Tower Heist - BTS- "Takin It To The Streets"
Behind-the-scenes video of the Parade scene being filmed.
Tower Heist is a 2011 heist comedy movie starring Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy. Directed by Brett Ratner, the film follows employees of a luxury apartment complex as they discover they've fallen victim to their wealthy employer's Ponzi scheme, later conspiring against him and breaking into his apartments while avoiding FBI agents. The film was released on November 1, 2011 and grossed $152.9 million.
History with the Macy's Parade[]
In a scene at the film's climax, a burglary takes place during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, as a van barrels down the middle of the procession. Some footage for the movie was filmed during the 2010 Parade, and featured cameos from celebrities such as Joan Rivers. Segments of the Parade were restaged later that November for further filming.
Parade Elements Featured[]
As mentioned above, several parade elements were brought into New York following the Parade in December 2010 to get extra footage. These elements included:
- Balloons: Snoopy as the Flying Ace, Yellow Macy's Stars, and Pumpkins
- Floats: Tom Turkey, Snoopy's Doghouse, Jolly Polly Pirate Ship, Rocking Horse, Rocking Giraffe
- Clown Units: Confetti Clowns, Funny Farm Clowns, Pirate Plankster Clowns
- Miscellaneous: Rooster Stilt Walkers, Pilgrim Man and Woman Balloonheads, "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" Banner, Macy's Great American Marching Band (portrayed by the Bergenfield High School Marching Band)