LEGACY" FILMING IN MANILA
MANILA, JANUARY 9, 2012
(YAHOO!NEWS) By Bayani San Diego Jr. in Manila/Philipp -
Oscar-nominated screenwriter and director Tony Gilroy has chosen Manila as
location for 'The Bourne Legacy' - the next installment in the popular action
franchise that previously starred Matt Damon.
Film Development Council of the Philippines head Briccio Santos said the
country bested other Asian countries as location for the film.
It's the biggest Hollywood production to shoot here since 'Apocalypse Now',
said Santos. Gilroy will shoot 40 percent of the film in Manila. The latest
'Bourne' caper top-bills Rachel Weisz and Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner.
FROM WIKIPEDIA
The Bourne films are a series of action thriller spy films based on
the character Jason Bourne, a former CIA assassin suffering from extreme memory
loss, created by author Robert Ludlum.
All three of Ludlum's novels were adapted for the screen, featuring Matt
Damon as the titular character in each. Doug Liman directed The Bourne Identity
(2002), Paul Greengrass directed The Bourne Supremacy (2004) and The Bourne
Ultimatum (2007), and Tony Gilroy co-wrote each film. The series is noted for
its realism, in contrast to the growing use of CGI in the action genre.
The Bourne Identity (2002 FILM)
A man is found floating in the Mediterranean Sea with two gunshot wounds in
his back and a device with the number of a Swiss safe deposit box embedded in
his hip. Upon reaching shore, the man assumes the name Jason Bourne after
finding a passport under the name in the safe deposit box, along with other
international passports, large amounts of assorted currencies, and a gun. He
subsequently attempts to discover his true identity while countering attempts on
his life by CIA assassins, eventually realizing that he is one such assassin who
failed to complete his most recent mission. Bourne breaks his connections to the
CIA and unites with Marie Kreutz (Franka Potente), a woman who helped him learn
about his most recent actions prior to his memory loss. Bourne's conflict with
the CIA reaches a climax when he takes the fight to their doorstep.
The Bourne Supremacy (2004 FILM)
Some two years after learning that he is a trained assassin and breaking his
connections with the CIA Jason Bourne is framed for a crime connected to one of
his past missions. A subsequent attempt on his life results in Marie's death, so
he decides to take revenge by hunting down those responsible for her death and
his forgotten past, thinking that the CIA is hunting him again. Bourne discovers
that Ward Abbott (Brian Cox), one of the men who oversaw Operation Treadstone,
the program which trained Bourne to be an assassin, stole millions of dollars
from the CIA. Abbott meant to implicate Bourne in the theft with the frameup,
which would have led the CIA on a wild goose chase had Bourne been killed as
intended. Bourne exposes Abbott to Pamela Landy (Joan Allen), the CIA agent in
charge of finding Bourne, and Abbott commits suicide. After a long car chase,
Bourne later spares a Russian agent who was paid to kill him and was responsible
for Marie's death, and then goes into hiding.
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007 film)
Six weeks later, Bourne learns that a British journalist has been
investigating his past and contacts him to find out who his source is. Bourne is
subsequently targeted by Operation Blackbriar, an upgraded Operation Treadstone,
which has also taken note of the investigation. Believing that Bourne is a
threat and is seeking revenge, Blackbriar's director Noah Vosen (David
Strathairn) begins a new hunt for Bourne. Bourne manages to take classified
documents proving that Blackbriar has targeted U.S. citizens and is aided by
Landy, who disagreed with Vosen from the beginning and does not support
Blackbriar's existence. Bourne finally comes face to face with the person who
oversaw his behavioral modification as the first Treadstone operative some years
earlier, memories of which resurface. Those responsible for Treadstone and
Blackbriar are exposed, and Bourne goes underground.
The Bourne Legacy (film)
Universal Pictures originally intended The Bourne Ultimatum to be the final
film in the series, but development of another film was under way by October
2008. George Nolfi, who co-wrote The Bourne Ultimatum, was to write the script
of a fourth film, not to be based on any of the novels by Robert Ludlum. Joshua
Zetumer had been hired to write a parallel script—a draft which could be
combined with another (Nolfi's, in this instance)—by August 2009 since Nolfi
would be directing The Adjustment Bureau that September. Matt Damon stated in
November 2009 that no script had been approved and that he hoped that a film
would begin shooting in mid-2011. The next month, he said that he would not do
another Bourne film without Paul Greengrass, who announced in late November that
he had decided not to return as director. In January 2010, Damon said that there
would "probably be a prequel of some kind with another actor and another
director before we do another one just because I think we're probably another
five years away from doing it."
However, it was reported in June 2010 that Tony Gilroy would be writing a
script with his brother and screenwriter Dan Gilroy for a fourth film to be
released sometime in 2012.
On October 29, Universal set the release date for The Bourne Legacy at August
3, 2012.
