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| MegFL |
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More detail on Governor Crist�s visit to the set of Marley and Me
Quote: Florida Governor Crist Visits Marley And Me Film Set In Miami
By newsdesk - Posted on March 31st, 2008
March 28, 2008 -- COCONUT GROVE � Florida Governor Charlie Crist today visited the production set of Marley and Me, a movie inspired by John Grogan�s bestselling memoir about his mischievous dog. Marley and Me is a participant in Florida�s program that rebates film, TV and digital media production companies up to 22 percent of their qualified Florida expenditures as an incentive to produce films and video games in Florida. The Don Davis Entertainment Industry Economic Development Act of 2007 increased the incentive to $25 million. This year, Governor Crist is proposing a $5 million increase in the state�s film incentive fund.
�Florida�s beautiful scenery, talented workforce and outstanding film schools make the state a top choice among film producers,� Governor Crist said. �Other states, however, are offering increasingly larger incentives and tax credits. To remain competitive we must keep Florida�s incentive program strong. I applaud the legislature for strengthening our ability to encourage film production and making our state a leader in the film and entertainment industry.�
Governor Crist met with actors Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson who are starring in the film, as well as Elizabeth Gabler, president of Fox 2000, and Miami Mayor Manny Diaz. The Governor also met with Marley and Me director David Frankel, location manager Sam Tedesco and producers Joe Caraccillo, Gil Netter and Karen Rosenfeld.
Source: Florida Governor
Article goes on to talk about Florida's Incentive Plan for Filming in the state.
http://www.allamericanpatriots.com/48744754_florida-governor-crist-visits-marley-and-me-film-s |
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| Ross' Sandwich |
| Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:18 am |
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| The photos from the set are so great, I'm sure this'll be a funny yet touching film. Can't wait for it! |
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| Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 10:29 am |
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Quote: Inqlings: Hollywood comes east to Philly
By Michael Klein
Philly's busy movie calendar means that actor brothers Luke and Owen Wilson could meet here.
Luke will arrive tomorrow to work on the comedy Tenure, in which he'll play a college prof facing down a female rival. Shooting will begin April 7 at Bryn Mawr College and is due to wrap May 9 - just as older brother Owen arrives to set up for Marley & Me, the flick based on former Inquirer columnist John Grogan's best-selling shaggy-dog story. Costar is Jennifer Aniston.
Marley cameras will roll locally May 12, with most scenes transpiring at a farmhouse near West Chester. The movie, being shot mainly in Florida, will be here for 12 days over three weeks. |
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| MegFL |
| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:15 am |
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Posted by Susan Lepore at 6:29 PM
Quote: Monday, April 14, 2008
I have some really fun news!!!
I am busting with great news today! As promised in my February 26 post, I'm keeping you posted.....today I got a call from the casting agent for Marley & Me, the book-turned-movie that they're filming here in south Florida.....Sal and I have BOTH been chosen as EXTRAS in the movie! WOW!!! I am super-excited !!! We'll be on set with the stars of the film (Jennifer Aniston, Owen Wilson, and of course the main attraction, a cute pup named Marley) for a 10- or 12-hour day next week. The filming for our day will be happening at the Miami Airport. How fun will this be??? I can't wait to pull out my copy of the book tonight and go over all the specifics of the story again! I'll be sure to fill you in on all the details of this once-in-a-lifetime day....!!
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| MegFL |
| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:58 am |
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Latest from John Grogan's Blog
Marley and Me
Monday, April 14, 2008
(PHOTO: Clyde the Lab getting in character for his role as Marley. Not only is he a dead ringer for the real Marley, he has the same personality, as well.)
Jenny and I recently returned from four days on the movie set for Marley & Me in Miami -- and what an out-of-body experience it was. In a good sort of a way.
Director David Frankel and his team have so faithfully recreated that period of our lives that walking onto the set was a little like stepping into a time machine and hopping off in our old neighborhood in West Palm Beach, Florida, circa 1992.
Three minutes after arriving, Frankel said, "Come on, I'll introduce you to Owen." Filming was outside a bank building on Brickell Avenue in Miami, and in a private corner of the lobby we interrupted Owen Wilson eating lunch. He was what you might expect, given his immensely likable screen presence -- warm, charming, funny, friendly, down to earth. He even offered to share his plate of food. But as Jenny and I talked with him, I kept thinking to myself, "Good Lord, who dresses this guy?" He had on baggy khakis, a crinkled cotton shirt and rather dated-looking tie. Then it hit me: Oh, he's dressed like me. Or at least the me of back then. Yep, he nailed my inimitable fashion sense. I glanced at his wrist and thought, "Gee, famous actor and that's the best watch he can afford?" Then I recognized my old plastic $19 Casio I wore faithfully all through the '90s. He even wore the same aviator Ray Bans and beat-up topsiders with no laces I used to kick around in. On his left ring finger, he sported what looked like my wedding band, too. It was a little other-worldly.
Later outside, David introduced us to Jennifer Aniston, and it was the same kind of experience. She was lovely -- even lovelier in person than on screen -- and instantly put both of us at ease. But again, how stange: It looked like she had raided Jenny's wardrobe from the early '90s. And my favorite part was her ride: She pulled up to the curb in a late '80s Toyota Tercel hatchback -- except for a slight color difference, an exact replica of Jenny's vehicle from that time, dings and all.
