Saturday, September 26, 2020

Christmas in September


One recent Thursday mom and dad spent the afternoon downtown as they do now and then, and while strolling down Market Street towards the riverfront they encountered a film crew setting up for some scenes for the Hallmark Channel's upcoming "USS Christmas",

which has been filming in various locations around the city. 

After doing some shopping (while wearing masks and keeping their distance from others, of course) they stopped for a couple of local brews at Ironclad and Front Street breweries, then headed to the Copper Penny for an outdoor lunch.
The filming is ongoing, and from what we've heard the movie should be released at the end of November. Snow scenes downtown were supposed to be filmed this week, which would've been cool to have photos of.  Oh well.  Nice job, dad.

25 comments:

My Mind's Eye said...

Cleo...please thank your parental units for taking a stroll and sharing photos. I am addicted to Hallmark Movies...such wholesome watching, fun and pretty scenery. I saw in the N&O that Hallmark was filming in several NC locations. WooHoo
Hugs Cecilia

My Mind's Eye said...

PS glad to hear about the 'snow' scenes. That always cracks me up 'cause we here in NC know....snow....is rare there. Wonder if they have ever considered filming a hurry-cane movie

Brian's Home Blog said...

We'll be on the lookout for that movie sweet Cleo, we watch those Christmas movies lots!

Eastside Cats said...

What fun!
We'd had a movie filmed around our town, and it was interesting to hear gunfire, knowing it was fake!

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

That must have been fun to see.
The battle scenes from the mid 80s film Revolution were filmed on Dartmoor near me. I used to ride my horse up every day to try and get close enough to watch and got a wave from Donald Sutherland. At least I think it was wave, it did look like his complete hand!!

Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ® said...

Hiya Cleo, what a fab adventure your parents had, ohhhhh we love Hallmark movies!!! MOL

Have a supurr weekend! XOX

Wanderingcatstudio said...

It's always neat to see your city in a movie or show. Large parts of The Umbrella Academy were shot in our city. It's wild.

Sandee said...

How fun. Christmas is great anytime of the year. I've never seen a movie set in action. Even more fun.

Have a fabulous weekend. 😎

Timmy Tomcat said...

We must say your parents sure know how to have fun. Looks like you live in a really fun town too. Just make sure you get enough attention Cleo. When they go out too much we have to put our paws down, on a soft bit if they need it!

The Island Cats said...

That must have been fun to see!

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

That's really cool!

Saku said...

Hey Cleo, give us a month or two and we can send you some of the white stuff for real! What's that mom bean? It won't make it 'cuz it will melt? Well, that sucks. Sorry Cleo, we woulda tried. MOL!

pilch92 said...

That is so cool. They should sign up to be extras. I was an extra when Mel Gibson's Edge of Darkness filmed 45 minutes away from me.

Marvelous Marv said...

What a great walk about! Does this mean your pawrents are going to bes paw-pawratzzi?
And it would has been really cool if they did get photos of the snow scenes. Maybe next time!
Purrs
Marv, Jo Jo, Kozmo, Cinnamon and Angel Nellie

The Swiss Cats said...

That sounds like a lot of fun ! Purrs

Katie Isabella said...

What FUN Cleo. My mom said she wishes she could have been there too! She's never seen anything like that! xoxo

Catscue Catmom said...

We'll definitely watch this movie, maybe your peeps will be caught in the background, who knows?

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

How cool that you got to see a movie being made!

Mickey's Musings said...

So cool that your city is the scene for a movie.
Even better when the snow is fake ;)
Purrs, Julie

hairballs and hissyfits said...

i love when Christmas comes early! Cute downtown area too

Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryu said...

These days, it is really nice to see wny kind of activity, Cleo!

Purrs,
Tama and Genji

Darla M Sands said...

Sounds like a very nice day out. Did they bring you any goodies, Cleo? If so, all should be forgiven on your dad missing out on the snow scenes. :)

da tabbies o trout towne said...

cleo; we never haz kewl stuff like that heer in trout towne....but hay, we CAN send ewe sum reel for sure state oh de art snow heer ina few...let uz noe ☺☺☺♥♥♥

Gigi said...

Well that was a very cool post! It's funny you mention Christmas cause my Human took a "Christmas in September" picture on her walk this morning. You have a better explanation though!

Tamago said...

What a fun to come across filming! Your familiar sceneries will be on the movie. It adds extra fun to watch that movie :-)