BHB Newshound “Steve” sent in this shot of George Clooney on the set of Burn After Reading today on Middagh Street. We’ve “enhanced” the photo for your enjoyment. (click on image for larger version)
Archive | October, 2007
B’Paper: Magpies Whine Over Clooney, Pitt Shoot
This week’s Heights Lowdown column in the Brooklyn Paper doesn’t help Brooklyn Heights shake its reputation as the “neighborhood that fun forgot” one bit. Juliana Bunim wastes no time in joining the chorus of negatrons (zombie-like negative thinkers) who are whining over being inconvenienced by the Coen Brothers’ Burn After Reading shoot in the neighborhood:
Middagh As George(Clooney)town
Street signs on Middagh Street between Hicks and Willow were flipped today to read “M Street and 30th” for the filming of the George Clooney/Brad Pitt film Burn After Reading
Tuesday Clooney Alert
As previously reported, Burn After Reading, the movie shooting in Brooklyn Heights and starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt will be filming a crash scene on Middagh Street Tuesday. According to NYPD No Parking signs, the crew will be working from 6AM – 4 AM.
Yassky Throws Hatsky in Comptroller Ring
Brooklyn Heights' man in the City Council, David Yassky, will run for NYC Comptroller in 2009 according the the New York Times. Yassky will be forced out of his council seat at that time by term limits. New York Times Cityroom: Brooklyn Councilman Tosses Hat…: “The comptroller has to be someone who knows city policy […]
New Neighbor: The Moxie Spot
The Moxie Spot (81 Atlantic Avenue) had its doors open during the Atlantic Antic, but it looked far from "officially" open. They've begun postering the neighborhood in anticipation of a Grand Opening however. Their website is live now complete with a preview of Moxie's family friendly menu. Chuck E. Cheese watch out?!
Atlantic Antic 2007
This year's Atlantic Antic was a great time, with Mary Weiss' Magnetic Field stage performance being one of the highlights. Fans of every age watched her perform Shangri-Las classics and tunes from her new album, Dangerous Game.
Dan Rather on Promenade
As I set out on my morning run today, I saw a man in a dark suit standing on a platform placed between benches on the Promenade near the foot of Montague Street. His face was spotlit and a mike was being boomed towards him as a crew prepared to shoot. As I jogged past, […]
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