This week’s Lowell buzz centered around The Fighter can be heard all the way down to our vacation spot in New Orleans! Before heading to a local private premiere of the film, Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale made a stop to Lowell’s Kun Khmer Federation martial arts studio on Middlesex Street for a little press time with our good friends at 980 WCAP. We’re glad you guys were on the scene.

Visit 980 WCAP to see exclusive photos of the visit as well as this great video footage. For those of you that know local restauranteur and favorite man-about-town Teddy Panos, look closely — you’ll see our dear friend Teddy rubbing elbows with two Hollywood heavyweights:

The Fighter premieres nationwide on December 17, but four select Massachusetts cities, INCLUDING Lowell, will premiere the film on Friday, December 10. For tickets and showtimes, visit Lowell’s Showcase Cinemas.