Hairspray Movie - First Look!- Page 6

[Link Larkin Wanabe]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 8:19pm

OK...back :)


I'm just gonna grab a bite to eat and get settled and type up my experiences.

Akiva

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 8:34pm

Did Akiva pounce on some Hairspray boys.. er.. I mean GIRLS?

[mateo]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 8:41pm

YAY!


Go aki, go go Aki!

[OnMyWay]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 8:48pm

Eat faster!

[Link Larkin Wanabe]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 8:48pm

Ok,

So I went down to the set of the new Hairspray movie today at about 5:30 ish…The only lead on set was Nicole Blonsky as Tracy. They were filming bits of Good Morning Baltimore.

First off, the street looks amazing. The storefronts and all the cars and busses are spectacular and I felt as though I had been transported back in time sitting among them. All the extras perfectly done up in early 60’s garb sure helped a lot too. The street itself wasn’t blocked off to pedestrians, and there were quite a few onlookers. The crowd control people kept it very informal in asking people to move when they needed to, and the crowd, being the polite Canadians that they are, complied.

As far as Nicole goes…she is perfect. She is bubbly without being sickening, moves very well and from the playback track sounds great. She sounds a LOT like Marissa only a little less nasal (thank goodness). One cute thing she does is right before “I know every step…”, that last “Baltimore and ME” she squeals the “Me” and it cracked me up every time.

I got to talk to John Waters who was just sort of wandering around, and got his autograph for a co-worker who’s birthday it is next week and is a diehard John Waters fan. He was super nice and laid back and seemed to be enjoying this bizarre experience of watching his film get remade.

The crowd control people were telling eveyone that tomorrow is the day that John will be on set and the other big celebrities start flying in.

Anyways…If you have any more questions let me know. It’s been a long day so I know I forgot stuff. I am gonna go back tomorrow hopefully and see some Travolta.

Akiva (NOT "Aki")

Updated On: 9/5/06 at 08:48 PM

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 8:51pm

How is Alsion doing?

Any other things you care to share??

[Link Larkin Wanabe]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 8:53pm

I was about 10 feet from her face for most of filming, and they kept doing takes of "I know every step, I know every" song, and man did I relate.

Akiva

[mateo]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 8:55pm

may i include your experience on the blog?

[OnMyWay]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 8:56pm

Thanks for a wonderful summary. I am so excited!

[mateo]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 8:56pm

were they going to do a night shoot?

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 8:57pm

you didn't take your camera, Canadian Bacon?

[bwayondabrain]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 8:58pm

that is so awesome, link larkin wanabe!
i am so glad to hear about Nicole, and very happy to hear about the progress of the filming
and the big stars are coming tomorrow...wow, excitement
remember to take pictures, everyone!

thanks a bunch for this thread! makes me very excited for this movie!

[Link Larkin Wanabe]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 8:58pm

You sure can, Mateo. And no...they wrapped up for the day and Nicole was whisked away JUST as I was about to try and get a picture with her.

I'm a little worried about tomorrow though because it is supposed to thunder shower. Dunno how they are gonna manage that.

Akiva

[mateo]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 8:59pm

Thanks!

I think there might have been other principals earlier in the day- but I cant confirm that just yet.

i was checking the weather there too.

eep.

a day lost is sooo much money.

[Link Larkin Wanabe]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 9:04pm

I did take my camera, but they politely asked me not to take pictures, and since they were peing so patient with the crowd, I was compelled to comply.

Akiva

[mateo]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 9:05pm

got it!

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 9:05pm

hmmm.... all of a sudden they are being secret.....

[mateo]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 9:06pm

Did John look like he was enjoying it?

[bwayondabrain]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 9:07pm

that was nice of you, Akiva
i know a bunch of people wouldve taken pictures anyway...
:)

and yeah, i hope john enjoyed it

[Link Larkin Wanabe]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 9:07pm

He was enjoying craft services...thats where I talked to him at least :)

Akiva

[mateo]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 9:08pm

as soon as john makes the scene that Papp will be out there in full force.



damn I go away tomorrow for a week..I will miss everything.

[mateo]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 9:09pm

LOL.

Well its good to se ethat hes there! taking part in it all.

did you see the Council Kids walking about?

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 9:11pm

coucil kids... BG2 loves some Spencer Liff.......

[mateo]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 9:12pm

hehehe

[Link Larkin Wanabe]

Posted: 9/5/06 at 9:13pm

No council kids...just extras.

(be back to answer questions in a bit...I am gonna go for a walk with my neighbour for a little while)

Akiva