RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced a new pilot episode of a major upcoming streaming series produced by Imagine Television Studios and CBS Television Studios is set to film in Central Virginia this summer. “We warmly welcome the pilot’s talented cast and crew to our Commonwealth, and the opportunity to play a role in putting new stories on screen,” said Governor … [Read more...] about Production of a New Pilot in Central Virginia Announced from CBS Television Studios and Imagine Television Studios
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Virginia Tourism Corporation Celebrates 50 Years of Love
~ Destinations around Virginia will host festivities throughout the summer to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Virginia is for Lovers ~ https://youtu.be/x_mojJVSZy8 RICHMOND (June 13, 2019) -- Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced today the kickoff to its "50 Years of Love" celebration to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the popular Virginia is for … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Celebrates 50 Years of Love
Tourism Revenues Reached $26 Billion in Virginia in 2018
~ As “Virginia is for Lovers” celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2019, tourism revenues have increased by $17.3 billion since 1969 ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Virginia’s tourism industry generated $26 billion in visitor spending across all communities in 2018, a 4.4 percent increase over 2017. In 2018, tourism in Virginia supported 234,000 jobs for … [Read more...] about Tourism Revenues Reached $26 Billion in Virginia in 2018
New Limited Series “The Good Lord Bird” from Blumhouse Television and SHOWTIME® to Film in Virginia
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that the upcoming limited series The Good Lord Bird will film in Virginia this summer. The new SHOWTIME® limited series, produced by Blumhouse Television, is based on the National Book Award-winning novel, by the same name, from bestselling author James McBride. Oscar®, Golden Globe® and Tony® nominee Ethan Hawke will star as … [Read more...] about New Limited Series “The Good Lord Bird” from Blumhouse Television and SHOWTIME® to Film in Virginia
Third Series in The Walking Dead Franchise to Film in Virginia
RICHMOND – Governor Northam announced today that the third series in AMC’s The Walking Dead franchise will film its debut season in Virginia. The series will follow in the footsteps of the popular AMC program The Walking Dead, now in its ninth season, and the current offshoot series Fear the Walking Dead, which both rank among the most-watched cable series on … [Read more...] about Third Series in The Walking Dead Franchise to Film in Virginia