NEWS 8.23.07 Kid Nation, Chicago Street Closures, and Boston Casting Call Update

Kid Nation Raises Controversy

Kid Nation premiering on CBS this fall is creating controversy for many reasons one of which is CBS’ claim the show was filmed in a deserted ghost town, Bonanza City. Bonanza City is actually often used and maintained for filming of other TV shows and movies.

Wanted Continues in Chicago

Filming is continuing in Chicago for Wanted though some reports are saying Angelina Jolie, the film’s star, is in New Orleans with Brad Pitt. Here is the street closure information from the City of Chicago.

TRAFFIC RESTRICTION NOTICE:LOCATION: LOWER WACKER

PERMISSION TO: FULL CLOSURE OF LOWER WACKER, HARRISON, FRANKLIN AND POST PLACE FOR THE FILMING OF THE FEATURE FILM, “WANTED”.

RESTRICTIONS:

1. FULL CLOSURE OF LOWER WACKER FROM HARRISON TO LOWER MICHIGAN, HARRISON FROM WELLS TO CANAL, FRANKLIN FROM HARRISON TO VAN BUREN AND POST PLACE FROM LAKE TO LOWER WACKER ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22ND  AND THURSDAY, AUGUST 23RD FROM 7 PM TO 6 AM EACH NIGHT.

Casting Call in Boston

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Just a reminder, there is a casting call in Boston on Saturday for Pink Panther 2. Extras, cars, and small dogs are all needed.