Corrie set expansion - Construction has begun!

[Scarlett.]

Here's an official map, areas surrounding the set are earmarked for expansion

Which would include Crimea Street and Inkerman Street!

[flamingGalah!]

I read that they are putting in planning permission for any future extensions to the set they may want to make, but initially will only be making a (slightly larger) exact copy of the current exterior set. They are also going down the route of what EastEnders did, ie building a set of cladding on a metal frame, rather than building proper houses out of brick etc... I just hope it looks ok, as it's bound to look at least a bit different... :conf2:

[Scarlett.]

they're building facades of the Bonded Warehouse and Science and Industry museum, just so it'll look the same xD the expansions will be discussed in a year

[flamingGalah!]

I reckon they will do something different instead of just making facades of the Museum as they are never properly seen in shot anyway. It gives them the opportunity to have more realistic buildings that would really back onto a terraced street. They could make the Museum bit Nuttalls Brewery, which I think it is supposed to be anyway...

[Scarlett.]

Yeah it is, they will be able to customise the buildings now

[Braden]

Wow! This looks fabulous.

[Scarlett.]

As it currently stands

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5491889828_e7d6cc923d.jpg

[Smithy]

I was expecting some sort of update with JCB's and foundations :laugh2:

[Scarlett.]

Lol they're just flattening the land at the moment I guess xD and demolishing any left over ruins ect.

Here's how it looked
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/03/05/article-1159571-03BFECD7000005DC-725_468x282.jpg

[Scarlett.]

This is the finished product (CG'd obviously lol)

http://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/assets/_files/cached/img/402x245.488/dec_10/pnw__1292501646_itv.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Looks like work is begining on the foundations ect.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5508182595_11e622c89a.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Here we go

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ytyn4ipsDdk/TamaFcvE3SI/AAAAAAAAALo/FHiNnuzC4x0/s1600/new+cs+set.png

[flamingGalah!]

What are those red arrows pointing at?? :conf: Still doesn't look like they have done anything!

[Scarlett.]

That's the site lol

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Media/Pix/gallery/2011/5/11/1305119029056/Coronation-Street-Salford-007.jpg

[flamingGalah!]

That's the site lol


Well obviously... But they still have not actually done anything yet in that photo you posted! :conf:

[Scarlett.]

They sure have to dither about don't they xD

[Scarlett.]

http://i52.tinypic.com/16c9oqq.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Not too much to see just yet, but it's finally started!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6069187921_7eb18c83fa_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6069187945_e91d8ce171_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6069187929_dbf63c1014.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6188/6069187937_f19e5510c4_z.jpg

[Patrick]

Wait so Corrie is getting an entire new set?

[Scarlett.]

Yep, this one is going bye-bye!

http://www.webbaviation.co.uk/gallery/d/14659-2/ba02852.jpg

The new one will be built to real life standards (no more unrealistically small streets ect.(

[Scarlett.]

http://www.how-do.co.uk/sites/default/files/imagecache/Article_Large/GROUNDBREAKING%20-%20CORONATION%20STREET%20-%20MICHELLE%20KEEGAN%20WILLIAM%20ROACHE.JPG

After years of rumours and uncertainty, building work has started on Coronation Street's new home at MediaCityUK.

One of the soap's longest serving stars, William Roache, was appropriately on-hand to break the ground on what will eventually become the studio base for the soap.

"It’s over fifty years since I first walked on to a Coronation Street set, and now I’m here with Michelle [Keegan], starting the build of our new home – the one that will take us well in to this century, and it feels fantastic.”

The 7.7 acre site is across the water from the main BBC studios, alongside the Imperial War Museum North and will be a bespoke stand-alone production and studio centre for Coronation Street.

“Our move to MediaCityUK is an historic one that will continue our commitment to the North, ensuring our longevity as the major programme maker in the region and make us a crucial part of Europe’s biggest media population. It is a very exciting time,” added Kevin Lygo, managing director, ITV Studios.

Work is expected to be complete by spring 2013.

[Scarlett.]

BBC has a video from the new set
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-14815080

[Doogle]

If it'll be built to real life standards does that mean the street will look really different?! Will there be a storyline covering this or are they just gonna pretend nothing changed? :laugh:

[Scarlett.]

If it'll be built to real life standards does that mean the street will look really different?! Will there be a storyline covering this or are they just gonna pretend nothing changed? :laugh:

They're probably gonna pretend nothing happened

At the last switch over, the street went from this
http://www.rexfeatures.com/images/thumb/715157pi.jpg
to this
http://www.rexfeatures.com/images/thumb/715157pt.jpg

(Notice the positioning of the factory lol)

Here's a pic of the past sets
http://www.corrie.net/profiles/places/set1b.gif
http://www.corrie.net/profiles/places/set2a.gif
(Current set)
http://www.corrie.net/profiles/places/set3a.gif

One thing I noticed about the new set
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u7eNWvnwXTI/TmaJFTUDOZI/AAAAAAAAANg/SAOoHPiwQSE/s1600/corrie2.png

A new street?

[Scarlett.]

Just noticed something in the plans - spot the difference

http://i55.tinypic.com/x4584z.jpg
http://seasiderspodcast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blackburn-rovers-return.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Here's a mini model street

http://i54.tinypic.com/28mhftl.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Looks like work is begining on the foundations ect.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5508182595_11e622c89a.jpg

Just found out what was going on here - they were searching for unexploded World War II bombs as it was suspected there could have been some under the site :shocked: must have finished now that everything is being built though

[Tom]

Its in Trafford

[/pedantic]

[Scarlett.]

