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Kate Winslet

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Glenview Home Makes Debut in ‘Contagion’ Thriller

Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh’s star-studded psychological action-thriller is headed to theaters Sept. 9.

After nearly a year of mounting anticipation, Steven Soderbergh’s psychological thriller, Contagion, will be released nationwide in a mere four weeks. The film will screen out of competition at the Venice Film Festival, which begins Aug. 31, before premiering in theaters and IMAX screens Sept. 9. As evidenced in the film’s chilling trailer, Contagion takes the form of a globe-hopping ensemble piece featuring an all-star cast in a variety of locations such as Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, London and Chicago. Glenview was among the Illinois locations used by Soderbergh’s film crew last November. Village of Glenview trustees approved a permit to film interior scenes of the movie at 2174 Mint Lane, a house that is currently for sale near The Glen. …

Cheryl O'Rourke

10:21 pm on Thursday, August 25, 2011

This was our listing in The Glen where Contagion was shot. It was so interesting watching the day to day details come together before the shoot. Cheryl O'Rourke Coldwell Banker-Glenview   more ›

Friday, November 5, 2010

Oscar-Winning Film Director Steven Soderbergh Begins Work on 'Contagion' Movie Today

Steven Soderbergh will be in Glenview Nov. 5 for one-day filming of his new movie "Contagion", set to be released October 2011.

A piece of Hollywood is coming to Glenview. Today, production crews will begin shooting scenes for the medical thriller Contagion at a local residence. Written by Scott Z. Burns (The Bourne Ultimatum, The Informant!), Contagion is an action-packed disaster flick about a deadly virus that is first contracted on an aircraft and quickly spreads to the rest of the country. Directed by Oscar-winning Steven Soderbergh, the film showcases an A-list cast including Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet, Marion Cotillard, Jude Law and Laurence Fishburne. The movie is set for release in October of next year. Village of Glenview trustees approved a permit last month to film interior scenes of the movie at 2174 Mint Lane, a house that is …

Michał Tołysz

11:59 am on Thursday, September 1, 2011

This will be a great move! Great cast, Great Plot and Great subject! This movie is sure to explain the seriousness of a global pandemic! Track who's spreading flu in your area with our health map http://earthgerm.com   more ›

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