The Sorcerer’s Apprentice has moved out of Brooklyn and into Chinatown on the island of Manhattan this week to shoot some exteriors for what I can only guess is the Chinese New Year scene in the adaptation of the Disney animated story, though this is going to be a live-action adaptation.

From most of the pictures, we’ve just seen a dirty looking Nic Cage leading a bewildered looking Jay Baruchel around different New York Locals, leaning in and talking to him quietly. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice was first-drafted by writing duo Lawrence Konner and Mark Rosenthal (Planet of the Apes, Mona Lisa Smile, Flicka) then rewritten by Matt Lopez (Race to Witch Mountain) - and if you’re sharp you’re thinking: “Didn’t he credit Race To Witch Mountain to someone different just yesterday?” You’re right, but not as sharp as you could be. Two writers.

May I also take a moment to say I’m thrilled for all the Chinese-sponsored SAG extras in this city who finally get some work. Too bad they usually attend fake Chinese New Years. It must be an interesting life, celebrating the same year of teh Dragon/Rat/whatever every few months for a living.

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