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denizen467 · #**10401** Posted: **Jul 10, 2010, 1:53 AM**

http://www.neweastside.org/Transformers3.html

I have no idea what these movies are about (they strike me as long-form toy commercials), but I have to say this is pretty darn cool.

J_M_Tungsten · #**10402** Posted: **Jul 10, 2010, 2:35 AM**

I hope earlybuyer has his camera ready for shots in lake shore east!!!

EarlyBuyer · #**10403** Posted: **Jul 10, 2010, 5:57 PM**

^^^

Absolutely, plan on it! The scene mentioned in denizen467's post above will be filmed starting at 7:00 AM Sunday 7/11. They've rented the roof deck of the Lancaster to use as one of the camera locations. I'll post shots tomorrow afternoon. Should be interesting to see this in action.

J_M_Tungsten · #**10404** Posted: **Jul 10, 2010, 8:40 PM**

Transformers3 today

EarlyBuyer · #**10405** Posted: **Jul 10, 2010, 11:41 PM**

^^^ Thanks for the shots Tungsten!

Photos by EarlyBuyer 7/10/10

Here are a few I took this afternoon at Washington and LaSalle. I'm demonstrating great restraint in only posting three. So many amazing sights there today!

Busy Bee · #**10406** Posted: **Jul 11, 2010, 2:40 PM**

Too bad the Transformer movies are some of the most insultingly shallow and artless Hollywood films of all time.

Ordo_ · #**10407** Posted: **Jul 11, 2010, 3:55 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by EarlyBuyer

I'm demonstrating great restraint in only posting three. So many amazing sights there today!

Hell, post more!

EarlyBuyer · #**10408** Posted: **Jul 11, 2010, 4:51 PM**

Photos by Earlybuyer taken 7/11/10, 7:30 AM

Birdmen scene for Transformers 3 filmed in Lakeshore East. In addition to renting the roof deck of the Lancaster, they also rented the roof of the Tides. A third camera crew was in a helicopter. I talked with a guy from Digital Domain, the company that's doing the digital special effects. He said Lakeshore East park will be digitally altered to appear as the bank of the Chicago River, where the "good guys" Birdmen land. He also said numerous filler buildings will be added (sounds like what was done for the Dark Knight). They'll also add a building to cover the Village Market Center construction site.

Camera Crew on Lancaster Roof Deck

Birdmen Free Falling in Front of Aon Center (Eerily Reminiscent of World Trade Center Images)

In Front of Fairmont Hotel

In Front of 340 On The Park

denizen467 · #**10409** Posted: **Jul 11, 2010, 6:10 PM**

^ Really awesome telephoto shots!

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Question: Are these parts of the film actually set in Chicago? Or do we only get a dinky credit at the end of the film like with Dark Knight?

EarlyBuyer · #**10410** Posted: **Jul 11, 2010, 6:30 PM**

^^^

Thanks denizen.

I believe it is set in Chicago as yesterday during the filming at Washington & LaSalle, there were prop Chicago Police cars in the scene(s). Also all of the cars that were crashed/burned/crushed/blown-up were fitted with Illinois plates.

wrab · #**10411** Posted: **Jul 11, 2010, 9:17 PM**

Wraps are coming off of the new Apple Store at Halsted, North & Clybourn:

North face - insert Apple logo here:

Hayward · #**10412** Posted: **Jul 12, 2010, 2:07 AM**

Just a few very minor noticings in the hood around Rush St.

The building next to Jilly's is being completely redone into a presentable retail structure. It used to have basement-mezzanine concept like some of the Oak St shops, but wasn't quite renting. It's all one floor now with high ceilings.

Level Nightclub had its doors wide open on Saturday morning with a ton of interior demo going on. Not sure what will become

J_M_Tungsten · #**10413** Posted: **Jul 12, 2010, 6:12 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Busy Bee

Too bad the Transformer movies are some of the most insultingly shallow and artless Hollywood films of all time.

It's a movie about talking cars that transform into giant robots. What did you expect?

M II A II R II K · #**10414** Posted: **Jul 12, 2010, 1:28 PM**

The Art of Chicago Architecture: Past, Present & Future

http://www.chicagopublicradio.org/Ev...x?eventID=2053

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Some of Chicago’s most noted architects gather to discuss the rich architectural heritage and future direction of our city. The distinguished panel includes: Frank Christopher Lee of Johnson & Lee, Ltd.; Dirk Lohan of Lohan Anderson; Avram Lothan of DeStefano + Partners; and Eva Maddox of Perkins + Will. Moderating the discussion is Lee Bey, Executive Director of the Chicago Central Area Committee and noted architecture critic.

Venue

Harold Washington Library Center

400 S. State St.
Chicago, IL 60605

Chicago Public Library

312-747-1194

Tickets

FREE

aic4ever · #**10415** Posted: **Jul 12, 2010, 1:35 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by J_M_Tungsten

It's a movie about talking cars that transform into giant robots. What did you expect?

Not to mention that they are movies made with childrens cartoons as the basis. Nobody's looking for art or taste in these movies, they're looking to relive their childhoods. That said, Transformers 2 sucked. Hard.

Busy Bee · #**10416** Posted: **Jul 12, 2010, 3:40 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by J_M_Tungsten

It's a movie about talking cars that transform into giant robots. What did you expect?

Cocteau

Loopy · #**10417** Posted: **Jul 12, 2010, 9:01 PM**

..........

EarlyBuyer · #**10418** Posted: **Jul 13, 2010, 12:16 AM**

An Immodest Proposal for Hiding the Aon Center Antenna
Blair Kamin
Chicago Tribune, 7/12/10

"Remember that hideous antenna that went up on the Aon Center's roof last summer (below)? Well, it's still there, but some Chicago architects have figured out a way to camouflage it--a giant martini olive..."

http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune....on-center.html

wrab · #**10419** Posted: **Jul 13, 2010, 12:57 AM**

^ LOL We should put the giant eyeball up there. It could shoot out laser beams at night.

EarlyBuyer · #**10420** Posted: **Jul 13, 2010, 1:11 AM**

^^^

Sweet!