'Gone Girl' filming

Leaders in Cape Girardeau say the start of projects such as the new conference center and indoor sports complex mark the beginning of another leap forward for the city. Keeping up with the city each step of the way is the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau...

Rep. Kathy Swan is hopeful for the future of a bill she reintroduced this legislative session that would bring the film tax-credit program back to Missouri. It's one of about a dozen states "out of the market" for film tax credits, Swan said. The state had a program that began in 1999 and offered tax credits to film productions for up to 35 percent of their in-state expenditures, with a cap of $4.5 million. ...

While not for an Oscar or a Golden Globe, Cape Girardeau is in the running for another Hollywood trophy. The Location Managers Guild of America on Thursday named Rick Schuler and Steve Mapel, location managers for "Gone Girl," among five nominees for its outstanding locations in a contemporary film award, which will be announced March 7 in Beverly Hills, California...

Could Amy have a date with Oscar? Rosamund Pike, who played "Amazing Amy" Dunne in the movie "Gone Girl," received an Academy Award nomination for best actress in a leading role when nominees in 24 categories were announced this morning. The plot of the movie, which was filmed on location in Cape Girardeau in 2013, revolves around Amy's mysterious disappearance, and suspicions settle on Amy's husband, Nick, played by Ben Affleck...

After much anticipation, The Bar, one of Cape Girardeau's best-known ties to the hit film "Gone Girl," finally held its grand opening Friday. The Bar originally was set to open in October to coincide with the film's release, but that was pushed back because of needed renovations in the building, said Laura Jones, marketing director for Old Town Cape Dining LLC...

"Gone Girl" is again topping the charts, this time on iTunes. The film starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike as the dysfunctional couple Nick and Amy Dunne, sits at No. 1 on the iTunes film charts after it was released Tuesday. It edges a number of other films that enjoyed wide popularity in 2014, including "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes."...

Shopping for a holiday gift this year with a little hometown flavor and a Hollywood-size flair? Local businesses and a downtown organization have "Gone Girl"-inspired items available, based on the best-selling book turned big-screen success filmed partly in Cape Girardeau last year...

It's been nine weeks since Cape Girardeau rolled out the red carpet for the premier of mystery-thriller "Gone Girl," but the 20th Century Fox Film doesn't seem to be going anywhere. For those arriving late to the party, or simply trying to avoid the crowds, Cape West 14 Cine in Cape Girardeau still has regular showings available. Theater manager Kevin Dillon said 10 weekends is a slightly longer run than average, with most "big blockbusters" dropping off at the eight-week mark...

At 2:20 p.m. Friday, a window was broken in at The Bar at 117 Themis St. in Cape Girardeau. The Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to a call where a window pane was broken on the Spanish Street side of the building, toward the rear. Shortly after, police arrested Joshua Precher, 19, of Cape Girardeau. He has been released on a summons for property damage and possession of a controlled substance...

It was Dec. 24, 1921, and the biggest opening night ever for a Cape Girardeau theater at that time. The Broadway Theater at 805 Broadway was premiering "The Sheik" -- a silent romantic drama starring Rudolph Valentino, Agnes Ayres and Adolphe Menjou -- for its first film since the theater's remodel, with approximately 6,000 moviegoers attending the silent film...

Mystery-thriller "Gone Girl" sits at the top of the worldwide box office with a $62.6 million weekend estimate. Nationally, "Gone Girl" brought in slightly more than $37.5 million over its first three days, the 10th biggest October debut in history, according to media tracking firm Rentrak. It also busted director David Fincher's personal best for an opening...

One night in 2001, Dawn Welch stayed late at her restaurant in Stroud, Oklahoma, to welcome a group traveling historic Route 66 as part of a research trip for a planned animated movie. That late shift paid off: Five years later, Welch became famous as the inspiration for Sally Carrera, the Porsche who charms wayward racecar Lightning McQueen in the movie "Cars."...

Coinciding with the premiere of "Gone Girl," details have been released outlining the economic effect the film brought to the area. Last fall, stars such as Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris and Tyler Perry could be seen around the city as they filmed the movie based on the popular mystery-thriller novel written by Gillian Flynn...

