The movie “The Town” based on the book “Prince of Thieves” by Chuck Hogan will be filming in and around Charlestown, MA this Fall. The movie will star and be directed by Ben Affleck.
C.P. Casting, Inc. is holding an OPEN CASTING CALL for extras on Friday, July 10th from 1 p.mp to 7 p.m. at Boston Teacher’s Union Hall, 180 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA. They are looking ofr Adults of all ages and types. They are also seeking Men and Women with Boston Accents to represent Neighborhood people, Bad guys, Cops, Men with military experience, Wives, Girlfriends, Mothers, Women with dancing experience, etc. Good Luck!
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Here are a few of the first pictures of my beloved Joshua Jackson on the set of Fringe in their new hometown of Vancouver.
Sasha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have put their wedding on hold so she can film Your Highness in Northern Ireland with Natalie Portman this summer.
Last week, Robert Downey Jr. saved an extra who had accidentally been hit by a stuntman in an iron costume on the L.A. set of Iron Man 2. No one realized it had happened so filming continued. Sources say, “Robert charged into a live scene yelling, Cut! Cut! The extra was writhing on the ground in agony after a rampaging evil robot smashed him flat”. Downey waited with the man until he was able to get help, what a guy!
Michael Bay told USA Today that he was adamant they film scenes for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen at the pyramids of Giza, not on a sound stage. He told the paper, “I almost put it in my contract that I’m not doing this movie if I don’t shoot in Egypt. I finally got [the studio's] word: ‘OK, you can shoot there.’ ”
We reported on June 29th that Rabbit Hole, starring Nicole Kidman, was filming at Papazzio Restaurant and Catering in Queens. Here’s how it became the eatery of choice for the film’s lead character.
Katie Holmes started filming Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark in Melbourne, Australia this week but not before the crew signed a contract promising not to ask her anything about Scientology.
This article from SF Universe has two tweet of interests. First, Craig Endler tells about a WebUrbanist story that lists the 12 Real-Life Locations Behind Out-of-this-World Films. The list includes Alnwick Castle which was featured in Harry Potter and the Frank Lloyd Wright Ennis House from Blade Runner.
Secondly, the article features a tweet from director Marcos Siega who recently sent out, “Had a blast at dinner with @kevinwilliamson, @julieplec, @KaterinaGraham and the rest of the Vampire Diaries Cast (all non tweeters!)”. It looks the rehearsals for Vampire Diaries are well underway in Atlanta. They should start filming in the couple of weeks. The news series debuts on The CW this fall. (Thanks to Jim and Ella for the tips!)
Finally, here are two locations we missed last week: (If you have tips, let us know! We can’t report it if we don’t know about it!)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows filmed at the UK government’s Department of Energy and Climate Change on June 27th and 28th.
The Last Airbender filmed at Beltzville State Park, PA.
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Last week, Eli met Hilary Swank on the set of The Resident filming at Woodhull Medical Center in Brooklyn. The Resident is about a doctor (Swank) who moves into a Brooklyn loft and becomes suspicious that she’s not alone in her new home when she discovers her landlord is a stalker. (Thanks Eli!)
It looks like Eli caught her on a good day since she was accused of acting like a “diva” on the set in Manhattan yesterday.
If you have any tips about where The Resident is filming in NYC, email us at olv@onlocationvacations.com!
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Gossip Girl was back in Manhattan yesterday and two of our readers, Paula and Wendy caught Blake Lively, Penn Badgley Taylor Momson and Connor Paolo on the set. Check out their pictures below! (Thanks!)
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Scott Mecum sent us this picture of Blake Lively posing with fans. (Thanks Scott!)
Finally, here is one more picture of Chace Crawford at Gramercy Park on Monday, June 29. Michelle said, “Chace was going from one trailer to the next, there were only a few people there. He was so sweet and willing to sign autographs and take pictures!” (Thanks Michelle!)
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How Do You Know?, starring Reese Witherspoon, is begins filming in Philadelphia for 5 weeks today.
UPDATE: How Do You Know? is filming in the garage of the Widner Building, Broad Street and South Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA. Here are a couple pics of the set (so far)! (Thanks to HughE @ PhillyChitChat!)
Rumor has it, Kirsten Dunst is filming a movie (or video) in Bridgeport, CT. Any ideas? (Thanks JC!)
Burn Notice is filming on Northwest 17th Avenue between 16th Street and 19th Terrace in Miami through tomorrow.
Fringe will be shooting at 229 Carrall Street / 210 Carrall Street (Gastown, Vancouver) at/or around the Irish Heather Gastropub on July 7th. (Thanks to Sophie & Caroline!)
A Couple of Cops is filming on Myrtle Ave in Glendale, Queens between 65th Place and 65th St, signs spotted right outside the Stop & Shop at 64-66 Myrtle Avenue(Thanks Billy and Carla!) UPDATE: Filming from 3 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Thanks Flo!)
Going The Distance, starring Drew Barrymore and Justin Long, is filming on 19th St and 5th Ave, NYC from 7.6-7.10, according to permit signs. (Thanks Alison!)
Boardwalk Empire, a new HBO series, is filming around Quincy St and Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn. (Thanks John!)
Gossip Girl is filming in the studio today (Sivercup, Queens).
SVU is in studio (NJ) again today.
Sorcerer’s Apprentice is at that Bedford Armory, Brooklyn, again.
Morning Glory is filming at Metropolis Studio again.
Remember Me’s location is here.
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UPDATES:
Crooked Lane is filming in Portsmouth, NH.
Date Night is filming around South St and Market St in Manhattan. (Thanks Julie!)
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