The making of Across The Universe in Liverpool

[davetoporek]

probably the movie I would most like to work on

[PrincessBudenskya]

Great footage and editing! It's so cool that you got to do this!

[themachman19691]

brilliant.used to do me courting around milner/wingate road around where this was filmed

[vickshizzle]

It looks more like Kenny than Aigburth to me.. Magic of cinema eh? From someone who works in the media industry, a die hard beatles fan and ironically an ex resident of Penny lane, i have no quams in stating that this is one of my favorite musicals.

[bentleybloke]

I will post another video tomorrow showing on Google earth the location of the filming and what was done and were. Cheers Mark

[peggsterette]

me and my friends are moving to liverpool after high school haha

[barboriq]

yeaaaah, me too :) this summer !

[peggsterette]

awesome :D i still got a couple years of waiting haha

[triziapolotan]

jealouss

:|

[peggsterette]

im sure u could make it happen if u wanted to ;)

[PanicJonas]

DID YOU MEET JIM?! <3

[bentleybloke]

I spoke to Jim at lunch time just commenting on the weather (cold) but did not know who he was. I sat near to him on a wall later on and could have got some stuff on tape but to be honest did not realize how important he was in the film! When you are asked to provide cars etc you don't really get much info about the film, just the requirements of the film company.

[chickadee584]

That's cool! Hey, do you remember what streets the movie filmed on? For instance, like where "Jude" lived, etc? Any info would be appreciated! I am going to Liverpool tomorrow to visit for a few days.

[bentleybloke]

The first scenes in my video were filmed in Aigburth in and around Woodlands Road Lucan Road and Bundoran Road. The alley is in Bundoran and runs behind the houses in Woodlands and Lucan Road. The second set of clips with the singers and tramp were filmed in Wavertree just off Picton Road in Pulmer Street. Jim is seen walking down Broadwood Street into Pulmer Street as the tramp is playing the boxes.

[bentleybloke]

i will post another video tomorrow showing on Google earth the location of the filming and what was done and were. To answer your question Jim's house was in Woodlands Road, about two houses down from Bundoran Road. You see him walk up the alley and go into a gate on his left. The actual house they filmed in was on the right but the other gate looked better on film. Cheers Mark

[dpattz09]

I love Liverpool!

[Victorian9322]

liverpool is so pretty! :D

[chinadollille]

When was this shot?

[bentleybloke]

Think it was Feb 07 in Liverpool, not totally sure. Was a great week and an eye opener too. The movie is out now on DVD (check Amazon).

[bentleybloke]

I have just looked at the filming schedule I had for the day, it was the 20th to 24th January 2006! not 7. I wonder if this schedule is worth anything to a collector. I will show it on the video I am uploading soon. Cheers

[bentleybloke]

I have just bought the DVD at Christmas for this movie as a keepsake, for what was a brilliant week long experience. I would love to know if Julie Taymor or any of the hundreds of people involved in making this movie have watched either of my small "the making of" videos... comments would be appreciated. Cheers Mark

[bart7022]

Man,you are from liverpool?;O I'm from Brazil and I love this movie,I love Beatles.I just want to talk you that you are a lucky guy!!

Sorry about my english ;p

[SleepySled]

did u get to talk to the actors?

[bentleybloke]

YES! To Jim, just talking about how cold it was but had no idea who he was!!!! As I provided some of the cars I was allowed to wander around the filming location. I also had a two way radio provided by the filming crew so I could listen to all the chatter from each of the different crews, director etc. It was brilliant, I am trying to see if I can get involved in other films in the future. Cheers Mark

[SleepySled]

yeah but u have to tell me haha i wanna get in the movie business too :D ok ok you dont have to lol.. i dont even now you but i would appreciate it if you would :) i speak 3 languages italian, spanish, english.. just telling you some directors like international people lol..

[bentleybloke]

Not sure why you are asking me... this was the first film I have been involved in and that was only because of my link with classic cars. I was just lucky and got a call from a film prop company because of my wedding car website. If you want to be an actor you need do get on an extras register and start from there. I did lots of networking with crews on the set so might get a call again in the future. It might be better if you got a job in Tescos... at least you will get regular work!! cheers

[coydanae]

AMAZING !! THANKS

[bicycle1cards]

Working on set is very cool, ive been on a tv series once, and im going back for more...

[bentleybloke]

The first scenes in my video were filmed in Aigburth in and around Dundonald Road, Brabant Road and Rundle Road. The alley is in Rundle and runs behind the houses in Brabant and Dundonald Road. The second set of clips with the singers and tramp were filmed in Wavertree just off Picton Road in Pulmer Street. Jim is seen walking down Broadwood Street into Pulmer Street as the tramp is playing the boxes.

