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Improv comedy groups go head-to-head in cage match

Improv comedy groups go head-to-head in cage match

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Two local improv groups are facing off in round two of a comedy cage match.

Three months ago, Pineapple-Shaped Lamps and the Nutt House went head-to-head at the Nutt Street Comedy Room to compete for the title of Best Comedy Group Ever.  The Nutt House won, and now PSL is back for a rematch.

This time the competition will take place at PSL's newest home, TheatreNOW.  It's on the corner of 10th and Dock Streets in Wilmington.

The event starts at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 25.  Both groups will perform and the audience will decide the winner.

Tickets are $5.

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SNEAK PEEK: Extended trailer released for 'Under the Dome'

NEW HANOVER and PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - You'll spot some familiar places in the new extended trailer for Under the Dome.

The new video was released Thursday. In it, you can see clips from scenes shot at Wilmington's Sixth Street Bridge, the Pender County Courthouse and the streets of Burgaw.

The CBS series will air this summer. It is based on a Stephen King novel about a town that suddenly becomes sealed off by a mysterious, invisible dome.

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HBO's 'Eastbound & Down' looking for extras

HBO's 'Eastbound & Down' looking for extras

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Want to appear alongside Danny McBride in the upcoming season of Eastbound & Down? Vanessa N Casting has been selected to hire extras for the project.

To find out what the show is looking for in terms of extras, head to the casting company’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/VanessaNcasting?directed_target_id=0

Eastbound & Down is an HBO original series, entering its fourth season.

'Ghostbusters' actor Ernie Hudson meets fans at 'Port City Pop Con'

Ernie Hudson from 'Ghostbusters' signs an autograph for a fan.

WILMINGTON,NC (WECT) - Calling all Walking Dead, Cajon, E. T., Ghostbusters, Ninja Turtles, 80s and 90s cult classic film fans-- for the very first time, "Pop Con" is coming to the Port City.

Normally, organizers hold this annual event in larger cities, but considering movies like The Crow, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and most recently Iron Man 3, were filmed in the Cape Fear area, Wilmington seemed to be the perfect area for this celebration of popular culture, comics and film.

Wilmington, North Carolina has never hosted a convention like this. There will be more than 40 celebrities and several after parties in the downtown area -- organizers said they hope to boost the local economy with the two day convention.

Film festival includes screening of Wilmington-filmed flick

Film festival includes screening of Wilmington-filmed flick

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - The 13th Annual Cape Fear Independent Film Festival starts Thursday and will include a screening of Heart of the Country, which was filmed in Wilmington last year.

The movie stars Gerald McRaney, who is well-known for his role in the TV series Major Dad, and Jana Kramer, a country music singer who also appeared on One Tree Hill.

The screening will be held Friday at 8 p.m. at the Wilmington Convention Center followed by a Q&A session with the producers.

New feature film to start production in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A new feature film is expected to start production in Wilmington Friday morning.

According to permits, Tammy is slated to film scenes at Two Fat Ladies Restaurant on Dawson Street.

The permit says the scene involves two main characters and is about a woman being fired from her boss and storming out of the restaurant.

Four cast members are involved in the scene, in addition to 28 extras.

If it's raining Friday, crews will work on this scene Monday instead.

According to IMDB, Tammy is a comedy about a woman who hits the road with her hard-drinking grandmother after losing her job and learning her husband has been unfaithful.

The film features Melissa McCarthy, Susan Sarandon, Kathy Bates and Dan Aykroyd.

Downtown Sundown Concert Series lineup released

Downtown Sundown Concert Series lineup released

 

DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON (WECT) – The annual Downtown Sundown Concert Series returns to Downtown Wilmington this summer. The weekly Friday night concerts take place in Riverfront Park and begin at 6pm.

Concerts are free to the public. An assortment of drink choices are available for purchase.

The first concert is schedule for Friday, May 24.

For the entire concert lineup, visit http://www.wilmingtondowntown.com/downtownsundown/schedule.

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