Sitka, Alaska...
... portrayed by the quaint coastal town of Rockport, MA in the film The Proposal.
In the leading role, Sandra Bullock playing a Canadian publishing executive working in America, who is about to get deported...
... forcing her assistant, played by Ryan Reynolds, to marry her, so she can stay in the US. The two then fly to Alaska to visit his family to break the news. Here filming on Rockport's Main Street... 
... and along Bearskin Neck, one of the main attractions in Rockport with little studios, shops, and restaurants that line its narrow roads... 
... this time of the year buzzing with visitors. Many of the shops had new signs on them while filming was taking place. Mark Kanegis photography gallery for example was transformed into the Sitka Internet Café, and James Russell Goldsmiths became Alaska Outfitters.
Does this cute place appear in the movie?
It's only a few houses down from where they put up the Sitka, Alaska banner. 
Rockport's trade mark, the dark red shack... 
... was dressed with two signs...
... totem poles were installed in Dock Square, as well as a Welcome to Sitka sign... 
... and the front of the Old Firehouse Trust building was converted into the Paxton Burger & Brew -Paxton being the name of Ryan Reynolds's character. 
And the familiy residence? The home of Gary and Diane Kaneb on 5 Gales Point Road in Manchester by the Sea, MA...
... an early-20th-century cedar shingle and natural stone house with 9 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and most importantly a dock. It needed to look like a remote Alaskan island, accessible by boat only.
Yes, the Kaneb's turned their home over to Touchstone and Disney Studios for about two months in the spring of 2008..., for the story click on image.And check out my post over @ A Beach Lovers Place: May my Home star in a Movie too.
18 comments:
What an interesting post! Loved it - it definitely makes me want to visit Rockport some time! I hope they get to keep the totem poles.
So many things to love in this post!! Firstly that house! I love it! It is a dream home for sure! [would love to see inside so will have to watch the movie]. Then Rockport!! I've only recently seen images of Rockport and fell in love with it immediately. And Sandra Bullock is a favourite too! Great Post Maya.
what a beautiful spot , that house was to die for , really , I saw the movie twice , it was great.
Chris
Ps thanks for adding my new oar to your oar pics .
Just Beachy
This was awesome.
Thank you.
I loved this.
Wonderful pictures have me ready to visit Maine.
I'm hoping to visit Alaska for the first time next year.
Interesting posting.
I have been to parts of Maine but not Rockport. I have however also been to Sitka Alaska and the town as it was transformed still looks a bit too East Coast. it is a darling town on either coast.
What a fun post!
T
Wonderful post... great house!
xxx me
I love Rockport...it's one of our favorite places to vacation. It's been a while since we've been there. You've inspired me to go again soon.
What a wonderful place this would be to visit. I can't wait to see the movie. I love Sandra Bullock, so it has to be a great movie right? Thanks for swinging by to see my guys on the tractor..hope all is well your way..hugs ~lynne~
I had no idea the movie was filmed here in MA! I haven't seen the movie - but wonder if I'd recognize Marblehead. Hmm...
I didn't realize it wasn't even filmed in Alaska! I think Forest Gump was filmed in Beaufort (or near) S.C., instead of off the coast of Alabama, where the movie is set. :)
FAB you house... location... and LOVED the movie... can't wait to own it on DVD!!!
When I saw the movie I thought I should visit Alaska but I really need to visit Mass. I think I'm in love with Rockport!
Great post, Bears Neck and Rockport are a beautiful part of the New England coast. Amazing how they did over the place over to suit the movie.
What beautiful scenery with the mountains in the background. There are hills in Texas, but nothing that comes close to those majestic mountains.
Brenda
just found your blog. interesting pics from the film shoot. gosh, i haven't been to rockport since i was little! looks beautiful.
xo
Thanks for stopping by my blog for a visit. So here I am and what do I see? I love this post. I lived in MA for 5 years and recognized Rockport in the movie IMMEDIATELY! We loved visiting Rockport when we lived there. We've also vacationed at the Cape for several years. Need to do that again, but it is much more difficult now that we're in SoCal. Thanks for all the movie pictures and info. Very fun post!
I also knew it was Rockport, when I saw the scene when they got out of the truck to go on the boat. The Red Barn is not hard to reconize, when you know what and where it is. Lived in Lynn and when I lived on New Hampshire, I used to drive to go see an old school friend in Glouster at least once a week. Rockport is one little, loverly town. Also, the airport scene was taped at the Beverly Airport. The movie, "Mall Cop" was filmed in Burlington Mall as well.
Len from Hudson, FL
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