'On Broadway' inspired by Somerville's The Burren

"On Broadway," an indie film shot in 20 days starring New Kids On The Block's Joey McIntyre and Eliza Dushku from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," is available to the masses by Cinetic Rights Management via Amazon video on demand here.

Filmed in 2006 on a shoestring budget of a mere $1 million, "On Broadway" is about a 30-something Boston playwright who stages a production of his work in the back of an Irish pub in South Boston. The movie, also starring Mike O'Malley, Amy Poehler and Will Arnett, has had a successful festival-circuit run including its big-screen premiere at the Boston Film Festival last year.

However, did you know that writer Dave McLaughlin was inspired by The Burren in Somerville? It seems that the filmmaker put on a similar play--much like the production McIntyre's character orchestrates in "On Broadway"--back in the day.

Click here for the lowdown on the made-in-Boston movie.

Joey McIntyre flick 'On Broadway' debuts online

"On Broadway," an indie film shot in 20 days starring New Kids On The Block's Joey McIntyre and Eliza Dushku from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," will make its debut next month ... on the Internet.

Filmed in 2006 on a shoestring budget of a mere $1 million, "On Broadway" is about a 30-something Boston playwright who stages a production of his work in the back of an Irish pub in South Boston. And yep, it's set on Broadway.

After a successful festival-circuit run, director Lance Greene turned down three straight-to-DVD offers and opted to sign with a new company, Cinetic Rights Management, with plans to launch the acclaimed full-length feature online next month.

In a Wall Street Journal article today called "Indie Films Hit The Web," director Greene says he's optimistic the film's niche appeal will reach a wider audience online. "There's 40 million Irish Americans you can market to," he adds.

Click here for the lowdown on the made-in-Boston movie.

UPDATE: "On Broadway" is available via Amazon video on demand here.