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GM Renaissance Center Jefferson entrance e center tower is the tallest all-hotel skyscraper in the western hemisphere and is Detroit’s skyline landmark. It served as the NY Panoramic Center in Real Steel. 2. Old Wayne County Building 600 Randolph Street Completed in 1902, this building is a fantastic example of Roman baroque architecture with a blend of Beaux-Arts and neoclassical style. With a beautiful courtyard and grand staircases, Hollywood can’t build a better movie location. LOL, Transformers 3, and Conviction filmed here. 3. Greektown is popular neighborhood has numerous restaurants that serve authentic Greek cuisine, as well as one of the city’s three casinos, Greektown Casino. Greektown served as the New Orleans exterior in the film American Virgin. 4. Harmonie Park 311 East Grand River Avenue e tree-lined side streets of downtown Detroit’s cozy Harmonie Park doubled as a Paris park in e Double. A popular nearby bar, the Rhino, was used in Judd Apatow’s film e Five-Year Engagement. 5. Detroit Opera House 1526 Broadway Detroit Opened in 1922, the Detroit Opera House is decorated in the Italian Renaissance style with lavish crystal chandeliers, frescoes and marble stairways. is beautiful theater was used for the “Neil Patrick Harris Christmas Special” scene in A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas. Tours of the actual stage and building must be set up in advance. Please call 313.961.3500. 6. Cliff Bells 2030 Park Avenue e 1930s charm of the lavish art deco interior has been utilized for various films. e bar is a popular hang out for visiting actors looking for jazz entertainment and local Detroit nightlife. Sparkle and Vamps filmed here. 7. Detroit People Mover e Detroit People Mover is a light rail system operating on an elevated loop in Detroit’s central business district. e 13 stations provide connections between government buildings, sports arenas, exhibition centers, major hotels, and commercial, banking and retail districts. It was used extensively in the films Alex Cross and e Giant Mechanical Man. 8. Capitol Park, Griswold Street is historic site is home to the remains of Michigan’s first governor. In October 2010, the park’s scheduled improvements were delayed to stage an alien crash site for Transformers 3. 9. Lafayette and American Coney Island 118 West Lafayette Boulevard A long time local rivalry for Coney bragging rights — visit these classic diners and enjoy authentic Detroit Coney. ese landmark restaurants have been in multiple films and television programs, including LOL, Whip It, Detroit 1-8-7, and Food Wars. 10. Compuware Building 1 Campus Martius Completed in 2002 with a modern, flexible and cost-effective design, the corporation’s headquarters encompasses 1.1 million square feet. e interior and exterior were used as the Aqua Building in the film Alex Cross, starring Tyler Perry. 11. First National Building 660 Woodward Avenue e executive hair salon in the lobby can be seen in e Ides of March, starring George Clooney, Ryan Gosling, Paul Giamatti, Marisa Tomei and Philip Seymour Hoffman. 12. Congress and Griswold streets is area doubled as New York City for the films Vamps and A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas. 13. Buhl Building 535 Griswold Street is building combines Romanesque and Gothic features and has been a hub of the downtown financial district for decades. e beautiful arched ceiling lobby and exterior alley can be seen in A Very Harold Kumar Christmas. 14. Marquette Building 243 West Congress Street This historic 10-story high-rise in downtown Detroit was saved from demolition in 1979. It’s the loading dock for Bailey’s Gym in Real Steel. 15. Detroit Fire Dept. Headquarters 250 West Larned Street Completed in 1929, this building was used for multiple locations in the film Real Steel, including Bailey’s Boxing Gym, an exterior warehouse street and the gym rooftop. Interiors are not accessible to the public. 16. Cobo Arena 1 Washington Boulevard e 12,191-seat indoor arena was home to the Detroit Pistons from 1961–1978. e arena was used as the Missouri Municipal Center in Real Steel. Currently undergoing renovations — interior is not accessible to the public. 17. Detroit Princess Riverboat 1 Atwater Street, docked along the Detroit River Originally named Players Riverboat Casino II, the Detroit Princess Riverboat was originally built for use as a gambling boat. It’s 222 feet long and can accommodate up to 1,500 passengers. Detroit 1-8-7 (episode 102 “Local Hero/Last Dance”) and Kid Rock filmed here. 18. GM Renaissance Center Wintergarden entrance e Renaissance Center is the tallest building in Michigan and features a breathtaking view from the rooftop restaurant. e film Real Steel, starring Hugh Jackman, filmed here. DETROIT Discover…Motown movie magic New York City Christmas filmed in Detroit, July 2010 Visit the Detroit page on michigan.org and discover places to stay, things to do, events and more! The Michigan Film Office was created in 1979 to assist and attract incoming production companies and to promote film industry growth. Called Motown, the Motor City, Rock City, Hockeytown or just simply “The D,” Detroit has a long and varied history. It’s the birthplace of techno, the sports capital of the Midwest, was the first city to pave a concrete road and has the only floating post office in the United States. Detroit perfected the Coney Dog, was the first place to have individual phone numbers and it invented the three- color traffic light. You’re welcome. DETROIT PEOPLE MOVER www.thepeoplemover.com 8 4 5 3 6 2 7 1 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 11 10 9 2213-110719 500 ft 200 m
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Visitor Center ContaCt informationphone: 800.DETROIT (338.7648)email: [email protected]
Detroit Metro Convention & visitors Bureau211 Fort Street, Suite 1000, Detroit office hours: M–F, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.phone: 313.202.1800www.visitDetroit.com
1. GM Renaissance Center Jefferson entrance The center tower is the tallest all-hotel skyscraper in the western hemisphere and is Detroit’s skyline landmark. It served as the NY Panoramic Center in Real Steel.
