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Hamilton Spectator
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
‘Vampire' takes a bite out of Hamilton: Popular TV horror series, based on Anne Rice's novel, shoots scenes in Hamilton, Burlington and Cayuga
Hamilton is playing Toledo, Ohio, in one of the most popular and critically acclaimed television shows on the planet. 'Interview with the Vampire' shot a scene for its third season in the courtyard on top of Lloyd D. Jackson Square the evening of June 20. It involves two of the show's characters, naturally vampires, sitting on a concrete bench looking up at an office tower. The production had dressed up some of the background with signs from a Toledo real estate company. Crews for 'Interview with the Vampire' shot a night scene June 20 in the courtyard on top of Lloyd D. Jackson Square in downtown Hamilton. It was one of four local locations used by producers as the show began shooting its new season on June 16. Crews spent the week of June 16 to June 20 filming at historic Ruthven Park, outside Cayuga. Scenes were reportedly filmed in the woods and in front of the imposing Greek Revival home at the Highway 54 landmark, which was built by the wealthy Thompson family in the 1840s. The scenes reportedly involved characters in the 1700s. Vampires are immortal, after all. A sign noting the filming of 'Interview with the Vampire' sits on Highway 54 outside Ruthven Park near Cayuga. The popular horror series shot scenes there for its third season from June 16 to 20. Show scenes were also shot in a motel room at Knights Inn on Plains Road East in Burlington on June 20, and at the Corktown Tavern on Young Street on June 23. The latter scene reportedly involved musicians in a band rehearsal. Crew members mill around on June 20 while a scene for the TV series 'Interview with the Vampire' was shot in a motel room at Knights Inn in Burlington. The new season centres around a rock band headed by vampire Lestat, the main character in the story based on Anne Rice's book. Based on Anne Rice's novel, the series involves the goings-on of vampires Lestat de Lioncourt (Australian actor Sam Reid), Louis de Pointe du Lac (British actor Jacob Anderson) and teenager Claudia (Bailey Bass in Season 1, Delaney Hayles in Season 2). Their story is put into a bestselling book by author Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian) following interviews with Louis. The first season was filmed in New Orleans and the second season was shot in Prague, Paris and New Orleans. The show was an immediate hit when its first season premiered on AMC Plus in 2022 and ranks up there with the network's hit series 'The Walking Dead' and 'Better Call Saul.' It has also been a darling with the critics. A scene from Season 2 of 'Interview with the Vampire.' Crews have been filming in and around Hamilton since June 16. Season 3 is based on Rice's 1985 novel 'The Vampire Lestat.' The synopsis sees Lestat resentful of his portrayal in Molloy's book and he sets out to set the story straight 'in a way only the vampire Lestat can — by starting a band and going on tour.' A production vehicle enters Ruthven Park near Cayuga where the popular horror TV series 'Interview with the Vampire' recently filmed scenes for its third season. The program promises 'a sexy pilgrimage across space, time and trauma.' Dan McDermott, president of AMC Studios and AMC Networks, said the show has exceeded the network's expectations. 'We can't wait to see where this creative team takes the series from here and know we are walking alongside an incredibly loyal and passionate base of fans who feel as strongly about this material as we do.' Interesting fact: Peter O'Toole made a movie at Ruthven in 2000 called 'Global Heresy.' He played a British lord acting as a butler to a rock band. Eighty-five years ago this summer the skies over Britain were the battleground for one of the decisive battles of the Second World War — the Battle of Britain. If the Germans had won control of the skies, that would have probably meant invasion. But, thankfully, British flyers and their allies, including a number of Canadians like Hamilton pilot Henry Sprague (he died at age 99 in 2015), kept control of the skies and the invasion never happened. The battle will be marked July 8 at the Playhouse Cinema with a presentation by author Ted Barris on his latest book 'Battle of Britain: Canadian airmen in Their Finest Hour' and a showing of the all-star 1969 movie 'Battle of Britain.' The evening begins at 6.30 p.m. The movie is a story in itself. Canadian producer Harry Saltzman spent $12 million to recreate the battle and assembled enough Spitfires, Heinkels, Messerschmitts and Hurricanes to have the 35th largest air force in the world in 1968. The movie tells the story from both British and German viewpoints and stars Michael Caine, Christopher Plummer and Laurence Olivier. Its amazing aerial footage was filmed over Britain, Spain and Malta.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Lane restrictions and closures all week on Route 315
