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Pairing films with right wines challenges local experts

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST

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 and Wine director Matt Berman blogs about the end of shooting

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:37:16 PDT

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.

Hollywood and Wine director Matt Berman blogs from LA

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 09:40:21 PDT

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

Chris Kattan Green With Matrimony

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 09:39:33 PDT

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

'SNL' stars descend on 'Burgh

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:50:22 PDT

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 PDT

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.

Hollywood and Wine Director Matt Berman blogs for MovieSet

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 17:12:02 PDT

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.

Farley family preps film comedy

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 10:13:23 PDT

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.