Saturday, March 29, 2008

Book Work & Jason Clarke WE HAVE FOUND YOU!!

I have been a little busy jumping though some hoops as far as the book (learning curve aggregations) but FINALLY I got things moving forward. I'm a little bit excited.

Remember - anyone with photos or anything bookish that I can use - send it on in to


What was that? Did I just hear something? Was that a cry for help from down under?? Jason Clarke you say??

These are courtesy of CP aka Jenny who was hovering over base camp in a hot air balloon - our hero is in front of the woman and Stephan Dorff is in front of him trying to steal his thunder. On a side not - the woman. She had to be one of the hardest working people in base camp. Not sure of her job but I think she worked 20 straight hours keeping track of everything going on. WELL DONE!




Thanks Jen!
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Oshkosh - (thanks Kitty B'gosh for the information) still looking like shooting 14th, 15th and 16th but the dates are getting a little fuzzy (as they are tending to do).

Division, Church and Waugoo streets will be closed - Here is a google map of the area.

Main Street Merchants have been asked to not divulge any information so don't tell anybody - I'm not!

Things are really bustling downtown on an early Saturday morning. Some progress has been made on the wall that will hide the sundial.

Hey from a non-Oshkosh person - that's pretty cool !!!!

No changes have been made to the New Moon or the bank YET!



Word is there is an awesome vault still inside the bank and that's why it was chosen. The New Moon is directly across the street from the bank. The shoot-out apparently takes place in the street between the two buildings. The second story jump is supposed to be from the New Moon.

As a reference, the sundial, New Moon and bank are on three of the four corners of Algoma and Main.

MAN - can I get any MORE computer windows open at once??? getting confused!

So - that is all I have at the moment.

An interesting thing is happening in the PE world. People are gaining knowledge. I can see more and more posters getting the Public Enemies book and reading. More people are getting more and more detailed on events.

For instance - viola in IMDb posted

After the Crown Point escape and Makley and Pierpont in prison, Dillinger formed a new gang, along with Red Hamilton(Jason Clarke),Homer Van Meter(Stephen Dorff), he recruited Tommy Carroll (played by?), Eddie Green(played by?)and Baby Face Nelson(Stephen Graham).

On March 6, 1934, they hit the Security National Bank and Trust in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Tommy Carroll waited outside and wielding his machine gun managed to line up every cop in town inc. the chief.

Spectators stood around in amusement because just the day before a 'Hollywood producer'actually Van Meter, came to town looking for locations.(hope they film that.) They thought they were watching a movie being made. After their escape with $49,000,they threw nails on the road to hinder the cops. This is the first time that Dillinger was officially the head of his gang.

So, Oshkoshians do your research, please gets pics of all actors, not just Johnny D.

(oddly the Columbus bank has been missing a lot of money lately - - JUST KIDDING)

I found it interesting how Burroughs hit it on the head saying that to most people Dillinger, Pretty Boy Floyd and the rest of the characters were something so far in the past it was hard to actually thing they were real.

OK - gotta run - If I hear/see anything I'll post it and as always - give me a shout.

OH - sue mentioned a hotdog stand (and brats of course) for the Columbus 2nd shoot - I think that is a GREAT idea.

Rod

23 comments:

  1. I'm just back from a curiousity trip to Oshkosh. We had a look at the set area, walked around, and scouted the general area. There are several small parking lots behind the bank. I'm thinking base camp might set up there?

    I took a bunch of pics. I'm trying to upload them at the moment but Photobucket is not cooperating. I think the pics you have posted are probably better anyway.

    I'm getting excited! Do we know who to expect in town for whatever scenes they're filming?

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  2. Hey y'all! The real world was pretty much holding me hostage on a running board yesterday, just like Dillinger. I was going pretty fast and holding on for dear life, but couldn't step off for fear of being run over. lol

    Great new about the progess of the hoop jumping for the book Rod. And those are SOME great pics of Oshkosh. Gosh I love that name!

    Off subject completely, don't believe the critics, go see "21" pretty entertaining, some plot holes...but hey! It was a fun ride.

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  3. Finally got my Oshkosh pics uploaded. For anyone interested, they are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25205751@N08/

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  4. It's the New Moon Cafe not the Blue Moon. It's surreal thinking that a movie is going to be shot in downtown Oshkosh. I love hanging out at The New Moon so I'm very excited.
    This is not confirmed but my friend is supposed to be moving out of his place near the downtown area. As was mentioned in your last post about filming in someones house, I'll give you more info when I get it.
    I love your blog keep up the good work!

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  5. Great posting and comments!

    I got my book yesterday and could hardly force myself to go to work today (stasyed up too late reading). All day long I've been thinking about it = )

    I love reading about true crimes. Up till now the only Bonnie and Clyde I knew were the movie ones. The 'true' story is much more fascinating!!

