If you read the comments in this post, you might be wondering what really happened when Adam Sandler stopped by Woodward on Monday afternoon to shoot some hoops. Here’s what I found out. As part of the agreement with the school, Sandler gets to use the gym. Apparently he loves to play basketball. When he Read the full article → from What happened when Adam Sandler visited Woodward
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Filming day 2: More photos
It was harder to get good shots of the stars today, but for those of you who need a daily fix, here you go. Find more pictures in my Flickr photostream. For the latest coverage on the Adam Sandler movie, click here. Read the full article → from Filming day 2: More photos
What’s this movie called anyway?
The original working title was called “Lake House,” hence the yellow “LAKE” signs you see posted around town. But Loaded Gun Boston reports the name has been changed to “Grown Ups.” Read the full article → from What’s this movie called anyway?
Filming day 2: More fans turn out to see stars
Filming was in the front of the church today, so onlookers were not allowed up on the common or Town House lawn. There was a much bigger turnout than yesterday, but fans had to content themselves with views from across Main Street. There were glimpses of the stars to be had as they filmed in Read the full article → from Filming day 2: More fans turn out to see stars
What did you think of the traffic downtown?
When I arrived downtown Monday morning at around 8:30 am, traffic wasn’t horrible. Main Street westbound seemed fine, as did Route 85. The worst of it was Main Street eastbound, where the line of cars snaked from Route 85 past Fay and down the hill. One of the police officers controlling traffic told me cars Read the full article → from What did you think of the traffic downtown?
Fans line up to get a glimpse of the stars, and they’re not disappointed
When I was lurking around the set yesterday morning, there were only a handful of spectators watching the action. When I returned at the end of the day, it was a whole different scene. The TV camera crews, along with plenty of fans — largely school-aged kids, but adults too — were gathered around waiting Read the full article → from Fans line up to get a glimpse of the stars, and they’re not disappointed
Scenes from a Southborough movie set
Pilgrim was hardly recognizable today, what with all the lights and gear and famous people milling about. Here’s what it all looked like. Find more pictures in my Flickr photostream. For the latest coverage on the Adam Sandler movie, click here. Read the full article → from Scenes from a Southborough movie set
First day of filming
The plan was to shoot outside the church today, but the cold, gray weather forced filming inside. I spent a couple of hours around the set this morning and was amazed at how close to the action I got. Onlookers were allowed free reign of the common in front of the church. I stood with Read the full article → from First day of filming
If you could ask the stars one question
Here’s a hypothetical to ponder on movie Monday: Say you’re sitting at Mauro’s enjoying a cup of coffee and Adam Sandler pops in to grab a cup to go, or Salma Hayek, or Chris Rock. (What? It could happen.) You manage to get your wits together in time to ask one question. What question would Read the full article → from If you could ask the stars one question
What’s open this week and what’s not
With all the movie mayhem this week, you might be confused about what’s open downtown and what’s not. Here’s a rundown. Town House Open normal hours. Access both in and out of the Town House will be via the west driveway (the side closest to St. Mark’s Church). Police will be controlling access and you’ll Read the full article → from What’s open this week and what’s not
Hollywood comes to Southborough: Day 7
And on the seventh day they rested. All was relatively quiet on Southborough’s movie set today. A calm before tomorrow’s storm. Expect plenty of traffic and activity in town tomorrow. In addition to all the movie-related traffic, there will likely be plenty of media in town. And that includes paparazzi possibly hanging from the trees. Read the full article → from Hollywood comes to Southborough: Day 7
Hollywood comes to Southborough: Day 6
The big news for Saturday? Trailers. And lots of them. I passed a caravan of them heading into town on Framingham Road this morning. Others entered via Route 85. Most found their way to the lower parking lot at Woodward. The trailers at Woodward are the stars’ dressing rooms, and where hair and makeup will Read the full article → from Hollywood comes to Southborough: Day 6
Hollywood comes to Southborough: Day 5
In addition to landscaping work on Friday (notably around the church’s front entry), a long, low platform was built in the common in front of the church. The platform will support a crane that will be used to film a wide establishing shot of the church. Along Pilgrim’s west side, some scaffolding is in place. Read the full article → from Hollywood comes to Southborough: Day 5
Filming starts next week – here’s the schedule
The stars arrive next week and no doubt things will get a little nutty around town. The area surrounding Pilgrim Church will be tightly controlled, so onlookers won’t be able to get too close. But if you plan on checking things out, here’s how the filming will break down: Monday 5/18 and Tuesday 5/19: Shoot Read the full article → from Filming starts next week – here’s the schedule