[bentleybloke]

Finally the last clips were filmed as you said in Durning Road (hence the heavy Police and private security presence!). I supplied the cars for the other days filming at the ship repairers in Beaufort Road, Birkenhead and on the dock roads in Liverpool at the market gates but was unable to go and see the filming on those days.

[bentleybloke]

I am kicking myself now as I did not know who Jim Sturgess was at the time. I sat and stood next to him on several occasions and had the chance to get some comments on video but did not bother!!!!

[Onaryc59]

Great! Do you remember in what streets these scenes were shot?

[anjaliquequixotic]

favourite movie ever

[katjazz]

most definately

[gbaren]

Great Video Love the steadycam part.Nice shooting. I shoot Adult,but a shooter is a shooter no matter

[randomacronym]

quote: what kind of cameras did they use?

Looks like arri 435. I think I spotted a 535, but not sure. I would have assumed they would prefer a 235 for the technocrane and steadicam shots, but those too looked like 435s.

I also noted a wendys light (strangely looked like a 1/2 wendys light with almost all the globes off) and a 6K arri HMI.

great film for the cinematographys sake.

you say expensive film cameras? maybe I shouldn't mention how much each of those lenses cost.

[JKS177]

ummm, what does that mean for the people who didn't graduate Harvard :P

[hannahishappy009]

vewy vewy good cameras

[shmanya]

this must have been amazing to be a part of. thanks so much for this video! it's a dream of mine to live in Liverpool someday.

[anjaliquequixotic]

i would like to pick up the accent.

[shoelover19]

Who wouldnt? Accents kill girls of all kinds! If i ever visit there, im a gonner!

[Askaban001]

Omg !! i wish i was one of those kids at the end when there walking next to jim !!!

[Jester2138]

Expensive film ones?

...

[enzospider656]

Lol how descriptive

[geagan75]

what kinda cameras did they use?

[dylanispeng]

Lovely video! I'm moving to Liverpool in 2 years time, so I can't wait :)

[UbiquitousGeek]

Liverpool looks like a nice place to live.

[geagan75]

do they just lip sing when filming it?

[bentleybloke]

They did on the wide scenes but in my other video in the alley the audio was used. The big group of extras you see singing in the street was used in the wide shot of them walking down the street following Jude (Jim S). Cheers Mark

[geagan75]

oh cool thanks

[Jester2138]

80% of the singing in this was live. Not re-dubbed in.

[OrcaLover7]

aaahhh, i wonna meet Jim~!... hes so adorable and so gorgeous and so cute! :P :D:D:D

[Deter2010]

I must say I love the cars!!

[pinkisfourever]

cool, thanks for answering me!

[bentleybloke]

Watch this space... I am just editing the night shoot with Jim in the alley kissing scene. Will upload it later in the week. Cheers Mark

[pinkisfourever]

did you meet the cast?

[bentleybloke]

Just Jim Sturgess. I spoke to Jim at lunch time just commenting on the weather (cold) but did not know who he was. I sat near to him later on and could have got some stuff on tape but to be honest did not realize how important he was in the film! When you are asked to provide cars etc you don't really get much info about the film, just the requirements of the film company.

[jingilymastoon]

I WOULD DO ANYTHING TO HAVE TRADED PLACES WITH YOU! u r the luckiest person EVER!!

[TrippinZiggy]

Oh this is great! thanks os much for posting it. I loved seeing the 'stomp' guy doing his little choreography piece with the garbage cans! so great !

[bentleybloke]

He had a small "earwig" remote radio listening device in his ear so he could hear the music track during his playing

[rachthegirl]

From about 5:05 to 7:35 I was grinning from ear to ear. Thank you so much for sharing!

[abigaiL06184]

im in love with jim sturgess. my name from now on is abigail sturgess.. that sounds just right

:]

[FifiLaStrange]

What a fab experience. They did well to disguise all the double-glazing, Sky dishes, purple wheely bins etc! I recognise the streets at the end - it's just off Durning Road. Not sure about the beginning though - is it Old Swan?

[bentleybloke]

The first scenes in my video were filmed in Aigburth in and around Dundonald Road, Brabant Road and Rundle Road. The alley is in Rundle and runs behind the houses in Brabant and Dundonald Road. The second set of clips with the singers and tramp were filmed in Wavertree just off Picton Road in Pulmer Street. Jim is seen walking down Broadwood Street into Pulmer Street as the tramp is playing the boxes.

[bentleybloke]

Finally the last clips were filmed as you said in Durning Road (hence the heavy Police and private security presence!). I supplied the cars for the other days filming at the ship repairers in Beaufort Road, Birkenhead and on the dock roads in Liverpool at the market gates but was unable to go and see the filming on those days.