"Whaaaat?!!! No! Really? What happens next?" That was the audience response when the credits rolled at Thursday night's 10 o'clock showing of David Fincher's film of Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl." If you're looking for a black-and-white, tidy tale of mystery and suspense, this movie isn't for you. If you like your thrillers odd, off-kilter and leading to long debates with friends and coworkers at the water cooler, bar or coffee shop, then you've found your film...

Lightning flares in the brooding storm clouds collecting south of Wehrenberg Cape West 14 Cine. No doubt it's another meticulously orchestrated David Fincher ploy; it's too apt of a setting for the special premiere of "Gone Girl," the movie whose darkness Cape Girardeau residents have been waiting to savor since filming wrapped up last fall...

When viewers take their theater seats to watch the feature film "Gone Girl," which premiered during a special Thursday night showing, they are first treated to an ominous shot of a foggy Mississippi River. Cape Girardeau's floodwall makes a quick appearance before the film kicks into a montage of the city. ...

On Oct. 2, the screening of 'Gone Girl' took place in Cape Girardeau, Mo., a day earlier than most of the country. Much of the film was shot in Cape Girardeau.

On Oct. 2, the screening of 'Gone Girl' took place in Cape Girardeau, Mo., a day earlier than most of the country. Much of the film was shot in Cape Girardeau.

Although we now know that the movie's ending is similar to that of the book, it is fun to think about other scenarios. Here are a few possibilities for how everything could be different for the Dunnes.

A list of verified "Gone Girl" movie filming locations in Cape Girardeau and Southern Illinois where actors Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Tyler Perry, Neil Patrick Harris and more were.

Those planning to watch "Gone Girl" to scope for familiar faces may want to watch the film twice. Local extras who stood in line among thousands of people for casting calls last summer will be pleased to see they play a prominent role in the 20th Century Fox film, local professor and media expert Jim Dufek said. The city of Cape Girardeau, portrayed as North Carthage, Missouri, in the film, makes plenty of noticeable appearances as well, he said...

This interactive map shows 18 filming locations in the Gape Girardeau area of the moving "Gone Girl".

There's no business like show business, and Kevin Dillon knows shows. The manager of Wehrenberg 14 Cine in Cape Girardeau has worked in various movie houses for the past 29 years. But just like most people, he says Mondays are the hardest. Between coordinating the week's bookings with his film buyer in St. Louis, ordering necessary promotional materials and scheduling, it's his most hectic day...

The local premiere is slated for Thursday, and reviews for the film are mostly positive

A presentation by Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau executive director Chuck Martin and extra and "Gone Girl" committee member Jennifer Icaza-Gast covered everything from the revenue bought into the local economy by "Gone Girl" to the fine details of the shoot...

Dr. Jim Dufek, professor of mass media at Southeast Missouri State University and de facto local liaison to the "Gone Girl" production team, sat down to discuss his role in the process and dissect some of the cinematic elements that define the work of David Fincher, director of "Gone Girl."...

While "Gone Girl" may be a fictitious story, the impact it's had on Cape Girardeau is real. Last fall, crowds flocked to downtown to take a peek at the stars filming near the Common Pleas Courthouse, the old federal building on Broadway and The Bar on Spanish Street. While many stood on the outside looking in, other locals had the opportunity to participate in the filming as extras...

Susan Smith shared her experiences in being an extra on the set of 'Gone Girl'. This Q&A is a part of a project with the Southeast Missourian and rustmedia. Coming soon: Video interviews with several of the extras. This is one of several stories to be published online.

Two showings of "Gone Girl" are scheduled Oct. 2 and 3 -- one as a benefit and the other as a celebration. Student Santas, a local not-for-profit organization that distributes food and toys at Christmas to under-privileged children and their families, has been granted a special "Gone Girl" screening at 7:45 p.m. Oct. 2 at Cape West 14 Cine, 247 Siemers Drive...

