- Yes, folks, it seems that before it’s even seen national release, the ultimate artifact of Clerks 2 has been put to rest. The beautiful Mooby’s set, designed by Ratface, Scott Purcell, and Co, has fallen victim to the evil bulldozer of progress. Ken has a full report and photos via his blog :
Since I live just a few blocks from the set of Clerks II (opening August 18th, 2006), I thought I would share this. This is (was) the filming set of the fast food joint, Mooby’s, where a majority of the film takes place. In the film, Mooby’s is set in New Jersey, but was actually filmed in Buena Park, California. Near Knott’s Berry Farm.
This was originally a Burger King which I occasionally visited. It wasn’t a very good Burger King – kind of run down and the food was so-so. After it closed down, it wasn’t much of a surprise that it would be demolished. Little did I know that it would be the future set of Clerks II before it’s demise. I was lucky enough to see the transformation into Mooby’s take place prior to the October 2005 filming, which was pretty cool.
I drove by the location everyday on my way to pick up my son from preschool. Always checking for signs of the impending demolition. On Friday March 3, 2006, there was a bull dozer in the now defunct Mooby’s parking lot – not good. Monday 6, 2006, it was gone.
Sunday March 5, 2006. Aware of what was about to happen, I took some pictures of the dilapidated building.
It’s kind of sad to see it that it’s gone now.
The cast and crew of course knew that this short-lived landmark wouldn’t last long after filming, though we’re kinda sad we never got to visit the thing before it bit the dust. Watch the memories unfold onscreen on August 18, 2006 — Scenes from a joint that no longer exists! Hey, at least we’ll ALWAYS have Quick Stop. Right?!?!?
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