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Two Made-in-Michigan Movies Will Battle It Out at the Box Office This Weekend

October 7, 2011 at 1:31 PM | by | Comments (0)

Real Steel and The Ides of March will battle it out that the box office this weekend, and even though the two movies seem like they couldn't be more different, they actually have one thing in common; they were both filmed in Detroit.

Real Steel, a family-friendly sci-fi flick set in the future when giant robots face off in the Robot Boxing League, was filmed at various locations around Detroit. Some notable spots are the Detroit Fire Department Headquarters (which was transformed into a boxing ring), the COBO Center, the Parkway Motel near Holly, MI, and Joe Louis Arena.

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Jason Segel, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt Eat Up Michigan for 'Five Year Engagement'

May 6, 2011 at 1:25 PM | by | Comments (0)

Funnyman Jason Segel, along with co-stars Emily Blunt (and her husband John Krasinski), Alison Brie, Chris Pratt, and producer Judd Apatow, have been eating their way through Michigan while filming Five Year Engagement.

The movie, about the ups and downs of an engaged couple, is filming at several restaurants in and around Detroit these past couple of weeks. Today and tomorrow, they will be filming at Randy’s Roadside Bar-B-Que on US-12 in Brooklyn, MI, which is known for serving smoked meat sandwiches, starting from $4.75.

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The Top Five Must-See 'Scream 4' Filming Locations

April 15, 2011 at 3:36 PM | by | Comments (0)

Last summer we named Scream 4 one of the Top 3 Movie Sets To Stalk and now that the movie is finally hitting theaters, what better time to revisit a few of its most memorable filming locations?

Scream 4 was shot at various locales throughout Michigan, including Northville, Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Plymouth. Here are our picks for the top 5 must-see Scream 4 filming locations:

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Demi and Ashton Stick Together in Michigan Despite Affair Rumors

September 24, 2010 at 12:39 PM | by | Comments (0)

Demi Moore has her hands full. Right now, she's shooting a new movie, The Reasonable Bunch, in Michigan while dealing with rumors that her husband, Ashton Kutcher, cheated on her and, as if that wasn't enough, she's also been working as an advocate to help end human trafficking.

This is Demi's second time in Michigan in a matter of months. Over the summer, she was working in Detroit on the movie LOL with Miley Cyrus, and while she was away, rumor has it Ashton hooked up with a 22-year-old girl.

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The Top Three Summer Movie Sets to Stalk Right Now

August 10, 2010 at 2:31 PM | by | Comments (0)


Taylor Lautner greets fans

This summer has been one of the busiest ever for movie-making, which means fans have plenty of choices if they want to do some set-stalking. Here are our top three movie shoots to catch right now:

· 'Scream 4' in Ann Arbor, MI
The fourth installment of the Scream franchise has been shooting in Michigan for more than a month. The movie brings back the original stars including Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette, who has been tweeting about his adventures in MI. The movie is also welcoming a new crop of Scream stars, like Adam Brody, Anthony Anderson, Hayden Panettiere and Emma Roberts, too.

This week, they are filming nights on Lincoln Ave in Ann Arbor. David Arquette, Adam Brody and Anthony Anderson have all been at the set over the past few days.

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Take the David Arquette Tour of Michigan as He Films 'Scream 4'

July 23, 2010 at 8:33 AM | by | Comments (0)

David Arquette is loving his summer in Michigan, and he's not afraid to tweet all about it. The actor is staying in Ann Arbor with his wife and co-star, Courtney Cox, while they film Scream 4 at various locations around the state.

When he's not on the set, David is out and about trying all that Ann Arbor has to offer, and he's passing on his favorite things to his Twitter followers. So far, he's had breakfast at The Broken Egg in Ann Arbor, which called "the best breakfast in town", he's played games at Pinball Pete's, he took Courteney on a date night at their "favorite restaurant EVE in Ann Arbor" and had lunch at Zingerman's Deli, which he says, "ROCKS."

David likes the state so much that he even designed a t-shirt in its honor. Arquette, along with Ben Harper and David Bedwell, owns a clothing line called Propr, and their new line includes a shout out to MI. Arquette says the new t-shirt is, “more of a graphic T that features (University of) Michigan football colors and cool numbers 1837, the date when Michigan became a state,” he says. “It’s got a really fun feel. It’s a nice nod to the great state of Michigan.”

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How To Be In A Michigan-made Movie

January 9, 2009 at 9:45 AM | by | Comments (0)

If you were following our Chasing Michigan series, you know that the Wolverine State is in the midst of a filming boom. Sure, the productions bring funds to the local economy, but they also bring tourists hoping to be a part of cinematic history by becoming an extra. And so one of our readers, Dawn, asked:

How do you go about being an extra or have a small part in all these productions being filmed in Michigan?

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That's A Wrap!

