Title: More painting.. Columbus
MerryK - March 11, 2008 10:48 AM (GMT)
They are really going to town with their painting, literally..
Nice article! The townfolks are really having fun with this movie coming to town!!
http://www.wiscnews.com/pdr/news/276482
-- Craig Schreiner/Capital Newspapers
Rafael Lopez, paint forman for the set of the Johnny Depp gangster film "Public Enemies," applies a coat of paint to one of the downtown Columbus buildings being used on the set. Downtown businesses are being redecorated this week for the film which is set in the 1930s.
Columbus getting ready for film, large crowds
By Paul Scharf and Terri Pederson
COLUMBUS -- As fans of Johnny Depp and Christian Bale stream into town, local officials are busy working on plans for accommodating the crowds, dealing with road closures and keeping emergency services running without interruption.
The sidewalks of downtown Columbus were unusually crowded Monday — just one week before the filming of "Public Enemies," which is set for March 17.
The Michael Mann-directed film is about the life of John Dillinger and will star Depp, Bale and Marion Cotillard.
Adam Boor, location scout for "Public Enemies," said that filming for the movie is set to take place throughout the day March 17. The streets will then be put back together, but Boor said that the work of tearing down the sets might continue on past March 20.
While there has been no official word Depp and Bale will be in Columbus, numerous reports have them coming to town.
Barricades will be used to restrain onlookers when scenes are being shot.
"They have said (people) will be fairly close, but if the crowds are too noisy they will move the barricades back farther," said Kim Bates, owner of West James Gallery, the site of the former First National Bank and current location of the city's visitor center. "So, if everyone behaves, we'll be closer to the action."
Bates, who has seen a lot more people in town of late, said the building her business is in will relive its past as the Greencastle, Ind., bank that John Dillinger robbed in 1933.
"I didn't get out of here until 6 on Sunday night," said Bates, who generally closes her doors at 4 p.m. on Sundays. "We're usually not open on Mondays and Tuesdays, but we will be while this is going on."
During shooting, downtown businesses will remain open, even though construction workers are busy in and around them, working all through the day to bring history back to life.
Mayor Nancy Osterhaus said last week that people will be able to see the movie being made, with limited access to specific areas during the shoot, and if people choose not be quiet, they will be moved back.
Interim Fire Chief Bill Kluetzman said that the fire department will work in cooperation with police to provide manpower and equipment for crowd control and road closures March 17. The Columbia County Sheriff's Department also might be involved in traffic control.
"We're being told there could be thousands, you just never know," Kluetzman said of the crowd that is expected Monday.
Kluetzman said he was notified that there will be lots of fake gunfire during the filming, but that there will not be any explosives used.
Highways 16/60 and 73 were scheduled to be closed to through traffic in Columbus through March 20. Although the closures were set to take effect Monday, they had not been enforced by the late afternoon.
Osterhaus said that detours for those roads will be the same as those that were used during various construction projects over the last several years. Highway 73 will be detoured onto the Highway 151 bypass around the city, and Highways 16/60 will go north on Highway 151 to County Roads S and T, then back to Highway 16/60.
Parking will be limited, and downtown street lights will be removed.
Lt. Roger Witthun of the Columbus Police Department said that he was not sure when the road closures would be enforced, but said that the state Department of Transportation had authority to close the roads.
"Foot traffic downtown is going to be open — it is just that vehicle traffic won't be," Witthun said, adding that drivers need to be patient when trying to get downtown.
Set construction continued Monday in many of the stores with dozens of workers bringing back the 1930s with period displays. Many of the display windows in the stores are already decorated.
Crews have spent two weeks turning downtown Columbus into a movie set. They have replaced awnings, built set pieces for store windows, removed lights and signs, repainted curbs and removed snow and ice.
Hard Head's owner Diane Breunigsaid said her tavern has gotten into the Dillinger spirit.
"Saturday night we are having a gangster party starting at 8 p.m.," Breunig said.
The filming of the movie led to talk about doing the theme party, Breunig said. Customers will be asked to dress in 1930s clothing, and there will be prizes for customers with the best costumes.
"We thought it would be cool," Breunig said.
It's all getting and sounding so exciting for everyone!!
~ Mary Kay
Nice article! The townfolks are really having fun with this movie coming to town!!
http://www.wiscnews.com/pdr/news/276482
-- Craig Schreiner/Capital Newspapers
Rafael Lopez, paint forman for the set of the Johnny Depp gangster film "Public Enemies," applies a coat of paint to one of the downtown Columbus buildings being used on the set. Downtown businesses are being redecorated this week for the film which is set in the 1930s.