Its in Trafford

[/pedantic]

Quite right, but it's technically part of the Media City complex, which is based in Salford :p

Here's the new set/ITV Trafford from outside looking in

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0z8sXXsXgG0/TQsxQQ6mvjI/AAAAAAAABKo/dbSrgNSRzcc/s1600/ITV+Trafford.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Small update pic
http://i55.tinypic.com/2jaxlol.jpg

[Benji10uk]

This is so interesting - I would love it if you continued to post photos info etc about this. Thanks :)

[Scarlett.]

I plan to :p

Here's the latest photo, taken Nov 2nd

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6031/6306190924_14d6608ba9_b.jpg

[King Gizzard]

Most of BBC is heading up there

All the presenters are pissed off about it

[Scarlett.]

It's directly across from Corrie lol
http://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/content/images/2006/06/23/mediacity_470_450x180.jpg?maxWidth=500

[King Gizzard]

It looks like something from Dubai

[Benji10uk]

Looks amazing!!!

[flamingGalah!]

It looks like something from Dubai

Apart from the sh*t weather :joker:

[Scarlett.]

As it looked six hours ago


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6417526065_c48ed44429_b.jpg

[Scarlett.]

As it looked six hours ago


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6417526065_c48ed44429_b.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Here's a rough look at what will be where
http://i41.tinypic.com/fz92cx.jpg

[Scarlett.]

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390958_276114295767685_269105019801946_712317_1325 708005_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/381929_276114319101016_269105019801946_712318_1893 210174_n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/388059_276114262434355_269105019801946_712316_1255 687313_n.jpg

[Scarlett.]

I made a blog of how many changes the new set has that we know of right now
http://coronationstreetupdates.blogspot.com/2011/12/noticeable-changes-to-new-set.html

[Scarlett.]

December 2011 pic
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kZHUmjUSvdU/TwG9OtUNMGI/AAAAAAAAATA/fN7pabyr5CM/s1600/mediacityukpeelsmediacityuksalfordquaysbbcnorthitv uosdecember22nd2011mediacityukwebcamtimelinenwda.j pg

[arista]

Most of BBC is heading up there

All the presenters are pissed off about it



Yes some are not going.

[Scarlett.]

Yes some are not going.

I don't feel sorry for them at all, for decades Northerners had to go down south to even have a chance of making it in the media, I'm glad times are changing

[Scarlett.]

January 6th update
http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/6347/dsc05792y.jpg

[Scarlett.]

http://m.gmgrd.co.uk/res/235.$plit/C_71_article_1471036_image_list_image_list_item_0_ image.jpg?17%2F01%2F2012%2019%3A59%3A04%3A279

Coronation Street is on course for a re-birth when it moves out of its historic Manchester home.

The Rovers Return regulars are set to embark on their final 12 months of filming at Quay Street, home to Corrie for the last 51 years.

Building work has already begun on Weatherfield’s new home at Trafford Wharf, across the water from MediaCityUK at Salford Quays.

If all goes to plan, filming will switch to the new site in spring of next year with exterior and interior sets, plus a production base, on the 7.7 acre site.

Executive producer Kieran Roberts said: "The move is full steam ahead. It’s a huge project and incredibly exciting.

"But we’ve got to arrive when it’s 100 per cent finished because we have to stop one Friday night at Quay Street and start the next week down at Trafford Wharf. So we’re keeping an open mind about an exact date."

The ITV1 drama is usually shot six weeks ahead of broadcast. But cast and crew will be shooting extra episodes in the run up to the move.

Kieran said: "Over the course of the next year we’re going to get a little bit further ahead of ourselves than we normally do."

The new exterior set will be an exact replica on the existing one, while increasing the scale of the buildings so they match the size of those in the real world.

Kieran explained: "What I’m hoping we’ll achieve is that we’ll have a site that’s a real improvement for us making the show and the viewer won’t notice any difference."

He said the focus would still be on the main Coronation Street cobbles but some areas of Weatherfield, such as Victoria Street, will be slightly extended.

He said: "We won’t be able to expand infinitely when we get there so we need to plan for the future. We can open up little areas that we haven’t had before."

Producer Phil Collinson said: "It’s a massive move for the show and a very exciting transition. A really exciting re-birth. It will look the same but feel very different for us working there."

Manchester Evening News (http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/tv_and_showbiz/s/1471036_coronation-street-move-to-trafford-wharf-is-a-re-birth-say-bosses?rss=yes&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)

[Scarlett.]

http://i43.tinypic.com/fjnr0y.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/jrf990.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/16jg11w.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/ny5xxx.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/b8n6ty.jpg

[Visage]

I keep checking this thread out every time you update it, yet never show my appreciation, so here I am saying cheers Chewy, thanks for the updates :D

[Scarlett.]

No problem :P I love posting them xD I wonder if that yellow fencing shows where the set will be?

Also I like this picture xD
http://i42.tinypic.com/5v7qk9.jpg

[Visage]

Yeah, that picture looks great.

I thought the same about the yellow fencing. It's great to stare at and trying to find out what goes where.

[Scarlett.]

Aye, it looks like these areas are definately where the set will be, I think that side will be the Victoria St./Rovers end
http://i39.tinypic.com/4zxawz.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/24ngxo8.jpg

[Scarlett.]

I wonder what places they plan on adding to the set?

[Scarlett.]

The main ITV building seems to be the first thing going up, though the area around the street is looking a lot flatter now

http://i43.tinypic.com/t5n39v.jpg

Bigger pic here (http://i43.tinypic.com/33ylyiq.jpg)

[Scarlett.]

I found out why the soil is being shoved around, the top layer is polluted, so they've been gathering it all up, looks like they're just about done with that.

[Scarlett.]

Another new picture

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6846332345_5396a3a291_b.jpg

[Marsh.]

Is that road next to the set not going to cause problems?

I would think traffic would be quite loud.

[Scarlett.]

