Production at the legendary Hollywood sign has begun for a mysterious Swift and Disney+ project – and residents are infuriated by the disruption it has caused in their community, according to TMZ.
Neighbors see the three-day long production as a giant eyesore that has brought in loads of foot traffic and commotion that has upset their peace and life.
TMZ reports various home associations and organizations have been in contact with one another over the project and reportedly are not thrilled to learn Taylor will soon be in their vicinity.
The actual date of filming is scheduled for March 13 – just one day before Taylor releases her concert film, Taylor Swift The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version), on Disney+ on March 14.
Hollywood residents are reportedly outraged as Taylor Swift’s Disney+ production at the iconic sign consumes their neighborhood
Neighbors see the three-day long production as a giant eyesore that has been disrupting their life
The website obtained the film permit neighbors received informing them of the production, which states what residents can expect during the project.
The crew will be prepping for the shoot on Tuesday, March 12 from 9AM to 10PM, followed by the actual film date of Wednesday, March 13. That is scheduled to last from 9AM to 10PM as well.
The crew will then tear down the set on Thursday, March 14, another all-day endeavor scheduled to last from 9AM to 10PM.
The permit states that filming will consist of ‘aerial photography with remote control aircraft’ with drone activity set to occur on Wednesday from 7PM to 10PM.
It also states the purpose of the shoot is to film ‘Disney + TS.’
According to TMZ, they may be a lot of drones involved in the shoot.
Swift reportedly sold the exclusive film rights to her Eras Tour concert film for $75 million to Disney+.
While the network declined to comment on the streaming deal, Variety reported the pop star would be paid a whopping eight-figures.
Taylor Swift The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) will drop on the streamer on March 14
Swift reportedly sold the exclusive film rights to her Eras Tour concert film for $75 million to Disney+
The movie, which became the highest-grossing concert film of all-time, earning $261.6 million worldwide, officially becomes available to stream on Disney+ next month.
It will include five additional songs that were not previously included in theatres or past digital versions.
With her Disney+ payday, the Blank Space singer has made garnered more than $200 million in the movie business in just about six months.
‘#TSTheErasTourTaylorsVersion found itself running home to @DisneyPlus,’ Taylor Nation announced on X (previously known as Twitter) on Thursday. ‘Starting March 15th, watch the entire concert film for the first time ever from beginning to end of the show, including “cardigan” and 4 additional songs from the acoustic section!’
Disney CEO Bob Iger called the performer’s tour ‘a true phenomenon that has and continues to thrill fans around the world.’
He continued: ‘The Eras Tour’ has been a true phenomenon that has and continues to thrill fans around the world, and we are very excited to bring this electrifying concert to audiences whenever they want, exclusively on Disney+.’
Disney CEO Bob Iger called the performer’s tour ‘a true phenomenon that has and continues to thrill fans around the world’
TMZ obtained the film permit outlining what residents can expect during the shoot
While it is unclear what tracks that did not make the original cut were chosen, it’s likely that the songs will be from the three shows filmed at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Some contenders include No Body, No Crime, alongside the Haim sisters, I Can See You, You Are in Love and Death by a Thousand Cuts.
The Eras Tour concert film, which pulled in $96 million in ticket sales on its opening weekend, even earned a Golden Globe nomination for Cinematic and Box-Office Achievement.
Ahead of her 34th birthday, Swift revealed on Instagram that she thought ‘a fun way to celebrate the year’ with her fans would be to ‘make The Eras Tour Concert Film available for you to watch at home.’
Swift pictured performing in Singapore earlier this month
‘Very happy to be able to tell you that the extended version of the film including Wildest Dreams, The Archer and Long Live will be available to rent on demand in the US, Canada & additional countries to be announced soon starting on … you guessed it, December 13 [her birthday].’
It is the top-grossing concert film of all time in North America and was the first one in history to make more than $100 million domestically as well as the first independently released film to hit that mark in just two weekends in a decade.
The movie was filmed over the course of three of the Bad Blood hitmaker’s shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Swift previously released the Folklore: Long Pond Studio Sessions on Disney+.