20th Century Fox has given permission for a special benefit early showing of "Gone Girl" to the Anna Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Oct 2 at the Cape West 14 Cine, 247 Siemers Drive, in Cape Girardeau. Tickets for the screening are available through the Anna Arts Center box office, 125 W. Davie St., Anna Illinois. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 618-697-0009 or email vabchlee@gmail.com...

Editor's note: This content is provided through a partnership with rustmedia. Pam Koehler shared her experiences in being an extra on the set of 'Gone Girl'. This Q&A is a part of a project with the Southeast Missourian and rustmedia. Coming soon: Video interviews with several of the extras. This is one of several stories to be published online...

Although stars aren't expected for the special screening of "Gone Girl" on Oct. 2, Cape Girardeau residents can get a taste of Hollywood when they attend that night and throughout the weekend. Chuck Martin, executive director of the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau, said there will be a "special environment" at Wehrenberg Theatres' Cape West 14 Cine, with a red carpet, klieg lights and opportunities for theater patrons to get their photos taken in front of two backdrops...

Editor's note: This content is provided through a partnership with rustmedia. Don Bouge shared his experiences in being an extra on the set of 'Gone Girl'. This Q&A is a part of a project with the Southeast Missourian and rustmedia. Coming soon: Video interviews with several of the extras. This is one of several stories to be published online...

Tickets now are on sale for the initial screenings of "Gone Girl" in Cape Girardeau. Wehrenberg Theatres' Cape West 14 Cine announced today that tickets are available for a 10 p.m. Oct. 2 showing and four daily showings Oct. 3 through Oct. 5. They may be purchased online at fandango.com, wehrenberg.com and at the Cape West 14 Cine box office, according to Adam Ralls, concession manager at the theater complex...

Editor's note: This content is provided through a partnership with rustmedia. Sandi Williams shared her experiences in being involved with preparing meals on the set of 'Gone Girl'. This Q&A is a part of a project with the Southeast Missourian and rustmedia. This is one of several stories to be published online...

The following story was submitted by Steve Mosley. It is provided through a content partnership with rustmedia. When I read that the makers of the movie Gone Girl were seeking extras from the area, I jokingly asked my Facebook friends if I should try out. I expected a lot of LOL's, smiley faces and the like. However, I received a lot of YES! responses...

Like the clues that pervade the mystery novel "Gone Girl," plans for celebrating the movie's premiere in Cape Girardeau are starting to add up. The major motion picture, parts of which were filmed in town last year, will have its nationwide release Oct. 3. It appears, however, local theatergoers may get an early peek at the much-anticipated film...

The director of the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau is putting out word to moviegoers to lower their expectations about how the movie "Gone Girl" might portray the city. The movie, based on the novel by Missouri native Gillian Flynn, takes place in a fictional Missouri town called North Carthage. ...

At one point on set Ben Affleck put his hand on my back and said,"Excuse me." I guess I must have been standing in his way, but that was pretty memorable!

Editor's note: This content is provided through a partnership with rustmedia. James Baker shared his experiences in being an extra on the set of 'Gone Girl' as part of a project with the Southeast Missourian and rustmedia. This is one of several stories to be published online...

Marrianne Bruce shared her experiences in being an extra on the set of 'Gone Girl' with rustmedia.

Editor's note: This content is provided through a partnership with rustmedia. Richard McGill shared his experiences in being an extra on the set of 'Gone Girl' as part of a project with the Southeast Missourian and rustmedia. This is one of several stories to be published online...

We are less than a month away from the premiere of "Gone Girl," and there may be no town more anxious for its arrival than Cape Girardeau. The movie's production was the talk of the town, but what has us excited now? Here are a few things that have us "Gone Girl" wild:...

As one of those people who had long felt his life was like a movie, Keith Nussbaum now can say it is one. Nussbaum is in the cast of a well-received independent film, "Belleville," that will run from Friday to Sept. 11 at 13 Wehrenberg theaters in four states, including Cape West 14 Cine in Cape Girardeau. The film is set and was shot in Belleville, Illinois, about 15 miles southeast of St. Louis...

