Jaunted - Tag: Sean Astin

Ann Arbor: Catch Hilary Swank Filming in Ann Arbor

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Thanks to some sweet tax incentives, Michigan has seen over 70 films come and go over the past year. But this week, the state’s star wattage got turned up a notch thanks to Hillary Swank who is in Ann Arbor filming scenes for “Betty Anne Waters”, the true story of a woman that put herself through law school to defend her wrongfully accused brother. Over the weekend, Hilary was spotted having dinner at Angelo’s on E. Catherine St and she can be found filming at the University of Michigan today.

Last fall, we tracked Michigan’s filming bonanza in our Chasing Michigan series but back then the most star power we saw was Sean Astin. It’s not that we don’t love Sean Astin, but this month, the A-Listers have landed. Swank will be joined by George Clooney in the next few weeks when he begins filming “Up in the Air” in Detroit. So, if you’re in Michigan this month, watch out for Oscar winners, paparazzi and the occasional celebrity tantrum.

If you have any tips about where else movies or TV shows are filming, send them our way at tips@jaunted.com.

Related Stories:
· Extras needed for movie filmed on University of Michigan campus [Mlive.com]
· Hilary Swank, George Clooney to film in Michigan[Detroit Free Press]

[Photo: Ask Men]

Novi: Guess The Diva

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Apparently, one of the stars of "Demoted" thought they were too good for a hotel gym while filming in Michigan last month. The manager of the Novi Sheraton, where the cast stayed for the duration of the shoot, told The Livingston Daily that the film’s stars had some unusual requests including treadmills in their rooms and specific kinds of water. Who do you think was being a diva? Our money’s on Sean Astin. If you want to live the life of a movie star, rooms at the Novi Sheraton start at $174, though you may have to bring your own treadmill.

Rob Schneider on the other hand has been acting like anything but a diva while filming "Virgin on Bourbon Street" in Detroit. The comedian told News Blaze that he doesn't mind the attention he has been getting since arriving in Michigan:

(In LA) they could yawn if they see Tom Cruise walking down the street, but here, people are really excited. They couldn't have been nicer.

We wouldn't expect any less from Rob; he seems like the type of guy who likes to be among the people.

If you've had a celebrity sighting in Michigan, let us know at tips@jaunted.com, especially if he or she was a diva!

[Photo: Southfield Public Library]

Framington: Chasing Michigan: Sean Astin, Back On Our Radar

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It's been more than a week since we had any Sean Astin sightings, and we were starting to worry. But now, all is right with the world. He was spotted over the weekend filming scenes for "Demoted" in Framington.

The cast was filming a scene in the bowling alley, Drakeshire Lanes. The alley's owner, Jerry Harris, and his staff even got in on the action as background actors. We've heard "Demoted" will be wrapping soon. Sean, what will we do without you?

If you have any tips about movies filming in Michigan, let us know at tips@jaunted.com!

Related Stories:
· Chasing Michigan: Sean Astin, Michael Vartan and David Cross Are Still "Demoted" [Jaunted]
· Hollywood Film Crew Visits Drakeshire Lanes [Hometown Life]

[Photo: KieferSutherland24]

Southfield: Chasing Michigan: Sean Astin, Michael Vartan and David Cross are Still "Demoted"

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We've had more "Demoted" sightings this week. The cast, including Sean Astin, Michael Vartan and David Cross, was caught filming at the Southfield Public Library. The library's board room became the office of Reilly Auto Parts, where all three of the stars' characters work.

Milford: Chasing Michigan: The Stars Are Shining in Milford

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Last weekend Sean Astin was touring college campuses stumping for Obama, but today the "Lord of the Rings" star is back to work at his day job.

Astin, along with co-stars Michael Vartan and David Cross, is filming scenes for the upcoming comedy "Demoted." The movie is about two men who tease a fellow employee and are demoted to the secretarial pool after that co-worker is promoted to their boss.

Flint: Chasing Michigan: Sean Astin, Big Man on Campus

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Though Sean Astin is filming "Demoted" in Michigan this month, he's hoping Barack Obama gets promoted to President on November 4.

According to The Livingston Daily, the actor took time out on Saturday to speak to a group of Obama volunteers in Livingston County.