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Looking for something to do? Read these books, then watch their on-screen adaptations

If you’ve been stuck at home due to COVID-19, chances are you may be running out of things to do. If that’s the case, why not catch up on some reading?

Apr 13, 2020 at 12:30 PM
Actress Trista Robinson is shown here in a scene from "Echoes of Fear."
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Kingsport

Horror film made by Kingsport native, wife to screen in Bristol

Their most recent film, called “Echoes of Fear,” has won seven best feature awards since it premiered last year. After being shown at dozens of festivals and theaters across the country, the film’s next stop is Cinemark Tinseltown in Bristol, where it will be screened next month.

Oct 30, 2019 at 7:00 PM
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Movies

Cinema Under the Stars returns to Bays Mountain Park

Cinema under the Stars will feature The Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe on Sept. 7, while a double feature of Nanny McPhee and Hocus Pocus will be shown on Oct. 5.

Sep 2, 2019 at 11:30 AM
Shown here are some of the people who helped bring "Karma: The Price of Vengeance" to life. Front left to right: Jonathan Hamblin, Karen Elkins, Elke Watson. Middle: Ray Watson. Back left to right: Michael Reece, Samuel Campbell, Jeff Millsaps.
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Movies

Kingsport native set to release second feature film

Last October, Jonathan Hamblin premiered his first feature film, “Hush Little Baby Welcome To The Family,” at Bristol’s Marquee Cinemas-Pinnacle 12 theatre. And in just a couple weeks, his second film – called “Karma: The Price of Vengeance” – will hit the big screen.

Jul 14, 2019 at 8:30 AM
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All things geek

All things geek: Another year of blockbuster comic book movies

Another year, another dozen or so superhero, comic book and sci-fi movies blasting their way onto the big screen. Just keep reading to learn what’s coming out and when to mark your calendar.

Feb 5, 2019 at 5:45 PM
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Blog

J.K. Rowling missed an opportunity with “Fantastic Beasts” books

If you’re a “Harry Potter” fan, you probably already know about “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” a prequel series made for the big screen. Written by J.K. Rowling herself, the films are set many years before the “Harry Potter” series and follow Newt Scamander, a British wizard who studies magical creatures.

Nov 23, 2018 at 5:15 PM
The cast of the film is shown here. Front row: Jim Rigsby. Middle row, left to right: Jon Hamblin, Karen Elkins, Megan Jones, Lindsey McGonigal, Austin Ecker. Back row: Jeff Millsaps of Four City Media, Samuel Campbell, Alejandro "Moose" Odom.
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Movies

Kingsport native’s movie to be screened at local theatre

After establishing himself in the acting world, Kingsport native Jonathan Hamblin is trying out the other side of filmmaking. Later this month, Hamblin’s first film, “Hush Little Baby Welcome To The Family,” will be screened at the Marquee Cinemas-Pinnacle 12 theatre in Bristol.

Oct 6, 2018 at 8:30 AM
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Eight movies or shows you might not know originated from books

Books provide great source material for television and film. But sometimes, the TV shows and movies become more famous than the books upon which they’re based. Here are eight TV shows and movies that you might not know originated from books.

Sep 23, 2018 at 9:00 PM
The outdoor water park at the Kingsport Aquatic Center
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Kingsport Aquatic Center

Back-to-school movie night at the Kingsport Aquatic Center

This year’s movie will be the 1993 classic “The Sandlot.” Gates will open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will start around 8:30 p.m.

Aug 3, 2018 at 4:23 PM
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Fun Fest

Silence, please: Kingsport church to present silent films for Fun Fest

Kingsport’s Mafair United Methodist Church will revisit the roots of cinema with a free viewing of two silent comedies as part of Fun Fest. And Rex Ward, who is the house organist of the Paramount Center for the Arts, will provide the accompanying music and sound effects.

Jul 10, 2018 at 10:32 AM
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Bays Mountain Park

Cinema Under the Stars returns to Bays Mountain Park

On Saturday, the park will be showing “Leap Year” in the Bays Mountain amphitheater beginning at 7 p.m. The gate will open at 6 p.m., and admission is $5 for anyone over the age of 6.

 

Mar 13, 2018 at 10:00 PM
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Headed to the movies this weekend? (video)

Headed to the movies this weekend? 'Death Wish' and 'Red Sparrow' are among the films that hit theaters today.

Mar 2, 2018 at 10:30 AM
As it currently stands, the Gate City Theatre has three walls and no roof. Grant funds will help establish the theatre as an open-air venue by the summer.
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Gate City receives mini grant to revitalize theatre

The funds will go toward the next phase of renovation, which will allow the theatre to host outdoor movie nights and other community events.

Mar 1, 2018 at 6:00 PM
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All things geek

All things geek - Marvel movies to dominate box office this year

Ticket sales for Black Panther are trending faster than any other superhero movie in history, Avengers: Infinity War will likely continue the billion-dollar-plus tally like the two previous entries did and Ant-man and the Wasp (the sequel to the surprise 2015 hit) will easily bank $500 million.

Feb 6, 2018 at 7:00 PM
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Abingdon

Not everyone likes Star Wars - director of new release has ties to Abingdon

ABINGDON – Colette Burson is the director of Permanent, a coming of age story about 13-year-old Aurelie Dickson (Kira McLean) and her parents, Jeanne (Patricia Arquette) and Jim (Rainn Wilson), growing up in a small town in Virginia in 1982. Permanent is opening this weekend in eight cities, including Abingdon, where Burson lived for about six years.

Dec 16, 2017 at 1:00 PM