Author: Matt Artz

2020 OBX Halloween Film Festival Submission Discounts, Deadline Extension Announced

The 5th Annual Halloween International Film Festival is scheduled to return to Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, October 1-3, 2020, presented by Halloween Daily News, sponsored in part by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, and...

Dare County Announces Plan for Gradual Lifting of Entry Restrictions

The Dare County Control Group has announced the first phase of plans for reopening the Outer Banks, including lifting restrictions on entry for non-resident property owners, following the recent Stay at Home order from...

‘The Lost Colony’ 2020 Season Canceled

The Lost Colony has canceled what was to be the country’s longest running outdoor symphonic drama’s 83rd season of performances in 2020 in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Roanoke Island Historical Association’s...

Netflix’s ‘Outer Banks’ Series Trailer, Premiere Date Revealed

 Netflix has released the first official trailer for their new young adult drama series Outer Banks, which was filmed in South Carolina and set locally on North Carolina’s Outer Banks during a hurricane. The...

Visitor Access to Outer Banks Restricted Due to Coronavirus (UPDATED)

UPDATE 4/12/20: Dare County has reported 15 positive test results for COVID-19. Of the 15 individuals who have tested positive, eight have recovered/or are asymptomatically cleared (meaning they are seven days post testing with no...

‘Kill Devil Hills’ Horror Film Trailer Unveiled

The new independent horror film Kill Devil Hills, shot partially on the Outer Banks, just unveiled an official trailer, giving us our first look at a mad hunt for lost treasure. Gold, greed, and...

Weekend Movie Update – March 13, 2020: ‘The Hunt’ is On

Weekend Movie Update – March 13, 2020: ‘The Hunt’ is On

One of the year’s most controversial films finally arrives in theaters this week, while a man is resurrected as a superhero, and a Christian musician goes on a journey of faith. Here’s your Outer...

‘The Invisible Man’ is Universal’s Scariest Monster Movie in Decades [Review]

Universal Pictures has struggled in recent years with reintroducing their classic lineup of iconic movie monsters to the main stream in a way the audiences respond favorably to, but they have finally hit the...

Weekend Movie Update – March 6, 2020: ‘Onward’ and ‘Back’

Weekend Movie Update – March 6, 2020: ‘Onward’ and ‘Back’

Disney and Pixar launch a new adventure in theaters this week, while Ben Affleck struggles to find his Way Back. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of March 7 2020! Two...

Weekend Movie Update – Feb. 28, 2020: The ‘Invisible’ Terror

Weekend Movie Update – Feb. 28, 2020: The ‘Invisible’ Terror

One of Universal’s original iconic monsters is reborn in theaters this week. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of February 28, 2020! Elizabeth Moss stars in what promises to be a...

Get Buzzed at St. Baldrick’s Cancer Fundraiser on March 15th

UPDATE: St. Baldrick’s Cancer Fundraiser Postponed

OBX Shaveriders’ second annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraiser in March, to benefit the fight against cancer in children has been postponed, with a new date to be announced at a later time. The St. Baldrick’s...

Weekend Movie Update – Feb. 14, 2020: ‘Sonic’ the Movie (copy)

Weekend Movie Update – Feb. 21, 2020: Into the ‘Wild’

Han Solo helps bring a Wild novel to life in theaters this week. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of February 21, 2020! Harrison Ford stars in the new big screen...

Weekend Movie Update – Feb. 7, 2020: ‘Birds’ Rev Up Their Harley (copy)

Weekend Movie Update – Feb. 14, 2020: ‘Sonic’ the Movie

A video game classic arrives in theaters this week, while Will Ferrell goes skiing and Fantasy Island goes dark. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of February 14, 2020! The live...

Halfway to Halloween Outer Banks Spring Scare Fair - April 18, 2020 - Mako's in Kill Devil Hills

UPDATE: 2020 Spring Scare Fair Postponed

UPDATE (3/20/20): In compliance with CDC’s recommendations regarding crowd gathering during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the Spring Scare Fair will be POSTPONED to a later date to be announced soon. Please keep watching this...

OBX Women’s Winter Expo set for March 2020

The 7th Annual OBX Women’s Winter Expo returns to Kill Devil Hills this March, featuring more than 50 local artists, business professionals, crafters, direct salespersons, and service providers who will be on hand showcasing...

UPDATE: 2020 Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Parade Canceled

The 31st Annual Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Parade will return to Nags Head this March has been canceled due to concerns over Covid-19 (aka the Coronavirus). Billed as the largest St. Patrick’s celebration in North...

Weekend Movie Update – Feb. 7, 2020: ‘Birds’ Rev Up Their Harley

Weekend Movie Update – Feb. 7, 2020: ‘Birds’ Rev Up Their Harley

Harley Quinn takes the spotlight in theaters this week, with her new squad of badass women set to Prey on Gotham City. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of February 7,...

2020 OBX Halloween Film Festival Seeking Sponsors

The 5th Annual Halloween International Film Festival returns to Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, October 1-3, 2020, presented by Halloween Daily News and OBX Entertainment, and sponsored by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, with additional sponsorship opportunities...

Weekend Movie Update – Jan. 31, 2020: ‘Gretel & Hansel’ Reborn

Weekend Movie Update – Jan. 31, 2020: ‘Gretel & Hansel’ Reborn

A classic fairy tale is reborn in theaters this week, while the Rhythm Section strikes a chord of vengeance. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of January 31, 2020! The iconic...

Weekend Movie Update – Jan. 17, 2020: ‘Bad Boys’ are Back (copy)

Weekend Movie Update – Jan. 24, 2020: ‘Turning’ to Scares

A nanny’s job is Turning into a nightmare in theaters this week, while a gang of gangsters do not behave like Gentlemen. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of January 24,...