Universal Studios is filming the new Johnny Depp movie Public Enemies directed by Michael Mann right on my street! They were scheduled to film the night of April 1st and April 2nd. It appears though they have updated the no parking signs and still have everything setup, so they might be filming yet again tonight. Due to my living on the street, I have been able to get alot of good photos and alot of information. All the crew, including security, has been very nice and thoughtful, which is really appreciated from a photographer’s point of view. Below are pictures which illustrate mostly what is going on with the movie. The full gallery can be found here.
This first picture shows the police order as well as the set note that they have to remove the parking meter to get rid of modern looking things. They also removed all the signs on Newport.
These next photos are of a shanty town that they built under the el tracks.
These next pictures are where Johnny Depp’s girlfriend lives in the movie.
They are laying down fake rubber cobblestone over street.
They had a water truck to wet down the brick. They also had an ice truck that made fake snow, but I wasn’t able to get close enough for a good picture of it.
These are the old cars they used to fit the time era. All these cars are driven by the owners themselves who volunteered to have them used in the movie. The first picture is a main car in the movie they used for filming.
This is an old el train that they are using, again to fit the time period.
WOw…fantastic pics !!!!
ty :D
Why are you leaving on the street ?
Comment by whispery — April 3, 2008 @ 10:21 pm |
Leaving on the street? I am not sure what you mean. But right now they are in my alley way, they just shot one scene and now they are moving for a new scene. The directors chair is right under my deck now!
Comment by diginux — April 3, 2008 @ 11:10 pm |
wow…how lucky you are…love the pictures of old cars.
So your street is Girlfriend street now…
Mr. Dilinger should be there soon too I hope :)
Comment by whispery — April 4, 2008 @ 8:36 am |
Maybe you would be interested in sharing your blog and pictures on this JD board.
They are very respectful :D and want to have all JD info.
Check it out :D
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Comment by whispery — April 4, 2008 @ 8:48 am |
Hi,
I am one of the vintage guys who invaded your Newport street with my
1930 Ford closed cab pickup truck. My truck is in your slideshow
(Third row down on far left – green pick up truck)
My wife Lynne and family very much enjoyed the experience. I am 73 and did get quite cold and shivering while waiting around all night
for all the shooting. I stood right by the action on Thursday morning while Johnny Depp sped West on Newport while picking up his
girlfriend who was dressed like a man. I stood right there as Michael Mann said “Action.” When the scene was over Johnny Depp stood near me and chatted a bit with the crew and then a SUV drove in from the east on Newport and picked him up and took him away.
On Thursday morning, I got in my Model A pickup and drove off the set west to my home in Schaumburg. I guess my truck in a “Movie Star” now? I am wondering if it will be worth a few thousand more?
Regards,
Henry Walli
Comment by Henry Walli — April 4, 2008 @ 11:01 am |
Henry,
Thank your very much for filling in some details! It was really cool experience for me as well, even though I was just a bystander, I can only imagine how fun it would be actually to have been on the set! It will be fun once the movie comes out to see how all of it actually looks on film.
I definitely think your car is a star now, there are only so many 1930 Ford pickups that get a role in a major motion picture!
If you don’t mind me asking, I am just curious as to how you found out they needed vintage cars and what the process was to get in the film?
I have went ahead and edited the description on the photo of your truck to include the year and model!
Comment by diginux — April 4, 2008 @ 11:12 am |
Hi again,
Just a correction!!!!!!!!!! It was Johnny Depp speeding east on Newport with his black Buick coupe while picking up his girlfriend.
I previously mentioned that he was going west. I am still thawing out and getting my life back together. OH My wife Lynne was standing there on the first night while we were watching the crew
strap Director Mann and another photographer to the fender of the
Buick. It took about 1/2 hr for all this to happen. My wife Lynne told me that Johnny Depp smiled at her. She only stayed one night as
she said “My life is complete now.” She is stil talking to me. Smiles :-) :-) I might say that everyone connected with Universal Studios treated all of with kindness and respect. They did everything to acommodate us. There food and hospitality were the best. It was a once in a lifefime experience. Now all my family members want to ride with me in my moviestar truck.
Regards from the 1930 Ford Model A truck driver,
Henry Walli
Comment by Henry Walli — April 4, 2008 @ 11:23 am |
Hi,
It is me again. I heard about all of this from my daughter Lois
who was there on the set with me. She called me about two months ago
and told me that Universal Studios was looking for 1930 vintage vehicles. I, therefore, took the old gem (I am 73 and the old gem was born in 1930.) out of storage in my garage. It happened to be a nice warm day with no ice or snow on the ground. I drove it to the
Schaumburg Hyatt on highway 58. After filling out some forms they came out to the lot and asked me to back away from the snow bank.
After taking pictures of my truck, they said I would be hearing from them sometime late March or early April. As I was sitting on my recliner late last Saturday night, the Universal Studios call came in. They asked me if I could be on the set for two nights and I was to report to a garage on Halsted and Addison.