We wandered back to the director's station where David sat, monitoring each scene through headphones and a bank of monitors. Beside him we spotted twin "Marley & Me" director's chairs with our names embroidered on them. One read "John" and one "Jenny." "Wow, they even have seats waiting for us," I exclaimed. I was just about to take a load off when Jenny grabbed my arm and whispered, "Ahem, those are for the *other* John and Jenny." The really good looking ones. Oh.... David, who is great and exceptionally gracious, ushered us to other seats
Later, during a break, my smart-ass wife couldn't resist sidling up to Jen Aniston as she sat in her Jenny chair and deadpanning, "Excuse me, but I believe you're in my seat." Fortunately, the actress has a good sense of humor.
And then shooting resumed and one of the first lines out of Owen's mouth was: "I'm John Grogan." Off on the side, I had to scratch my head once again. Um, I thought I was John Grogan. And so went the week. Out of body, start to finish. As well as terribly fun and exciting. Thawing out in the Florida sunshine wasn't bad either.
Most importantly, we both loved what we saw. The scenes we were present for were funny (sometimes hilariously so) and heartwarming and sweet. The dogs -- there are more than two dozen -- portraying Marley from puppyhood into old age are gorgeous -- and suitably mischevious. Unpredictably mischevious. You can imagine all the unscripted moments. The outtakes alone will be worth the price of admission.
Marley & Me is shaping up to be a really wonderful movie. Filming is scheduled to wrap up about June 1. The film is scheduled for a Christmas day 2008 release. I can't wait.
posted by John Grogan at 4:45 PM
http://www.marleyandme.com/blog/2008/04/on-movie-set.html |
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| Kathy Bear |
| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:10 am |
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 Wow-so funny and cute. John and Jenny sound so sweet. Glad they approve of the script and the actors portraying them!!! Thanks Meg-great find!!!  |
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:33 am |
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| thanks for posting Meg. It's so great to hear that they like what they are seeing. so Jen is going to be there for another month and half. I cant wait to see it!!! |
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 4:28 am |
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:26 am |
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Both Jenny and Jen have a great sense of humour. I can't wait for the movie to come out, I hope the trailer comes soon  |
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| rhea |
| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:15 am |
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Any idea when Jen will complete the whole filming..?
Wow she has been so busy since last year with her movies! |
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| I am sooooo excited about this now! |
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| MegFL |
| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:18 pm |
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rhea wrote: Any idea when Jen will complete the whole filming..?
Wow she has been so busy since last year with her movies!
This was the last I saw from a Philadelphia newspaper, which would mean it wrapped in Philly the end of May.
Quote: Marley cameras will roll locally May 12, with most scenes transpiring at a farmhouse near West Chester. The movie, being shot mainly in Florida, will be here for 12 days over three weeks.
http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/todaystalk/20080330_Inqlings__Hollywood_comes_east_to_Philly.html |
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:23 pm |
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| Thanks. That had to be a little nerve racking having the real John and Jenny on set while they worked. Good sign that the author likes the way the book is being transformed to film. |
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| MegFL |
| Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:34 am |
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STRICTLY SATIRE � BUT AT LEAST IT IS PUBLICITY FOR THE MOVIE, KINDA, AND IT�S SOOOOOOO FUNNY.
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NEWS UNENCUMBERED BY THE FACTS. FRIDAYS ON WDVE'S MORNING SHOW; MONDAYS IN THE TRIB P.M. "ONE OF AMERICA'S GREAT WEB SITES," (PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE); "THE CITY'S EQUIVALENT OF THE ONION." (NEW YORK TIMES).
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2008
Posted by Judge Rufus Peckham at Monday, April 14, 2008
Star of movie �Marley and Me� Charged with Public Urination
Philadelphia police last night charged Mister Woofs, the eight-year-old mixed breed who portrays the dog Marley in the forthcoming film adaptation of columnist John Grogan�s memoir �Marley and Me,� with disorderly conduct and public urination after the youthful star was caught relieving himself on a lamp post outside a popular downtown nightspot.
He was also charged with assault after reportedly attempting to bite an arresting officer.
�Woofs is deeply embarrassed by this incident but we want to make clear that the whole story has not yet come out,� said attorney Richard Sprague, who is representing the actor.
Police said the co-star of the upcoming movie was with friends at �The Full Dish,� a discotheque and grooming parlor in center city shortly after 2 a.m. when he stepped outside, apparently to relieve himself. Witnesses said that he sniffed the base of the post, circled it twice, and then urinated. Police nearby observed the incident and swooped down.
Philadelphia officials last month announced a crackdown on public urination and other anti-social behavior and the arrest was one of a half dozen in a four block area around the neighborhood of the club, a spokeswoman said.
�Subject was asked to produce identification but responded incoherently. Affiant attempted to read the markings on what appeared to be a collar worn by subject whereupon actor growled, lunched and attempted to bite arresting officer,� according to an arrest report. �Actor was then transported to Station 4 for processing and mental health referral also made.�
To learn more about other troubled canine (and feline) actors, link to the full "story" is below:
http://carbolicsmokeblog.blogspot.com/2008/04/star-of-movie-marley-and-me-charged.html |
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| Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:42 am |
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| Gosh sounds like that place is going to the dogs!!!! |
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