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Thread: So they're filming Batman in/outside my office building... And I am your spy photographer!

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    10-06-2011 02:08 PM #36
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    10-06-2011 02:41 PM #37
    Not that I'm biased or anything; but I do like that they were setting up Chicago as a quasi real Gotham.

    See if the movie people give you a Gotham plate. The one in those pictures could fool anyone. Not that I'm saying I would use them for unpractital purposes.
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    10-06-2011 03:11 PM #39


    apparently I live around the corner from the batcave.

    and no I didn't take that photo, my windshield is a lot cleaner.

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    10-06-2011 04:10 PM #40
    Quote Originally Posted by VadGTI View Post
    It's still "Chicago" . Half the extra cars have Gotham plates and the others have Illinois plates. Most people don't realize this, but Downtown LA stands in for most movies shot in "NYC" or, in this case, Chicago. They're filming almost daily here and I have tons of pics of NYC-livery police cars, etc.

    If you ever get to do a tour of LA with Vadim you'll realize this and all NYC-based movies and tv-series will be spoiled for life...

  6. 10-06-2011 04:13 PM #41
    That would have been cool to see a car chase scene..................VROOM VROOM.
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    10-06-2011 04:36 PM #42
    A good friend of mine is working on set there. Take some more photos if you happen past again--it'd be fun to see if I spot her.

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    10-06-2011 05:14 PM #43
    holly wheel-gap Batman!!



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    10-06-2011 06:29 PM #44
    Quote Originally Posted by .LSinLV. View Post
    holly wheel-gap Batman!!
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    10-06-2011 07:17 PM #45
    Quote Originally Posted by .LSinLV. View Post
    holly wheel-gap Batman!!



    Lambo's have a "lift" button to raise the front end for clearing driveways, flatbeds, etc.
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    10-07-2011 01:17 AM #46
    Bruce Wayne, you sly dog you.

    Great catch OP!

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    10-07-2011 01:22 AM #47
    Quote Originally Posted by mtbscoTT View Post
    Lambo's have a "lift" button to raise the front end for clearing driveways, flatbeds, etc.
    Like a kneeling bus.. Cool.

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    10-07-2011 01:59 AM #48
    now where can i get a gotham city license plate?

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    10-07-2011 11:51 AM #49
    in a semi related to this story, if anyone is interested, Scarlette Johanasson is walking around NW
    2nd ave and 14th street here in Miami while the film some scenes for avengers.
    ...remember, short controlled bursts

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    10-07-2011 11:56 AM #50
    Quote Originally Posted by VadGTI View Post
    It's still "Chicago" . Half the extra cars have Gotham plates and the others have Illinois plates. Most people don't realize this, but Downtown LA stands in for most movies shot in "NYC" or, in this case, Chicago. They're filming almost daily here and I have tons of pics of NYC-livery police cars, etc.
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    10-07-2011 12:04 PM #51
    Mmmmm Aventador.

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    10-07-2011 12:08 PM #52


    Gotham seen too! Last night, I heard the LOUDEST explosions and gunshots @ 3am. I wasnt complaining, but I almost pee'd all over my sofa. haha.

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    10-07-2011 12:12 PM #53
    Never mind all of this car stuff...

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    10-07-2011 12:19 PM #54
    Guess they're done shooting in Pittsburgh, which I've always said looks like Gotham City. Seriously, downtown, the strip district, Oakland, and others, all look like a giant movie set for Gotham City.

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    10-07-2011 12:19 PM #55
    Quote Originally Posted by WagonHatch View Post
    Last night, I heard the LOUDEST explosions and gunshots @ 3am. I wasnt complaining, but I almost pee'd all over my sofa. haha.
    Jesus I heard that too. The first take must have been around 11pm, scared the Beejeebus out of me. The second time I remembered this thread and figured it was the movie. Hey it's downtown, it could have been a real gun battle

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    10-07-2011 12:23 PM #56
    Quote Originally Posted by MylesPH1 View Post
    Jesus I heard that too. The first take must have been around 11pm, scared the Beejeebus out of me. The second time I remembered this thread and figured it was the movie. Hey it's downtown, it could have been a real gun battle
    Yeah, the gun shots from skid row are usually more tame, they dont make my loft windows shake.

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    10-07-2011 12:45 PM #57
    Quote Originally Posted by MylesPH1 View Post
    Jesus I heard that too. The first take must have been around 11pm, scared the Beejeebus out of me. The second time I remembered this thread and figured it was the movie. Hey it's downtown, it could have been a real gun battle
    Thats awesome

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    10-07-2011 03:09 PM #58
    Quote Originally Posted by m.boyer20ae View Post
    in a semi related to this story, if anyone is interested, Scarlette Johanasson is walking around NW
    2nd ave and 14th street here in Miami while the film some scenes for avengers.
    Pictures of course. And OP don't forget to take some snapshots of Cat Woman.
    Why yes; that she tropper has sideburns...

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    10-07-2011 07:17 PM #59
    Quote Originally Posted by VadGTI View Post
    Unfortunately, your spy photographer takes crappy pictures with a cellphone camera and there are dozens of people outside whose job it is to simply run around blocking cameras. Despite these obstacles, here's what I got.
    Call the police and tell them people are harassing you. You and the film production are both in public; you have every right to snap photos to your heart's content.
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    10-07-2011 07:55 PM #60
    There are HUNDREDS of vehicles (cabs, police, swat, etc.) in a gated parking lot across the street from the gold line metro station in Chinatown (just north of downtown LA). All of them have City of Gotham license plates.

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    10-07-2011 11:10 PM #61
    Quote Originally Posted by VadGTI View Post
    Here's a blurry one for taxis:
    Thanks! Saw some last night that are the red and blue Illinois script version.

    And the Lamborghini is on a trailer on Broadway right now.

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    10-07-2011 11:18 PM #62
    They are filming some scenes in the alley behind my apartment building. We can hear gun shots and explosions every few minutes.

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    10-07-2011 11:32 PM #63
    Quote Originally Posted by trevorlyon View Post
    They are filming some scenes in the alley behind my apartment building. We can hear gun shots and explosions every few minutes.
    I'm hearing nothing here on 5th and Grand.

    However, I was just at a buddy's office about an hour ago on the 31st floor and we saw a swarm of bats fly by. Corner office, so we literally saw them loop around the building in a swarm. Did some escape from the shoot ?
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    10-07-2011 11:42 PM #64
    its in the alley between spring and broadway and between 6th and 7th. Last night we were hearing gunshots till midnight and were actually able to watch most of it out our windows.


    Quote Originally Posted by VadGTI View Post
    I'm hearing nothing here on 5th and Grand.

    However, I was just at a buddy's office about an hour ago on the 31st floor and we saw a swarm of bats fly by. Corner office, so we literally saw them loop around the building in a swarm. Did some escape from the shoot ?

  30. 10-08-2011 12:38 AM #65
    is that why i cant freaking park on 8th and spring?

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    10-08-2011 12:59 AM #66
    Damn no bar hopping in downtown this weekend. Won't be able to find street parking.

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    Is Gotham City a "City-State", like Singapore?
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    10-08-2011 01:21 AM #68
    Great stuff. Gotham city rocks!

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    10-08-2011 01:30 AM #69
    Quote Originally Posted by SVT2888 View Post
    Damn no bar hopping in downtown this weekend. Won't be able to find street parking.
    Sunday at 1am it even becomes tow-away this weekend. Spring will be completely blocked so people can walk around in the street.

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    10-10-2011 01:23 PM #70
    Batwing spotted on Friday! Anyone catch it!

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