They will have sound excluding walls around the set, also there's a massive facade (The Brewery) being put up at that side which will help keep sound out :)

[Scarlett.]

Check it out, the ITV HQ is going up fast!

http://i42.tinypic.com/2lths1i.jpg

[Scarlett.]

New pics

http://i39.tinypic.com/33ni7at.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/55w9c.jpg

[Scarlett.]

The ground work is being started for the street itself now
http://www.mawhitfield.co.uk/mediacityuk%20bbc%20north%20university%20salford%2 0quays%20manchester%20peel%20nwda%20jobs/bbcmediacityukweb2012q4f/mediacityukpeelsmediacityuksalfordquaysbbcnorthitv uosfebruary27th2012mediacityukwebcamtimelinenwda16 .jpg

[Scarlett.]

A full view of the whole site
http://www.mawhitfield.co.uk/mediacityuk%20bbc%20north%20university%20salford%2 0quays%20manchester%20peel%20nwda%20jobs/bbcmediacityukweb2012q4f/mediacityukpeelsmediacityuksalfordquaysbbcnorthitv uosfebruary27th2012mediacityukwebcamtimelinenwda18 .jpg

[Scarlett.]

Significant progress made since two days ago, this is going up fast

http://i40.tinypic.com/11ub8ti.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Moar updatage
http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz309/razzledazzle_2010/IMAG0007.jpg
http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz309/razzledazzle_2010/IMAG0008.jpg
http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz309/razzledazzle_2010/IMAG0009.jpg

[Visage]

It's coming along nicely, thanks for keeping us uptodate Chewy :D

[Scarlett.]

http://i43.tinypic.com/vl6jr.jpg

[waterhog]

i can see the pub -

[Marsh.]

Course you can.

[Scarlett.]

Except thats the ITV Studio building lol

[waterhog]

its the pud to me - and i can see my stella - shes on the bar and looks very inviting lol

[Scarlett.]

Some new pics

http://i44.tinypic.com/33p5vgy.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/9zq5wp.jpg

[Scarlett.]

The front of the ITV building
http://i41.tinypic.com/91c4n5.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/1zgycsm.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/10en888.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/65xwm8.jpg

[Visage]

Cheers for the update Chewy, I always like to check in with this thread.

[Scarlett.]

I love watching updates of this being built, hopefully they'll start work on the street soon

[Scarlett.]

Few new pics

http://i42.tinypic.com/fxwmlc.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/34nsj8z.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/2dp0ev.jpg

[Patrick]

When will this be finished?

[Scarlett.]

Probably October/September, the main ITV building will be up by July I think though

[waterhog]

can not wait.

[Marsh.]

I'll be very much surprised if it's ready by Sept/Oct. It feels like it's taken them a year to get where they are now.

[Scarlett.]

I'll be very much surprised if it's ready by Sept/Oct. It feels like it's taken them a year to get where they are now.

They only really started in Jan/Feb, all last year they were having to remove polluted soil, check there was no old WWII bombs hidden (due to the location)

[Scarlett.]

http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss255/trakkie/P4210594.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss255/trakkie/P4210595.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss255/trakkie/P4210598.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss255/trakkie/P4210599.jpg

[Scarlett.]

http://i47.tinypic.com/auwadx.jpg

If you look at the plans on the first page, the area with the yellow fence is the 'Set Store'
http://i49.tinypic.com/35iviab.jpg

The area of the concrete next to the orange digger in this pic is the terrace, the bit right next to the digger will be the Rovers, or at least I think it is, it could in fact be the Medical center
http://i46.tinypic.com/20ponxv.jpg

BBC & ITV on opposite sides of the Quays
http://i49.tinypic.com/349ex60.jpg

MediaCity with ITV sat in the background
http://i46.tinypic.com/2w7plyp.jpg

[Visage]

Fab updates Chewyhttp://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Respect/respect-051.gif

[Scarlett.]

More of an update on the ITV Studio building itself, the cladding is starting to go up

http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss255/trakkie/P5120627.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss255/trakkie/P5120629.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss255/trakkie/P5120632.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss255/trakkie/P5120633.jpg

[Scarlett.]

http://i50.tinypic.com/2lulut.jpg

[Scarlett.]

If you look to the right, you can see the frame for the street, apparently the new cobbles have been laid too
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/nickthegreek2k2/photo1-1.jpg

[Scarlett.]

http://i45.tinypic.com/29x89p3.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/1lsw9.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/2z6utg1.jpg
http://i47.tinypic.com/2hcgcp1.jpg


http://i47.tinypic.com/2dhebea.jpg

[Scarlett.]

A few more pics
http://i49.tinypic.com/ncmwwj.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/awc3gg.jpg

[Scarlett.]

From a different perspective.
http://i48.tinypic.com/zkpdlg.jpg

Undeworld is definately taking shape
http://i47.tinypic.com/amtk7a.jpg

[Scarlett.]

That's cool and all, and very true lmao, but I think you got the wrong thread xD

[Scarlett.]

Well, here it is!

http://i46.tinypic.com/14tt3eg.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/25gdxsm.jpg

[Scarlett.]

http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss255/trakkie/P8060697.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss255/trakkie/P8060699.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss255/trakkie/P8060700.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss255/trakkie/P8060701.jpg

July 27th pics
http://www.mawhitfield.co.uk/mediacityuk%20bbc%20north%20university%20salford%2 0quays%20manchester%20peel%20nwda%20jobs/bbcmediacityukweb2012q2/mediacityukpeelsmediacityuksalfordquaysbbcnorthitv uosjuly27th2012mediacityukwebcamtimelinenwda16.jpg
http://www.mawhitfield.co.uk/mediacityuk%20bbc%20north%20university%20salford%2 0quays%20manchester%20peel%20nwda%20jobs/bbcmediacityukweb2012q2/mediacityukpeelsmediacityuksalfordquaysbbcnorthitv uosjuly27th2012mediacityukwebcamtimelinenwda15.jpg

[Scarlett.]

http://i50.tinypic.com/dzje9w.jpg

[reece(:]

So the new set is next to a river and busy city centre?:conf:

[Scarlett.]

