Walt Disney Concert Hall - "Get Smart" - Los Angeles, CA
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N 34° 03.335 W 118° 14.945
11S E 384721 N 3769022
*Would you believe* several scenes from the 2008 movie "Get Smart" were filmed at the Walt Disney Concert Hall? They were!
Waymark Code: WM5H8E
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/07/2009
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It's hard to miss a distinctive building in a major motion picture. It's even harder to miss one that's become an icon of downtown Los Angeles. This Frank Gehry-designed structure opened in 2003, and has been getting rave reviews ever since. "Get Smart" isn't the first film to shoot here; among others productions, the recent blockbuster "Iron Man" also features the hall.
It's "Get Smart," however, that really puts the building on display. In fact, the last several minutes of the movie take place during a concert (no more spoilers, honest!). The exterior scenes, shot in daylight, are a big part of the story, and feature major characters. While reviews and box office results for the film may have been mixed, the Disney Concert Hall is a definite star!
An interesting aside: the original design featured exterior panels made from stone, but a shift in budget resulted in the selection of (more affordable) stainless steel. Upon completion, the shiny steel caused blinding reflections for neighboring buildings and bizarre, sky-high temps (approaching 140° F) on sidewalks. Using a buffing technique, the shiny steel was strategically "dulled" in 2005.
Movie or TV Show: Get Smart
Year Released or First Aired: 2,008.00
IMDB Link: [Web Link]
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