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JamesG · 06-21-2013, 01:54 AM

"Hell on Wheels" Stops Production, Set Evacuated as Rain, Flooding Hit Calgary
by NELLIE ANDREEVA
Thursday June 20, 2013

An epic rainstorm that has forced mandatory evacuations in many riverside Calgary communities in Canada also is threatening the set of AMC‘s period Western drama "Hell on Wheels", which films there.

The set of the show is located near the Bow and Highwood rivers, both of which have breached their banks. Facing rising waters, I’ve learned that the producers today made the decision to evacuate the set, with the crew and equipment moved to higher ground.

Production was stopped in the middle of shooting episode 306.

For now, the stoppage is planned for two days but there is discussion to possibly restart filming after the show’s scheduled hiatus, which begins next Thursday.

That may be the only option if the set gets damaged by floods and needs to be repaired. For now, the set has not been affected though the main road leading to it is under water.

http://www.deadline.com/2013/06/hell...g-hit-calgary/

JamesG · 06-23-2013, 04:16 PM

The producers of "Hell on Wheels" just made the call: The AMC series has started its hiatus, originally planned to begin next Thursday. The decision came after the set of the show got flooded by rising waters in the Calgary area.

U.S. cast and crew are in the process of flying home from Calgary, which is under water following torrential mountain rains and is bracing for more flooding. The natural disaster has claimed its first victims as two bodies were recovered in the city of High River.

"Hell on Wheels" star Anson Mount posted a photo of the set.

http://www.deadline.com/2013/06/hell...g-hit-calgary/

robyrob · 06-23-2013, 06:29 PM

i was reading about this yesterday - some pretty scary pictures too. The arena Calgary Flames play in is flooded up to the 10th row of seats, with the locker rooms completely submerged. The Calgary Zoo had to be evacuated and some lions and tigers were actually moved to a local jail.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-...00-from-homes/

some stunning pics:
http://globalnews.ca/news/661667/pho...ore-and-after/

06-21-2013, 01:54 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,106	Production Halts on "Hell on Wheels" due to Massive Floods *"Hell on Wheels" Stops Production, Set Evacuated as Rain, Flooding Hit Calgary* by NELLIE ANDREEVA Thursday June 20, 2013 An epic rainstorm that has forced mandatory evacuations in many riverside Calgary communities in Canada also is threatening the set of AMC‘s period Western drama "Hell on Wheels", which films there. The set of the show is located near the Bow and Highwood rivers, both of which have breached their banks. Facing rising waters, I’ve learned that the producers today made the decision to evacuate the set, with the crew and equipment moved to higher ground. Production was stopped in the middle of shooting episode 306. For now, the stoppage is planned for two days but there is discussion to possibly restart filming after the show’s scheduled hiatus, which begins next Thursday. That may be the only option if the set gets damaged by floods and needs to be repaired. For now, the set has not been affected though the main road leading to it is under water. http://www.deadline.com/2013/06/hell...g-hit-calgary/ Attached Images

06-23-2013, 04:16 PM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,106	Update The producers of "Hell on Wheels" just made the call: The AMC series has started its hiatus, originally planned to begin next Thursday. The decision came after the set of the show got flooded by rising waters in the Calgary area. U.S. cast and crew are in the process of flying home from Calgary, which is under water following torrential mountain rains and is bracing for more flooding. The natural disaster has claimed its first victims as two bodies were recovered in the city of High River. "Hell on Wheels" star Anson Mount posted a photo of the set. http://www.deadline.com/2013/06/hell...g-hit-calgary/ Attached Images

06-23-2013, 06:29 PM	#3
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,189	i was reading about this yesterday - some pretty scary pictures too. The arena Calgary Flames play in is flooded up to the 10th row of seats, with the locker rooms completely submerged. The Calgary Zoo had to be evacuated and some lions and tigers were actually moved to a local jail. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-...00-from-homes/ some stunning pics: http://globalnews.ca/news/661667/pho...ore-and-after/
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