November 26, 2008 at 1:00 PM | by | Comments (0)

For the past two months we've been tracking movies filming in Michigan. And, oh, what we’ve seen: From Christina Ricci at the RennFest to Rob Schneider partying in Greektown, it’s been quite a ride.

But just because our column is ending, filming in Michigan continues. In fact, according to the movie's official website, “Intent” begins shooting in Novi tomorrow. The movie stars Andrew McCarthy, which is good for him since his day job on "Lipstick Jungle" seems to be coming to an end. Oh, and did we mention that "Twilight" phenom, Jackson Rathbone is also starring? You'll be able to check out set pictures on the movie's website once filming is underway.

If you have any suggestions for our next "Chasing" map, do send them our way at tips@jaunted.com.

Related Stories:
· Chasing Michigan [Jaunted]
· Intent [Official Site]
· It's Looking Bleak, Brooke [Perez Hilton]

[Photo: Slate]

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Whiner Wonderland

November 24, 2008 at 12:45 PM | by | Comment (1)

Since we started our Chasing Michigan series last month, we've touted all of the things that make Michigan a perfect filming location: Friendly people, tax breaks, a variety of locations. But we think the cast and crew of "High School" may have discovered the one downfall: The harsh winter weather.

One extra, who was on set during the first week of shooting, wrote in Joy to the Blog that the cold weather was her "own personal misery." Michael Chiklis filmed his first scene for the movie in the snow, and last week the cast and crew set up a car crash in Howell bundled up in puffy jackets, winter hats and heavy gloves. The irony of all this is that the film is actually set in southern California!

This may explain why Adrien Brody, who is also starring in "High School," is so cranky lately. Perez Hilton reports that in a very recent interview with The Advocate, Brody flat out refused to answer some of the interviewer’s questions. When the reporter told Brody he was trying to "show your sense of humor here," Brody responded, "I didn’t sign up for that." Ouch, someone might want to invest in a pair of long johns.

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

Related Stories:
· Movie’s a Smash in Howell [Livingston Daily]
· High School-The Movie, Not The Musical & Kitchen Inspiration [Joy to the Blog]
· Adrien Brody Has No Sense Of Humor [Perez Hilton]

[Photo of a "High School" crew member: Livingston Daily]

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Adrien Brody Has A Craving

November 20, 2008 at 9:50 AM | by | Comment (1)

Since "High School" started shooting in Howell, Michigan last week, we’ve heard about a few local celebrity sightings. One tipster spotted Adrien Brody in the Northville Trader Joe’s on November 13. He must have had quite a craving for something in particular because Trader Joe’s is a more than 30 minute drive from the filming location in Howell!

If it’s a good meal he’s after, he might want to check out the Grand Rapids International Wine & Food Festival this weekend. Grand Rapids' finest restaurants will be providing "small plate" samples of their best cuisine. More importantly, there will be more than 500 different types of wine, beer and spirits from around the world to sample. That sounds like a festival Brody can get behind.

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

Related Stories:
· Grand Rapids International Wine & Food Festival [Official Site]
· Crew Set to Converge on Howell to Film Movie [MLive]

[Photo: Wall Paper Base]

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Rob Schneider And Detroit, We Can Do It!

November 18, 2008 at 11:00 AM | by | Comments (0)

"Virgin on Bourbon Street" is filming yet another party scene in Greektown, Detroit tomorrow from 8 am to 8 pm. This marks the fourth time the production has been in Greektown in less than a month, which got us thinking, what exactly is Greektown?

Turns out, it's a small area of Downtown Detroit that features streets lined with neon signs, restaurants, bars, shops and a casino. That explains why they chose Greektown to stand in for Bourbon Street!

Of course, there are several Greek restaurants in the area, named for the population that settled in the nabe. Two of the most popular restaurants are the Astoria Bakery and the New Hellas Café which was once featured on Emeril Live; both are located on Monroe Street. The most notable structure in Greektown is the Second Baptist Church, at 441 Monroe Street. It was used as a stop on the Underground Railroad and is the home of Michigan's first African American congregation.

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"School" Is In Session

November 13, 2008 at 2:30 PM | by | Comments (0)

This is the most exciting thing to happen in the state since we started Chasing Michigan: Michael Chiklis has finally arrived, and he has hair! The actor is in Howell filming "High School" along with co-star Adrien Brody. (He of the swanky New York castle!)

They're filming at the Howell Public Schools Parker Campus through the end of the week. Though Brody hasn't been to the set yet, we did hear he's in town and ready to roll.

Chiklis' new do fits his uptight character perfectly. What didn't fit, though, was the recent snowfall in Howell, especially since the movie is set in Southern California. Producers chose to film in Michigan since the school was a perfect location--and we're sure the state's new tax incentives for filming helped too.

If you have any sightings of Brody or Chiklis (with or without the wig) in Michigan, let us know at tips@jaunted.com!

Related Stories:
· Tinseltown Goes Small-Town [Livingston Daily]
· Chasing Michigan coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: Livingston Daily]

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