Where Did They Film That? Italy

Romina Arena

Description

Three Coins in a Fountain. Roman Holiday. Eat, Pray, Love. In many of the greatest movies ever made, the biggest star was Italy itself. Where Did They Film That? Italy is a unique travel guide that invites the reader to explore the beauty and cultural riches of Italy through the universal language of cinema. Where Did They Film That? Italy shows readers where to find the exact locations where many of the most famous movies set in Italy were filmed — plus nearby attractions, museums, restaurants, shops, and must-experience slices of Italian life. The beautiful and historic sites immortalized in great films are the reader’s keys to experiencing the best in Italian travel, art, dining, and living.

Informations

• Publié par: Linden Publishing
• Date de parution: 12 mai 2016
• Nombre de lectures: 5
• EAN13: 9781610352925
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 4 Mo

Extrait

An incredible book filled with amazing information about Italy and its splendid films! I recommend everyone who s planning a trip to Italy or simply wants a great read to grab a copy of this book. It s that good!
-Maria Scaretti, director of Sicilian Consortium Economic Development
Where Did They Film That? Italy is an incredibly entertaining book on movie tourism, featuring movie locations with travel details on magnificent destinations in Italy. Get ready for a romantic journey to the world of films such as Star Wars and Under the Tuscan Sun . Romina Arena s book is one-of-a-kind-an absolute must if you have a love of movies and a love of travel.
-Svetlana Kim, spokesperson for the 2011 Macy s Asian Pacific Heritage Month and author of White Pearl and I: A Memoir of a Political Refugee
As a producer of TV specials and someone who enjoys travel, locations and sites are important to me. With Romina s book, you now have the opportunity to discover your favorite movie locations in Italy and experience the true Italian lifestyle!
-Stephen Disson, Disson Sports Entertainment
What a wonderful journey from a woman with a personality as big as Texas taking us on a trip with the expert knowledge and expertise to guide us on an intimate excursion through a remarkable country that will make you want to revisit again and again!
-Stan Allen, director, Parks and Recreation, City of Henderson and major concert producer
Where did they film that?
ITALY
FAMOUS FILM SCENES AND THEIR ITALIAN MOVIE LOCATIONS
ROMINA ARENA

Fresno, California
Where Did They Film That? ITALY
Famous Film Scenes and Their Italian Movie Locations
Copyright 2016 by Romina Arena
All rights reserved
Cover photo copyright Veronika Galkina/Shutterstock.com
All images property of their respective owners
Published by Quill Driver Books, an imprint of Linden Publishing
2006 South Mary, Fresno, California 93721
559-233-6633 / 800-345-4447
QuillDriverBooks.com
Quill Driver Books and Colophon are trademarks of Linden Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 978-1-61035-182-9
Printed in the United States
First Printing
The author and publisher have endeavored to provide in this book the most up-to-date information available. However, as details are subject to change, the author and publisher cannot accept responsibility for any consequences or injuries arising from the use of this book.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data on file
Contents
Dedication
Acknowledgments
1 Welcome to My Country, Italy
2 The Italian Experience
3 The Boot and Beyond
4 Practical Matters
5 Milan, Lake Como, and Verona-and the magic of love
6 Let s explore the colder North and James Bond!
7 Rome, the mother of Italy and backdrop for the greatest movies
8 Naples, its Coast, and its Islands
9 Sicily, the Hawaii of Italy
10 The Ancient World of Venice
11 Florence, Tuscany, and the Heart of Italy
Index
About the Author
Dedication
This book is dedicated to the most wonderful and inspiring woman I have ever met, my bestest of the friendests, Renae Wright. You are so very important to me, Renae-I want you to remember that forever. This book is for you! My heart is filled with love and gratitude, and I thank you from the depths of my heart for being in my life.
I also dedicate this book to my mama, Rita, who taught me from a young age to embrace different cultures and countries and who took me all over the world. Grazie mamma! Ti amo infinitamente!
And this book is also dedicated to Jay Hall, my manager and companion through many crazy adventures around the world. Jay, you make my journeys truly unforgettable. Thank you for helping me and supporting me with this one!