So the new set is next to a river and busy city centre?:conf:

You say that as if it isnt currently the case :p

http://i47.tinypic.com/v7qys0.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/206g93l.jpg

The current set is a lot more crowded :p it's moving across the river from here
http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/92/96/2929669_eeb3bd2b.jpg

[reece(:]

I had no idea :joker:

[Scarlett.]

They hide the city pretty well :p there is one thing they have trouble with these days though... Beetham Tower

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4114/4808773316_285595e729_z.jpg

[Redway]

Thanks for the updates, Chewy. :)

[Scarlett.]

http://i45.tinypic.com/m8hi78.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Removed

[Scarlett.]

Apparently those plans in the post above were for the old set anyway, for use as a reference lol

[Scarlett.]

Had to delete the pictures, but here's a legal one :D

http://i46.tinypic.com/mkf8k.jpg

[Scarlett.]

http://i48.tinypic.com/wlalg2.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/152yxvr.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/mmq7i9.jpg

[waterhog]

it looks like a building site but i have faith in corri. all they need to do is sort out some of the actors now and it will be splendid. mind you i have not seen chris fountain in it for a while so maybe they are doing this. ashame i can not same the same about kirsty - terrible actor.

[Scarlett.]

When they move to the new set, I think they will be changing producer too, so we will hopefully have the storylines sorted out then

[Scarlett.]

http://i.imgur.com/8Bunr.jpg
http://i46.tinypic.com/qsnwaa.jpg

[Scarlett.]

I found a good comparison picture
http://i48.tinypic.com/dyum1t.jpg

Things I noticed
- The Viaduct is a LOT bigger, and now continues past the Kabin
- Victoria Street is a lot wider and now continues past Victoria Court
- The factory is MASSIVE compared to the current one
- The Rovers now looks a lot bigger compared to the rest of the houses

[flamingGalah!]

You can tell it has been built to real scale now by the size of the workmen on site! It will take ages to walk the length of the street now, on the the current set it takes no time at all...

Good to see that the Rovers is being built much bigger too after all these years, though I am disappointed they have kept the viaduct to nowhere next to it, surely now there is no big Granada building right behind the set to obscure they could have done something else...

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, I noticed the Corner shop actually looks quite a bit wider than the rest of the houses too, will finally look like a proper shop from the outside

[Scarlett.]

http://i50.tinypic.com/20johtt.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/2dm5i5f.jpg

[Scarlett.]

http://i.imgur.com/uIKr5ER.png

The new street looks nearly complete, all they have to do now is build Victoria Street and the medical center

[Scarlett.]

New pic
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BGCiNyvCMAEAehv.jpg:large

Look at the size of the Kabin!
For comparison
https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRHAAS1m4kNVQDPEq4g1uKz9Hyv0rVJv hGPiyHUzgoBOI-VdwMN

[Marsh.]

it looks like a building site.

Would that be because.... It is a building site? :eek:

[Scarlett.]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FqJ3By4Dw04/UWwDrTcgo0I/AAAAAAAAeAI/1d-T_xH6LUg/s1600/Coronation+Street+Blog.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Good comparison picture here
http://www.webbaviation.co.uk/gallery/d/2735-1/coronation-c8680.jpg

[Scarlett.]

http://i.imgur.com/6PrNRqk.jpg
Comparison
http://i.imgur.com/5DYHLU1.png



http://i.imgur.com/sgoDCOh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/EsapcyL.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Someone did a good comparison pic on DS
https://www.dropbox.com/s/nqdiy2makq0477h/2013-04-17%2001.48.17.jpg

You can already notice a number of differences, biggest one is the Webster's house (the 3rd new house from the factory), the roof has gone higher and they've got rid of a window at the back

[waterhog]

wow to the new set.

[Scarlett.]

It's great that Mawdsley Street is now a proper set of houses (the street behind Coronation Street)

[Scarlett.]

A new picture, look at the size of Underworld!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BITDPvgCQAEVCpG.jpg:large

[Samm]

Can't wait to see it :)

[Scarlett.]

Just saw this on Digital Spy
http://i.imgur.com/Cy42fYb.jpg

Comparison of the current Victoria Street and the new one - Roys Rolls is gonna look a lot bigger!
http://i.imgur.com/pcsmfYL.png

[Scarlett.]

The brewery facade behind the street is now done too!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BOLAY_fCAAIripT.jpg:large

[Scarlett.]

http://i.imgur.com/wgKW32J.jpg

[Samm]

Is it going to be the same as the last set

[Scarlett.]

For the most part, there will be a few changes

[Smithy]

wow it looks massive :joker:

[Scarlett.]

The upstairs windows on the houses look crazily big compared to what we're used to seeing, lol. It's weird seeing it all look so life size.

[Scarlett.]

Final cobble being laid
http://i4.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article5775437.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/corriecobbles001_6681375-5775437.jpg

for comparison, here is the current shop
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8377/8394234897_2bb4c0c2f4_z.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Another picture, looking toward the Bistro

http://i.imgur.com/pnUQmll.png

[Scarlett.]

A pic from The Sun
http://i.imgur.com/ViDWY2o.jpg

[waterhog]

looking good corri

[Jack.]

I see there is now two windows upside in the rovers

[waterhog]

god you got good eyes - are you a detective - well spotted.

[Samm]

when will the new set air

[Scarlett.]

