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We're Editing!!!

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 22:25:25 PDT

First off let me say that my meeting with Sevendust went very well! Lead singer Lajon Witherspoon and drummer Morgan Rose were very receptive to the idea of creating the title track to Hollywood & Wine. Here to hoping both sides can work out the details and make it happen. Kevin Farley and I have just completed our first week of editing and boy do we like how it's coming together. The chemestry between Chris Kattan and Nicky Whelan is amazing and thank the good lord we have Chaz Palminteri in this film. SO FUNNY! Right now we have been sidlined to put together a teaser trailer. I hope when it is completed we can put it online for everyone to see. That's it for now but I'll be in touch soon! Matt Berman

Hey There!

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:36:00 PDT

Hello everyone! Matt Berman here. Just wanted to give you a quick update on where things are at the moment. The assembly is still a couple of days away from being finished. This actually works out well since Monday morning I'm flying out to meet with the members of Sevendust who are interested in possibly going into the studio to record a song titled Hollywood & Wine. What a great thing this would be if everything can work out. I'll be meeting with them on Tues and return to Los Angeles on Friday morning so we can start cutting. Wish me luck and I'll be in touch soon with an update from the editing room. - Matt Berman

Hollywood and Wine director Matt Berman blogs about the end of shooting

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:41:44 PDT

Well everyone, we did it! Principal photography is done on Hollywood and Wine. The last and final shot being one with Leslie Easterbrook (Hattie) and Miguel Nunez (Hawk Miller). It became one of those moments of magic not written on the page but surfaced because of the talent working together. What a ride it has been. From Pittsburgh to Los Angeles, Kevin Farley and I have created one hilarious picture. Now comes the task of putting it all together and showing the world what we have done. On a personal note I would just like to say this experience will be one I will never forget. what a magical ride it has been and I can't stop writing till I mention a few names that made it possible. Producers Mary Aloe, Henry Boger, Brian Hartman and Alex Tabrizi. Without your help and guidence I wouldn't be writing this. Our set designer Lendie Lee, what you did with your team creating our little world was nothing but spectacular. Thank you to Diane Collins our costume designer. You made me actually enjoy picking out clothes and that is a feat in itself. Our Casting directors Roe Baker (LA) and Nancy Mosser (Pit) Kev and I would work with you again anytime. Major props to Kelly Snyder! (yes she was our Prop person) Lorie Dando (clearances) and Brian Porter who was our assistant in Pit and my personal one in LA. You put up with alot and it was much appreciated. I know I'm forgetting many at Smithfield Street but you took great care of us and did a great job! Last but not least our director of photography Frank Byers. There is so many things to say but i'll just sum it up with this, "Thank you for making us LOOK so good!". Next up we edit and i'll be in touch soon with a progress report. Matt Berman

Leslie Easterbrook on set the last day of filming

Hollywood and Wine director Matt Berman transitions to LA

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 16:34:50 PDT

Hello all! I'm back in Los Angeles and what a ride it has been. Just the other day we filmed the scene with David Spade and Pamela Anderson. Dave is so funny playing late night talk show host Harvey Harrison and Pamela, what more can you say, she looked amazing as usual. So far the transition to from Pitt to LA has been smooth as can be. I'm going to send a few more pics when I get the chance and another update real soon. Stay tuned!! -Matt Berman Photo by Phil LeBoutillier

Hollywood, here we come!

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:17:02 PDT

Hello everyone, In two days we will have finished our Pittsburgh portion of of the shoot and head back to Los Angeles. Today was a great day of filming. This was the first day Chazz Palminteri really got to sink his teeth into playing the role of Geno Scarpaci. Boy was it great to see. He came up with some great stuff and I mean stuff so funny you can't hear yourself laugh. Today was also the day Chris Kattan had a great scene with Kevin and John Farley who play Geno's muscle Bruno and Joey. Friday brings the return of Horatio Sanz who will wrap up his role as Tony. Thats all for now. I'll have an update for you when I get back home to LA. I've added a picture of Kevin and John as Bruno and Joey. -Matt Berman

More from Director Matt Berman

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:12:02 PDT

Greetings everyone! Sorry I have been a little M.I.A. We have been so busy working to get the film done. So, until I can gather my thoughts I was able to snag a couple of photos from the set. Jeremy London pouring a drink for Chris Kattan and Nikki Whelan with Alanna Romansky. These two can wait on me anytime! Check back soon! -Matt Berman, Director of Hollywood and Wine

Director Matt Berman blogs from the set of Hollywood and Wine

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 23:51:48 PDT

Well I just got back to my hotel from the set as we have completed our 4th day of principal photography here in Pittsburgh. Please bear with me as this is the first time I have "Blogged". All I can say is so far the shoot has been nothing but fantastic! Kevin Farley and I have been so pleased with the entire cast starting with Chris Kattan. The man gives 100% on take after and is just hysterical (although he does make fun of me for liking every show Star Trek). Our female lead Nicky Whelan is going to be a huge star when this film comes out. Not only beautiful but what a talent. Today Norm MacDonald just wrapped his Pittsburgh portion of the film and all you Norm fans are going to love how he plays legendary porn producer Sid Blaustein. Being my first time here in Pittsburgh the people at Smithfield Street Productions have been a joy to work with. Jeremy London started today and tomorrow we start working with Horatio Sanz which I am very much looking forward to! Well that's it for now. I'll check back in a couple days with an update. -Matt Berman, Director of Hollywood and Wine