The book of eli 2010 filming locations 4 carrizozo, new mexico, usa alcatraz prison, alcatraz island, san francisco bay, california, usa new mexico state. Craftsmanstyle architecture and as the place denzel washington shoots the livin heck out of in the movie the book of eli. Aug 02, 20 i recently passed through carrizozo carri who. The book of eli shoots in new mexico new mexico in the american southwest. We provide answers to over 2 million searches every day, helping 35 million users. The following is a brief history of the town of carrizozo. In commemoration of womens history month, carrizozo community public library celebrates 100 years of women exercising their right to vote. Carrizozo will be featured as the backdrop for the upcoming film the book of eli starring denzel washington and gary oldman. Mar, 2009 theyve been shooting the book of eli in a small town called carrizozo, new mexico, which is where these photos come from.
Sep 05, 2008 we have news today of a new postapocalyptic film that will star denzel washington. A 25% tax rebate and the rugged terrain convinced bigbudget action drama the book of eli to shoot in locations such as albuquerque, alamogordo, conchiti pueblo and the town of carrizozo, which has around 1,000 residents. Created 20 minute power point presentation on economic impact of filming book of eli. The first atomic bomb was set off near there, i thought the film exurated the skills of eli. The over 2500 square foot space is divided in such a way as to provide a separate living area fully equipped with a bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.
A young helper shows prospective buyers a birdhouse up for auction at the annual labor day street fair in carrizozo new mexico. The book of eli shoots in new mexico new mexico in the american southwest offers distinctive desert landscapes that have been used recently to striking effect in films such as no country for old men, terminator. Its certainly uneven, and many viewers will find that its reach exceeds its grasp, but the book of eli finds the hughes brothers injecting some fresh stylish. Where was the book of eli filmed discover the the book. Alamogordo, albuquerque, carrizozo, cochiti pueblo, elephant butte dam, santa fe old main, santo domingo pueblo, white sands national monument. Provide information to film production companies interested in the town. Carrizozo was born with the dawn of the 20th century. Carrizozo is a town in lincoln county, new mexico and is the county seat with a population of 996 at the 2010 census.
Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. The book of eli has found its owner and its denzel washington. Edit carrizozo, new mexico, usa 22 of 22 found this interesting interesting. The aforementioned husband is a big denzel washington fan, and one of his favorite denzel movies is the book of eli. Rodeo action at the annual labor day weekend carrizozo cowboy days rodeo, carrizozo, nm. At the time, dirk was president of the carrizozo chamber of commerce, and became the liaison to the new mexico film office in santa fe. Little free libraries grow in carrizozo albuquerque journal. Apr 16, 2020 i didnt realize that the movie the book of eli was filmed here. Part of the set from the movie, the book of eli can still be seen on 12th street in carrizozo, new mexico. It seems that the movie starring denzel washington, the book of eli was filmed right there in carrizozo on 12th street. After you create your account, youll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new postsday with fewer ads. In vibes december 09january 10 issue, hit filmmaker brothers allen and albert hughes discussed their hit action film the book of eli. As i was walking around trying to stay warm, andy was taking street view photos of the store. In fact, hed just watched it the night before our impromptu stop in carrizozo.
With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Prior to that it was used in the film book of eli starring denzel washington. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli has found its owner and its denzel washington. Just outside of carrizozo to the west is a 40 mile long lava flow that is one of the youngest volcanic features of new mexico, known. In 2012, dirk had moved to santa fe to work at the film office full time. We have some new teachers that i know will be assets to this school as well as to the community. Carrizozo schools has had many graduates accomplish many great things. The book of eli 2010 filming locations 4 carrizozo, new mexico, usa alcatraz prison, alcatraz island, san francisco bay, california, usa new mexico state penitentiary route 14, santa fe, new mexico, usa albuquerque studios 5650. March 16, 2009 the book of eli resident of carrizozo. It helps promote the artistic exchange of ideas in an interactive fashion that brings excitement and aesthetic nourishment to carrizozo, new mexico.
Im really liking the way this looks and how its all coming together. Back in the car, we drove a little further up 12th street, stopping again near an old ben franklin store. Todd lindsay the best way to predict the future is to create it. Carrizozo, new mexico a growing community in the shadow of the sacramento mountains. No comments the book of eli 2010, starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis and filmed in new mexico at the state prison and carrizozo.
