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Since there are heaps of threads about G.U.Y (not really complaining sass1) I thought we should have one big thread with all the latest news on the video gaga13

 

New so far: 

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The usually tranquil hilltop estate of publishing mogul William Randolph Hearst was the site of a Hollywood-style video shoot starring pop diva Lady Gaga. The five-time Grammy Award-winner was nowhere to be seen Tuesday – but many of the rough 125 cast and crew members working on her project were.

 

Dancers and security staff, many bundled in sweaters and coats, strolled the property, which is now a state historical monument. Crew members could be seen spray-painting large inflatable plastic swans in metallic sheens and carrying props such as a giant plaster seashell, antique furniture and garbage bags full of fake flowers.

 

The hub of activity Tuesday was the Roman Pool, a blue-and-gold tiled indoor pool decorated with statues of gods, goddesses and heroes in the manner of an ancient Roman bath.

 

At one end of the room, a group gathered around a movie camera in front of a wall-sized white backdrop illuminated by Klieg-style lights while music blared from a stack of speakers. According to Remar Sutton, board member of the Hearst Castle Preservation Foundation, the production planned to film at the Roman Pool on Tuesday before moving on to the outdoor Neptune Pool on Wednesday.

 

On Tuesday, Sutton led a small group of friends and supporters – including Robert Gresens, district engineer for the Cambria Community Services District, and CoastHills Federal Credit Union CEO Jeff York – through the film site. They picnicked on the steps in front of the Neptune pool.

 

Sutton remained mum about the specific details of the video project Gaga has in the works, but said it’s “the most extensive shoot she’s done.”

 

He said the pop diva is directing the video with the help of two other filmmakers, Nicole Ehrlich and Andrew Listermann.

 

According to Sutton, Gaga first expressed interest in filming the estate Hearst dubbed “La Cuesta Encantada” about three weeks ago. After sending a scouting party, she personally toured Hearst Castle on Feb. 3.

 

Before coming to Hearst Castle, Sutton said, Gaga’s production crew shot footage in Los Angeles and at the Louvre museum in Paris, where an exhibition showcasing the performer is currently installed. Robert Wilson’s “Living Rooms” features a video of Gaga posing as various works of art, including “The Death of Marat” and “Head of St. John the Baptist.”

 

Since the Deed of Trust between Hearst Corp. and the state of California prohibits commercial enterprises at Hearst Castle, film shoots are extremely rare. (Part of the 1960 period epic “Spartacus” was shot there.)

 

“We’ve turned down every single thing. We have never allowed a commercial shoot,” said Sutton, a foundation board member for about 13 years. “The general rule has been ‘no.’”

 

One of the reasons the foundation allowed Gaga’s shoot is the “extraordinary exposure (the project) will bring to a new generation,” Sutton said, adding that the performer is passionate about sharing Hearst Castle with her fans. “She feels like she can engage young people in art,” he said.

 

Gaga, her parents and her associates are donating $250,000 to the foundation; they’ll also pay the castle’s standard $22,100 special fee, underwrite a $25,000 water supply study, and reimburse the state for all production-related costs.

 

In addition, Gaga will shoot a water conservation public service announcement and a short feature on the castle, to be donated to the foundation.

 

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Location:

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Photos from the set:

 

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In a nutshell:

Gaga's shooting her video for G.U.Y (unconfirmed but most possible) at a really pretty castle in California and it's her most expensive video and it'll slay everyone cry4.gif' alt='cry3'>.gif' alt='cry2'>

Release date:

Soon. :creep:

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what if it's 2 videos in one..GUY and VENUS..both involve the gods and goddesses   lj1

 

 

UPDATE: Madeon was spotted on set! Is this the ARTPOP trilogy gaga was talking about. 

GUY, VENUS, GYPSY or GUY, VENUS, MJH  :interesting:  :interesting:  :interesting:  or whatever the order.regardles it might be a trilogy lj1

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what if it's 2 videos in one..GUY and VENUS..both involve the gods and goddesses   lj1

 

 

UPDATE: Madeon was spotted on set! Is this the ARTPOP trilogy gaga was talking about. 

GUY, VENUS, GYPSY or GUY, VENUS, MJH  :interesting:  :interesting:  :interesting:  or whatever the order.regardles it might be a trilogy lj1

 

This just got exciting. cry7

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What I don't understand... Who pays the money for the video?

 

I guess it won't be the record lable, since ARTPOP underperformed?

 

You think just because a project under performed, the label will stop paying for things? No fall1 that's not how it works. If anything they'd pay more to make it more of a success.

 

Her label will still pay for her videos, they'll give her a budget. But if it's not enough, I think Gaga would put her own money in to make it the best it can be, like she did with her first tour.

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what if it's 2 videos in one..GUY and VENUS..both involve the gods and goddesses   lj1

 

 

UPDATE: Madeon was spotted on set! Is this the ARTPOP trilogy gaga was talking about. 

GUY, VENUS, GYPSY or GUY, VENUS, MJH  :interesting:  :interesting:  :interesting:  or whatever the order.regardles it might be a trilogy lj1

Maybe it'll have an intro with Venus.... or somehow have it featured in the video like Paper Gangsta in Telephone lj1

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