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Moonshining in Franklin County hits the big screen in the movie "Lawless"
Multimedia JournalistThe movie "Lawless" is in theater's starting Wednesday, August 29th. It's based on a true story about the Bondurant Brothers: 3 brothers involved in moonshining during the Prohibition-era Virginia. "Lawless" is inspired by true events of Matt Bondurant'...Tags: Franklin County (Virginia), Shia LaBeouf, Entertainment, Franklin (Franklin, Virginia), Guy Pearce
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Boones Mill store may cash in after release of "Lawless"
ReporterPeople from near and far buy products from Cannaday’s Sav-A-Bit in Boones Mill. They sell T-shirts and hats which feature images related to the area’s moonshine history. Many people who buy the products range from celebrities to game show...Tags: Game Shows (genre), Entertainment, Lawless (movie)
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Company in Henry County adding 60 new jobs
Sixty new jobs are headed to Henry County, according to Governor Bob McDonnell's office. Commonwealth Laminating & Coating, Inc. will invest $5.45 million to expand its Henry County operation. The expansion will create 60 new jobs. Commonwealth...
Tags: Government, Agriculture, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Entertainment, Henry County
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Roanoke area moviegoers troubled by Denver theater shooting
WDBJ7 Anchor/ReporterLocally, police are stepping up patrols at movie theaters after 12 people were killed and 59 wounded at a "Batman" movie in suburban Colorado. Thousands of people are expected to see the "Batman" movie this weekend. WDBJ7 spoke with several moviegoers...Tags: The Dark Knight Rises (movie), Entertainment, Services and Shopping, Arts and Culture
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Bedford County and Lynchburg provide backdrop for movie about internet dangers
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefIn a dense forest near Goode in Bedford County, a 14-year-old girl is running away from her kidnapper. The dramatic scene is a crucial part of "Finding Faith," a movie about the danger of Internet predators. "People have got to be woken up to what's...Tags: Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Celebrities, Erik Estrada, Entertainment, Crime, Law and Justice
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Andy Griffith dies at the age of 86
Andy Griffith has died at the age of 86.Griffith was the star of "The Andy Griffith Show" which airs weekdays on WDBJ7 at 5:30 p.m. Griffith also later went on to star in the long-running series "Matlock." He reportedly died in Dare County on Tuesday...
Tags: Ron Howard, Andy Griffith, Entertainment, Mount Airy, Dare County
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Best-selling author of "Wish You Well" says movie will be filmed in Virginia
WDBJ7 Anchor/ReporterHe's written dozens of best-sellers and is now turning his talents to screenwriting. Author David Baldacci is Virginia born and bred. On Wednesday he was in Roanoke to talk about his latest project, turning his book, "Wish You Well" into a movie to...Tags: Entertainment, Facebook, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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Vampire movie "Dark Shadows" is good enough cause to give blood in Danville
WDBJ7 ReporterBlood suckers were in Danville Friday afternoon draining blood from willing victims. The American Red Cross held a special blood drive at the movie theater promoting the new release of"Dark Shadows." The movie is a remake of a 1970's show about a...Tags: American Red Cross, Dark Shadows (movie), Entertainment, Charity
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Giles County chosen as location for filming of movie "Wish You Well"
Giles County has been chosen as the location to film the movie "Wish You Well," it was announced Thursday. The movie is based on writer David Baldacci's novel. The movie is scheduled to begin shooting in Giles County this fall. The movie's...
Tags: Giles County, Entertainment, Facebook
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Film being shot in Lynchburg spotlights on a serious problem
ReporterThe thought of internet stalkers scares parents. Bedford County Sheriff Mike Brown is leading the way in fighting internet predators. A movie is being made in Lynchburg about actual events he encountered while leading a national campaign to protect...Tags: Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Erik Estrada, Entertainment, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)
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Tom Hanks movie to be shot in Virginia
WDBJ7 Digital InternGovernor Bob McDonnell announced Wednesday that Actor Tom Hanks will be coming to the Virginia Beach area to shoot "Captain Phillips." The movie is set to release in March 2013.The Academy Award-winning actor will portray Navy SEAL Captain Richard...Tags: Government, Tom Hanks, Entertainment, Executive Branch, Politics
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California filmmaker with ties to western Virginia hopes to bring her next project home
ReporterA California actress who grew up in the Roanoke Valley is hoping to make a feature film here. "It's a Good Day to Die," is a comedy about assisted suicide, and this week, Andrea Shreeman has been meeting with community leaders and potential investors. ...Tags: Comedy (genre), Cloris Leachman, Euthanasia, Entertainment, Assisted Suicide
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