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Movie filming upsets some Durham business owners


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The filming of the movie "Main Street" on Main Street in downtown Durham is causing a stir among some local business owners.

The street was closed temporarily Monday while crews filmed a scene for the upcoming Hollywood film, but some business owners said they were unaware of the day's production schedule or that the street would be closed.



The movie's publicist, David Linck, said local businesses had been informed of the shooting schedule.

Filming for "Main Street," which stars Colin Firth and Patricia Clarkson, began last month and is expected to last until the first week of May.

Scenes are being shot in several locations in and around downtown.

Aaron Syrett, director of the North Carolina Film Office, estimated filming would create about 300 temporary jobs for acting extras and film crew members. That would translate into $6 million to $10 million in local spending.

In the past 30 years, more than 800 films and 15 television series have shot on location in North Carolina. Twenty-four were filmed in Durham, including 1988's "Bull Durham" and 1997's "Kiss the Girls."

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So what if the streets were closed. I am sure a lot of people went downtown to watch the action. Probably more people downtown when the filming was going on than normal. People just like to complaim. I bet business was even better than usual. It would be cool to see your store front in a movie!

wow! being an extra is so much fun and the experience in watching how things are doing is great... I've been an extra and I found it to be hard work and go experience for those who are interested in going into business...

Well let me try again. It takes a very un-smart business person to complain about anything that would bring attention to downtown Durham. It's not exactly a mecca of profits.

Sidekick...I is a star because my voices told me so. Na na ni na na.

Why isn't in the movie's budget to compensate store owners for the lost income? And who gives a rat's rear end about seing an actor/actress as if they do anything to add to society

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