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Farley family preps film comedy

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 10:13:23 UTC

David Spade, Chris Kattan among 'SNL' stars on board

The Hollywood Reporter has posted an article about the new Farley brothers comedy 'Hollywood and Wine'. The film will star both John and Kevin Farley, alongside former SNL castmembers David Spade and Norm MacDonald and Chris Parnell, to name a few.

"...The project is the first of a six-picture deal between indie outfits Smithfield Street Prods. & Studios and Proud Mary Entertainment, which hope to shoot movies predominantly in what they call "Hollywood North East." The slate will take advantage of Pennsylvania's 25% film tax incentive..."

Read the full article here.

Chris Kattan Green With Matrimony

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 09:39:33 UTC

E! Online has posted an item about 'Hollywood and Wine' star Chris Kattan. The Saturday Night Live alum married model Sunshine Tutt in Yosemite Valley, California. The pair have been engaged since 2006.

"...Nature played a big part in the wedding theme, starting with biodegradable invitations printed on flower seed paper that could be replanted in the guests' own gardens..."

Jeremy London pours a drink for Chrs Kattan on the set of Hollywood and Wine

Behind the scenes video for Hollywood and Wine at MovieSet.com

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:30:31 UTC

We're Editing!!!

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 22:25:25 UTC

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

More from Director Matt Berman

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:12:02 UTC

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

Pairing films with right wines challenges local experts

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 UTC

This just in, the latest news for Hollywood and Wine. The Contemporary Art Center of Virginia has chosen “Hollywood and Wine” as its theme of its 18th Wine by Design gala. With an assignment that challenges the noggins of both wine and movie experts: What are the top 10 movies to feature wine?

Sure, romantic seduction often features a sip of the grape in hundreds of scenes (such as Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant drifting down the Seine in “Charade” in 1963) – but, come to think of

it, not many movies have actually been about wine.

Wine expert Roy Williams has been assigned a task even more daunting than selecting the movies: choosing three wines to go with each film (the choices were, however, limited to California wines). This means more than 30 varieties of wine will be up for sipping.

The event has become “the premiere wine tasting event at the Beach,” said Tiffany Russell, the museum’s manager of special events. It is attended by some 800 museum supporters and bon vivants. Staged in the atrium, auditorium and galleries, it features red-carpet festivities and two live bands, JuJu and the After Hours and Double Take.

Chefs from about 20 local restaurants are contributing culinary treats, and there will be an exhibit of movie memorabilia. I’ve loaned, from my own collection, a jeweled Siamese prop from the set of “The King and I,” a replica of an Indiana Jones bullwhip and items from actress Ava Gardner’s London apartment – as well as autographed pictures and posters.

Click on the link to see their 10 top wine movies.

Hollywood, here we come!

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:17:02 UTC

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

Behind the scenes still for Hollywood and Wine at MovieSet.com

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:09:27 UTC

Behind the scenes still for Hollywood and Wine at MovieSet.com

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:09:27 UTC

Behind the scenes still for Hollywood and Wine at MovieSet.com

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:09:27 UTC

Behind the scenes still for Hollywood and Wine at MovieSet.com

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:09:27 UTC

Behind the scenes still for Hollywood and Wine at MovieSet.com

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:09:27 UTC

Behind the scenes still for Hollywood and Wine at MovieSet.com

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:09:27 UTC

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

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:41:44 UTC

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 blogs about the end of shooting

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:37:16 UTC

Director Matt Berman posted another blog entry about the end of principal photography on 'Hollywood and Wine.'

"...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..."

He also added a new photo of Leslie Easterbrook on set the last day of filming.

Hey There!

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:36:00 UTC

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

Director Matt Berman blogs from the set of Hollywood and Wine

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 23:51:48 UTC

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

Hollywood and Wine Director Matt Berman blogs for MovieSet

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 17:12:02 UTC

Director Matt Berman, who is also directing with Kevin Farley, has made his first entry in the Hollywood and Wine blog. Matt has just completed his 4th day of principal photography and goes on to detail working with Norm MacDonald, Chris Kattan and Nicky Whelan.

Hollywood and Wine director Matt Berman transitions to LA

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 16:34:50 UTC

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 and Wine director Matt Berman blogs from LA

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 09:40:21 UTC

Matt Bergman has just posted a new blog entry.The 'Hollywood and Wine' director talks about the smooth transition from shooting in Pittsburgh to Los Angeles, and working with David Spade and Pamela Anderson.

Photo by Phil LeBoutillier

'SNL' stars descend on 'Burgh

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:50:22 UTC

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has posted an article on 'Hollywood and Wine'. Written by Kevin and John Farley, brothers of late Chris Farley, the film started shooting at the beginning of June in Pittsburgh. The cast features past and present Saturday Night Live stars including Chris Kattan, Norm Macdonald, David Spade and Horatio Sanz. They spoke to executive producer Mike Dolan who said

"...We were very fortunate to have the Farley brothers and some of their old friends coming in to do this project at rates that are probably less than what the market would bear..."

Read the full article here.

Hollywood and Wine director Matt Berman blogs again

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:59:08 UTC

Matt Bergman is blogging exclusively on Movieset during the filming of 'Hollywood and Wine'. The film stars Chris Kattan, Norm MacDonald, David Spade, Pamela Anderson , Jeremy London, to name a few.