2011 Movie News Archives

July 17, 2011: "Man of Steel" News & Footage From Plano, Illinois

Bill Doyle, a Supervising Location Manager for Warner Bros. on the "Man of Steel" film, attended the opening day at the Plano United Methodist Church Farmers Market on Saturday with Plano Mayor Bob Hausler, where they spoke about how Plano was selected to be Smallville.

    According to Mayor Robert "Bob" Hausler, shortly after the first of the year the City of Plano was approached by Third Eye Productions. Mayor Hausler states Michigan was the focus for a Smallville filming locale. Due to state budgetary issues, Michigan ended its film subsidy program used to attract and retain film making to their state. Michigan's loss is definitely Illinois's gain.

    Other locales were scouted, such as Sandwich, IL (located in close proximity to Plano), but Plano was ultimately selected for its period look and charm consistent with this story's background. Rolling grassy plains, wide open spaces with farms, architecture reminiscent of the late 50's, and a people so friendly that they warm the hearts of all who visit, it's easy to envision this city as Smallville - the only home Superman has ever really known.

Read the complete report at the Examiner.com website.

Meanwhile, a new video of the sets being built in Plano has been posted on YouTube:



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