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An entertainment blog by Adrian Gomez
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Say Bye-Bye to ‘Tamalewood’?
The nickname Tamalewood has been used for years to describe New Mexico’s film industry. Like Bollywood, Dollywood or Nollywood, it’s one of several creative names for movie production cities that... Read more »
‘Eli’ May Be on Its Way Here
Several Internet sites and the Hollywood Reporter have said that the new Denzel Washington film “The Book of Eli” will shoot in New Mexico in January. Well, maybe, maybe... Read more »
Writer’s Words Made Silent
In his moment of glory, the microphone at the 60th Annual Emmy Awards simply quit on Kirk Ellis. “I’m not sure what was going through the producer’s mind,” Ellis said.... Read more »
Albuquerque/L.A. Actor Happy To Make ‘Easy Money’
Albuquerque actor Joe Peracchio hopes that tonight’s premiere of “Easy Money” on the CW television network is the beginning of the dream. Peracchio was a co-founder of Albuquerque’s Tricklock Company... Read more »
Cranstons Emmy A Win for N.M.
Things have changed on the set of “Breaking Bad” since Bryan Cranston won his Emmy Award for Best Actor in a Drama last week. “He just sits in his... Read more »
Western Stuntman, Actor Gets Back on the Horse in N.M.
It’s been rumored that guys like Neil Summers are living in New Mexico. For 42 years, he’s been one of Hollywood’s go-to guys for stunts, specifically horse stunts in... Read more »
Seagals latest is a ‘Keeper’
It would be easy to make fun of Steven Seagal’s movies, but he’d probably come down to the Journal and break my wrist or something. And he would have... Read more »
‘Sexiest’ Soap Star Stops By
Poor Ethan “Cane” Ashby. He’s stuck in a bad marriage with Chloe, the woman he thought to be the mother of his child — but might not be. Lily, the... Read more »
‘Transformers’ Making Return Trip to Holloman for Sequel
It looks like Holloman Air Force Base personnel will again be part of a “Transformers” film. The second installment of the “Transformers” franchise, called “Revenge of the Fallen,” is going... Read more »
Indie Flick May Be N.M.s Big Hollywood Ticket
When New Mexico started enticing filmmakers to come here to make movies, one of the hopes was always that we would be part of a low-budget blockbuster. The state’s... Read more »
Transplanted Stunt Actors Show Albuquerque How Its Done
Explosions, jumping off buildings, getting shot with fake bullets. The life of a stunt actor sounds super glamorous. Glamorous until you blow a knee out getting hit with 7,500... Read more »
Duo Brings Cash and Talent to Indie Movie Scene
The film “Saint John of Las Vegas,” which started shooting last week in Albuquerque, may seem like an ordinary independent film, but the company that’s making it isn’t. ... Read more »
