Hollywood residents are reportedly outraged by the disruption caused by Taylor Swift’s Disney+ production at the legendary sign.
Production at the legendary Hollywood sign has begun on a mystery Swift and Disney+ project — and residents are furious about the disruption it’s caused to their community, according to TMZ.
Neighbors see the three-day production as a huge eyesore that has brought lots of foot traffic and commotion that has disturbed their peace and life.
TMZ reports that various home associations and organizations have been in contact with each other regarding the project and are reportedly not thrilled to learn that Taylor will soon be in their vicinity.
The actual date of filming is scheduled for March 13 – just one day before Taylor releases her concert film, Taylor Swift The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version), on Disney+ on March 14.
Hollywood residents reportedly outraged as Taylor Swift’s Disney+ production at iconic sign consumes their neighborhood
Neighbors see the three-day production as a huge eyesore that has disrupted their lives
The website obtained the filming permit the neighbors received and informed them of the production, which shows what residents can expect during the project.
The team is preparing for the filming on Tuesday 12 March from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., followed by the actual movie date on Wednesday, March 13. It is also scheduled to last from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Crews will then tear down the set on Thursday, March 14, another all-day effort scheduled to last from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The permit states that filming will consist of ‘aerial photography by remote control aircraft’ with drone activity set to take place on Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm.
It also says that the purpose of the filming is to film ‘Disney + TS’.
According to TMZ, they may be many drones involved in the recording.
Swift has reportedly sold the exclusive film rights to her Eras Tour concert film for $75 million to Disney+.
While the network declined to comment on the streaming deal, Variety reported that the pop star would be paid a whopping eight figures.
Taylor Swift The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) hits the streamer on March 14th
Swift has reportedly sold the exclusive film rights to her Eras Tour concert film for $75 million to Disney+
The film, which became the highest-grossing concert film of all time, earning $261.6 million worldwide, will officially be available to stream on Disney+ next month.
It will include five additional songs not previously included in theatrical or previous digital versions.
With her Disney+ payday, the Blank Space singer has earned more than $200 million in the movie industry in just about six months.
‘#TSTheErasTourTaylorsVersion hit home for @DisneyPlus,’ Taylor Nation announced on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Thursday. ‘Starting March 15th you can watch the full concert film for the first time ever from the beginning to the end of the show, including “cardigan” and 4 extra songs from the acoustic section!’
Disney CEO Bob Iger called the artist’s tour ‘a true phenomenon that has and continues to excite fans around the world.’
He continued: ‘The Eras Tour’ has been a true phenomenon that has and continues to excite fans around the world, and we are very excited to bring this electrifying concert to audiences whenever they want, exclusively on Disney+.’
Disney CEO Bob Iger called the artist’s tour ‘a true phenomenon that has and continues to excite fans around the world’
TMZ obtained the filming permit, which details what residents can expect during filming
While it’s unclear which tracks that didn’t make the original clip were chosen, it’s likely that the songs will be from the three shows filmed at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Some contenders include No Body, No Crime, along with the Haim sisters, I Can See You, You Are in Love and Death by a Thousand Cuts.
The Eras Tour concert film, which brought in $96 million in ticket sales in its opening weekend, even earned a Golden Globe nomination for Cinematic and Box-Office Achievement.
Ahead of her 34th birthday, Swift revealed on Instagram that she thought ‘a fun way to celebrate the year’ with her fans would be to ‘make The Eras Tour Concert Film available for you to watch at home.’
Swift pictured performing in Singapore earlier this month
“Very pleased to inform you that the extended version of the film, including Wildest Dreams, The Archer and Long Live, will be available for rent on demand in the US, Canada and other countries to be announced starting on . .. you guessed it December 13th (her birthday).’
It is the highest-grossing concert film of all time in North America and was the first in history to earn more than $100 million domestically, as well as the first independently released film to hit that mark in just two weekends in a decade.
The footage was shot during three of the Bad Blood hitmaker’s shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Swift previously released Folklore: Long Pond Studio Sessions on Disney+.