Niagara USA recreates ‘Niagara’ in anniversary package

Niagara Frontier Publications has an article about celebrating the 60th anniversary of the movie “Niagara. Through May 2013, you have the opportunity to celebrate the movie, starring Marilyn Monroe, by experiencing some of the best Niagara Falls attractions from the film. The Niagara Tourism & Convention Corp has created a package that includes some of the…

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Actors Dillon, Russell on set in N.F., Ont.

From Buffalo Business First: “Healy” and “Snake Plissken” have been spotted along Clifton Hill. Actors Matt Dillon and Kurt Russell are filming several scenes around Clifton Hill and other sites in Niagara Falls, Ont., all of which serve as the backdrop for the movie “The Black Mark”, which is being made in the Southern Ontario…

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Director Sobol brings it all back home, again

From the Niagara Falls Review: As tensions rise between the border guard and suspicious driver at the Rainbow Bridge, Jonathan Sobol can’t keep a straight face. He’s watching on a monitor ten feet away as the guard, played by Canadian comedian Mike Wilmott, asks the driver – actor Jay Baruchel – what’s in the trunk…

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Kurt Russell movie shooting in the Falls

As I tweeted yesterday, there is a movie shooting in Niagara Falls. It stars Kurt Russell, Matt Dillon, and others. WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo and the Niagara Falls Review both reported on it. WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo – Kurt Russell movie shooting in the Falls Niagara Falls Review – Kurt Russell, Matt Dillon…

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Parks bidding for revenue from filmmakers

From the Niagara Falls Review: Two of Niagara’s historic hydro plants are ready for their close ups now the Niagara Parks Commission has calculated a formula for what it would cost to have one of its historic buildings play a role in a feature film. The Niagara Parks Commission voted Friday to charge film companies…

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Filming a movie in Niagara Falls

As you’ve heard, there is a movie filming in Niagara Falls that started today. The movie is called “A Beginner’s Guide to Endings” and apparently stars Dennis Hopper (even though he is currently undergoing treatment for prostate cancer). I saw some actual filming today (“Action!, Cut!”), but I didn’t recognize anyone. They were filming at…

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Movie looking for Niagara Falls extras

From the Niagara Falls Review: A feature film shooting in Niagara Falls next week is looking for extras. And they’re giving you a chance to win a new TV just for showing up. Cast and crew for the comedic drama “A Beginner’s Guide to Endings” will be filming around the region for the next four…

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Movie shoot news to city

From the Niagara Gazette: Published reports about plans to shoot another motion picture in the Falls came as news to Mayor Paul Dyster on Thursday. Although an article appearing in The Hollywood Reporter suggested the American side of the Falls would serve as the backdrop for an upcoming film featuring Dennis Hopper, Dyster said, at…

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