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Written by John Lichman

Watchmen has shifted production–for now–from "Hollywood North," Vancouver B.C., to New York City for some rather classic shots. Director Zack Snyder has a list of what keeps his new location running:

Here are a few interesting facts about the backlot:

 

 

• 5,800 feet of neon requiring 24,000 watts of power
• 100 unique and custom-designed graphics created for the various storefronts
• 5,000 square feet of custom posters
• Street had to work for 1938, 1945, 1953, 1957, 1964, 1974, 1975, 1977, and 1985
• 1,040 feet of 1:1 scale New York streets
• 98,400 square feet of exterior scenery
• 12,500 square feet of interior scenery
• Building heights range from 23'9" to 42'6"
• 10,325 16-foot 2x4s
• 3,600 sheets of OSB (plywood-like construction material)
• 384,000 square feet of foam brick
• 200,000 nails
• 3,500 tubes of construction adhesive
• 160,000 lbs. of steel I-beams support the facades
• 300 cubic meters of concrete
• 6,000 square feet of glass
• 4,800 square feet of plexiglass
• 20,000 donuts were consumed by the construction crew
• 20,000 gallons of water and 3,000 gallons of Gatorade was drunk by the crew

 Emphasis added on the donuts. So if you're hanging around NYC, look for this set and steal their glorious donuts. Do it for Filmwad. 

 Best of all, Snyder shows some set photos from the NYC locations. It certainly evokes the seedy 80s feel that Dave Gibbons gave us the first time around.