A view of Santa Maria del Popolo church in Rome, Monday, June 16, 2008. Rome's diocese barred the producers of "Angels & Demons" from filming in two churches for the prequel to the "The Da Vinci Code," the popular book and film that angered many Catholic leaders. The crew had asked to film in the churches of Santa Maria del Popolo and Santa Maria della Vittoria, two architectural jewels in the heart of Rome.
An external view of Santa Maria della Vittoria church in Rome, Monday, June 16, 2008. It's one fo two churches that Rome's diocese barred the producers of "Angels & Demons" from filming in for the prequel to the "The Da Vinci Code." Permission was denied in 2007, but the issue resurfaced now that filming is ongoing in Rome. The ban will not affect filming outside the churches.
Actor Tom Hanks, center, Israeli actress Ayelet Zurer, left, and Italian actor Pierfrancesco Favino are seen during the shooting of the movie "Angels and Demons" in downtown Rome, Monday, June 9, 2008.
Actor Tom Hanks walks hand-in-hand with Israeli actress Ayelet Zurer during the shooting of the movie "Angels and Demons" in downtown Rome, Monday, June 9, 2008. The film, based on the Dan Brown book of the same name, is the prequel to the "The Da Vinci Code."
Actor Tom Hanks walks with Israeli actress Ayelet Zurer during the shooting of the movie "Angels and Demons" in downtown Rome, Monday, June 9, 2008. The film, inspired by Dan Brown's best seller, tells the story of Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, played by Hanks, who works to solve a murder and prevent a terrorist act against the Vatican.
Actor Tom Hanks gestures during the shooting of the movie "Angels and Demons" in downtown Rome, Monday, June 9, 2008. The film, directed by Ron Howard, is scheduled for release on May 19, 2009.
Ron Howard is seen on the set of his latest movie, "Angels and Demons," being filmed in central Piazza del Popolo in Rome, Wednesday, June 4, 2008. The film is the prequel to "The Da Vinci Code," which Howard also directed.
Tom Hanks reacts on the set of his latest movie, the religious thrilller "Angels and Demons," during filming in Rome's central Piazza del Popolo on Wednesday, June 4, 2008.
Director Ron Howard, right, gestures during a meeting with actor Tom Hanks on the set of the movie "Angels and Demons," in Rome's Piazza del Popolo Square, Thursday, June 5, 2008. The film, inspired by Dan Brown's best seller, tells the story of Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, played by Hanks, who works to solve a murder and prevent a terrorist act against the Vatican.
Tom Hanks reacts on the set of his latest movie "Angels and Demons," in Rome Wednesday, June 4, 2008. Author Dan Brown's religious thriller combines an ancient secret brotherhood called the Illuminati, code-cracking, a papal conclave and a high-tech weapon threatening to destroy the Vatican.
Actor Tom Hanks, center, director Ron Howard, right, and Italian actor Pierfrancesco Favino speak with Israeli actress Ayelet Zurer, during a meeting on the set of the movie "Angels and Demons," in Rome's Piazza del Popolo Square, Thursday, June 5, 2008.
Actor Tom Hanks is seen on the set of new movie "Angels and Demons", in Rome's central Piazza del Popolo on Wednesday, June 4, 2008. The film, inspired by Dan Brown's best seller, tells the story of Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, played by Hanks, who works to solve a murder and prevent a terrorist act against the Vatican.