A gorgeous view of Piazza San Marco in, Venice, Italy. PHOTO BY J AY H ALL
Acknowledgments
First and foremost I would love to thank God for allowing me each day to live this splendid journey and adventure called life. I cannot ever, not even for a second, take for granted a brand new day. Thank you, God, for giving me eyes to see the colors of nature, ears to listen to the sounds of the ocean, legs to walk through breathtaking lands, and a voice so that I can inspire others to go out there and enjoy life fully!
carpe diem .
I would like to thank the many organizations and individuals who supported me throughout the making of this book. Your love and belief mean everything to me.
My thanks go out to my exciting new record company, Lakeshore Records. In particular, my thanks go to Brian McNellis, head of the label and music supervisor extraordinaire, who had a vision to turn this book into music, allowing me to record the most beautiful theme songs from films shot in Italy. For all of you fans of Italy and of music-do not forget to pick a copy of Where Did They Film That? Italy-the Music Journey !
From the bottom of my heart, I thank the great Oscar-winning film composer Maestro Ennio Morricone for allowing me to work with him in writing lyrics and recording to his music. My deep thanks also to the brilliant film composer, Maestro Nicola Piovani, winner of an Academy Award for Life Is Beautiful , who granted me permission to record Beautiful That Way -and to his brother, Nino Piovani.
Deep thanks also to the mesmerizing Italian director and Golden Globe winner Gian Paolo Cugno, who allowed me to dig into his research box to draw a picture of Sicily that I d almost forgotten. Thank you for bringing our Sicily to the world in such a picturesque and superb way. Your movies are pure poetry in motion!
To the inspirational Vincenzo Arcobelli, the Sicilian Confederation of North America, and the Italian American community, thank you for having faith in all the things that I do. Vincenzo, you are a true guardian angel in my life. This book is a symbol of devotion and love for our country, Italy, and I look forward to building a platform with you so that others can embrace our culture through schools, classes, and more Italian-related events in the United States.
Of course, my deep thanks and dedication go to the leading force in my life, the great Renae Marie Wright, for her endless love and support, believing in me when no one else did. You have my heart forever! That s what Friends are for
A special thanks goes to my amazing manager, Jay Hall, for always being my safe port and a solid companion in my life and career adventures. Any artist would be lucky to have you, but I got luckier!
I thank my dedicated and brilliant vice-president of creative productions at Arena Sonic Brand Company, Regina Randolph. Your dedication to me and my company for the last fifteen years has made such a difference in my personal and business life. Regina, it is because of you that I go on, because as you taught me, I walk by faith, not by sight! Thank you for your amazing editing skills and marvelous contributions.
I also want to thank two precious women who have also been in my life for years and now are supporting the mission statement of Romina Arena Worldwide and Arena Sonic Brand while helping me to accomplish the impossible. They are my executive assistant and director of operations, Hazel Suarez, for her dedication to my career and company (you are brilliant and my shining star-never forget that), and Diana Hart, for her constant belief in me.
To my dear friend and trusted family attorney, Tim Devik, thanks for advising me always to do the right thing. Your integrity is so thick that I can cut it with a knife! Thanks to my incredibly passionate and knowledgeable entertainment lawyer, Brad Rubens; I am so glad you are back in my life, building a protective wall in this (I hate to say it) cutthroat business.
Special thanks to all the following (you know why): Al Pacino, Giuseppe Tornatore, Franco Turdo, Titti and Ninni Luparello, Veronica Gozzi, and Linda Sposati. Thanks to Francis Ford Coppola, the Italian Institute of culture, the Italian consulates of Los Angeles and Washington, DC, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, the National Italian American Foundation, the Sons of Italy, Unico, and Ed Asner.
Thanks to my father for his indirect way of showing me a love for photography. I can see clearly now! It s almost like a funny game of words, but through the negatives of your photography, I have found the positive forces to do this guide. You will be forever missed.
I m grateful to all the media involved in this project-magazines, blogs, vlogs, newspapers, radio, and social media-for allowing me to reach so many people with this book. In particular, I want to thank Tastes of Italia, Generoso d Agnese, The Times of Sicily and Professor D Alessandro, Alan McBride and the Florida Broadcasting Company, PRIMO magazine, and People magazine.
Thanks, of course, to all the hotels, cruise lines, restaurants, sponsors, and licensing partners that supported this fantastic journey of rediscovery in Italy. You have been instrumental in enabling me to find the very best in all that you represent. I am honored to call you partners. In particular, I d like to thank Joerg Felten of the car rental company Avis for providing my team with the most excellent car service anywhere in Italy. I especially thank Joerg for his endless support and belief in this project. I highly recommend Avis to my readers; their professionalism and care have made all the difference during my travels. It s a wonderful thing to travel abroad and be stress free!
I thank my book publishers, Kent Sorsky and Richard Sorsky, their brilliant marketing associate, Jaguar, as well as Heather and the rest of the Linden Publishing/Quill Driver Books family for believing in this project and s