Columbus getting ready for film, large crowds
By Paul Scharf and Terri Pederson
COLUMBUS -- As fans of Johnny Depp and Christian Bale stream into town, local officials are busy working on plans for accommodating the crowds, dealing with road closures and keeping emergency services running without interruption.
The sidewalks of downtown Columbus were unusually crowded Monday — just one week before the filming of "Public Enemies," which is set for March 17.
The Michael Mann-directed film is about the life of John Dillinger and will star Depp, Bale and Marion Cotillard.
Adam Boor, location scout for "Public Enemies," said that filming for the movie is set to take place throughout the day March 17. The streets will then be put back together, but Boor said that the work of tearing down the sets might continue on past March 20.
While there has been no official word Depp and Bale will be in Columbus, numerous reports have them coming to town.
Barricades will be used to restrain onlookers when scenes are being shot.
"They have said (people) will be fairly close, but if the crowds are too noisy they will move the barricades back farther," said Kim Bates, owner of West James Gallery, the site of the former First National Bank and current location of the city's visitor center. "So, if everyone behaves, we'll be closer to the action."
Bates, who has seen a lot more people in town of late, said the building her business is in will relive its past as the Greencastle, Ind., bank that John Dillinger robbed in 1933.
"I didn't get out of here until 6 on Sunday night," said Bates, who generally closes her doors at 4 p.m. on Sundays. "We're usually not open on Mondays and Tuesdays, but we will be while this is going on."
During shooting, downtown businesses will remain open, even though construction workers are busy in and around them, working all through the day to bring history back to life.
Mayor Nancy Osterhaus said last week that people will be able to see the movie being made, with limited access to specific areas during the shoot, and if people choose not be quiet, they will be moved back.
Interim Fire Chief Bill Kluetzman said that the fire department will work in cooperation with police to provide manpower and equipment for crowd control and road closures March 17. The Columbia County Sheriff's Department also might be involved in traffic control.
"We're being told there could be thousands, you just never know," Kluetzman said of the crowd that is expected Monday.
Kluetzman said he was notified that there will be lots of fake gunfire during the filming, but that there will not be any explosives used.
Highways 16/60 and 73 were scheduled to be closed to through traffic in Columbus through March 20. Although the closures were set to take effect Monday, they had not been enforced by the late afternoon.
Osterhaus said that detours for those roads will be the same as those that were used during various construction projects over the last several years. Highway 73 will be detoured onto the Highway 151 bypass around the city, and Highways 16/60 will go north on Highway 151 to County Roads S and T, then back to Highway 16/60.
Parking will be limited, and downtown street lights will be removed.
Lt. Roger Witthun of the Columbus Police Department said that he was not sure when the road closures would be enforced, but said that the state Department of Transportation had authority to close the roads.
"Foot traffic downtown is going to be open — it is just that vehicle traffic won't be," Witthun said, adding that drivers need to be patient when trying to get downtown.
Set construction continued Monday in many of the stores with dozens of workers bringing back the 1930s with period displays. Many of the display windows in the stores are already decorated.
Crews have spent two weeks turning downtown Columbus into a movie set. They have replaced awnings, built set pieces for store windows, removed lights and signs, repainted curbs and removed snow and ice.
Hard Head's owner Diane Breunigsaid said her tavern has gotten into the Dillinger spirit.
"Saturday night we are having a gangster party starting at 8 p.m.," Breunig said.
The filming of the movie led to talk about doing the theme party, Breunig said. Customers will be asked to dress in 1930s clothing, and there will be prizes for customers with the best costumes.
"We thought it would be cool," Breunig said.
It's all getting and sounding so exciting for everyone!!
~ Mary Kay
Rose Sparrow - March 11, 2008 11:18 AM (GMT)
I love the idea that the whole town is getting into 'ganster' mode! :ph43r:
That costume party sounds like fun!
That costume party sounds like fun!
Karen - March 11, 2008 02:08 PM (GMT)
This is great MK!! Thanks so posting it! woohoo
herestoyou - March 11, 2008 07:55 PM (GMT)
Thanks for the great article MKay---this almost sounds like a movie premiere doesn't it? It is so fun to see/hear the town getting behind the film. It also sounds like they'll be filming an exciting part of the film here, so it would definitely be worth seeing. I hope they're not overwhelmed by what sounds like will be a huge crowd. It's just so great reading all these reports! :D
-Donna
-Donna