Disney’s ‘The Finest Hours’ filmed in Cohasset

by | Dec 5, 2014 | Article

By Erin Dale Wicked Local December 5, 2014 Disney was in town to film scenes from the upcoming movie, “The Finest Hours,” shooting at the Cohasset Historical Society’s Pratt Building and along Jerusalem Road. With artificial snow and vintage cars, parts of town...

Disney comes to Marshfield for ‘The Finest Hours’ shoot

by | Dec 5, 2014 | Article

By Lisa Kashinsky Wicked Local December 3, 2014 The Brant Rock area was bustling with activity after setup began in the morning. Crews started shooting at the seawall along Ocean Street around 3 p.m. The light rain that fell over the Brant Rock esplanade Wednesday...

Pendleton rescue vehicles reunite 62 years later

by | Dec 3, 2014 | Article

By Doreen Leggett Wicked Local December 2, 2014 In the teeth of a nor’easter in 1952, Orleans Police Chief Jack Higgins got a call from Chatham for assistance with a boat rescue, hopped into the department’s only car and sped out of town. “He pulled into the fish pier...

How local businesses have profited from the filming industry

by | Dec 1, 2014 | Article

By Katheleen Conti Boston Globe November 30, 2014 A sampling of how some local businesses and organizations have profited from the local filmmaking industry: ■ Growth in membership of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees Local 481: From 325 in...

Suburban businesses cash in when Hollywood comes to town

by | Dec 1, 2014 | Article

By Katheleen Conti Boston Globe November 30, 2014 Losing the lease to the family bakery’s landmark location of 61 years in a central part of Quincy and moving to a less traveled part of town four years ago has been difficult on Brian Jackle . Foot traffic once...