I have a question for you in that you live on Newport? I was sitting there in my moviestar truck at about 4:00am on Thursday
morning waiting for 6:00am to arrive. I was cold and had to make a potty stop just praying that a friendly neighbor would appear. Where were you?? Smiles :-) :-) All is foregiven. OK?
Regards,
Henry
Comment by Henry Walli — April 4, 2008 @ 12:06 pm |
Henry,
I was actually sleeping during that time, so I missed Johnny :( I didn’t think he was going to show up, and I had already been up for 24 hours. During earlier in the night I had thought about offering people to come in and have a beer or coffee what not, but they would barely let people on the sidewalks, much less the street. I am surprised they didn’t have a place for you to keep warm, those jerks!
Anywho, if you are ever by 908 W. Newport again, don’t be afraid to ring the door!
Comment by diginux — April 4, 2008 @ 12:15 pm |
Hello again Mr. Chicago Newport Ave guy,
No no no Newport guy. They did have a warming room for us at the rear of the “Black Horse” tavern. They had two propane heaters in
there for us and we would hang out there when we got cold. They also
had a hospitality area at the west end of Newport where they had hot soup, coffee, fruit and anything one wanted. The Universal Studios
people did everything possible to accomodate us. Thanks for the invite. You are very kind. You know we are living in a global village. The Univeraal Studios people invited me to stay on the set another night but I politely declined. I did thank them for asking but explained to them that I was 73 and two nights was about all I could handle at that time. I told them that if they needed my services in the future, I would be available. All of a sudden, my popularity has gone from 0 to 100 among my family and friends. I can hardly handle it. I think I am going to take my phone off the hook and leave town for a while. Smiles :-) :-) My daughter Lois is planning a big bash for friends and family when the Public Enemies movie comes out in 2009. We will send you an invitation.
Regards,
Henry
Comment by Henry Walli — April 4, 2008 @ 7:30 pm |
Henry,
That sounds awesome, I’m sure the movie will be out before we know it!
That is good that Universal Studios took care of you. They were also fairly friendly for me, especially the security, they were really good about letting me take pictures. Last time I tried take pictures of a show was in the summer in downtown Chicago at Grant Park. I forget what they were filming, but it was some sitcom. I figured since it was a public park, I could stand outside the set and get a couple of pictures. I was quickly threatened to be arrested before I got no more than a couple of pictures.
Have fun enjoying the company of your new found friends and family again. :)
Comment by diginux — April 4, 2008 @ 8:42 pm |
Dear Newport guy,
I have your address but I need your zip code for the “Big Bash”
invitation.
Owner of movie star truck,
Henry
PS: I will just address the invitation to the “Newport Guy.”
Comment by Henry Walli — April 4, 2008 @ 9:02 pm |
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I seen them filming in the bronzeville area of Chicago. On 35th and King Dr. I saw the vintage cars and the snow making truck. I didn’t know what was going on until days later. It’s good that there filming more movies in Chicago. There also filming some of the movie in Wisconsin which was where he did his last heist
Comment by godsson21 — April 9, 2008 @ 10:58 am |
Hi Newport Avenue Guy,
It is me again the owner of the 1930 vintage movie star Model A ford pick-up commercial truck. I have a certificate to prove my truck is indeed a movie star but I strained my eyes and could not find it in the movie Public Enemies movie. Yes, I was standing there in front of your house shivering as they did the “Billie racing to the street” scene about 15 times. Michael Mann kept coaching Billie and telling her to improve her act as she rapidly darted towards Newport Avenue from the alley. When the scene was finally over, the Universal Studios crew stood beside me chatting with Johnny Depp. The two night, $290.00 per night, experience was a lot of fun. They asked me to stay a third night but I politely declined. Universal Studios treated all of us with dignity, consideration and class. The 3:00am meals at the church were delicious. My truck is sleeping in my Schaumburg garage and I take her out for a drive from time to time. Maybe I am asking advice from the wrong guy but I desperately need some advice from you. When I drive my movie star truck to Lake Geneva, I notice in my rear view mirror several cars wanting to pass me as they toot their horns. At 79, my old girl begins to show her age at 40 miles per hour. I, therefore, cannot maintain the 65 miles per hour speed limit. I am seriously considering hanging a sign on the back of my truck’s tail gate stating “Keep honking – I am reloading.” Newport Avenue guy and friends, please advise me with a “Ya or a Nay” as to your vote.
Comment by Henry Walli — October 2, 2010 @ 9:10 am |
Johnny Depp is FANTASTIC ! I LOVE HIM! When I become an moviestar I totally want to be in a film with him! LOVE HIM ! :)
Comment by Robbie Clinkenbeard — October 7, 2010 @ 12:06 am |
Robbie,
You did not respond to my question? I need advice. Please respond.
Regards,
Henry Walli
Comment by Henry Walli — October 16, 2010 @ 5:27 pm |
Glad to hear your Model A is an official movie star, only took slightly under 80 years! As for your predicament, I think you definitely need to do it!
-JW
Comment by diginux — October 17, 2010 @ 1:21 pm
JW,
Thanks for your comments.
Regards,
Henry Walli
Comment by Henry Walli — October 19, 2010 @ 9:14 pm |