The Northwoods of Wisconsin was buzzing last April when Director Michael Mann brought his Hollywood entourage to the Northwoods.  Several scenes of the new movie “Public Enemies” were shot at Little Bohemia Lodge in Manitowish Waters, as well as other locations in Wisconsin. The movie, which stars Johnny Depp and Christian Bale, opens in movie theatres July 1.

The glitz and glamour of Hollywood is returning to the Northwoods of Wisconsin for two days beginning with two Premiere Showings at Conway Theatres’ Lakeland Cinema in Woodruff on July 1, and two Premiere Showings at Vilas Cinema in Eagle River on July 2. Premiere tickets will include a Northwoods Premiere Appetizer Reception at Little Bohemia Lodge in Manitowish Waters on July 1 and a Post Premiere Party Celebration at Eagle Waters Resort in Eagle River on July 2. Proceeds from the Premieres will benefit the Lakeland and Vilas Food Pantry.

Included in the celebration will be live radio coverage by radio celebrities Mike Wolf and Amy Linnett from WRJO 94.5 FM.  There will be Pre- and Post- parties both days, with era costume contests, raffles, and much more planned. WRJO will be giving away free premiere movie tickets on the radio for the next two weeks.

Extras from the shoot-out scene at Little Bohemia, along with extras from all across Wisconsin will walk the Red Carpet, escorted in vintage cars. The extras will share their experiences with Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and other actors in the movie, as well as their many stories about being involved in a full-blown Hollywoodmovie. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for many people to see and experience a live movie premiere.  

And of course, we’re still working on getting access to the Hollywood Premier at the Los Angeles Film Festival next Tuesday. We’re hoping to do some live broadcasts on the scene for the 6 and 10 p.m. news broadcasts, but of course any movie with Johnny Depp in it is a hot property and you need an inside edge. Been doing everything we can though – sending flowers to the receptionist, stalking the caterer, going through their garbage looking for clues….Keep your fingers and toes crossed for us!