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'Avengers' keep Seoul residents in dark
'어벤져스 촬영' 마포대교 철통보안…큰 혼잡 없어
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Mapo Bridge is blocked on both sides for the filming of scenes for 'The Avengers: Age of Ultron,' Sunday, in this photo provided by a citizen to Yonhap News Agency. Cars on the bridge are props for the film. / Yonhap
Mapo Bridge is blocked on both sides for the filming of scenes for "The Avengers: Age of Ultron," Sunday, in this photo provided by a citizen to Yonhap News Agency. Cars on the bridge are props for the film. / Yonhap

By Park Si-soo

If a murder took place on Mapo Bridge, Sunday, few would have noticed it.

For 12 hours, Sunday, the two-way, 10-lane bridge belonged to the makers of the superhero film, "The Avengers: Age of Ultron."

On the southern end, security staff in black suits and shades stood guard, blocking any attempt to take a snapshot of the bridge.

"Don't shoot!" a security guard yelled. He pointed to a notice in red. "Taking photos of the bridge is prohibited until 5:30 p.m."

Of course, even a cannon-sized zoom lens couldn't capture what exactly was happening toward the center of the bridge. Yonhap News Agency provided some photos, most of which showed cars in line for filming. It posted a poor resolution of one with a better view, citing it was sent by a citizen.

YTN, the cable news channel, repeatedly showed the footage of Captain America being dragged behind a truck.

However awkward it may sound, the right to know for Seoul residents is possibly an issue.
They tolerated the inconvenience caused by the cordoning-off of the bridge and relinquished the rights to "their property" temporarily. As such, they are entitled to some courtesy from "their guests": keeping them informed of what's going on.

Of course, the makers may brandish a contract signed by the government, which is with good reason eager to use the filming to promote Seoul worldwide. But bear in mind: it's a contract by power of general attorney.


'Avengers' add to Mapo Bridge's strange history
'Avengers' add to Mapo Bridge's strange history
2014-03-30 17:51  |  Films

The public has been kept in the dark except for filming schedules involving traffic control.
Not even which cast members will take part in the Korean filming is known.

What has been confirmed is that Chris Evans and Korean actress Soo Hyun have some scenes to be recorded in Korea.

Scarlett Johansson won't be here because she is pregnant.

Scenes filmed in Korea will account for nearly 20 minutes of the movie.

But it's hard to distinguish fact from fiction because there is so little of the former.

The last outdoor shooting is scheduled on April 9 at Kaywon University of Art and Design in Uiwang, Gyeonggi Province.

The Walt Disney Company Korea that oversees all affairs with regard to the domestic filming is staying tight-lipped, arguing that any leak of information prior to the release will deal a severe blow to the film's marketability.

"Seoul is not the only place reserved for shooting. Similar work is being done in South Africa and many other countries. We are imposing equally strict secrecy rules at all shooting sites," said Kim Jean, marketing supervisor of the company.

It has warned that any leak of critical scenes will lead to the editing out all scenes recorded in Korea. Last week, the company said those who upload a video clip showing the shooting of a scene for more than three seconds on the Internet will be subject to a lawsuit. The company went a step further last Friday, warning local media outlets that they will face strong legal action should they conduct any act "disturbing" its business.

But there are many people questioning how long the secrecy rule will be able to remain intact. They said the biggest challenge will come during the outdoor shooting in Gangnam, one of the most bustling entertainment districts in Seoul. Tens of thousands of people are expected to observe the shooting there on April 9.

Police plan to close all the lanes heading toward Kyobo Tower intersection, but not lanes on the other side of the road.





'어벤져스 촬영' 마포대교 철통보안…큰 혼잡 없어

30일 서울 마포대교 일대에서 할리우드 영화 '어벤져스:에이지 오브 울트론'(어벤져스2)의 촬영이 이뤄졌다.

마포대교 양방향 통행이 제한된데다 많은 시민과 취재진이 몰려 극심한 혼잡을 빚을 것이라는 예상과 달리 차분한 모습이었다.

어벤져스 팬을 자처한 일부 시민들은 망원경까지 챙겨 달려왔지만 현장 접근조차 쉽지 않은 탓에 멀리서 촬영팀의 움직임만 확인한 채 돌아서야 했다.

◇현장 철통 보안…'차량 통행 평소보다 한산'

경찰은 오전 6시부터 마포대교 양측 통행을 제한했다. 현장 통제는 겹겹이 이뤄졌다.

촬영장비를 실은 5t 트럭 30여대가 마포대교 북단으로부터 100m 가량 떨어진 불교방송 앞에서부터 마포대교까지 2개 차로를 막았다. 경찰은 또 마포역과 여의나루역 일부 출입구와 마포대교 양 끝단 인도 통행을 제한했다.

경찰은 마포대교 남단과 북단에 각각 2개 중대(180여명)의 병력을 배치해 만약의 사태에 대비했다.

경찰은 마포대교를 향해 가는 시민들을 일일이 붙잡고 '어디로 가시냐'며 묻고 '어차피 촬영 모습은 잘 보이지 않는다'며 돌아갈 것을 권유했다. 통제선에는 경찰차와 소방차, 구급대 등이 배치됐다.