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT announced there will be lane restrictions and road closures on Route 315 in Luzerne County all week. On Tuesday, April 1 the following roads will be impacted: The right lane on Route 315 northbound will be closed between 84 Lumber and the Oak Street intersection. The left turn lane from SR 315 North to Oak Street will be closed. Exit 175 on Interstate 81 northbound will be closed, the detour is Continue on Interstate 81 northbound to Exit 178. Take Exit 178. The detour will end at the roundabout. Detour for the left turn lane to Oak Street: Continue on SR 315 North for 2.5 miles to the airport roundabout. At the roundabout, take the fourth exit onto SR 315 South. Continue on SR 315 South for 2.5 miles. The detour will end at the intersection of SR 315 South and Oak Street. On Wednesday, April 2 the right land of Route 315 northbound will be closed between the Oak Street intersection and the on-ramp to Interstate 81 northbound. Rain, thunderstorms expected in NEPA On Thursday, April 3 the right lane of Route 315 southbound will be closed from the Pilot Travel Center to the Oak Street intersection. On Friday, April 4 the following roads will be impacted: Exit 175A on Interstate 81 southbound will be closed The detour is Continue on Interstate 81 southbound for 5.3 miles Take Exit 170B to merge onto PA Route 309 towards Wilkes-Barre Continue on PA Route 309 for .8 miles Take Exit 1 for PA Route 315 The detour will end at the intersection of PA Route 315 The right lane on Route 315 southbound will be closed from Knights Inn and 84 Lumber. PennDOT says all work is weather dependent and subject to change. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Yahoo
Two Grand Forks teens face attempted murder charges for allegedly shooting at occupied vehicle
Mar. 28—GRAND FORKS — Two Grand Forks teens are facing numerous criminal charges, including five counts of attempted murder, for allegedly firing handguns at an occupied vehicle. The alleged incident occurred on Jan. 3 but, because both Mason Wyatt Allery and Walker Michael Poitra were under 18 at the time, their cases were originally filed in juvenile court. Both were officially transferred to adult criminal court Friday, March 28. Allery, 16, and Poitra, 18, face the exact same 13 charges: five counts of Class A felony attempted murder of a child, five counts of Class C felony reckless endangerment showing extreme indifference, Class C felony terrorizing a child, Class A misdemeanor criminal mischief and Class A misdemeanor unlawful possession of a handgun by a minor. Class A felonies have maximum 20-year sentences. At 10:51 p.m. Jan. 3, Grand Forks police officers were dispatched to the area of 1000 N. 42nd St. for a report of what sounded like multiple gunshots, according to an affidavit of probable cause filed in both cases. They located Poitra and Allery — who ran — and apprehended them shortly after, the affidavit said. They alleged finding a teal Taurus 9mm handgun near where Allery was apprehended. Allery and Poitra allegedly fired multiple rounds at and into a vehicle on two occasions that occurred in quick succession. There were five people inside the vehicle and, during the second shooting, two occupants sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to Altru Hospital, the affidavit said. Multiple witnesses said Poitra was displaying a handgun just before the shooting, and took the bullets out "to show it was real," the affidavit said. A second affidavit filed in Allery's case says police were dispatched to the Knights Inn, located at 1211 N. 47th St. No. 205, for a report of suspicious activity. A woman said Allery showed her a handgun, proving it was real by taking bullets out and displaying them, the affidavit said. The woman alleged that she got into a confrontation with Allery in the hallway — which she recorded — during which Allery took something out of his pocket and pointed it in her direction. The woman said it was a gun, and she feared for her life. Allery and Poitra had initial appearances Friday afternoon, March 28. A preliminary hearing/arraignment has been scheduled for 9 a.m. May 5 in Poitra's case. Allery's next hearing date has not been filed.
