for Scorcese’s Hugo, New Deal Studios recreated the actual Montparnasse derailment in Paris 1895.

we built a 1/4 scale train and station front for the shot

actual photo from 1895

created a 1/4 scale replica staircase from the Louvre for the fireball scene that kills Hugo’s dad. spoiler alert.

getting ready to smash this thing.

smashed this stuff.

also, smash.

smashed.

multiple shots of the train smashing objects (benches, luggage, kiosks) were stitched together

graphic designer Emily Kwong had her hands full making mini french mags and rags.