Picture Of The Day: Cameras Rolling on Court Street

Film crew in front of Sal's Pizzeria on Court Street this afternoon.

Loved the white and red checkered tablecloths of the outdoor tables and the crowd gathered to watch.  Does anyone know what film or show was being shot there today?

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When The 'Godfather Of Harlem' Comes To Carroll Gardens

(photos courtesy of Pearl Lau)

If you happened to walk down Smith Street and President Street along Carroll Park this past Monday, you may have felt as though you were time traveling back to the 1960s. That's because scenes for the upcoming Epix T.V. drama "The Godfather of Harlem," were being shot right here in the neighborhood.

According to a synopsis on Wikipedia, the series tells the "true story of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson, who in the early 1960s returned from ten years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family to regain control. During the brutal battle, he forms an alliance with radical preacher Malcolm X – catching Malcolm’s political rise in the crosshairs of social upheaval and a mob war that threatens to tear the city apart."The TV prequel to the 2007 film, 'American Gangster' stars Forest Whitaker, Vincent D'Onofrio, Paul Sorvino and Ilfenesh Hadera. It will air in 2019.

Did you catch any of the action? Did you take photos that you might want to share?

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"The Americans" Filming In And Around Carroll Park on Wednesday

Though set in Washington, D.C., Fox's period drama The Americans has been filmed in big parts in Gowanus, Boerum Hill and Carroll Gardens.
This Wednesday, the show about KGB agents  "Philip" (Matthew Rhys) and "Elizabeth Jennings" (Keri Russell), will be filming in and around Carroll Park.

Don't forget to move your car by 11PM tomorrow if you are parked near the park on Smith Street, Carroll Street and President Street.



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"The Blacklist" Filming On Fourth Place This Thursday

The streets of Carroll Gardens continue to be a popular backdrop for Film and Tv . On Thursday, October 16th, NBC's "The Blacklist" will be filming a scene on 4th Place between Court Street and Clinton Street.
It will be interesting to see what business ex-government agent Raymond "Red" Reddington has in our neighborhood.
In any case, don't forget to move your car by Wednesday 6 PM if you are parked on that block.



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'Blue Bloods' Turns Sal's Pizzeria Into Salducci's On Court Street Today

actor Will Estes as Jamie Reagan

Sal's Pizzeria on Court Street was temporarily turned into a fictional eatery named Salduccis', complete with food truck, for the filming of an episode of 'Blue Bloods' today. The CBS series, features Tom Selleck as Police Commissioner Frank Reagan, the patriarch of an Irish-American family of police officers with the NYC Police Department.
No sign of Selleck, but someone pointed out Will Estes, who plays Jamie, the youngest son.

Sal's Pizzeria and its sister restaurant Mama Mia have seen quite a bit of filming action of late.  Just recently, Chef Ramsey filmed an episode of his Kitchen Nightmares at Mama Mia.

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'Blue Bloods' Filming On Court Street And Smith Street Next Week

(image courtesy of CBS)

More filming in the neighborhood.  This time it's  'Blue Bloods', a CBS series, featuring Tom Selleck as  the patriarch of an Irish-American family of police officers with the NYC Police Department.
Filming will take place on Wednesday on Court Street between Sackett and DeGraw Streets as well as on De Graw Street between Clinton and Smith Streets.  The No Parking signs were put up yesterday.

UPDATE:
Blue Bloods will actually also be filming on a few blocks along Smith Street that same day.
Good luck finding a packing spot.

 

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Mc Donald's Films Commercial On Smith Street

McDonald's was filming a commercial here in Carroll Gardens today.
Over the week-end,  'no parking' notices had been posted on Smith Street from 4th Place to around DeGraw Street and on several side streets.
This afternoon, there only seemed to be some filming activity at the corner of Smith and 3rd Streets.
I might have missed it, but was there more filming activity in the morning that would have warranted the elimination of all that parking today?




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'Law And Order SVU" Filming In Gowanus Tomorrow

More filming in the neighborhood.
NBC's 'Law And Order Special Victims Unit" will be filming along several blocks between Hoyt Street and the Gowanus Canal as well as along some of the Side Streets tomorrow from 8 am to 7 PM.  Residents have been asked to move their cars by 10 PM tonight.



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"Unforgettable" Filming On Third Street This Thursday

More filming in Carroll Gardens.
On Thursday, the CBS show 'Unforgettable' will be filming on Third Street from 6 AM to 1 AM. Local residents will have to move their car on both sides of the street from Smith Street all the way to the Third Street Bridge starting Wednesday at 10 PM.  
'Unforgettable' stars Poppy Montgomery  as Carrie Wells, "a former NY Police detective who has a rare medical condition that gives her the ability to visually remember everything. She rejoins the force and uses her ability to solve crimes."

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It's Christmas In April On Smith Street....Update!

No, you aren't dreaming. And yes, these are Christmas lights you see strung across Smith Street...in April. Just as the daffodils are blooming, the trees budding and everyone is awakening from a long winter slumber, Director Gary Marshall throws us back (or forward, if you prefer) to the holiday season. He is shooting his new film "New Year's Eve" on Smith Street at Douglass this Friday. The scene is supposed to take place on a spot where a restaurant burned down long ago.

Merry Christmas, everyone! And have a happy New Year.

UPDATE:

I was just informed by a reliable source that shooting may take place on Thursday night instead because of the weather forecast. Sarah Jessica Parker & Josh Duhamel in the Smith Street scene

The former Banania/ Carnicheria On Smith becomes Jolie Cantina for one day of shooting.

A billboard for the fictional La Gambina Pizzeria

In the movie, the pizzeria burned down.

This flier announces the closing of the fictional eatery.

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A Trolley Ride Along 5th Avenue In Brooklyn Circa 1938

Found on You Tube From: sodadaze

Oh what a find! I am so thrilled. A Brooklyn Trolley ride circa 1938. Click on this quickly. There is Fifth Avenue, there is Flatbush Avenue, there is Bergen Street. The tram goes all the way to 9th Street. Look at the buildings, the cars, the mothers with their prams. The past is coming alive again.
Did I mention I am excited?


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