The guest book of the Chateau de la Villette shows a note written by director Ron Howard to Olivia Hsu Decker, owner of the 17th century 185-acre estate northwest of Paris, Friday May 12, 2006. Chateau de Villette, used by Howard in the filming of "The Da Vinci Code," was the home of Sir Leigh Teabing, the sinfully wealthy, polio-afflicted character in Dan Brown's novel.
Filming of "The Da Vinci Code" moved to London's Fleet Street in September. Here, actor Tom Hanks and his co-star, Audrey Tautou, film scenes on the famous London street Sept. 18, 2005. Filming of the movie, based on a controversial novel, began June 30 in Paris, where much of the action takes place. The movie is to be released May 19, 2006.
Actor Tom Hanks and his co-star, Audrey Tautou, film scenes from "The Da Vinci Code" in London's Fleet Street Sept. 18, 2005, in London, England. The movie, directed by Oscar winner Ron Howard, also stars Sir Ian McKellen and Alfred Molina. Brian Grazer and John Calley are the producers.
Tom Hanks and French actress Audrey Tautou film scenes from "The Da Vinci Code" in Fleet Street Sept. 18, 2005, in London, England. Hanks, one of only two actors to win back-to-back Oscars ("Philadelphia" and "Forrest Gump") plays Ivy League symbologist Robert Langdon. Tatou, star of "Amelie" and "A Very Long Engagement," plays Sophie Neveu.
Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou film scenes from his new movie "The Da Vinci Code" in London's Fleet Street Sept. 18, 2005. Director Ron Howard took some time out from filming earlier this month to accept a career achievement award at the 31st annual American Film Festival in Deauville, France.
Filming was taking place in mid-August at Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, England, seen in this Aug. 16, 2005, photo, for the Ron Howard-directed film "The DaVinci Code." The inside of the cathedral is being used to shoot three scenes of the film, which is based on a controversial bestselling novel by Dan Brown.
Actor Tom Hanks is seen during filming for the movie version of Dan Brown's popular novel "The Da Vinci Code" at Lincoln Cathedral, Aug. 17, 2005, in Lincoln, England.
Actor Sir Ian McKellen poses with a fan during filming for the movie version of Dan Brown's popular novel "The Da Vinci Code" at Lincoln Cathedral, Aug. 17, 2005, in Lincoln, England.
Director Ron Howard is seen during filming for the movie version of Dan Brown's popular novel "The Da Vinci Code" at Lincoln Cathedral, Aug. 17, 2005, in Lincoln, England.
Extras are seen during filming for the movie version of Dan Brown's novel "The Da Vinci Code" at Lincoln Cathedral, Aug.17, 2005.
Sister Mary Michael, who claimed to belong to Our Lady's Community of Peace and Mercy in Lincoln, England, kneels outside Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, England, Aug. 16, 2005. She was protesting against the filming inside the cathedral of scenes from "The Da Vinci Code."
Director Ron Howard is seen during filming for the movie version of Dan Brown's popular novel "The Da Vinci Code" at Lincoln Cathedral, Aug. 17, 2005, in Lincoln, England.
Sir Ian McKellen is seen during filming for the movie version of Dan Brown's popular novel "The Da Vinci Code" at Lincoln Cathedral, Aug. 17, 2005, in Lincoln, England.
Actor Jean Reno signs an autograph as he leaves his hotel to start the day's filming for the movie version of "The Da Vinci Code" at Lincoln Cathedral, Aug. 18, 2005, in Lincoln, England.
Actor Tom Hanks is seen leaving his hotel to start the day's filming for the movie version of Dan Brown's popular novel "The Da Vinci Code" at Lincoln Cathedral, Aug. 18, 2005, in Lincoln, England.
Pastor Bill Cairns preaches against the filming of the movie version of Dan Brown's popular novel "The Da Vinci Code" at Lincoln Cathedral, Aug. 17, 2005, in Lincoln, England.
Actor Sir Ian McKellen gets into car in Lincoln, England, where he is filming for the movie version of Dan Brown's popular novel "The Da Vinci Code," Aug. 17, 2005.
Director Ron Howard signs autographs during filming for the movie version of Dan Brown's popular novel "The Da Vinci Code" at Lincoln Cathedral, Aug. 18, 2005.
Actor Tom Hanks is seen during filming for the movie version of Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code" at Lincoln Cathedral, Aug. 17, 2005, in Lincoln, England.
Director Ron Howard is seen leaving his hotel to start the day's filming for the movie version of Dan Brown's popular novel "The Da Vinci Code" at Lincoln Cathedral, Aug. 18, 2005, in Lincoln, England.