Michigan pushing for Breaking Dawn
Posted on 29. May, 2010 by Amanda31 in News
There has been a lot of talk about where Breaking Dawn will film, with original speculation assuming either Portland (where Twilight was filmed) or Vancouver (where New Moon and Eclipse were filmed). Then rumors surfaced about potential filming in Louisiana, with NOLA.com doing some research of their own:
The second, more telling, development comes in the form of incorporation papers filed last week with the Louisiana Secretary of State’s office by an agent for Summit and establishing a new corporate entity called “TSBD LOUISIANA, L.L.C.” – which would seem to stand for “Twilight: Saga Breaking Dawn.”
Of course, filing incorporation papers is a long way from booking soundstages and crewing up — but as early signs go, it’s a good one that there might be truth to these rumors.
Although Summit remained quite on the issue, simply saying “”No details have been confirmed regarding ‘Breaking Dawn’ aside from the fact that Bill Condon will be directing.”
Now it looks like Michigan (Taylor Lautern’s home state) is also pushing to be the location for Breaking Dawn, according to an article from the Grand Rapids Press:
Janet Lockwood, director of the Michigan Film Office, says her staff will contact the production company to suggest the Mitten State as a potential film location. Filming is planned for this fall with a 2011 release date, according to imdb.com.
“We would love to have them film here,” said Lockwood. “The film locations would become tourism sites for people who are fans of the movies and books.”
Read the rest of the article here, including the idea that Michigan can make up for its lack of Pacific Northwest mountains by filling in for Isle Esme. Still no confirmation from Summit on where the fourth film will be shot, but it looks like Portland and Vancouver may have some competition.
14 Responses to “Michigan pushing for Breaking Dawn”
makia76
29. May, 2010
well since im in michigan, OF COURSE THAT WOULD BE EPIC!!!!
Samantha
29. May, 2010
Ok that’s rediculous. Why film it in either locations? Should be in the northwest like the other 3.
Reese
29. May, 2010
I think Louisiana could possibly work for Isle Esme bcuz of the water, swamps, etc. altho no good beaches…but the forest in either LA or MI look nothing like the PacNW. Maybe they would only film the Jake running away scenes there??
Jeanine
29. May, 2010
I could see the running around seens for Jacob as well, but again the forest of the pacific northwest is nothing like anything else in the midwest. Much of the movie however is in the Cullen house which could really be nearly anywhere just needs to be replicated, but why build another hosue when they have the original and the fake one in Vancouver, too costly to reproduce again you would think. Being a Portland girl I am def. hoping for Portland again. I am sure Isle Esme will be done on location somewhere in the Caribbean though.
Stephanie
30. May, 2010
the forest in the nourthern parts of Michigan would work, they would prolly have to CGI it a bit though. and the beaches we have in MI are beautiful! of course, I’m from MI so this would be a total win for me!
Becca
30. May, 2010
I really hope they leave it in the Pacific Northwest! I could see filming the Isle Esme scenes off the Lousianna coast, but there is no way to duplicate the awesome mountains, and rocky coasts of the Pacific North West. (One of my favorite places in the US) No I am from Massachusetts, not up there, but why ruin a good thing. Keep it where the magic is!!!
Stephanie
30. May, 2010
Certain places of MI do look like the Pacific NW. The production team could pull it off. It would be awesome! Why not take the movie making magic to a new location and share the love with the fans “over here” for a change?
Holly C
30. May, 2010
I think that Louisiana could stand in for isle esme.
CapturingLife
30. May, 2010
I see them using Louisiana for flashbacks of Jasper’s life or for the Isle Esme stuff, but I hope they stick to Vancouver or Washington for the rest of it.
Dreamingheart
30. May, 2010
Jeanine, I agree with you – on every point. I really didn’t take any of these rumors seriously, because it just makes no sense for Summit to choose either of the new locations when they already have *perfect* sets in the Northwest!
As for Isle Esme, well…why would they choose anywhere but the Carribean for that shoot? I mean, honestly. The whole cast and production team(s) would rather be there! ;D It’s also Stephenie’s choice!
Emily
30. May, 2010
I see them using Louisiana for flashbacks of Jasper’s life or for the Isle Esme stuff, but I hope they stick to Vancouver or Washington for the rest of it.
twinky
31. May, 2010
I’m a Michigan Mom! Of Course I would LOVE to have BD filmed here-I’d b crazy not to! And yes the beaches and forests are BREATHTAKING!If you haven’t been here or think that Michigan is all about cars and Detroit-You would be surprised!There is a whole upper and lower state of beauty! With that said- Why would they film in a whole new location when they have already 2 Cullen houses, 2 Swan houses, 2 Black houses made? Not to mention…. MOUNTAINS, nicely placed all over? Though Michigan(I dunno about Louisiana) has tax incentives for film makers which has brought a whole slew of filming here. Just as long as they make it and make it right!
Denise
31. May, 2010
This would be incredible for Michigan’s poor economy. The beautiful Great Lakes State with beautiful beaches and forests would make a great backdrop for the movie.
hillary
06. Jul, 2010
I think the production of bd could deffinetly be done in northern michigan we have the islands the forests the beautiful waters plus we also have the flim festivals to boost sales at the box office when it comes out.