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S e n io r S ta f f W riter When asked if he was cool. Come and sit on the couch anc worried about the popular­ watch a video.” Last winter, Wilmington lost what ity of music downloading. Matt also adds that larger store had arguably become its most popu­ Matt just shrugged it off, won’t have nearly the selection oi lar record store. On January 18,2004, saying that there will always material from local bands. Gravitj Manifest Discs and Tapes closed its be people burning music, has an entire section where local art doors for the final time. The store but when they do, they don’t ists can sell their music on consign­ had developed a large following and get the whole experience, ment. Local band Reason To Igniti when it abruptly announced that it even has a skate deck with their log( was closing, there were many disap­ etc. “The Internet is cool, on it for sale. pointed customers. but it’s not real,” said Matt. Gravity stocks both new and usee "I was so pissed when I heard that “It should be an experience CDs as well as DVDs, magazines place shut down,” said music enthu­ walking into a store.” clothing, stickers, posters, and more siast Carl Lorenzetti, who boasts a While he doesn’t seem music collection of over 2,800 CDs. worried about the Internet, While they have some plans fa “I used to go down to South Carolina Matt does acknowledge big the future, they are mostly relyiiij to play Powerball and I was just businesses as an issue. He on word-of-mouth for advertisiij praying that I would win and could cites stores like Best Buy and right now. If the amount of suppor buy the whole (...) chain.” their ability to mark select over the first few weeks of busines Realizing the city’s need for releases at below wholesale is any indication, Gravity Recoidi seems to have a promising future ii another record store, brothers Matt Ansley Brantley I THE SEAHAWK costs, simply due to their volume. Wilmington. and Adam Keen, former Manifest Brothers Adam and Matt Keen bring an independent rock utopia to a city desperately in need He also argues that the “This isn’t even like a real job,' employees for a combined six years, of quality jnusic. Former Manifest employees, the brothers Keen look to set new standards smaller Mom n’ Pop stores said Matt. “We would be doing al decided to give it a go on their own. with their haven for true music fans. The result was Gravity Records, can offer much more to a this stuff anyway, listening to music located at 125 S. Kerr Ave., and on when they walk in the store. “They is somewhere between 8,000 and customer than a few bucks keeping up with new releases. I’l August 3, they quietly opened to the have been really cool,” he said. “So 10,000 CDs, but they are constantly off a new release. “I want to know never going to find another job thii public for the first time. many people have come up to me gettingnewshipments. Thereiseven every single customer,” he said. “I cool.” For more information, cd According to Matt, there has just thanking us for being here.” a big sign behind the register asking want everyone to be comfortable in Gravity Records at 910-392-2414 been a lot of support from customers Right now. Gravity’s inventory customers to give their suggestions here, I want people to come and just One Tree Hill: Wilmington's newest show back in action Pa tr ic k M cCarthy “One Tree Hill” is on a one-hour walking tour through It is also rumored that Outkasti «e- S e n io r S ta ff W r iter based around the rela­ the sets of various projects that are setting up production for an HK Lights, camera and tons of steamy tionships of five small currently being filmed. Also on the movie to be filmed at Screen Gem action! That’s the call for the second town. North Carolina tour is an entire sound stage devot­ and that another up-and-comiii season of The WB’s hit series “One teens. ed to memorabilia of projects that teen drama may film in Wilmingta Tree Hill”. The whole cast is back Now, for those die­ have filmed here in Wilmington. as well. Tour tickets are only $12 fe and ready to supply its fans with hard Hill-fanatics or The collection includes props and adults. Any questions about the ton the weekly drama that gets them even just those who set pieces from “Dawson’s Creek,” can be directed to the tour guii through their 8 a.m. classes. This cast are interested in the “Matlock,’”’ Black Night” and office at (910) 343-3433. includes: Chad Michael Murray (“A magical world of tele­ “Muppets in Space,” to name a few. Also, for those looking to see: Cinderella Story”), Hilarie Burton vision, this columnist An awesome “cast” of tour star or become one, Fincannon att

(an MTV VJ), James Lafferty has some amazing Andrew Bader I THE SEAHAWK guides includes several UNCW stu­ Associates casting agency is locals I (“Once and Again”), Bethany Joy info! Screen Gem Rick Davidson, A Camera operator for One Tree Hill, dents who guarantee a good time. right next to the cafe on the studi Lenz (“Bring It On Again”), and Studios, where One lines up a shot in the University Union August 10. The They will be able to answer all “One lot. There, anyone can sign up ( I Sophia Bush (“Van Wilder”). Tree Hill is filmed, university has a long history of cooperation with local Tree Hill,”” Dawson’s Creek,” or work as an extra and be seen a \ For those that have been living is offering tours of the productions. any other Wilmington film ques­ “One Tree Hill”. Plus, it's a payiH under a rock, “One Tree Hill” is the OTH sets. Head tour tions one could have. UNCW stu­ gig! show that filled the void in UNCW’s guide and UNCW with the community.” dent David Wilkins enjoyed his Mark your calendars, “One Tm hearts and in Wilmington’s film senior. Gene Nolte believes, “[The Located near downtown tour, stating, “It is a trip to walk Hill” will return with all new epi credits when “Dawson’s Creek” tour] is an excellent way to share Wilmington at 1223 N. 23rd St., through sets that you just saw on TV sodes September 21st on The WB. ended its six-season run in 2003. Wilmington’s commitment to film Screen Gems Studios guides fans the night before.”