[bentleybloke]

I am kicking myself now as I did not know who Jim Sturgess was at the time. I sat and stood next to him on several occasions and had the chance to get some comments on video but did not bother!!!!

[beatlettexia]

Was he nice?!

[bentleybloke]

He seems OK, I did not really chat, just general weather stuff. His hairdresser/makeup bloke was always at his side faffing about with his hair! Have you seen my other video uploaded last night? Cheers Mark

[sroberge]

omg i hate you (jk) i would have died! and u live in england too gee i wish i were you! how was the experience? how did u find out about it?

[themastergerbil]

lucky ducky!! what an experience! that was wonderful when they were recording the crowd sing that part in 'hey jude'. wow.

[ishotJR]

where and when in liverpool was this filmed???

[tamodisea]

hi, you wouldn't happen to know when the movie will come out in foreign countries would you? cuz i'm from argentina, and i really really want to see it!

well thanks anyway .

lol tammy

[ladyscene1]

The thing that attracted me to this movie was, after all, the visually enchanting effects and all. But when I checked the date, I screamed-It came out (Sept. 14) the day before my birthday (Sept. 15). So I watched it on the opening date, at the third showing (so I might just be one of the first people to see it?) and then the very next day, after a whole pack of tissues I wasted remembering the movie, I saw it again for my birthday.

I am soo friggin in love.

[MilkTen]

I've seen it twice and i grew up

with The Beatles music playing in my house

My older sister is a retro-junkie

I absolutely LOVE Jim Sturgess's voice,

singing or not.

I can't wait till the DVD comes out

or till his new movie "21" hits the theatre

I'm just hoping it's not rated R

[llRoxasll]

I only got to see it once in theaters :[ cuz they dropped it. Not even in the 1.50 theater. As you can imagine i was very upset lol amazing movie cant wait for it on DVD

[JamesMorganLondon]

Such a great clip. Wonderful music and lovely old cars which I remember from my childhood.

[JackyxThexRipper]

Nine times, baby. nine times I've seen it. XD

[VeronicaViciousTM]

I'm 12, so my mom refuses to take me for the 3rd time. :'(

This movie is so amazing

[rachsox]

my friend and i barley made the cut-off age (PG-13) and my mom was threatening to take us out of the theater if it got "too risquay" but luckily she was too busy looking at Jim to notice the nude scene, lol!

[chipsjm]

im 11 and ive seen it 12 times oh! beat that

[VeronicaViciousTM]

So because you've spent nearly 26 Hours of your life watching the same movie, you are somehow superior?

You're lying anyway.

:)

[margarita901]

i've seen it 4 times and it was the best way to spend my $32. I really can't wait till it come out on DVD!! i think it come out January 28. and seeing it 12 times sounds a little...well unrealistic.

[chipsjm]

yeah no im not and i dont care its my life

[childre24]

Thanks for sharing, that is really awesome. I love this movie!! Across the Universe is love! :)

[krazypunk1189]

this is awesome! across the universe was a GREAT movie.

[bachelorette87]

I'VE SEEN IT SIX TIMES ALREADY LOL

[xteddygeigerx]

ahah that's so awesome. you're so lucky!! ^__^

[LilLoOpZ]

that is awesome, you're so lucky.

i saw this movie four times in theaters already!

twas amazing.

[scissorhandslove9]

I love Liverpool (being a major Beatles fan), and I really love this movie!

You're so lucky.

[derdy6]

loved this movie!

when was this filmed?

[perfectdefectxo]

An amazing part in the movie when all the people sang... i've allready seen the movie twice and it's awsome! Thank you

[diosmio99]

LOOK! double-back-alleys! was that a homarge to 'the Rutles' by the across the universe writers? (Beatles spoof tribute band kids, check out 'cheese and onions' on youtube) The movie in England lasts 2 hrs 20 minutes and I didn't even notice!

[xlalaxlie]

wow i wish i was there! i haven't watched this movie yet.. but i'm dying to.

[PinoyCowboyka788]

This is an awsome video! Thanks for posting it! How did they find out about your cars? Very lucky I'm going to see that sometime soon

[bentleybloke]

Hi Glad you like it. They are not my cars...I am in a classic car club and asked the owners if they wanted to be in the film. The company that provides vehicle props found me via my website, I do wedding cars so they asked if I could help in there search for normal "working class" classics for the background. Cheers

[northernxstar]

Wow, that looks so cool! You're lucky to have been a part of that.

[Drummerd99]

Just saw the movie and I loved it. Really great to see this incredible behind the scenes video. Thanks for sharing.

[Marooth]

Lucky you! That's really neat that you got to be a part of the action. And it does look cold, I recall Jude's pink nose in the movie!

[jessie92589]

awesome thanks!

[xstaceyx]

awesome video!! looks like it was fun to be a part of!

[xoxHisoka]

This is great!