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KevinTBrown
05-16-2007, 05:19 AM
Much like when Batman Begins was filmed here a few years back, they're using Lower Wacker Drive for some key scenes, as well as filming at night.

Today in coming to work, I saw a few people milling about the trailers parked on Randolph (between Wacker and LaSalle) ad the appeared to be putting some equipment away. And then imagine my surprise when I see these 2 HUGE lighting structures (cranes?) set up/parked in front of the building where I work.

This is cool. Dark Knight a few weeks ago (returning soon for more extensive filming) and now Wanted. 2 comics-related movies. :) And I'm sure Tom Stillwell will be around at some point to add on to the commentary.

The only bad thing about them filming at night is that I won't see Angelina Jolie.... :(


;)
Alan Lynch
05-16-2007, 06:14 AM
I didn't know that Wanted was so far along. Not bad.
Cayman
05-16-2007, 06:27 AM
The only bad thing about them filming at night is that I won't see Angelina Jolie.... :(


;)

Perhaps you could lure her out by leaving a trail of third-world orphans.
TomStillwell
05-16-2007, 07:07 AM
Much like when Batman Begins was filmed here a few years back, they're using Lower Wacker Drive for some key scenes, as well as filming at night.

Today in coming to work, I saw a few people milling about the trailers parked on Randolph (between Wacker and LaSalle) ad the appeared to be putting some equipment away. And then imagine my surprise when I see these 2 HUGE lighting structures (cranes?) set up/parked in front of the building where I work.

This is cool. Dark Knight a few weeks ago (returning soon for more extensive filming) and now Wanted. 2 comics-related movies. :) And I'm sure Tom Stillwell will be around at some point to add on to the commentary.

The only bad thing about them filming at night is that I won't see Angelina Jolie.... :(


;)

They are filming practically in front of my office!
KevinTBrown
05-16-2007, 07:08 AM
They are filming practically in front of my office!

Speak of the Devil and he shall appear...

:p
Shade
05-16-2007, 07:28 AM
Not to swerve off topic but where is that in relation to N. Michigan Ave? I'm coming to Chicago for work in the near future.
KevinTBrown
05-16-2007, 07:39 AM
Not to swerve off topic but where is that in relation to N. Michigan Ave? I'm coming to Chicago for work in the near future.

About 6-7 blocks west of Michigan Ave, depending on where they're filming exactly. Plus the majority of it is being done on Lower Wacker. (Yes, Wacker Dr has 2 levels of streets...)
Tobias March
05-16-2007, 09:28 AM
Does anyone know if they're actually maintaining the superhero/world of supervillains idea from the book? Or are the characters simply master criminals.
TomStillwell
05-16-2007, 09:50 AM
They went from supervillains to assassins.:rolleyes:

Yeah, I don't have much hope for this movie.
Night Swordsman
05-16-2007, 09:58 AM
This is one of those rare cases that if they DO mess up the movie,it can only IMPROVE on it. I consider that last issue of Wanted one of the worst comics ever written,which is a shame because the previous issues were brilliant.

Hopefully they put a better ending.
TomStillwell
05-16-2007, 10:30 AM
This is one of those rare cases that if they DO mess up the movie,it can only IMPROVE on it. I consider that last issue of Wanted one of the worst comics ever written,which is a shame because the previous issues were brilliant.

Hopefully they put a better ending.

I don't think it will be. I heard something about mythical furies being involved.

This is not going to ressemble the glory of Wanted in anyway.

And Morgan Freeman is in it. Playing um...Morgan Freeman?
KevinTBrown
05-16-2007, 11:40 AM
This is one of those rare cases that if they DO mess up the movie,it can only IMPROVE on it. I consider that last issue of Wanted one of the worst comics ever written,which is a shame because the previous issues were brilliant.

Hopefully they put a better ending.

Unfortunately, you're not the first one I've seen complain about the ending.

I was all stoked to pick up the trade until I heard all the complaints. :(
TomStillwell
05-16-2007, 11:48 AM
Unfortunately, you're not the first one I've seen complain about the ending.

I was all stoked to pick up the trade until I heard all the complaints. :(

Kevin, still pick it up. The ending was a bit rushed and not one I liked. Nonetheless, the series was really good.
Alan Lynch
05-17-2007, 04:46 AM
And Morgan Freeman is in it. Playing um...Morgan Freeman?
He plays Morgan Freeman really well though.
KevinTBrown
05-17-2007, 05:51 AM
Kevin, still pick it up. The ending was a bit rushed and not one I liked. Nonetheless, the series was really good.

Hmmm, let's see.... Wanted or Honor Brigade...? Wanted or Honor Brigade....?

Gee, which one should I buy..? :cool:
TomStillwell
05-17-2007, 06:43 AM
Hmmm, let's see.... Wanted or Honor Brigade...? Wanted or Honor Brigade....?

Gee, which one should I buy..? :cool:

Wanted is crap!
KevinTBrown
05-17-2007, 06:58 AM
Wanted is crap!

Ok, Wanted it is then.



:D
Cayman
05-17-2007, 07:15 AM
Wanted #6 came out when I was especially broke and I never picked it up, which might have been a good thing. I liked a lot about the mini, but it was a little extreme for my delicate PG-13 sensibilities. I'll still probably see the movie. I think I might quite like that actor, James McAvoy.
Alan Lynch
05-17-2007, 07:19 AM
James McAvoy is in it? Mr Tumnus himself?

I should really look this thing up.
Cayman
05-17-2007, 08:01 AM
James McAvoy is in it? Mr Tumnus himself?

I should really look this thing up.

Yeah, he plays Emine...er, I mean Wesley. :p
Night Swordsman
05-17-2007, 01:15 PM
Like i said. I love Wanted,but it had the absolute worst last issue(and delayed at that..6 months?). I really enjoyed reading it...and i was more than willing to wait,but it was like Millar had a ending,scrapped it all,and told all the fans reading his comic to fuck off.

I will NOT spend money on the movie either.
DarkCrisis
05-17-2007, 01:22 PM
I was so insulted by the ending.

I don't know how the writer telling the buyer he/she's an idiot and loser for buying it was thought to be a good idea.
Night Swordsman
05-17-2007, 01:25 PM
I was so insulted by the ending.

I don't know how the writer telling the buyer he/she's an idiot and loser for buying it was thought to be a good idea.

Total Agreement. Sounds like he HAD a ending,got fed up with the fan attention it was getting,and basically gave us the middle finger.

Mark...if you do not like super-heroes so much..stop writing them,ok?