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Posted: **Sun Apr 10, 2005 6:57 pm**

That's Superman's Metropolis... They were filming for Superman Returns today in Sydney, so I decided to pop down for a look...

Very interesting to see up close... The customisation of well-known landmarks, the props, all the activity surrounding the filming (catering, traffic control, security), the extras and the pro-photographers that were attracted to the scene...

I have a series of photos in my Smugmug gallery that you may like to look at ... Not technically perfect (by a long way), but an interesting photo-reportage... I have tried to annotate the photos so that you have some idea what was going on... You can opt for a slideshow in the drop-down box at the top of the screen...

Have a look at the shots in my Smugmug gallery at http://jpeake.smugmug.com/gallery/475239/1/19309468

Posted: **Sun Apr 10, 2005 7:57 pm**

Interesting stuff John. I saw them filming out the front of the NSW Library but I thought they were making an advertisement.

Posted: **Sun Apr 10, 2005 11:10 pm**

We drove past about 8 yellow taxis and Metropolis bus parked up near the rocks / observatory hill. Was going to stop and take a photo, but you beat me to the idea anyway.

Posted: **Sun Apr 10, 2005 11:20 pm**

Wow, talk about a hive of activity. That's a really interesting look at a film shoot. Thanks for showing us that John.

Posted: **Sun Apr 10, 2005 11:30 pm**

Fascinating insight into film making - thanks John. BTW did you check the sky out for Superman :roll:

Posted: **Mon Apr 11, 2005 6:06 am**

John:
who is playing superman??? i dont recognize anyone.....

Posted: **Mon Apr 11, 2005 8:24 am**

flipfrog wrote:John:
who is playing superman??? i dont recognize anyone.....

Brandon Routh is playing Superman... and no I didn't get a shot of him... As soon as he came on set the crew put up black screens all around so that no-one could get a shot of him... They are very secretive...

Posted: **Mon Apr 11, 2005 8:24 pm**

John
They put the screens up because they knew you were there! :lol:

Posted: **Mon Apr 11, 2005 8:58 pm**

Because he was wearing his underpants on the outside of his pants......?

Posted: **Mon Apr 11, 2005 9:02 pm**

Nice shots John, thanx for sharing. I had to go into the city on Sunday morning and my plan was to go down York St, I soon had to change plans but I think I saw them putting that MASSIVE reflector screen in..huge much!? Thanx for your photos though mate, I love seeing the behind the scenes stuff like you shot!

Geoff.

Posted: **Mon Apr 11, 2005 9:20 pm**

"Super" shots John. Nice little story.
How many "Winnebago’s" were there? A good indication to how many of the lead actors were there that day.
You actually captured what life is like on a set........ hours of waiting around for something to happen

Posted: **Mon Apr 11, 2005 9:50 pm**

Mal wrote:"Super" shots John. Nice little story.
How many "Winnebago’s" were there? A good indication to how many of the lead actors were there that day.
You actually captured what life is like on a set........ hours of waiting around for something to happen

I think all the stars were holed up at the Menzies Hotel... just a short walk onto the set...

Posted: **Mon Apr 11, 2005 9:56 pm**

Thanks for posting the images John. It was an interesting viewing

Posted: **Tue Apr 12, 2005 7:38 am**

Great stuff... thanks for the sneak peek John. My interest is now piqued

Regards, Tim

Posted: **Tue Apr 12, 2005 8:32 am**

Very interesting set of shots, John. Thanks for the post.

Cheers
Peter

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Pictures from Metropolis

Pictures from Metropolis