    Thanks for the Oshkosh updates, I really appreciate it...

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  6. Debsmad-thank to the link for your pics of the activity. This may have been answered before, but is the wall that's being built part of the PE set or something that was already happening? Looking forward to what will be happening in Oshkosh over the next few days. Pleas keep us informed.

    ryan-thanks for the info. about your friend's house---might be interesting!

    rod-glad things are progressing with the book. Keeping my fingers crossed it all works out.

    I have to really recommended reading PEnemies to anyone that hasn't read it---fascinating reading about a true part of history.

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  7. Calgal - Others probably know more than me but I think it's being built for the set, to block out a huge sundial sculpture thingie over there.

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  8. here are some pics from chicago filming.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/diverseyharbor/2370725299/in/photostream/

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  9. some more...
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/21283110@N04/2369611891/in/photostream/

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  10. Rod, Glad to hear you are progressing with the book. Also, good see you are getting other photos of actors.

    A hot dog cart ~ great idea ~ who is going to run it? :)

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  11. I just got the book today and I am going to start reading it right away. I got the last copy at Borders. Whoo hoo!!!

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  12. Sometimes people feel the need to insult and hide behind the Anonymous because they have no backbone.

    I could go on and on about these kind of people but they are not worth the bother - they hide behind "Anonymous" for a reason.

    However - he did make a good point in an insulting way and I will be more careful about cutting and pasting and look for spelling errors.

    I was in a hurry today.

    CHEERS - It's all good!

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  13. Rachel, or anyone who wants to discuss Bryan's book, our discussion over on my forum is still open and people are posting as they are reading it. Please come on over and talk about it.

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  14. It IS all good! = )

    I'm so tired of rude people who have nothing better to do than major in the minors.

    I'm greatful for your awesome CONTENT = )

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  15. I guessed I missed something while I was working like a dog today! :p

    Hey! This is a REALLY cool story! Go read it...how awesome would it be to be that guy?? VERRRRY fun behind-the-scenes look.

    http://www.galesburg.com/news/x1012435786

    I could teach Johnny Depp how to drive a manual transmission. ;)

    Thanks for all the links to pictures. I'm going to look now!!

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  16. Thanks for the Jason Clarke's I wuz here pics. Looking at a mug shot of Red Hamilton I can say they did a brilliant casting. There is beginning to be confusion and miscrediting over at imdb about casting.It has now been revealed that Rory Cochrane is playing agent W. Carter Baum. Ed Shouse by Chicago actor Michael Vieau, Tommy Carroll by Spencer Garrett. There is a couple of others playing FBI men as well. Not sure what scenes were played at the recent Chicago allnighter except it involved Bale and Cochrane.
    I am currently researching all the Public Enemies gals, will get back to you.
    I would love to read the book, DON'T CALL US MOLLS.
    Rod, a name for your book similar to JOHN DILLINGER SLEPT HERE: A CROOKS TOUR. It could be JOHNNY DEPP FILMED HERE: A BLOGGERS TOUR.

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  17. So you leave a semi negative comment and it gets deleted. What about the rest of the comment with other possibilities for the money to benefit? Anonymous had a good point about the Columbus Police Department, it could use some help. Maybe before the auditorium?

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  18. The have the police have a fund raiser to. Don't use this blog for your arguments. thanks.

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  19. It has now been revealed that Rory Cochrane is playing agent W. Carter Baum.

    Whoa, sweet! Now I at least know who he is...lol I've been waiting for any Rory news. So, the next question is did anyone get pics of him in Chicago?

    *dashes off to check Chicago pics*

    And will he be needed in any of the Oshkosh scenes?? *wink*

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  20. Thanks for the invite Karen. I will be over as soon as I start reading. Being a new member at your fab website, I am excited to be able to talk about the book with all the wonderful Depp fans :)

    I hope everyone is having a fab weekend wherever you are :)

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  21. I never knew who David Wenham was, until last night when I saw Lord of the Rings. This is not my favorite kind of movie, but I did enjoy most of it. David Wenham was very good. And easy on the eyes.

    The casting for this movie is really starting to click for me, now that I am reading the PE book. JD is a perfect Dillinger!
    I can't wait to check out Oshberg. Thanks for the photos, everyone. Rod, just keep writing, we luv your blog - typos give you character!

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  22. Rachel, we'll be right there when you or anyone else wants to chat about the book!

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  23. Hey guys, Oshkosh guy here, I live about 2 block from the filming sight. It's so cool to see people talking about Oshkosh for something other then Bibs. it's rainy today but the guys are still building the wall around the sundial, all the signs are off the buildings around the set, including the Exclusive Co. the music store next door. Word is the NEW moon is gonna get their windows shot out in one of the scenes. Can't wait to see what happens. Let me know what I can do to help.

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