2. Old Wayne County Building 600 Randolph Street Completed in 1902, this building is a fantastic example of Roman baroque architecture with a blend of Beaux-Arts and neoclassical style. With a beautiful courtyard and grand staircases, Hollywood can’t build a better movie location. LOL, Transformers 3, and Conviction filmed here.
3. Greektown This popular neighborhood has numerous restaurants that serve authentic Greek cuisine, as well as one of the city’s three casinos, Greektown Casino. Greektown served as the New Orleans exterior in the film American Virgin.
4. Harmonie Park 311 East Grand River Avenue The tree-lined side streets of downtown Detroit’s cozy Harmonie Park doubled as a Paris park in The Double. A popular nearby bar, the Rhino, was used in Judd Apatow’s film The Five-Year Engagement.
5. Detroit Opera House 1526 Broadway DetroitOpened in 1922, the Detroit Opera House is decorated in the Italian Renaissance style with lavish crystal chandeliers, frescoes and marble stairways. This beautiful theater was used for the “Neil Patrick Harris Christmas Special” scene in A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas. Tours of the actual stage and building must be set up in advance. Please call 313.961.3500.
6. Cliff Bells 2030 Park Avenue The 1930s charm of the lavish art deco interior has been utilized for various films. The bar is a popular hang out for visiting actors looking for jazz entertainment and local Detroit nightlife. Sparkle and Vamps filmed here.
7. Detroit People Mover The Detroit People Mover is a light rail system operating on an elevated loop in Detroit’s central business district. The 13 stations provide connections between government buildings, sports arenas, exhibition centers, major hotels, and commercial, banking and retail districts. It was used extensively in the films Alex Cross and The Giant Mechanical Man.
8. Capitol Park, Griswold StreetThis historic site is home to the remains of Michigan’s first governor. In October 2010, the park’s scheduled improvements were delayed to stage an alien crash site for Transformers 3.
9. Lafayette and American Coney Island 118 West Lafayette Boulevard A long time local rivalry for Coney bragging rights—visit these classic diners and enjoy authentic Detroit Coney. These landmark restaurants have been in multiple films and television programs, including LOL, Whip It, Detroit 1-8-7, and Food Wars.
10. Compuware Building 1 Campus Martius Completed in 2002 with a modern, flexible and cost-effective design, the corporation’s headquarters encompasses 1.1 million square feet. The interior and exterior were used as the Aqua Building in the film Alex Cross, starring Tyler Perry.
11. First National Building 660 Woodward AvenueThe executive hair salon in the lobby can be seen in The Ides of March, starring George Clooney, Ryan Gosling, Paul Giamatti, Marisa Tomei and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
12. Congress and Griswold streetsThis area doubled as New York City for the films Vamps and A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas.
13. Buhl Building 535 Griswold StreetThis building combines Romanesque and Gothic features and has been a hub of the downtown financial district for decades. The beautiful arched ceiling lobby and exterior alley can be seen in A Very Harold Kumar Christmas.
14. Marquette Building 243 West Congress Street This historic 10-story high-rise in downtown Detroit was saved from demolition in 1979. It’s the loading dock for Bailey’s Gym in Real Steel.
15. Detroit Fire Dept. Headquarters250 West Larned Street Completed in 1929, this building was used for multiple locations in the film Real Steel, including Bailey’s Boxing Gym, an exterior warehouse street and the gym rooftop. Interiors are not accessible to the public.
16. Cobo Arena 1 Washington BoulevardThe 12,191-seat indoor arena was home to the Detroit Pistons from 1961–1978. The arena was used as the Missouri Municipal Center in Real Steel. Currently undergoing renovations—interior is not accessible to the public.
17. Detroit Princess Riverboat1 Atwater Street, docked along the Detroit River Originally named Players Riverboat Casino II, the Detroit Princess Riverboat was originally built for use as a gambling boat. It’s 222 feet long and can accommodate up to 1,500 passengers. Detroit 1-8-7 (episode 102 “Local Hero/Last Dance”) and Kid Rock filmed here.
18. GM Renaissance Center Wintergarden entrance The Renaissance Center is the tallest building in Michigan and features a breathtaking view from the rooftop restaurant. The film Real Steel, starring Hugh Jackman, filmed here.
DETROIT Discover…Motown movie magic
New York City Christmasfilmed in Detroit, July 2010
visit the Detroit page on michigan.org and discover places to stay, things to do, events and more!
the Michigan Film office was created in 1979 to assist and attract incoming production companies and to promote
film industry growth.