The star-studded cast of the upcoming mystery thriller Gone Girl has been well documented, but there are some very intriguing names that may get lost among Affleck, Perry and Patrick-Harris. Here are five performances to watch from actors who are not household names...

Some changes may be in store for downtown Cape Girardeau. It was confirmed Tuesday the owner of Old Town Cape Dining LLC purchased The Bar, one of the Cape Girardeau locations used last fall during filming for the movie "Gone Girl." The Bar, at 117 Themis St., is set to open in early October to coincide with the movie's release Oct. 3. The owner also has unspecified plans for other downtown properties he has acquired...

A group of city leaders have teamed up to plan a premiere event and other festivities for the release of the major motion picture "Gone Girl." Representatives from the city of Cape Girardeau, the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau, Old Town Cape, Southeast Missouri State University, Wehrenberg Cape West Cine and Isle Casino Cape Girardeau have formed a committee to plan for the release of "Gone Girl" in movie theaters Oct. 3...

The time Ben Affleck came to town will be a story told throughout Cape Girardeau for years to come. As he and a host of other Hollywood stars traveled the city's streets filming 20th Century Fox's "Gone Girl," behind-the-scenes crew bought props and construction equipment from local stores, ate at local restaurants and recruited some locals as extras in the movie...

The Missouri Department of Economic Development has released preliminary expenditures for "Gone Girl" filming in Cape Girardeau. The movie's total expenditures, not including payroll, equaled $2,981,228 during filming last fall. The total tax credits to be issued to 20th Century Fox for its production of the feature film starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike amount to $894,368...

The first trailer for David Fincher's film "Gone Girl" was released online Monday. The 20th Century Fox feature, based on the book of the same title by Gillian Flynn, was partly shot in Cape Girardeau over several weeks last fall. Actors Ben Affleck, Neil Patrick Harris and Rosamund Pike were among the celebrities spotted around town during the filming...

Local professor and media expert Jim Dufek will be one of four professionals representing Missouri at a conference in Los Angeles hoping to keep the state relevant in the world of film production. Dufek was asked by the Missouri Film Commission to specifically represent Southeast Missouri at the Association of Film Commissioners International's annual Locations Show, which brings together industry professionals from all four corners of the globe to share insights and experiences...

A look at visitors in Cape Girardeau during 2013 shows leisure travel as the No. 1 reason people visit the city, though construction, amateur sports and entertainment also brought many to town. The list of eight primary market drivers was compiled and included in an annual summary of the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau using information shared by Drury Hotels, which has three hotels in town, and Midamerica Hotels Corp., which has two hotels and a future Hampton Inn being built in Cape Girardeau. ...

For outsiders, it may seem the people responsible for the hair, makeup and wardrobe in a film have the glamorous jobs. In fact, the wardrobe and hair and makeup teams, who work some of the longest hours, play a pivotal role in helping actors connect with their characters...

One recent Wednesday afternoon in Cape Girardeau, nearly 140 members of the media and public tried to chase down a North Carthage Police Department cruiser, hoping for a photo, or better yet, a few words from the person inside. The invasion of a quiet residential neighborhood that looked like a scene from a movie actually was. The people were extras participating in the filming of the 20th Century Fox movie "Gone Girl."...

As filming of 20th Centry Fox's "Gone Girl" winds down, Cape Girardeau can boast it has hosted a major Hollywood production for several weeks. In public interviews, some big names involved with the production of "Gone Girl" have praised the city for its geographical features and downtown attractions in serving as a stand-in for North Carthage, the fictional Missouri town on the Mississippi River that serves as a primary setting for the film and for Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl" novel...

Gillian Flynn is interested in doing a little relaxing. After writing the best-selling novel "Gone Girl" and writing the screenplay for the novel's film adaptation, Flynn, 42, is taking advantage of a well-deserved break in her schedule by spending time with her husband, lawyer Brett Nolan, and their 3-year-old son Flynn in their home in Chicago...

