I've heard persistent rumors the the New York Public Library turned down a substantial amount of money from the makers of "The Day After Tomorrow" to be allowed to film in the building and to use the institution's name in the movie. Apparently, the Library did not find that the film "fitted the image" it wants to project (and protect?). The library in the movie ends up being referred to as the "New York City Library".
Is this true?
I personally find the tale of people surviving a new global ice age (even if it is by burning books) much more inspiring than the escapades of a handful of spoiled, privileged women whose biggest "problem" is deciding between hunky personal trainers. Maybe I'd feel differently if I lived in a palatial apartment with closets full of designer clothes and a "little black book" full of the names of witty, intelligent, great-in-bed partners. Unfortunately, speaking of movies as fantasy, I have a better chance of going to the "Star Wars" universe and becoming a Jedi knight than of living the SitC lifestyle.
How did they decide (if they did)?
I've heard persistent rumors the the New York Public Library turned down a substantial amount of money from the makers of "The Day After Tomorrow" to be allowed to film in the building and to use the institution's name in the movie. Apparently, the Library did not find that the film "fitted the image" it wants to project (and protect?). The library in the movie ends up being referred to as the "New York City Library".
Is this true?
I personally find the tale of people surviving a new global ice age (even if it is by burning books) much more inspiring than the escapades of a handful of spoiled, privileged women whose biggest "problem" is deciding between hunky personal trainers. Maybe I'd feel differently if I lived in a palatial apartment with closets full of designer clothes and a "little black book" full of the names of witty, intelligent, great-in-bed partners. Unfortunately, speaking of movies as fantasy, I have a better chance of going to the "Star Wars" universe and becoming a Jedi knight than of living the SitC lifestyle.