Rode my bicycle over to carrizozo today and they were going crazy building the set. The book of eli shoots in new mexico the location guide. The film, as followed here will be released early 2010. One last stop was made at a coppersmith shop and he was quite friendly and informative.
Carrizozo schools has had many graduates accomplish many great. In a very short space of time two postapocalyptic films have been release, the brilliant the road which is aiming for oscar glory, and the action packed the book of eli which is appealing for the mass audience. It seems forgotten, stuck out there in the middle of nowhere. Carrizozo, new mexico a growing community in the shadow. Just outside of carrizozo to the west is a 40 mile long lava flow that is one of the youngest volcanic features of new mexico, known as the valley of fires recreation area.
The library has books for sell, and the movie book of eli, filmed in carrizozo, will be showing on a continuous loop during the art tour. Sep 27, 2011 the scifi, western, action film the book of eli continues shooting in new mexico. Some forums can only be seen by registered members. Founded in 1899, the town provided the main railroad access for lincoln county, and the town experienced significant population growth in the early decades of the 1900s. Alamogordo, albuquerque, carrizozo, cochiti pueblo, elephant butte dam, santa fe old main, santo domingo. I, good librarian that i am, decided to read the wikipedia entry for carrizozo while we were stuck there. Carrizozo white pages phone books in new mexico nm. The over 2500 square foot space is divided in such a way as to provide a separate living area fully equipped with a. Aug, 2018 the library has books for sell, and the movie book of eli, filmed in carrizozo, will be showing on a continuous loop during the art tour. We have news today of a new postapocalyptic film that will star denzel washington. With the recent news of the two being sued for the film. Another helpful man pulled up and got out of his car. Carrizozo, new mexico a growing community in the shadow of. In 2009, in response to the success of the book of eli, the lincoln county film commission was born.
It is truly an honor and a blessing to have the opportunity to serve this school and community. We honor all those whose commitment to womens rights proved unwavering in the face of decades of opposition, ridicule and even violence. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. The book of eli hits home for lincoln county residents. The scifi, western, action film the book of eli continues shooting in new mexico. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, scifi, the book of eli. Feb 08, 2020 the aforementioned husband is a big denzel washington fan, and one of his favorite denzel movies is the book of eli. Denzel washington filmed a movie book of job in carrizozo in lincoln county ten or so years ago like reply mark. Before the railroad tracks reached the site of present day carrizozo in august, 1899, as far as the eye could see there were few signs of human habitation here at the upper end of the tularosa basin. Theyve been shooting the book of eli in a small town called carrizozo, new mexico, which is where these photos come from. March 16, 2009 the book of eli resident of carrizozo talks about the set scooped by linzam on tuesday, march 3, 2009 i live in carrizozo nm where they are filming some of the movie. I want the students in carrizozo to know their greatness, and that their dreams can come true. We all agreed that our road trip to carrizozo was well worth our time and we still didnt see everything. Fortelny fine art at ben franklin gallery 404 12th st.
Momazozo is a community arts organization founded by woodworker mike lagg and artist paula wilson in 2010. Feb 01, 2010 a 25% tax rebate and the rugged terrain convinced bigbudget action drama the book of eli to shoot in locations such as albuquerque, alamogordo, conchiti pueblo and the town of carrizozo, which has around 1,000 residents. He asked if we knew portions of the film, the book of eli, had been filmed in carrizozo. Thanks to our friends at the movieweb for the following hookup. The postapocalyptic western follows a lone man washington trekking through the desolate west after a catastrophic event has left america in shambles. He then introduced us to steve fortelny, who was unloading his pickup truck parked in front of the store. I feel it is a great privilege to have the opportunity to lead your home school district. The payment came from the film, the book of eli, which starred denzel washington. Conchiti pueblo and the town of carrizozo, which has around 1,000 residents. Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members its free and quick. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed.
Dirk norris executive director new mexico film foundation. Denzel washington will star in the futuristic drama the book of eli for directing team allen and albert hughes. More recently the property became a coffee shop to the local artists of this emerging art town. Jul, 2016 the book of eli 2010, starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis and filmed in new mexico at the state prison and carrizozo. The oscarwinning actor will play the hero in the postapocalyptic picture, the protector of a sacred book that could restore hope to the worlds survivors. The book of eli 2010, starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis and filmed in new mexico at the state prison and carrizozo. Above, entertainment tonight visits the set and stars denzle washington, mila kunis and gary oldman. I didnt realize that the movie the book of eli was filmed here.
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