MLB Playoff teams and ballparks no stranger to the movies

As the 2010 Major League Baseball Playoffs get underway at stadiums across the country, pay attention to the ballparks when you are watching games. You might recognize some of the stadiums as being used in some of your favorite films over the years. All MLB stadiums can be viewed at www.filminglocations.com.

From the Vault: A look back at the filming of National Lampoon's Vacation

Harold Ramis' second film as a director was National Lampoon's Vacation, and in its 25th Anniversary year, it's safe to say that the movie has beaten the test of time. At least in my opinion, some of today's biggest comedies can't hold a candle to the natural humor that Chevy Chase brought to the screen as Clark W. Griswold in 1983.

When it comes to winning awards and gaining recognition from film critics, comedies tend to get the short end of the stick. The budget isn't very hefty either, forcing production crews to find ways to save time and money during the course of filming.

New Mexico becoming a place for all types of filming

ALBUQUERQUE, NM. - Democratic delegate and former classmate of presidential candidate Barack Obama Dean Ando has referred to New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson as a "rock star", and when you look at what Richardson has done to boost the state of the film industry in New Mexico he might as well be a movie star too.

What do Johnny Depp, Shia LeBeouf, Christian Bale, Kevin Bacon, Renee Zellweger, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, Jack Black, Michael Cera, Seth Rogen, Ray Liotta, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Tobey Maguire all have in common?

Horror movies more likely to be filmed on location

With the Halloween season just around the corner, many of us will be watching our favorite Halloween and horror movies. When you are watching you might notice that horror films are even more likely to be filmed on location that other films.

Why is this?

Alabama will have more filming with new bill

Niki Ghazian talks about photo shoots on location

Mr. 3000: Inside the production process of a baseball movie

MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Marcellus Dawson got the unique opportunity to see first-hand what Hollywood's process is in filming a baseball movie. In fact, Dawson got to do a little acting and showcase his on-the-field talents at the same time.

"I had no idea they were even filming the movie, I heard something about it on the radio and then my baseball coach at the time told me they were having tryouts so I went down and signed my name", says Dawson.

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