In moviemaking, there are the lights, camera and action. But getting to that point is a large responsibility that falls to Steve Mapel, location scout and manager for the 20th Century Fox production of the feature film "Gone Girl." Now about to enter its final week of production in Missouri, the making of a large Hollywood film has since September captivated the attention of locals, giving them a chance to spot a star or participate as an extra. ...

Since principal filming of 20th Century Fox's "Gone Girl" began in Cape Girardeau, the star-struck and curious alike have gathered at shooting locations to see the production crew at work or perhaps catch a glimpse of the film's leading actors, such as Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike or Neil Patrick Harris...

David Fincher, the director of 20th Century Fox's feature film "Gone Girl," is a busy man. A two-time Academy Award nominee for Best Director for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "The Social Network," Fincher, 51, is in the throes of a daily filming schedule that requires his expertise for sequences that could last well into the early morning hours...

The excitement created by the filming of 20th Century Fox's "Gone Girl" is a major reason for the "Gone Girl" novel being gone from the shelves of some local bookstores. Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl," the best-selling 2012 thriller novel and the basis for the motion picture, is experiencing a slew of new sales locally, and booksellers couldn't be happier...

With the filming of 20th Century Fox's "Gone Girl" in full swing, it's likely people have visited filming locations in Cape Girardeau in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the film's stars, such as Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike or Tyler Perry. Visitors also might have noticed filming a single scene could last for hours. ...

20th Century Fox's production of the feature film "Gone Girl" in Cape Girardeau could result in a state tax credit of $2.5 million for the studio under a state program designed to increase Hollywood's activity in Missouri. The tax credits the studio could benefit from will come through the Department of Economic Development's Film Production Tax Credit program, which has offered tax credits for film production in Missouri since 1999. ...

ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com ABOVE: The "Gone Girl" film crew, including a man believed to be director David Fincher, left, and an actress believed to be Rosamund Pike, talk before shooting a scene late Friday at the Rhodes 101 convenience store at 546 S. Sprigg St. in Cape Girardeau. BELOW: The actress performs during her scene. Pike reportedly is played Amy Dunne in the film...

LOS ANGELES -- Neil Patrick Harris is magical, and not just because he can sing, dance, act and host the Tony and Emmy awards. He's actually magical, like in the abracadabra way, and has been since he was a child. Long before he was "Doogie Howser, M.D.," Harris loved magic. Every trip to his grandparents' house in Albuquerque meant a visit to the local magic shop, where he used his allowance to add a card or coin trick to his collection, mastering a new illusion on the ride home...

Gillian Flynn, author of "Gone Girl" and screenwriter of 20th Century Fox's film adaptation of her novel, will make an appearance tonight on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon." Flynn's "Gone Girl," a thriller published in 2012, is the basis of the movie which is currently being filmed in Cape Girardeau. ...

Neil Patrick Harris, who has landed the supporting role of Desi Collins in 20th Century Fox's feature film "Gone Girl," said in an interview that the project is exciting and that he will be coming to Missouri on Monday for filming. "It's a big-deal movie," he said last night on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." "David Fincher is probably my favorite director, and I've always admired him. I got to meet him and got cast in a part in 'Gone Girl.'"...

A series of new casting calls for 20th Century Fox's feature film "Gone Girl" is scheduled to begin Thursday. According to a news release from the "Gone Girl" Background Casting Department, the open calls are seeking men and women 30 years old and older to serve as paid extras in the film. All races and ethnicities are encouraged to attend, the release said...

The cast of 20th Century Fox's "Gone Girl" has reportedly been expanded to include a model-turned-actress in her first major movie role. According to rollingstone.com, Emily Ratajkowski, 21, has been cast in "Gone Girl," an adaptation of the best-selling thriller novel by Gillian Flynn, who also is penning the film's screenplay. ...

By all accounts, the people involved with the filming of the motion picture "Gone Girl" have been highly professional, nice and courteous -- maybe not what some in the Midwest might expect from Hollywood. Cape Girardeau is abuzz with expectations about the movie. ...

For the next five weeks, about half of the movie "Gone Girl" will be filmed in Cape Girardeau, a producer of the movie told the Southeast Missourian on Tuesday. The filming begins Sunday. Speaking for the first time to media about the Cape Girardeau location, producer Cean Chaffin said several locations inside and outside of Missouri were scouted, starting in April or May...

