A Peek at the Alexander

Ain't-It-Cool-News received a great report from someone who got a tour of Pinewood Studios where sets were build for Oliver Stone's Alexander and Joel Schumacher's Phantom of the Opera. Here's a small glimpse of what the person saw for the latter...

The first set we got to visit was a intricate set of tunnels which were supposed to be situated underneath the theatre, they were still being constructed, although most of the work had been completed, the final touches were hastily being applied as shooting was to commence on Friday 5th December, this is pretty much were reality set in! I mean there's me and my mate Shaun, stood on a set, at Pinewood bloody Studio's gawping at a underground cavern and a complete tunnel system that was gonna be in one of next year's biggest films! The detail was amazing, I got to see two huge statues that were going to be used at the entrance of the cavern all constructed out of polysterene but appeared to be solid stone, complete with growing moss and water stains. The next set we got to visit was of a ballroom! Complete with black and white marbled floor and the most beautiful gold staircase I have ever seen, hang on a mo I aint seen any gold staircases before so anyway it was jaw dropping, the extra's were still on set all dressed in amazing ball gowns complete with white wigs and masks, vast red velvet drapes graced the walls, the site was simply breathe taking.

You can read the detailed report on both films at the link above!