Johnny Depp to hide out in Wisconsin?

[pk]

Looks like Wisconsin is about to be famous yet again.



Johnny Depp to hide out in Wisconsin?
Word is that director and University of Wisconsin alum Michael Mann is preparing to bring a film crew to Wisconsin next year

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Johnny Depp to hide out in Wisconsin? | Dane101

[CarolsCritterCare]

I caught the tail end of this story on the news the other night. Glad it's here so I can catch up and see what's going on

Thanks for sharing this!

[AJE]

Hundreds brave the cold for chance to be in Depp movie

By Amanda M. Wimmer
of The Northwestern

Hundreds and hundreds of starry-eyed hopefuls showed up at Carl Traeger Middle School Saturday in hopes of getting a silent role in "Public Enemies."


People from all over Oshkosh and Wisconsin started lining up at the school as early as 6 a.m. Saturday dressed in traditional 1930s attire – big curled hair, pump heals and double breasted pin striped suits were in abundance.


-->starring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale

"The film will be directed and produced by University of Wisconsin graduate Michael Mann. Deep will play bank robber John Dillinger, while Bale will play FBI Special Agent Melvin Purvis, who led the manhunt for Dillinger in the 1930s. This year's Best Actress Oscar winner Marion Cotillard has also signed on to play Billie Frechette in the film. "




Oshkosh Northwestern - Hundreds brave the cold for chance to be in Depp movie

[AJE]

wisconsinology: Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Marion Cotillard are coming to Wisconsin...it's official

"Welcoming the film industry to Wisconsin gives us an opportunity to showcase the rich diversity of our great state – its landscapes, its people, and its culture,” Governor Doyle said. “Movies create a sense of place that stays in the minds and hearts of moviegoers long after the credits roll. And as the proud Governor of this wonderful state, I can’t wait for the rest of the world to see on the big screen what we enjoy every day – the great state of Wisconsin.”

[AJE]

John Dillinger's girlfriend was fellow Wisconsinite Billie Frechette

wisconsinology: Dillinger's Girl....Billie Frechette

[AJE]

MyFox N.E. Wisconsin | Casting Call for Depp Movie Draws Hundreds

[AJE]

Oshkosh Northwestern
Posted March 10, 2008

'Public Enemies' officially shooting in Oshkosh; film crew in town today to study locations


Oshkosh city officials have confirmed several scenes from “Public Enemies” starring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale will be shot in downtown Oshkosh this spring.


Oshkosh Northwestern - 'Public Enemies' officially shooting in Oshkosh; film crew in town today to study locations

[AJE]

Jonny Depp began filming yesterday in Oshkosh...

Oshkosh Northwestern - Photo Gallery

[MrKhay]

Might just be me, and I wasn't around in the 30's, but I notice paved streets and parking lots...and street signage...I remember hearing the stories from my parents and grand parents.

I hope I don't spoil the movie for anyone.

[AJE]

Ahh yes the Great Depression era when seems like the only government jobs available were with the CCC!!!

Originally Posted by MrKhay

Might just be me, and I wasn't around in the 30's, but I notice paved streets and parking lots...and street signage...I remember hearing the stories from my parents and grand parents.

MyFox N.E. Wisconsin | Oshkosh to Take Up Resolution to Allow Movie to Film There

[AJE]

Oshkosh Northwestern - Oshkosh, state are starstruck over filming of 'Public Enemies'

'Public Enemies' special section: Full coverage of film coming to Oshkosh, stories, photos, historic front pages

[AJE]

Oshkosh Northwestern - Oshkosh readies for filming

The downtown changeover

Actual businesses have given way to fake ones created for filming scenes from “Public Enemies.” The businesses affected and their new persona’s are listed below.

North Main Street


Exclusive Co., 318 N. Main St. = Walgreen Drugs

New Moon Cafe, 401 N. Main St. = Skalsa Restaurant

Office building, 404 N. Main St. = Security National Bank and Trust Co.

