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Beasley Photo Diaries
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Hamilton Hosts Incredible Hulk
by Paul BentleyOctober 4, 5, 9 - 12, 2007
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For several days in October, one block of Beasley became New York City. At least on film.
Hamilton's film-friendly location played a major role in the $180 million Incredible Hulk movie production. With a co-operative City Hall, an abundance of desirable locations, an eager workforce, and attractive tax-credits, Hamilton's streets are proving to be increasingly popular amongst filmmakers.
Those who were fortunate enough to be able to closely inspect the newly erected 'buildings' were impressed at the results. Made out of mostly hollow plastic and plywood, the structures looked remarkable realistic. Even the sidewalks were made to look 'authentically New York': they were strewn with extra graffiti, litter and debris.
On the actual production dates of October 4, 5, 9 - 12, Main Street was blocked off from 9 PM to 5 AM from John to Catherine, with a buffer zone partially-enforced in either direction. The street was lit up like a football stadium, with several giant, 100 foot cranes shining down upon the scene. Even from a distance, local residents were impressed by the 'buzz of activity', and the frequent pyrotechnic displays of fire, smoke and explosives.
No doubt, Beasley residents will want to see their community as it was transformed in the scheduled June, 2008 release of the second Hulk movie, The Incredible Hulk.
Once production was over, the buildings were quickly dismantled, and within a few weeks, the street was back to it's normal state. Many residents were sad to see the structures disappear, but at least we can remember the excitement with our own Beasley Photo Diary:
North Side Closeup Looking East
South Side Closeup Looking East
Closeup Of Center Building Looking West
Looking South Closeup Center Building
Closeup Of Center Building Looking East
South Center Building
Southwest Building Closeup
Building Southwest Corner
Closeup Of Deli Grocery Store
Building Southeast Corner
Closeup Of Bluenote Sign
Looking East At Side Of South East Building
Lincoln Brothers Sign Next To Manhatten Complex
Closeup Of Shoes Clad's Sign On Extreme South East Side
Closeup Of Balcony South East Corner
Looking North at Center And Right Buildings
Closeup Of North West Building Liquorstore
Dez's Billiards Looking North
Harmony Furniture Closeup
Africa Hair Braiding North East Corner
Equipment In Connaught Parking Lot
Looking East From John
Scaffolding
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