While no official word has been given by 20th Century Fox as to whether Cape Girardeau will be a filming location for the feature film "Gone Girl," there was another casting call -- of a different sort -- Friday at the Osage Centre. About 20 people brought their cars, trucks and jeeps to a parking lot adjacent to the Osage Centre to audition for the film. ...

The renovation of a downtown building is the strongest signal yet that Cape Girardeau will be a filming location for the 20th Century Fox movie "Gone Girl." The building at 119 Themis St., the former home of Social's Cafe and Catering, is being turned into a bar that could house the filming of several "Gone Girl" scenes...

There are more indications Cape Girardeau could be a filming location for 20th Century Fox's feature film "Gone Girl." A person involved with the production visited a local business about doing design work Monday, and a moving truck and two trailers connected to the motion-picture industry are in a parking lot along Independence Street...

The possibility of Cape Girardeau hosting the filming of 20th Century Fox's feature film "Gone Girl" has created quite a buzz in the community. During the last several weeks, various homeowners have had their properties inspected and photographed by location scouts for potential use in the movie, and on Saturday about 1,400 people looking to be chosen as background extras attended a casting call at Rose Theatre...

A casting call for triplets ages 2 to 3 years old for 20th Century Fox's feature film "Gone Girl" is coming up Saturday. According to a news release from Dr. Jim Dufek, event coordinator and professor of mass media at Southeast Missouri State University, interested parents are encouraged to bring their children to the Rose Theatre Auditorium from 2 to 3 p.m. only Saturday. Dress should be comfortable casual, the release said...

A Saturday casting call that sought background extras for the 20th Century Fox feature film "Gone Girl" is estimated to have attracted 1,400 people looking for a chance to appear in front of Hollywood movie cameras. "I think the casting company was pleasantly surprised with the turnout," said Dr. ...

The announcement of a Saturday casting call seeking background extras for 20th Century Fox's feature film, "Gone Girl," could be a strong signal that Cape Girardeau has been chosen as a filming location, or is squarely in the driver's seat. "It's a good sign," said Chuck Martin, director of the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau. "I haven't received any official news on 'Gone Girl' filming, but we remain hopeful that Cape Girardeau will be chosen."...

Wow. July was an exceptionally busy month. We had a record-breaking July Fourth Independence Day celebration in the city park. This was a cooperative effort of the Independence Day Committee, many of the city's departments, members of many organizations such as the Capaha Car Club, Elks, Jackson High School girls volleyball team, muny band and many additional volunteers. We appreciate all their time and effort, and we appreciate all those who came to help us celebrate...

No definite answers were given by city officials Wednesday about the filming of the 20th Century Fox "Gone Girl" production in Cape Girardeau, but officials said the city has the inside track when the Hollywood studio ultimately makes a decision. "We were hoping to present something more definitive," said Chuck Martin, director of the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau. ...

As Cape Girardeau awaits official word on whether the city will be a filming location for 20th Century Fox's "Gone Girl," it's possible local businesses already are considering the economic benefits of having a film crew in town. Doc Cain, owner of the Port Cape Girardeau Restaurant and Lounge, said he is looking forward to serving more customers...

Cape Girardeau appears to be the destination for the shooting of a major motion picture, one that could bring one of Hollywood's most renowned directors to town. A location scout for 20th Century Fox was in Cape Girardeau recently, contacting building owners. The Southeast Missourian obtained the business card from a homeowner in the 200 block of Good Hope Street with the name of a "location manager" and the movie title, "Gone Girl."...

CHICAGO -- Gillian Flynn's third novel, "Gone Girl," is the perfect beach read -- boy meets girl, boy marries girl, girl goes missing on their fifth wedding anniversary. The boy is Nick, who grew up in a Mississippi River town in Missouri and became a magazine writer in New York, where he meets the beautiful and bright Amy. The mystery unfolds in dueling chapters, one from Nick's point of view, then one from Amy...