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Recent stories from the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram, Morning Sentinel, Kennebec Journal and Maine Public Radio about the filming, book and author, Richard Russo:
Own a piece of the 'Falls'
Cars, furniture and other props from HBO's ''Empire Falls'' go on sale. [December 2, 2003]
HBO's 'Empire Falls' to wrap this month
The excitement and positive economic impact of the shooting will end by Thanksgiving. [November 12, 2003]
Empire state
From Kennebunkport to Skowhegan, the real Maine has a starring role in the HBO film version of Richard Russo's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, 'Empire Falls.' [October 12, 2003]
p> Plenty of dull moments
Newman stand-in finds little glamour in movie making. [October 7, 2003]
Film to premiere in 2005
WATERVILLE — The movie everyone in Maine is waiting to see will be shown on HBO in 2005, according to HBO officials. [October 4, 2003]
Student works on 'Empire Falls'
WATERVILLE — Ryan Cook knows that the experience he is getting working on the set of "Empire Falls" is more valuable than any film course he'll ever take. [October 3, 2003]
Lineman at CMP gets part in movie
Jim Wright, whose commercials for the utility are well-known, lands a role in 'Empire Falls' as an extra in a bar scene. [October 3, 2003]
Starstruck
NORRIDGEWOCK — Fans of actor Ed Harris were ecstatic Friday morning. [September 27, 2003]
For movie extras, it's lights, camera, but little action
For eager extras in the HBO film 'Empire Falls,' being hired is no guarantee of actually getting into a scene. [September 20, 2003]
HBO film pinching business
SKOWHEGAN — Downtown merchants have discovered making a movie can be costly, for themselves as well as the filmmakers. [September 18, 2003]
George Smith: Newman always the One
Good morning Paul Newman. [September 17, 2003]
Film's '2nd team' out of the limelight, and enjoying the show
SKOWHEGAN — The action stops and the shout goes up: "Second team! [September 17, 2003]
Maine pair casts vehicles in 'Empire Falls' scenes
SKOWHEGAN — For a movie that has no smash-'em-up car scenes, rollovers or explosions, HBO's "Empire Falls" has its share of vehicles. [September 16, 2003]
Mansion is picture-perfect
A house in York will be used as a set for the movie 'Empire Falls.' [September 14, 2003]
Another World
SKOWHEGAN — Walking downtown Friday afternoon was like being transported to a different world — a world where the people of "Empire Falls" truly exist. [September 13, 2003]
Albion teen lands small role in movie
WATERVILLE — At 14, Tony Takacs likes earning $678 a day as an actor in the HBO movie "Empire Falls." [September 13, 2003]
Film crew wrapping up shoot in Winslow
WATERVILLE — Paul Newman tucked a folded newspaper into one hand, stood by the diner steps and waited. [September 12, 2003]
'Empire Falls' rolls into Skowhegan today
SKOWHEGAN — Hollywood stars and the cameras that film them are expected to roll into town this afternoon for the first day of shooting at two Water Street sites for the HBO film "Empire Falls." [September 12, 2003]
Take 1
WINSLOW — Movie fans crowded the curbs early Wednesday to catch a glimpse of Paul Newman and Ed Harris on their first day of filming "Empire Falls" at Bee's Snack Bar on Lithgow Street. [September 11, 2003]
Empire Grill stirs controversy
SKOWHEGAN — While the rest of the town was rolling out the red carpet for the cast and crew of the HBO movie "Empire Falls," Glenice Woodman was greeting them with picket signs. [September 10, 2003]
Area schools to benefit from 'Empire Falls' film
SKOWHEGAN — Filming of a football scene at Skowhegan Area High School for the HBO movie "Empire Falls" will produce a paycheck for two central Maine schools — along with a hot red Camaro for one of the lucky extras. [September 9, 2003]
Movie filming begins Wednesday
WINSLOW — Fans of Paul Newman and Ed Harris may get a lucky glimpse of the actors Wednesday as they turn out for the first day of filming for the movie "Empire Falls" at Bee's Snack Bar on U.S. Route 201. [September 9, 2003]
Film lift's town's spirits
The sign in front of the Skowhegan Town Hall says it all: "Welcome Empire Falls Cast and Crew." [September 7, 2003]
Filming will cause delays in Skowhegan
When filming begins on the HBO movie "Empire Falls" next month, motorists should be prepared to roll a little slower through town.
[Central Maine Newspapers, August 29, 2003]
'Empire' calls back
A reporter who lined up with a thousand other hopefuls is amongthose asked to return to Waterville for a chance to be part of movie magic [Portland Press Herald, August 22, 2003]
Skowhegan florist collects '50s bras for 'Empire Falls'
SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan Flueriste is going into the brassiere collection business — at least temporarily. [Central Maine Newspapers, August 21, 2003]
HBO film to feature local sites
A Waterville church and a Winslow diner are about to become famous as prominent shooting locations for the HBO movie, "Empire Falls." [Central Maine Newspapers, August 20, 2003]
Bill Nemitz: New movie's bra campaign needs support
'Empire Falls' set designer, Marie Nay admits the request she's making is a bit over the top. [Maine Sunday Telegram, August 17, 2003]
Wanted: Used, colorful bras
WATERVILLE — Directors of the HBO movie "Empire Falls" have found a supporting role in the film for hundreds of used local bras. [Central Maine Newspapers, August 15, 2003]
Empire Grill takes shape
SKOWHEGAN — Movie set builders are bringing to life a diner in downtown Skowhegan that until now existed only in someone's imagination. [Central Maine Newspapers, August 11, 2003]
Hundreds wait it out for the chance of a lifetime
Press Herald reporter Ray Routhier's first-person account of his audition for the HBO movie 'Empire Falls.' [Portland Press Herald, August 9, 2003]
Building an 'Empire'
More than 1,000 audition for HBO movie ''Empire Falls.'' Today's Question:Was the movie 'Nobody's Fool' as good as the book? [Portland Press Herald, August 9, 2003]
Who's Got Star Power?
WATERVILLE — Wannabe stars came out of the woodwork Friday hoping to land a role in "Empire Falls," an HBO movie to be filmed in and around Skowhegan and Waterville this fall. [Central Maine Newspapers, August 9, 2003]
Author digs up fine fodder for fiction in Maine
Richard Russo, in town as a library booster, sheds light on some of the secrets of his success. [Richard Russo, in town as a library booster, sheds light on some of the secrets of his success., July 25, 2002]
Maine author captures Pulitzer, showing the depth of talent here
Richard Russo's most ambitious work is deserving of recognition. [Portland Press Herald, April 10, 2002]
Maine author's mill-town tale nets Pulitzer Prize
Richard Russo of Camden downplays the award, saying 'for all I know, they flipped a coin.' [Portland Press Herald, April 9, 2002]
No little-town blues
Novelist Richard Russo, who now lives in Camden, says small communities like his hometown have consistently inspired him. [Novelist Richard Russo, who now lives in Camden, says small communities like his hometown have consistently inspired him., July 28, 2001]
A wonderful picture of the way Maine is
'Empire Fall' is a novel of Maine and its particular way of living. [Maine Sunday Telegram, June 3, 2001]
Russo, writ large
Camden author, who has won praise for 'Nobody's Fool,' 'The Risk Pool' and other novels, goes long. [Portland Press Herald, May 27, 2001]
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Betty Wilder says "I kept waiting for it to grab me and it was over." But she's looking forward to the movie. What do you think about the book?
