Click on the video clip below to view part of the filming of the recently released movie, “The Town.” It’s a brief stunt where the robbers, dressed as nuns, torched a getaway van before heading into a 2nd getaway vehicle. The torch scene took place on Foster St., and the video was shot from inside Read More…
That was the quote in the Boston Herald from Ben Affleck during an interview for his “Made in Boston” movie, “The Town” opening this weekend. “The community is extremely powerful politically in the North End, whereas if you’re (filming) in Dorchester you wouldn’t be getting the same kind of push-back from the municipal authorities. So Read More…
The trailer for Ben Affleck’s “The Town” has been released. View the trailer below by clicking on the video play arrow. The “Made in Boston” movie includes extensive scenes filmed in the North End from when the production team was here last summer. In addition to Affleck, the film stars Jeremy Renner, Rebecca Hall, Blake Read More…
UNFORTUNATELY, WE HAVE MISSED AN IMPORTANT PIECE IN OUR NORTH END FILMING AND WE ARE REQUIRED TO FILM ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH FROM 11AM TO 4PM. STREETS WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS. BOSTON POLICE OFFICERS WILL PERFORM INTERMITTANT TRAFFIC CONTROL. FILMING LOCATIONS: CORNER OF SALEM STREET AND PARMENTER STREET CORNER OF NORTH MARGIN Read More…
During the recent filming of his movie, “The Town,” Ben Affleck took some time to meet and take pictures with children in the neighborhood. (Via NEWMA’s list.)
It has been a week or so since “The Town” concluded its filming in the North End after almost a month of on and off production in the neighborhood. I recently found Christine Tello’s Hollywood East Connection website where contributor Mary Pierce has uploaded some interesting clips from the North End filming. So, if you Read More…
Notices went up today around the neighborhood indicating that filming for “The Town” is completed in the North End. Let’s hope the movie turns out great! Here’s the notice: October 25th 2009 Dear Neighbors, We have completed our filming in the North End and we would like to thank you for your patience and cooperation. Read More…
Like a houseguest that was fun the first few days, but doesn’t seem to leave, “The Town” movie production will be filming again in the North End from October 20th through the 26rd. Below is the letter with street closings that is being handed out. In case you missed it, here’s a link to the Read More…
“The Town” film production is looking for “extras” around the neighborhood to be in the film that is currently shooting in the North End. Some neighborhood kids have already been selected. If you are interested, contact Patrick Mignano, Location Manager at (617) 519-1545.
Here are a couple of pictures from today’s shooting of “The Town” on Salem Street. More at A Different Perspective. (Send in your pictures or videos to info@northendwaterfront.org.)
This video clip shows the filming in the North End streets of a shootout scene for Ben Affleck’s “The Town” outside of Pizzeria Regina. (Courtesy of Marty Vecchiolla)
**URGENT**RELEASED TODAY BY “THE TOWN” FILM PRODUCTION**
ATTENTION RESIDENTS
DUE TO WEATHER THE CHARLESTON BRIDGE WILL NOT BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
On Sunday, October 4th we will be filming scenes for the upcoming feature film, “The Town”. We will be filming on N. Washington Street and Commercial Street and the Charlestown Bridge. The Bridge will be closed from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Commercial Street will be closed from Hanover Street to N. Washington Street from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm on Sunday. N. Washington Street will be closed from Cross Street to bridge from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday. Detours will be in place to facilitate movement around the closed areas.