Upstairs door, 405 N. Main St. = Waterman Insurance, S. Eubanks Finance, E. Phelps Bonds

House of Heroes, 407 N. Main St. = Sax-Kay women’s clothing

Former Oshkosh Cyclery, 408 N. Main St. = unknown

Vacant building, 410 N. Main St. = Courtesy Liquors

Satori Imports, 411 N. Main St. = J. Beiermann Loans

Jambalaya Co-Op, 413 N. Main St. = Allan Yee Cleaners

Former Exclusive Co., 414 N. Main St. = Jenne Lee hosiery

Streets of Fire, 415 N. Main St. = Lucky’s Mens Clothing

Former Exclusive Co., 416 N. Main St. = boarded up storefront

Algoma Boulevard

Limelite Studios, 101 Algoma Blvd. = Le Roy Stationery

Rear door of House of Heroes = Soup kitchen

Water City Grill, 105 N. Main St. = Hotel

Market Street

Private residence, 321A Market St. = Hilltop Beauty Shop

Monument Square Barber Shop, 319 Market St. = Holmes Barber

Sweet Usoapia/Dainty Daisy, 317 Market St. = W&H Baumker Machine Shop

Where is Oshkosh supposed to be?

For filming purposes, parts of Oshkosh will become three different locations needed in the film. Universal Studios has yet to confirm all of these details, but it appears that:


North Main Street/Algoma Boulevard/Market Street will be Sioux Falls, S.D., where John Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson robbed the Security National Bank and Trust Co. on March 6, 1934.

Masonic Temple/Washington Avenue could be Racine, Wis., where Dillinger robbed the American Bank and Trust Co. on Nov. 20, 1933.

The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Pioneer Airport could be either Tucson, Ariz. or Midway Airport in Chicago. Dillinger was apprehended in Arizona and flown to Chicago in January 1934.

Impact on city services?

According to Acting City Manager John Fitzpatrick and Director of Media Services Jon Urban, some city services will be impacted by filming while others will not.


Mail – There will be no mail service for those buildings on streets that will be closed during filming. Those living or working inside the affected areas can pick up their mail at the downtown U.S. Post Office, 130 State St.

Trash – City trash pick-ups are expected be done on the regular dates.

Library – From Merritt Avenue, turn south onto Jefferson Street and turn into the Library parking lot. Departure access should be available on Mount Vernon Street as well.

Street vendor permits – Contact the Oshkosh Health Department at (920) 236-5031. Health and safety is the city’s priority and Fitzpatrick said permits would be expedited when possible.

Transit – Bus schedules and routes would operate as close to normal as possible and fares will remain the same.

[AJE]

Yesterday downtown Oshkosh as the set is open for public viewing.

[ONEZ48]

Nice Pic! I hope you enjoy your day there tomorrow with the family Amber.

[gussiepaws]

It was pretty cool of Johnny Depp to meet and greet his fans yesterday in Oshkosh after filming was completed for the day. What a class act!!! Very polite and spoke very softly.

[AJE]

I'll be going to the robbery tomarrow! With my family aka "da History buffs" We've gotten the 3 digital cameras all charged and empty...ready to shoot.

[AJE]

Yeap saw Mr Depp, and got sun burned...want to head back tomarrow morning.

Looks like several well known Actors are in roles for "Public Enemies"
Public Enemies (2009)

[demon71]

The trailer has been released for "Public Enemies".
Watch it at this link.


Apple - Trailers - Public Enemies - Trailer - Medium

[Blue Baboon]

My husband and I went to see them setting things up in Columbus right before filming began. Lots of semis filled with movie set items. They had the fake brick streets laid down and they looked real. They were nothing more than a rubber mat that looked like bricks. We saw how the building fronts were set up for the movie. There was plenty of old cars in the area just for the movie. Columbus has some interesting buildings in it even without all the movie sets. I have pictures of it all.

I can't wait to see the movie.

[dgridley]

Sounds very cool...

[Latina]

I have a friend who went to see him at the capitol, while he was here filming... she has many photos, had them blown up & now has them lining the walls of her rec room... she is a bigtime Depp fan.