Wilmington, North Carolina The greater Cape Fear region is home to more than 375,000 people, with Wilmington at its heart. A popular tourist destination, Wilmington is rich in history, arts and culture and is among the fastestgrowing and most business-friendly cities in the Southeast. Sprawling from the banks of the Cape Fear River to the pristine shores of Wrightsville Beach, the city offers something for everyone. Wilmington is nicknamed the “Port City” due to its expansive port, but is better known to locals and visitors as a ¿lm center, thanks to EUE/Screen Gems Studios. From Stephen King’s popular TV series, Under the Dome, to the hit movie Iron Man 3, EUE/Screen Gems has welcomed more than 350 feature ¿lms and television series to southeast North Carolina.
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