The first few months of next year

Here's a good comparison picture
http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01711/SNF17TV4B--620S_1711860a.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ViDWY2o.jpg

Viaduct Street looks a lot wider, also I notice they've remembered to put newer bricks where the tram crashed.

[Samm]

Where's the flats where nick lives

[Scarlett.]

It's "Victoria Court" on this map

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PvCDNfbsSQA/TvJW6kTdQJI/AAAAAAAAARc/w3mjwe9W9JI/s1600/cs4.png

[Scarlett.]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/10/28/article-2478298-190A7B2000000578-550_964x491.jpg

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/10/28/article-2478298-1909ACF200000578-901_964x630.jpg

[Scarlett.]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BaLRbQAIIAAB7oi.jpg:large

[Marsh.]

I would have thought they'd have made the left hand side of the window a little bigger to match the inside where they play darts. :D

[Scarlett.]

I would have thought they'd have made the left hand side of the window a little bigger to match the inside where they play darts. :D

I think there's still that bit of the wall before the corner like with the old one
http://www.blogcdn.com/money.aol.co.uk/media/2011/11/rovers-return.jpg

:p

[Marsh.]

I know, but inside it's much bigger, room to fit tables and stuff. The exterior is still too small.

[Scarlett.]

http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/297665/article_8033466689c3858b_img.jpg
Comparison
http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/297996/article_4cb9e9d01af05cca_img.jpg

New set facts

Coronation Street Trafford is the 5th interpretation of the nation’s favourite Street

It has taken over 60 organisations and over 3000 people to create and build it

The lot is 7.7 acres and is based in Trafford

Coronation Street is 2.5 feet wider allowing cars to pass with ease

The tree outside the salon is an Alnus Icana, from Holland it weighs six tonnes and stands 40 feet high. It is around 25 years old and is one of the largest trees ever planted in the UK

There are over 400,000 facing bricks on the Lot, of which 144,000 were reclaimed from a derelict Salford street

Our new windows are home to over 600 feet of curtain rail holding 120 curtains for twitching!

Formerly studio based the ‘Underworld’ set will be permanently housed within the factory lot

A total of 54,000 cobbles have been laid on the new street reclaimed from Salford and the canal side in Eccles

[Samm]

:amazed:

[Scarlett.]

The general press will begin tweeting pics soon!

The new cobbles
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BaOu_F7IMAACgwr.jpg

[Scarlett.]

New Rosamund Street
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BaO5T0IIYAAw3sP.jpg:large

[Scarlett.]

http://i.imgur.com/7iOWFril.jpg

[Scarlett.]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BaPGlHKIcAAL6xn.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BaPEsYGCAAAD7VI.jpg:large

[Scarlett.]

Tony Warren outside the new Rovers
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BaPSLV4IAAA5pKS.jpg:large

Brand new street sign put up on the Kabin side of the street
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BaPTZQhIcAE8gc9.jpg:large

[Scarlett.]

New Webster's garage
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BaPNpX7IUAAgFf8.jpg:large

New viaduct arch, new buisness
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BaPPm6PIgAA1Y-G.jpg:large

[Scarlett.]

New Victoria Court
http://www.contactmusic.com/pics/ln/20131129/coronation_street_set_reveal_291113_01/atmosphere-new-coronation-street-set-revealed_3975090.jpg

Victoria Street is looking a lot wider
http://www.contactmusic.com/pics/ln/20131129/coronation_street_set_reveal_291113_01/atmosphere-new-coronation-street-set-revealed_3975089.jpg

New builder's yard
http://www.contactmusic.com/pics/ln/20131129/coronation_street_set_reveal_291113_01/atmosphere-new-coronation-street-set-revealed_3975081.jpg

Another pic of the entrance
http://www.contactmusic.com/pics/ln/20131129/coronation_street_set_reveal_291113_02/atmosphere-new-coronation-street-set-revealed_3975235.jpg

Another pic of the new Victoria Court
http://i.imgur.com/27RqdaYl.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Victoria Street has definately benefitted the most from this move

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7364/11119729404_d022d1f0c7_b.jpg


Old version
http://i.imgur.com/6GGb9V3l.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Victoria Court (opposite block) comparison
Old
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8375/8394205875_73d5fc3a6f_b.jpg

New
http://i.imgur.com/XJmK9lT.png


Viaduct street comparison
Old
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8226/8394237453_fb96d91968_b.jpg

New
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5480/11119815684_6b18818757_b.jpg

[Scarlett.]

http://i.imgur.com/vW6XQkg.jpg

[Scarlett.]

The show has now officially started production in Trafford!

[Z]

Doubt we're gonna notice as viewers :laugh: pretty cool for the production team/actors though!

[BigSister]

*excited*

[Scarlett.]

Some parts will be very noticeable, I think, like Victoria Street looking like a real street for once, with Victoria Court (the new apartments) not being in the middle of the street

http://i.imgur.com/6GGb9V3l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/UuTfax2l.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Apparently I got it wrong, they begin filming tommorow, they've just been doing test runs since Monday

Here's how its looking on the outside now
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdfCX9wIAAA5BPn.jpg:large

[Drew.]

New Webster's garage
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BaPNpX7IUAAgFf8.jpg:large


:joker: such a cheesy bit of graffiti

[Scarlett.]

:joker: such a cheesy bit of graffiti

If I recall correctly, in the show, Ryan Connor did it, and Kevin kept it because he liked it, lol.

[Drew.]

Think its time for Sally to put her bandana on and to tag her own design over it.

[Scarlett.]

She'd probably paint the garage doors beige, lol.

[Z]

A sensible beige.

I'd quite like to go visit the set one day

[Scarlett.]

A sensible beige.

I'd quite like to go visit the set one day

I did, nearly a year ago :hugesmile: That was Granada though, I'd love to visit the new one.