Called motown, the motor City, rock City, Hockeytown or just simply “the D,” Detroit has a long and varied history.
it’s the birthplace of techno, the sports capital of the midwest, was the first city to pave a concrete road and has the only floating post office in the United states. Detroit perfected the Coney Dog, was the first place to have individual phone numbers and it invented the three-color traffic light. You’re welcome.
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We’re ready for our close-up Detroit is Michigan’s largest city—birthplace of the automobile and Motown, the city center is known for its incredible turn-of-the-century architecture. Art deco, Romanesque, Baroque, and even Gothic designs can be seen throughout the city, which gives Detroit an amazing cinematic look unlike any other city in America. Film and television have flocked to the downtown area as a double for Boston, New York City, Chicago and other large metropolitan areas. With the revitalization of the artistic community, and an unlimited urban resource, Detroit is poised to become the filming capitol of the Midwest. Producers, directors and stars have come to Detroit and discovered a gorgeous city with passion, creativity and a strong work ethic. It’s a perfect place for storytellers and moviemakers.
300 North Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48913800.477.FILM | [email protected]
michiganfilmoffice.org
Belle isle Zoo Belle Isle Real Steel: Shaefer Zoo
Cadillac Place 3044 West Grand BoulevardTransformers 3: ticker tape parade
Detroit institute of arts 5200 Woodward AvenueHung, Detroit 1-8-7
Detroit Yacht Club One Riverbank Road, Belle Isle Whip It: int/ext beauty pageant, swimming pool
eastern Market 2934 Russell StreetWhip It: Razor’s apartment complex
exterior Bar 30 Clifford StreetTransformers 3
Fisher Building 3011 West Grand BoulevardTransformers 3: Russian hallway
Majestic theater 4120 Woodward AvenueThis Must be the Place: main stage
Masonic temple 500 Temple AvenueThis Must be the Place; Van Helsing; Vamps: multiple locations
Michigan Central Depot 2001 15th StreetTransformers, Transformers 3, The Island
nemo’s 1384 Michigan AvenueReal Steel: local sports bar
TAKE A TOUR art House tours 313.832.2322, [email protected] Carver/Curtis Museum, 313.341.1513Culinary escapes/true Downtown Dining 248.331.7296, [email protected]
Detroit Princess riverboat, 877.338.2628Detroit tour Connections 313.283.4332, [email protected] Jack’s Detroit riverboat excursions313.843.9376, [email protected]
Dtours, 888.416.5060, [email protected]
experience Detroit attractions and self-Guided tours, [email protected]
Feet on the street tours 248.353.8687, [email protected] History tours 734.642.5712, [email protected]
inside Detroit tours and outings 313.962.4590, [email protected] Masonic temple 313.832.7100, [email protected]
Model t automotive Heritage Complex 313.642.0027, [email protected]
Motor City Brew tours, 248.850.2563, [email protected]
Preservation Wayne 313.577.3559, [email protected]
Wheelhouse Detroit 313.656.2453, [email protected]
OTHER NOTABLE LOCATIONS
For more than 30 years, the Michigan Film Office has been supporting Michigan media industries and positioning Michigan as a worldwide production destination. Since 2008, we’ve wrapped more than 160 projects, including large blockbuster studio features, award winning independent films, and a network television series. However, Michigan’s history of filmmaking goes back much further. In 1936, MGM shot Speed, starring James Stewart, at the Chrysler Corporation testing grounds. Marquette, in the Upper Peninsula, provided the setting for Anatomy of a Murder, filmed in 1956. In 1979, another classic, Somewhere in Time, filmed at the beautiful Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Michigan has been on the silver screen for decades.
memorable movies filmed in michigan the evil Dead (1982)Beverly Hills Cop (1984)Midnight run (1987)Beverly Hills Cop ii (1987)action Jackson (1988)Presumed innocent (1989)roger and Me (1989)Hoffa (1992) true romance (1993)Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)Detroit rock City (1999)’61 (2000)american Pie 2 (2001)8 Mile (2002) Below (2002)road to Perdition (2002)Four Brothers (2005) the island (2005)upside of anger (2005)Dreamgirls (2006)semi-Pro (2007)transformers (2007)Gran torino (2008)Jumper (2008)Capitalism: a Love story (2009)Conviction (2009)Hung (2009–2011)up in the air (2009)Whip it (2009)Detroit 187 (2010)Hostel: Part iii (2010)Machine Gun Preacher (2010) stone (2010)You Don’t Know Jack (2010)30 Minutes or Less (2011) Cedar rapids (2011) the ides of March (2011)LoL (2011)real steel (2011)scream 4 (2011)transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)vamps (2011)a very Harold and Kumar Christmas (2011)alex Cross (2012) aWoL (2012)Five Year engagement (2012)the Giant Mechanical Man (2012)High school (2012)red Dawn (2012)sparkle (2012)oz: the Great and Powerful (2013)
A map of Detroit
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Photos provided by Eric M. Szczepanski
