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Old 09-11-2005, 10:28 AM
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Superman movie being filmed in Newcastle next week

Well, Newcastle will be famous now for a few minutes in the next Superman movie. they will be filming this just 60m from where I work next week. Now for some reason they have picked a full moon for the shoot as well!

"Inner-city Newcastle on the New South Wales central coast will feature in several scenes of the new Hollywood blockbuster movie Superman Returns.

Film Hunter spokeswoman Christine Armstrong says the producers finalised the shoot last week and hope to film the facades of several 1930s and 40s buildings around Civic Park and King Street.

She says the five day shoot, starting on November 21 will give the local economy a major boost.

"This production is very positive for the local community, obviously," she said.

"Up to 150 crew staying in the city centre and lots of local services used like security and traffic management and, of course, the long-term benefits are great for Newcastle as well with millions of viewers around the world having images of our locations broadcast to them."
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Old 09-11-2005, 10:54 AM
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Any parts in the movie for you Dave?
Superman can use help from a good local astronomer.

Just keep that Green Kryptonite laser away from him.



Thanks for the info mate. Hope it's a success for the locals.

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Old 09-11-2005, 09:30 PM
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Cool Houghy!
So who is the new Superman?
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Old 09-11-2005, 09:48 PM
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Cool Houghy!
So who is the new Superman?

Mike of Course


to be honest I have no idea, hope to get a few shots of the set but, post them next week
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Old 09-11-2005, 09:59 PM
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Does Superman take on the villianous Cruel 'Houghmeister'?
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Does Superman take on the villianous Cruel 'Houghmeister'?

yes with twin overhead foxtail equipped super truss 16" dobs
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Does superman save Newcastle from boredom?
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Naa nothing can do that, but he will hopefully leave and take the clouds
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It's only fitting to film the man of steal in Australia's steal city. Coombell although
was a possibility just didn't have the same appeal "Coombell, lil village of bricks"

regards,CS... is it a bird, is it a plane, no it's supernova man
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Old 10-11-2005, 08:17 AM
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It's only fitting to film the man of steal in Australia's steal city. Coombell although
was a possibility just didn't have the same appeal "Coombell, lil village of bricks"

regards,CS... is it a bird, is it a plane, no it's supernova man

Since BHP packed up and left in 1999, and leaving its pollution behind, Newcastle no longer manufactures steel. it has cut the pollution by more than half. as well as some light pollution.
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Old 10-11-2005, 08:40 AM
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Since BHP packed up and left in 1999, and leaving its pollution behind, Newcastle no longer manufactures steel. it has cut the pollution by more than half. as well as some light pollution.
Ummm ok, last time I was in Newcastle was the last time INXS played
at the entertainment centre, and old aerodome looking building next to
a racecorse from memory.

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Old 10-11-2005, 08:52 AM
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Ummm ok, last time I was in Newcastle was the last time INXS played
at the entertainment centre, and old aerodome looking building next to
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regards,CS
yes still there! I will have to show some aerial photography shortly I think
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a mate of mine is an extra in two scenes of uberman!

superman didnt take the coulds away from sydney at the shoots here so dont get your hopes up
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I took this on Thursday Night, shows the scene from the 5th floor of the CAC Council building
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Where's Superman! I expected an action shot maybe Superman flying from building to building. I think you will have to take your new telescope to work for those close up shots.
We'll make a good reporter out of you yet!
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Here he is Ed. Houghy forgot to include this pic
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I've missed you Ken......
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Here he is Ed. Houghy forgot to include this pic


the house of cards is well and truely back
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Ken your photoshopping skills have certainly improved
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hahaha! Photoshop? Didn't YOU take that pic Houghy?
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