Aug. 19, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Pam Haynes
866.698.3456
 pamela.j.haynes at wv.gov

PARAMOUNT PICTURES TO FILM IN WEIRTON, WV

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Paramount Pictures will be shooting a film titled “Wickham” in the Weirton region and surrounding areas. Filming is anticipated to occur from late September to mid-October. It is expected to be rated PG-13. The movie is about a group of teens who spend the summer together and deal with the struggles of growing up.

Gov. Joe Manchin had previously contacted Paramount executives to encourage the studio to film in the state. “I’m pleased that Paramount Pictures recognizes West Virginia’s assets and selected us for their on-location shoot,” Manchin said. “The state is eager to work with the company and assist them as needed.”

The West Virginia Film Office has been working with Paramount since May on scouting locations throughout the state, Film Office Director Pam Haynes said. Paramount is participating in the West Virginia Film Industry Investment Act, a tax credit program designed to recruit business into the state.

“The Film Office staff fought hard to bring this production into the state, and we could not have done it without the incredible support we have received from numerous city, county and state officials as well as business leaders throughout the Northern Panhandle,” Haynes said. “We are equally grateful for the support shown by the residents of the entire area.”

Haynes further said that the West Virginia portion of filming represents all of the on-location filming for the film. The remainder will be shot in Los Angeles.

The West Virginia Film Office is a section under the WV Department of Commerce, Division of Tourism, and can be visited at www.wvfilm.com.

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