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Film Mon Jun 21 2010
Blockbusters Descend on Chicago
Chicagoans love to gripe about road closures and congestion due to the common occurrence of movies being filmed on our beloved streets. But most of us also love spotting our favorite bar or a frequented bus stop on the big screen. This summer, our hoods have already become home to Ron Howard's new comedy, staring Vince Vaughn. Last Monday, a crowd gathered on Wabash to watch Vaughn chat on a cell phone outside of Central Camera for a scene. (I was personally scolded for trying to snap a blackberry pic so no photos, sorry.) Now it has been announced that Transformers 3 will be shot in Chicago as well -- from July 10 to August 19.
Not excited about robots stampeding down Michigan? Don't worry -- I'm pretty sure Michael Bay's characters are mostly green screened. To lessen the blow (literally) of destruction and inconvenience, the blockbuster hit will supposedly bring around $20 million and 200 jobs to Chicago.
Sorry, boys. Don't go scanning the crowds at Wrigley for Megan Fox. She's been dropped from the cast of the third installment. But I'm sure you can still catch Vaughn at a few more games.
