3426 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Uptown Theater‘s large red outdoor title lights are ON this morning….perhaps a sign? Lots of us hope the $2.2 billion renovation plans announced recently by AMC & other movie chains will include the Uptown…..”
Other rumors are that Artechouse may be coming to/interested in the space…
Last we heard about plans back in 2023 was: Owners have “entered into a letter of intent with an “arts/theater group”…
A return to the glory days perhaps? (more…)
From an email:
“Crispus Attucks Park’s (1st Street and North Capitol and V St and U St, NW) outdoor movie night is coming up in September, every Friday starting on Sept. 6! (more…)
Thanks to Lindsay for sharing the photo of (one of) the helicopter(s) on Sunday Morning. Dan shared with us:
“Streets blocked off around Mall and downtown for filming of unnamed Netflix movie. Motorcade keeps slowly driving back and forth in front of Capitol.”
Thanks to Chris for sending: “Saw the story about filming at Fed Center, filming also at Black Lives Plaza.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Looks like there’s something filming at the Fed Center SW metro entrance at 3rd and D SW. Apparently they were wiping down/polishing the escalator handrail which is probably the first time in how long that’s happened. (more…)
photo by Mark Lyon
From MPD:
“From Saturday, June 15, 2024, through Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Zero Day will be filming in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions, intermittent traffic closures (ITC), and street closures motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
11th and F Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Sunday night after the pride festival, I was waiting for the bus in front of the old Woodies building on 11 and G. I started hearing commotion and flashing lights around the corner and saw what appeared to be paparazzi taking photos of a celebrity leaving the former entrance to forever 21. (more…)
photo by Ted Eytan
Thanks to C. for sharing her great spreadsheet of where to catch all the outdoor movie action this year:
“Current listings include: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
There is a movie/show filming at the Pierce School. Saw the trailers outside. Someone coming out said they were filming “The Commanders”. 14th and Maryland NE by the Chickfila” (more…)
“Billy & Molly An Otter Love Story (Directed by Charlie Hamilton James)”
From a press release:
“With a high-stakes election coming up this November, the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) is offering opportunities for audiences to come out and engage with filmmakers, organizers, and experts on issues like climate change, environmental justice, and conservation efforts.
March 21-30, the Festival, which is celebrating its 32nd year, will once again host screenings of over 60 eye-catching and exciting new films at venues across the D.C. Metropolitan Area, including Smithsonians, foreign embassies, and universities, as well as the National Academy of Sciences and National Museum of Women in the Arts.
Thursday, March 21, the Festival will open at (more…)