Here's the pics from my visit
http://www.flickr.com/photos/51997596@N02/sets/72157632560804152/
:D

It'd also be nice to get some pics that don't make me look like Fred Elliott with hair, lol.

[Drew.]

A sensible beige.

I'd quite like to go visit the set one day

Would be great to visit the set of Corrie and Emmerdale

[Scarlett.]

The new street from the production office
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LcnSj7I3VFA/Us7o30CrtYI/AAAAAAAAh_o/gz5UA5XmW-A/s1600/pic.jpg

The first scenes were filmed today, apparently the first scenes filmed there included Katy Armstrong, lol.

[Drew.]

421230726470979584

[HD]

The first scenes were filmed today, apparently the first scenes filmed there included Katy Armstrong, lol.

Had to take a minute to think who she was... :umm2:

[Natalie.]

Thanks for the pics Chewy, looks amazing!
I'd also like to visit the Emmerdale, Corrie sets. Eastenders too

[HD]

Thanks for the pics Chewy, looks amazing!
I'd also like to visit the Emmerdale, Corrie sets. Eastenders too

I'd love to visit Emmerdale & Brookside tbh

[Scarlett.]

I'd love to visit Emmerdale & Brookside tbh

You can visit Brookside, its a real street now :hugesmile:

[HD]

You can visit Brookside, its a real street now :hugesmile:

I know I've seen the pics/vids :hugesmile:
The people living there now are so lucky.

[flamingGalah!]

:joker: such a cheesy bit of graffiti

I added to the names scratched on the garage doors when I did a tour of the old street years ago :joker:

[Scarlett.]

The outside of the studios is finally complete
http://i.imgur.com/4j0Ff9K.jpg

A set tour video with the newest character on the street, Maddie
http://www.itv.com/coronationstreet/extras/behind-the-scenes-with-amy-kelly-maddie

[Scarlett.]

The first episodes filmed on the Trafford set air the first week of March apparently
http://i.imgur.com/xYxRNKg.png

[Scarlett.]

I just saw this picture
http://i2.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article6724561.ece/ALTERNATES/s1023/Coronation-Street-set-6724561.jpg

I noticed how many hidden little areas they have on the roofs now, lol, will make filming higher up a lot easier.

[Scarlett.]

Eagle eyed viewers may have noticed a few changes in last nights episodes, it seems the sets for D&S Alahans, The Kabin and Streetcars were new!

Notice how the wall beside the cab office window has dramatically changed
http://i.imgur.com/HFNtyral.png

and there's now toilets too!
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DEbWsrXfgYQ/UwwdwB2zyAI/AAAAAAAAAEY/2TWq8_5PwZ8/s1600/stree.png

The previously unseen part of the Corner Shop
http://i.imgur.com/u9cPUh5.png

[Jarrod]

So, this isn't really anything big - but there isn't a thread other than this one to put it in! I went to Manchester today with college to see A Midsummer Night's Dream and it was in the Lowry. This is basically right next to MediaCity and the brand new Coronation Street set. It wasn't viable that much (You could see the viaduct) and some other features, but here are a few pictures from today:

https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/1625699_4006373173958_1509126519_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1779975_4006372733947_2102536763_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1779724_4006371013904_1650055691_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1662329_4006370093881_1236635406_n.jpg

I was overly excited because this was my first time to this part of Manchester and it's where I want to work in the future :amazed:

[Scarlett.]

I love that whole area, its looks very modern.

[Jarrod]

It's one of the best places I've been too.

[Scarlett.]

Pretty much all of the interior sets you'll be seeing this week are new, you might have notice the Rovers interior looked a little different last night (and that they finally got a new bar)

http://i.imgur.com/62BMxWt.jpg

and Dev's has somehow grown an office
http://i.imgur.com/mYQxGA1l.jpg

The new exterior will be shown from next week.

[Jack.]

The new office location makes no sense. It's a bit like the rovers toilets . The office is going into Kevin's house :joker:

[Drew.]

I thought it all looked a bit different yesterday, Devs shop was the big giveaway.. didn't notice any differences outside though.

[Scarlett.]

The new office location makes no sense. It's a bit like the rovers toilets . The office is going into Kevin's house :joker:

To be fair, Kevin's not gonna be needing the kitchen anyway :joker:

I thought it all looked a bit different yesterday, Devs shop was the big giveaway.. didn't notice any differences outside though.

The new outside set will be shown from next week onward, most of the interiors this week are new though. Expect Underworld to look a lot different, since it will be filmed in the actual Underworld building. Generally, all the new sets will have a more realistic look to them, due to the studios being state of the art, and not old 60's studios upgraded over 50 years :hugesmile:

[Scarlett.]

Tonight's two episodes are the final ones shot at Granada Studios.

This is a shot of the first shot filmed at the new set
http://i.imgur.com/LoKxsgJl.jpg

[BigSister]

Ah so its not moved yet. Me and my mum were discuusing this tonight
So from Monday will be the new set Chewy?

[Scarlett.]

Yep, they showed it on the documentary tonight.

[Jake.]

The documentary was great, really gave a good insight as to how the show has evolved

[Scarlett.]

The thumbnails they chose for the ITV Player videos are very fitting
http://i.imgur.com/D4HLPu2.png

[Scarlett.]

Just noticed the new cab office was shown again..with a new window, lol.

http://i.imgur.com/DNnA0RYl.jpg

[Scarlett.]

New titles, new set! Both debuting tonight!

