Bourne to Shoot!

            Excitement is in the air as the first big-time Hollywood production Bourne Legacy shoots its way around various locations in the Philippines. While this is not the first time that a Hollywood movie would shoot scenes in  the Philippines, the movie, which stars Jeremy Renner and Rachel Weisz together with Edward Norton, is the first major film production that would feature the country in its storyline.

New Story

            Set after the events of the Bourne Ultimatum, Bourne Legacy features a new character (Renner) that faces the consequences of Jason Bourne’s actions in the previous films.

            The film will not take place in a new canon; it will not be a reboot or prequel in any way, but more likely a "sidequel" or full spin-off with a new character in the mold of Bourne dealing with the ramifications of the Treadstone conspiracy. Also, Gilroy has stated that he is not ruling out a future return by Damon or Greengrass. On October 29, Universal set the release date for The Bourne Legacy at August 3, 2012

Pinoy Streets: Star!

Hows this for acting?

            According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Bourne Legacy is set to shoot action scenes in various locations in Manila including a long car chase in and even a helicopter scene above the city’s financial district. Not only this, the film would also feature the pristine beaches of Palawan towards the end.

            Being the star-loving people that Pinoys are, a lot of people are getting rather excited to get a glimpse of this million-dollar production from behind the scenes. More so, since the movie requires 15,000 extras, more people are planning to sign up for cameo acting gigs for the film! Perhaps to show off to their friends and family or to add to their acting resume; But for whichever reason, Pinoys are getting pumped up for Bourne Legacy!

            So if you want to visit the shooting sets of Bourne Legacy or if you want to blatantly avoid the traffic-related troubles that go with it, here are the places and dates that are supposed to be the sites of the shoots:

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            Jan. 11 to 13 (Wednesday to Friday) - Leveriza St. from Quirino to San Andres

Jan. 11 to 13 (Wednesday to Friday) - San Andres St. from Orosa to Guerrero

Jan. 14 (Saturday) - San Andres St. from Guerrero to Taft Ave.

Jan. 15 (Sunday) - Leveriza St. from Ilang-ilang to Quirino Ave.

Jan. 15 (Sunday) - Quirino Ave. from M. Adriatico to Bagong Lipunan

Jan. 18 and 19 (Wednesday and Thursday) - Jorge Bocobo St., corner Remedios Circle

Jan. 18 and 19 (Wednesday and Thursday) - Remedios Circle

Jan. 25 (Wednesday), Feb. 17 and 18 (Friday and Saturday) - Sta. Lucia St.

Jan. 25 (Wednesday), Feb. 17 and 18 (Friday and Saturday) - Real St.

Jan. 25 (Wednesday), Feb. 17 and 18 (Friday and Saturday) - Riverside Drive

Feb. 5 (Sunday) - Jones Bridge

Feb. 8 to 15 (Wednesday to Wednesday) - Ramon Magsaysay Blvd.

As for the following locations, there are still no set dates for when the shoots would take place:

Marikina City Public Market

Ayala Ave. (Makati)

Navotas City Fish Port

EDSA corner Taft Ave.

El Nido, Palawan

Sources: Metro Manila Development Authority, Manila City Hall