On February 24, 2011, a list of actors met with Gilroy for a role in the
film, possibly filling a role that would either replace Damon, or co-star with
Damon. The list included Jake Gyllenhaal, Tobey Maguire, Josh Hartnett, Govinda,
Garrett Hedlund, Michael Fassbender, Alex Pettyfer, Paul Dano, Taylor Kitsch,
Kellan Lutz, Benjamin Walker, Oscar Isaac, Luke Evans, Michael Pitt, Chris
Evans, Dominic Cooper and Joel Edgerton.
On March 24, the studio had screen tested actors Edgerton, Cooper, Hedlund,
Luke Evans and newcomer Erryn Arkin for the role.
On April 2, 2011, Latino Review reported that Jeremy Renner is expected to
headline the new film. Renner will allegedly be playing a new character. Rachel
Weisz is in talks, and may be the love interest. Actor Edward Norton is said to
be in talks to play the film's villain.
On May 28, 2011, screenwriter and director Tony Gilroy had chosen Manila as
location for The Bourne Legacy. Gilroy said that 40% of the film will be shot in
Manila.
In August 2011 it was announced that actor Scott Glenn would reprise his role
in the film. Filming also took place on Long Island, New York. Edward Norton was
among some of the cast which confirms the rumor of his appearance in the
movie.
FROM MANILA BULLETIN
Manila streets closed for Bourne By ANNA LIZA
VILLAS and LEONARDO PSTRADO MANILA BULLETIN
Rotonda from EDSA Rotonda (EDSA corner Taft Avenue, near LRT and
MRT
MANILA, Philippines — Hollywood stars will arrive in the country this month
to film in several locations in the metropolis for the movie "Bourne Legacy," an
official of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said.
MMDA chairman Francis Tolentino said the production outfit of Hollywood film
has chosen Binondo, San Andres and Intramuros in Manila, Navotas fish port,
EDSA-Pasay-Taft, Marikina Market, R. Magsaysay Blvd, Ayala Avenue, Nagtahan, to
shoot their movie scenes.
Tolentino said a long car chase scene is being planned along Taft Avenue in
Pasay City.
"The movie will be shown worldwide. Its best that we clean the area first
before filming," said Tolentino.
Since areas will be transformed into a movie sets, Tolentino said he will
advise motorists for any road closures, intermittent traffic delays and use of
alternate routes for motorists and pedestrians.
The Bourne Legacy is a spy fiction thriller that stars Jeremy Renner, Rachel
Weisz, and Edward Norton.
Meanwhile, the Manila City Government has set guidelines for an international
movie company to observe while shooting several scenes the "The Bourne Legacy."
In a letter to the Philippine producer of the "Bourne Legacy," Nikolo Juban,
last Tuesday, Secretary to the Mayor Rafaelito Garayblas said the city has
granted their request to temporarily close to vehicular traffic several areas in
Manila.
These areas include portions of San Andres St. from January 11 to 15; J.
Bocobo corner Remedios streets, January 18 and 19; Leveriza Street, from
Balingkit to San Andres, January 15; San Andres corner Quirino and Taft Avenue,
January 14); Riverside Road, Real and Sta. Lucia Streets in Intramuros, January
25 and February 17 and 18; Jones Bridge, February 5; and Ramon Magsaysay
Boulevard, February 8 to 15.
"Pursuant to your request and upon the favorable recommendation of the Chief,
MDTEU PNP, Port Area, Manila, a permit is hereby granted to you to temporarily
close to vehicular traffic certain portions [in Manila] . . . for the purpose of
holding thereat your shooting activity, subject to following conditions," said
Garayblas in a letter to the producer.
Philippine Film Studios, Inc. reportedly paid just P500 for the permit to
shoot in the city.
At least 15 conditions were laid out by the city government in approving the
filming of the movie in the city.
Garayblas said that the movie production company should coordinate their
activity with the Barangay Chairman and Station Commander of the area concerned
before they started shooting the film in the area.
Although the streets will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic,
Garayblas said that street intersections should be made available for the free
passage of emergency vehicles, particularly the fire fighting unit.
"The substantial movable barricades with informative sign shall be installed
by the requestee at strategic places of the affected area. The city government
of Manila reserves the right to order the removal of the barricades if public
interest so requires," he said.
Garayblas stressed the need of the international film production to observe
the Anti-Noise and Anti-Littering Ordinances of the City of Manila.
He also said that the company should shoulder the repair of the
infrastructures that will be damaged as result of the activity.
"The Bourne Legacy," written and directed by Tony Gilroy, centers on CIA
operative Aaron Cross played by Renner. The movie is slated to be released in
the United States in the summer of 2012
According to sources, Renner was already in the country since last Saturday
and was already billeted at a five-star hotel in Makati City.
Chief News Editor: Sol
Jose Vanzi
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