[Samm]

hope the titles are like the ones they had in mid 00s

[Scarlett.]

hope the titles are like the ones they had in mid 00s

I think they're mostly the same as the 2010 ones, with a few new shots added in


I was just looking at a picture of the new set, and I noticed they've actually snook a new street in.
http://i.imgur.com/vENttqD.jpg?1?5825

What it looked like back at Granada
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8223/8395307760_2dc86abb97_c.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Looking back at some of the older sets, Viaduct Street looks tiny here, lol
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7335/13057104164_565c64b574_c.jpg

I'm glad they burnt down those flats too
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7435/13057103274_f5b5e99fd4_c.jpg

[Marsh.]

What's the new street? Isn't that just the fake backdrop like it was at the old set?

[Scarlett.]

What's the new street? Isn't that just the fake backdrop like it was at the old set?

Nah, if you look closer, you can see doors and windows in the facade
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BiEW-ApIAAAGabk.jpg

I think its a good idea to have a street there instead of the mural, they could actually make use of it in the show then.

[bbfan1991]

They're revamping the cobbles again ain't they? Problems with them due to H&S concerns apparently and according to the paper stars like Kym Marsh-Ryder-Lomas-Marsh-Mellor-Marsh (or whatever she calls herself next) and Michelle Keegan were worried about falling over.

[Scarlett.]

They're revamping the cobbles again ain't they? Problems with them due to H&S concerns apparently and according to the paper stars like Kym Marsh-Ryder-Lomas-Marsh-Mellor-Marsh (or whatever she calls herself next) and Michelle Keegan were worried about falling over.

Yeah, but to be fair on them, the new cobbles don't look as well done as the Granada ones. They're a bit less flat, its just a little correction they've had to make.

[Marsh.]

Maybe Kym Marsh and her clan should wear normal shoes. :laugh:

Honestly, it's as though they're walking the catwalk sometimes when I put it on.

Eva always comes out of that poky little house to go to her poky little job across the road dressed like she's going to the Oscars with perfect hair. :joker:

[bbfan1991]

Maybe Kym Marsh and her clan should wear normal shoes. :laugh:

Honestly, it's as though they're walking the catwalk sometimes when I put it on.

Eva always comes out of that poky little house to go to her poky little job across the road dressed like she's going to the Oscars with perfect hair. :joker:

Not naming no names, but no Acting is required with some stars in Corrie, they play themselves or just roll their eyes, pout, moan.

[Scarlett.]

God knows how they manage to walk on the cobbles with those shoes, lol.

Weirdly, though the set has moved, they still seem to be using the Granada set for Weatherfield General
http://i.imgur.com/YSjhxd3.png

[bbfan1991]

I like Steph, something about her:blush:.

[Marsh.]

Not naming no names, but no Acting is required with some stars in Corrie, they play themselves or just roll their eyes, pout, moan.

She's an expert at folding her arms. :joker:


Weirdly, though the set has moved, they still seem to be using the Granada set for Weatherfield General

If they have to travel for that stuff hopefully it means less hospital. It got to the point where someone was in hospital every week just for the sake of it.

[Scarlett.]

I like Steph, something about her:blush:.

Me too, she's a decent addition to the cast :hugesmile:

[Scarlett.]

If they have to travel for that stuff hopefully it means less hospital. It got to the point where someone was in hospital every week just for the sake of it.

True, it is quite possible the new owners of Granada Studios will retain the Police station/town centre/hospital sets for Corrie for now.

[bbfan1991]

Me too, she's a decent addition to the cast :hugesmile:

Maddie is unlikeable atm, but she is another good addition.

[Scarlett.]

Maddie is unlikeable atm, but she is another good addition.

I agree, the actress they've got to play her is pretty good too, in fact most of the younger faces that have been brought in seem to be good additions.

[bbfan1991]

I agree, the actress they've got to play her is pretty good too, in fact most of the younger faces that have been brought in seem to be good additions.

Showing up some of the older Actors.

[Drew.]

Maddie is unlikeable atm, but she is another good addition.

I don't like her either, she's not got any likeable characteristics about her

[Jack.]

Tickets are now on sale for the tour

[Scarlett.]

They showed off the street a little more tonight, seeing everything at a proper size at least made the street seem a bit more realistic, especially in long shots like this, there's no way the Bistro would have fit in the old set, but it looks a much better size now.

Old
http://i.imgur.com/K8XHglY.png
New
http://i.imgur.com/KeEziIy.png

The garage finally looks big enough now, and the actual inside looks big enough to fix a car in at last
http://i.imgur.com/LDW31zL.png

Also noticed a new little pathway from Audrey's to Streetcars
http://i.imgur.com/lY7AKV1.png

[Marsh.]

The shot with Carla and Michelle I noticed showed off the set a bit and it looks a lot bigger/more real.

[Scarlett.]

I notice in the preview pics, they've finally redecorated the old Battersby house
http://cdn.itv.com/uploads/editor/medium_tPcBQqT9v6Gy7Kw2CqCZtEkxbEUKPtUG2HpMDcp7ZIs .jpg

[Scarlett.]

Got a few pics from tonight

The new building beside Prima Doner visible
http://i.imgur.com/V4TlwUF.png

The new bus stop
http://i.imgur.com/lgjXRRz.png

A bit posher than the older one
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8080/8395299148_dd932cbff5.jpg

New break bumper, shot from the new ginnel between Sally's house and Audrey's salon
http://i.imgur.com/7Ev8TR4.png

I noticed theres new railings at Underworld, not sure what they're in aid of
http://i.imgur.com/ei3kyyT.png

New Rovers break bumper
http://i.imgur.com/fxsxlP5.png

New Victoria Street with the gym in the background
http://i.imgur.com/0pwXLCP.png

Shot from Victoria Court looking toward the gym, to a building that never existed before
http://i.imgur.com/ACbxUVY.png

[Scarlett.]

Someone got a picture of the back of the new "street" behind the Rovers
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3740/13351250573_4f31c8261d_c.jpg

[Scarlett.]