경찰은 또 안전사고를 우려해 한강을 내다볼 수 있는 마포와 여의도의 상가나 아파트, 오피스텔 등 높은 건물의 출입을 통제했다.

여의도에 있는 한 12층짜리 아파트의 11층 복도에서 만난 시민 이모(52)씨는 '여의도 트윈타워, 한전, S아파트 등 다 가봤지만 출입을 제지당했다'며 '겨우 자리를 잡았는데 차량이 왔다갔다하는 거 빼고는 보이는 게 없다'고 불평했다.

서울시내 통행량은 오히려 평소 일요일보다 한산한 편이다.

서울지방경찰청 도로교통센터 관계자는 '오후 들어 나들이 차량이 다소 늘긴 했지만 평소 일요일보다 통행량이 적은 편'이라며 '신촌로터리와 공덕로터리 등 길목에서 우회를 안내하고 영화 촬영에 대한 홍보가 잘된 덕분인 것 같다'고 말했다.

현장의 엄격한 통제 때문에 곳곳에서 승강이가 벌어졌다.

한 방송사 취재진이 통제선 밖에서 마포대교를 향해 카메라 렌즈를 들이대자 영화사 측 인력들이 '통제선 밖에서 찍는 것도 안 된다'며 막았다.

도로변에 만개한 목련꽃을 찍으려던 시민들을 촬영장을 찍는 걸로 오해한 영화사 측 관계자들이 막아서는 해프닝이 벌어지기도 했다.

◇찜질방서 자고·망원경까지 챙겨왔지만…'보이는 게 없다' 돌아가

서울 한복판에서 진행되는 할리우드 영화 촬영 현장을 보려고 아침 일찍부터 달려온 시민 수십 명이 있었지만 현장 접근조차 쉽지 않아 발길을 돌려야 했다. 한강공원에도 많은 시민들이 있었지만 평소와 다름없이 여유로웠다.

오후 2시 현재 여의도공원과 트윈타워 인근에는 수백명의 시민이 몰렸으나 영화 촬영보다는 봄나들이에 관심을 둔 듯 보였다.

반면 망원경과 도시락 등 준비물을 챙겨 먼길을 달려온 '극성팬'들은 아쉬움을 감추지 못했다.

경기도 광명에 산다는 김종우(20)씨는 '어벤져스 시리즈의 팬'이라고 소개하며 '아침에 일찍 나오려고 아예 친구 3명과 근처 찜질방에서 잤다'고 말했다.

오전 5시 30분께 마포대교에 있던 그는 15분 만에 통제선 밖으로 보내져 11시까지 주변을 맴돌았다.

전북 익산에서 친구와 함께 왔다는 노재현(18) 군은 '금요일 수업이 끝나자마자 출발해 친척집에서 자고 어제 아침에 현장 답사까지 마쳤다'며 '어젯밤에 PC방에서 자고 오전 6시에 도착했다'고 말했다.

노군은 '배우와 스태프들이 드나들고 팬서비스 정도는 해줄 줄 알았는데…'라며 돌아가자는 친구의 만류에도 쉽게 발길을 돌리지 못했다.

이날 현장에는 특히 외국인들이 눈에 많이 띄었다.

경기도 가평에서 온 미국인 영어교사 타마라(40·여)씨는 '망원경까지 챙겨 오전 5시에 출발했다'며 '오늘은 다소 불편하겠지만 나중에 영화를 확인하면 서울 시민들도 자랑스러울 것'이라고 말했다.

경기도 김포에서 출발, 오전 6시께 도착했다는 미국인 영어교사 데릭 로즈(32)씨 등 2명은 정오께 15분 만에 점심을 먹고 돌아와서는 '그동안 무슨 일이 있지는 않았냐'고 주변에 물었다.

그는 '원래 영화 촬영이 더디게 진행되는 것 아니겠느냐'며 '날씨도 좋으니 밤까지 기다려보겠다'고 말했다.

◇누리꾼 논란 여전…'CCTV 생중계' 논란도

한산한 현장과는 달리 이날 포털사이트에는 '어벤져스'가 상위 검색어를 차지하면서 관심이 이어졌다. 특히 오전에는 서울시 CC(폐쇄회로)TV를 통해 촬영현장이 생중계된다는 소식이 알려지면서 서울시설관리공단에 접속이 폭주하기도 했다.

서울시 관계자는 '언론보도를 통해 관련 내용을 확인하고 오전 11시부터 인터넷으로 볼 수 없도록 조치했다'며 '본래 도로교통정보를 제공하는 게 목적인데 영화 촬영으로 영상을 제공할 필요가 없어진데다 저작권 문제 때문'이라고 설명했다.

영화 촬영 지원에 대한 찬반 논란도 여전했다.

네이버 아이디 'mos*****'s는 '기왕이면 대한민국 서울이 좋은 이미지로 많이 알려지길 바란다'며 '촬영분이 상영시간 20분 정도라고 하던데 긍정적인 효과를 기대한다'고 적었다.

'우리나라 영화 촬영 한다고 미국 뉴욕 거리 통제 가능할까요? 한편으로는 조금 비참하다'(아이디 'nav*****'), '막 때려 부수는 장면이라던데 경제효과가 있을까'(아이디 'so_*****') 라는 의견도 있었다. (연합뉴스)
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