Author Archives: Nevada Film Office
Scene In Nevada: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Learn more about the Nevada filming locations of the original Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, the 1997 comedy whose success spawned two sequels.
Location Spotlight: Dino’s
Featured Image: Copyright © “The last neighborhood bar” by Jason Rosenberg is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Once voted Best Dive by Playboy, Dino’s is one of the oldest bars in downtown Las Vegas, NV. Learn more about this local landmark!
Production Notes: Coconut Effect
The “coconut effect” is a term used to describe sound effects, special effects or design elements that are unrealistic but need to be included because its absence would be noticeable to viewers. Learn more!
Scene In Nevada: Big Chicken Shaq
Big Chicken Shaq chronicles the journey of retired NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal as he designs and creates his own restaurant off the Las Vegas Strip, Big Chicken. Learn more!
Location Spotlight: Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory
Featured Image: Copyright © “Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory” by Tobias Haase is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Located along US Hwy 395 in Washoe Valley, the third-generation family-owned Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory is a classic candy store that makes its own sweets in-house. Learn more about this film-friendly candy factory and the story behind its larger than life attraction, the Claim Stake Prospector.
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