I noticed Weatherfield General looked familiar last night...

http://i.imgur.com/l7JuZGP.png
http://i.imgur.com/sXTAWgU.jpg

:D

http://i.imgur.com/ZrFlgcw.png

[Scarlett.]

There's a new street where Rosamund Street used to be

http://i1.cdnds.net/14/14/618x464/dsc01394.jpg

As you can see here, there's clearly a new row of houses where that once was

http://i.imgur.com/II0LCUa.png

[Marsh.]

That doesn't look right.

[Scarlett.]

That doesn't look right.

It probably will look better from the perspective the show it from in the show, it's quite a largeish street as well
http://i.imgur.com/mjJQScU.png

[Marsh.]

I'm guessing it's just a backdrop then and not something they're going to incorporate actively?

[Scarlett.]

I dunno, there's a little fake entryway style bit on the facade (that shed/box type bit), which would be there to give the illusion that it's not just a wall, its quite likely that it will be used in the show at some point.

[Scarlett.]

Another view of the new street
http://i.imgur.com/DCxgWht.png

from this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccyf_nEX_TM

[Scarlett.]

And it appears in the show!
http://i.imgur.com/nF2I2y7.png

[Scarlett.]

Looks really odd seeing an actual street through the viaduct now :D
http://i.imgur.com/2rtSG8Q.png

[Scarlett.]

Someone noticed this on Digital Spy
http://i.imgur.com/5DkY3O3.jpg

Look next to Prima Donner, there's a massive scaffold up

[Scarlett.]

The Police Station will be located behind Victoria Street (where the apartments and Victoria Court are) on a new street name Kitchener Street
http://i.imgur.com/BsgN9a2.png

Here's a few design plans
http://i.imgur.com/rOoSzDg.png
http://i.imgur.com/tYE5dz7.png

Also, at the far end of Kitchener Street will be this building
http://i.imgur.com/aSo9ugW.png

Here's a little visualisation a fan did on Twitter
http://i.imgur.com/PjkrPspl.jpg

[Marsh.]

So is that just for filming purposes and Kitchener Street is meant within the show to be a bit further away or is there supposed to be a police station behind the kebab shop?

[Scarlett.]

I reckon it will be a little further away, wouldn't make sense to be directly behind Victoria Street, since thats where Victoria Street's back street is

[Rob!]

So is this supposed to have been there all along or is it going to be written as a new addition to the surrounding area? Cause there's plenty of times over the last 56 years where the street could have done with police on their doorstep

[Scarlett.]

So is this supposed to have been there all along or is it going to be written as a new addition to the surrounding area? Cause there's plenty of times over the last 56 years where the street could have done with police on their doorstep

I think its meant to be further in town, rather than just around the corner

[Scarlett.]

I noticed that the painting on the Brewery builder's site matches the plans we saw for Kitchener Street
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C6RBUmVWMAAI3Ii.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/aSo9ugW.png

[Scarlett.]

The Police Station will be located behind Victoria Street (where the apartments and Victoria Court are) on a new street name Kitchener Street
http://i.imgur.com/BsgN9a2.png

Here's a few design plans
http://i.imgur.com/rOoSzDg.png
http://i.imgur.com/tYE5dz7.png

Also, at the far end of Kitchener Street will be this building
http://i.imgur.com/aSo9ugW.png

Here's a little visualisation a fan did on Twitter
http://i.imgur.com/PjkrPspl.jpg

All this was approved today by Trafford Council, they should begin construction soon :dance:

[Scarlett.]

http://coronationstreetupdates.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/kate-oates-on-corrie-set-expansion-and.html
From the sounds of it, work has begun! I wonder if that is why the scaffold is up near the brewery?

[Marsh.]

I thought they started it ages ago and that was the excuse for the building stuff that they had Gary working on at the brewery.

[Scarlett.]

I thought they started it ages ago and that was the excuse for the building stuff that they had Gary working on at the brewery.

They have only just got planning permission, so, I'm not too sure why they started work on the brewery so long ago, lol. Also, if you notice the picture on the brewery scaffold is of the Kitchener Street part of the brewery
http://i.imgur.com/LTuRk08.png
http://i.imgur.com/aSo9ugW.png

[Scarlett.]

Plans for new drainage channels have revealed what seems to be a massive extension to the top end of Victoria Street (past Victoria Court, where there is that white tarpaulin covering.

http://i.imgur.com/FwgLPyHl.png

The image is quite hard to make out so I'll post this showing where that is on the set
http://i.imgur.com/HhCW2rEl.png

[Scarlett.]

Can now see the framework of the new police station
https://i.imgur.com/PMvtbHy.png

[Scarlett.]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/25/12/4790C81F00000578-0-image-a-167_1514203796768.jpg

[Scarlett.]

uFmKNGoXld8

Spotted this on DS

[waterhog]

I just hope every investigation is not carried out by poor craig as this would be exploitation as he is only a beginner.

[Scarlett.]

It's all being revealed today!
973180484896395264

[Rob!]

Omg it looks amazing :love:

They’ve got a memorial bench for all the victims of the Manchester Bombing which is a lovely touch.
Also, the door handles at the tram station are the original door handles from the old Rovers exterior door :love:

[Scarlett.]

I like that they finally have a tram stop now. There's so many little touches to the area I like, such as the faded paint on the old warehouse.

[Scarlett.]

http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/18/11/980x653/victoria_street_11.jpg

How it looks from the current area of the set

[Marsh.]

It doesn't look real.

[Rob!]

It doesn't look real.

(It isn’t)

[Marsh.]

(It isn’t)
:oh:

You know what I mean!!!

[Scarlett.]

They've actually matched the area up quite well to what it originally used to look like
https://i.imgur.com/OuCRLQx.jpg