starting to heat up. hotels

[okinawatyphoon]

It looks as though the Hotel market in HR is really starting to heat up. hotels

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Once again, we read of a proposed new Hilton for DT. When are we going to hear something!?

[rusthebuss]

Once again, we read of a proposed new Hilton for DT. When are we going to hear something!? 

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Someone said in the end of the summer there should be a formal announcement

[wrldcoupe4]

from the article :

"In D.C., no building can be higher than the White House."

LOL it's actually the Washington Monument. D.C. is more than 2-3 stories I promise

[vdogg]

from the article :

"In D.C., no building can be higher than the White House."

LOL it's actually the Washington Monument. D.C. is more than 2-3 stories I promise

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This is true. I didn't notice that part.

[vdogg]

This is true. I didn't notice that part.

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Actually, let me take that back. I think the height limit in D.C. proper is 130ft or 13 stories.

[vdogg]

Here are more details. D.C. height limit

[wrldcoupe4]

****160'

[okinawatyphoon]

from the article :

"In D.C., no building can be higher than the White House."

LOL it's actually the Washington Monument. D.C. is more than 2-3 stories I promise

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LOL I noticed that too. If that was true those would sure be TIGHT restrictions.

[wrldcoupe4]

lol seriously!