The production team behind a lowbrow “raucus” comedy will begin filming a long awaited sequel in town this month. Read the full article → from Movie filming may begin in Southborough this month
Hollywood comes to town
5 years ago: Town character, armed force, kindergarten pride, and Hollywood in Southborough
I took a little stroll down memory lane through Susan’s blog post from 5 years ago. I came across some moments worth remembering. Read the full article → from 5 years ago: Town character, armed force, kindergarten pride, and Hollywood in Southborough
Senior Center spends some movie cash
Thanks to Adam Sandler and his crew, the Senior Center will be getting some folding tables, a new photocopier, and maybe a nice lunch. Senior Center coordinator Pam Lefrancois asked selectmen last week for approval to spend up to $4,500 of the $7,000 they got from Columbia Pictures last May. The funds will go toward Read the full article → from Senior Center spends some movie cash
For those of you who miss the movie
In a recent My Southborough poll, 51% of you said you were happy the movie has left town and that life has returned to normal, while 34% of you said you miss having that bit of Hollywood in town. So, for the 34% who just can’t get enough — and you know who you are — here Read the full article → from For those of you who miss the movie
Curious what the ‘Grown Ups’ set in Essex looks like?
After they wrapped up filming in Southborough, the cast and crew of the Adam Sandler comedy ‘Grown Ups’ moved on to Essex. A My Southborough reader sent me a link to the Good Morning Gloucester blog where you’ll find pictures of the Essex set. Check out these links: Set Location For Adam Sandler Movie Grown Read the full article → from Curious what the ‘Grown Ups’ set in Essex looks like?
Say goodbye to Hollywood
The movie in Southborough is officially over, and life around town will soon return to normal. The cast and crew finished up filming late last night. I’ve haven’t been down to see the set today, but word is much of the equipment, including light trucks and the trailers at Woodward, have already made their way Read the full article → from Say goodbye to Hollywood
A few more star shots
Since the movie shoot has been extended a bit, I decided to stop by yesterday to see what I could see. The crew was filming on the side of the church, so spectators gathered behind the library in back of the old burial ground. It was a cool day, and Adam Sandler trolled about carrying Read the full article → from A few more star shots
Movie shoot extended by a day or two
If you haven’t made it down to the movie set to do some gawking yet, you’ll have a few more chances this week. Today was supposed to be the last day of filming in Southborough for the Adam Sandler comedy “Grown Ups,” but apparently things are running behind. Filming will continue tomorrow and possibly into Read the full article → from Movie shoot extended by a day or two
I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but there’s a movie filming in town
Southborough has had more attention from local media in the last week than we probably had all last year. For those of you who can’t get enough of movie mania, here’s a roundup of the stories. Some you’ve probably seen, some you might not have. Print Extra credit for Holliston funeral home at Southborough movie Read the full article → from I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but there’s a movie filming in town
From whence the hearse came
The Metrowest Daily News reports the hearse used in the movie was provided by a funeral home in Holliston: “They wanted to use local people and asked if I wanted to send it up. I said, ‘Not a problem,”‘ Chesmore said. For the latest coverage on the Adam Sandler movie, click here. Read the full article → from From whence the hearse came
Filming day 3: Some photos from Wednesday
Woodward was like a carnival Wednesday evening as fans waited to catch the stars as they left town for the night. People milled about. Older kids fluttered between groups of friends, while the little kids played on the grass oblivious. When a black SUV approached, the tension ratcheted up a notch. And when a car Read the full article → from Filming day 3: Some photos from Wednesday
What happened when Adam Sandler visited Woodward
If you read the comments in this post, you might be wondering what really happened when Adam Sandler stopped by Woodward on Monday afternoon to shoot some hoops. Here’s what I found out. As part of the agreement with the school, Sandler gets to use the gym. Apparently he loves to play basketball. When he Read the full article → from What happened when Adam Sandler visited Woodward
Filming day 2: More photos
It was harder to get good shots of the stars today, but for those of you who need a daily fix, here you go. Find more pictures in my Flickr photostream. For the latest coverage on the Adam Sandler movie, click here. Read the full article → from Filming day 2: More photos
Filming day 2: More fans turn out to see stars
Filming was in the front of the church today, so onlookers were not allowed up on the common or Town House lawn. There was a much bigger turnout than yesterday, but fans had to content themselves with views from across Main Street. There were glimpses of the stars to be had as they filmed in Read the full article → from Filming day 2: More fans turn out to see stars