User:Wikidwitch/sandbox/swlocs
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Filminglocations-World-Map.png/280px-Filminglocations-World-Map.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/ba/Tatooinecity.jpg/280px-Tatooinecity.jpg)
Many places around the world were used between 1976 and 2003 for filming locations during the production of the Star Wars films double-trilogy to provide the setting for alien planets in the Star Wars Universe.
Most locations were used to shoot principal photography with actors; more recently as digital filmmaking has become more common, some Prequel trilogy locations were shot with no actors present and digitally composited into the films to provide a backdrop of a story setting.
Listed below are locations used for filming of the following Star Wars films:
- Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)
- Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002)
- Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005)
- Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)
- Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
- Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983)
In addition to filming locations, a list of film studios is also included for reference.
Maps
Location filming
Image | Location | Country | Episode | Setting | Notes
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ksar Hadada, Ghoumrassen | Tunisia | I | Tatooine: Mos Espa slave quarters | [1] | |
![]() |
Ksar Ouled Soltane | Tunisia | I | Tatooine: Mos Espa slave quarters | 30 km south of Tataouine[1] |
![]() |
Onk Jemal, Tozeur | Tunisia | I | Tatooine desert | Location of the lightsabre duel between Qui-Gonn Jinn & Darth Maul; Mos Espa[1] |
![]() |
Palace of Caserta | Italy | I, II | Naboo Royal Palace | [2] |
![]() |
Whippendell Woods, Cassiobury Park, Watford | UK | I | Naboo forest scene | First meeting of Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi with Jar Jar Binks.[3][4] |
Plaza de España in Seville | Spain | II | Naboo: City of Theed | [5]
| |
![]() |
Villa del Balbianello | Italy | II | Naboo lakeside | used for Anakin and Padmé's wedding scene overlooking Lake Como [6] |
![]() |
Matmata | Tunisia | II, IV | Tatooine: Lars Homestead | Used for courtyard shots and Lars dinner scene. The homestead also featured in Attack of the Clones[7][1] |
![]() |
Phang Nga Bay, near Phuket | Thailand | III | Kashyyyk | Ariel footage of limestone karst mountains which was later composited into the film for the approach over the Battle of Kashyyyk [8] |
![]() |
Guilin | China | III | Kashyyyk | Footage of limestone karst mountains which was later composited into the film for the backdrop of Kashyyyk[9] |
![]() |
Mount Etna | Italy | III | Mustafar | The volcano erupted during filming of Episode III and Lucasfilm sent camera crews to shoot several angles of the eruption; footage was later composited into the background of the scenes set on Mustafar including the lightsaber duel of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker.[10][11] |
![]() |
Grindelwald | Switzerland | III | Alderaan | Footage of mountain scenery which was later composited into the film for the backdrop of the planet Alderaan[12]
|
![]() |
Chott el Djerid, near Nefta | Tunisia | IV | Tatooine desert and Lars homestead | Area west of Nefta: chott used for the Lars homestead[1] |
![]() |
La Grande Dune, near Nefta | Tunisia | IV | Tatooine desert | Sand dunes west of Nefta used to film the landing area of the escape pod of C-3PO and R2-D2[13][1][14] |
![]() |
Tikal | Guatemala | IV | Yavin IV Rebel Base | [15][16] |
![]() ![]() |
Death Valley National Park | USA | IV | Tatooine desert |
Several Tatooine scenes:[15][17][18]
|
![]() |
Ajim, Island of Djerba | Tunisia | IV | Tatooine: Mos Eisley Spaceport | Scenes shot in the town include the exterior of the Mos Eisley Cantina. An old mosque outside the town was used for exterior shots of Obi-Wan Kenobi's house[1] |
Sidi Jemour, Island of Djerba | Tunisia | IV | Tatooine: Tosche Station | Location for the deleted exterior scenes with Luke and Biggs Darklighter; also used in as a backdrop the special edition for the scene showing Luke's landspeeder heading towards to Mos Eisley[1][19] | |
![]() |
Shubiel Gorge, Sidi Bouhlel (or Sidi Bou Helal), near Tozeur | Tunisia | IV | Tatooine canyon |
Several Tatooine scenes:[20][13]
|
![]() |
Hardangerjøkulen Glacier | Norway | V | Hoth | Exterior scenes during the battle of Hoth[21]
|
![]() |
Twenty-Mule Team Canyon, Death Valley, California | USA | VI | Tatooine: Road to Jabba's Palace | C-3P0 and R2D2 walk up to the Palace of Jabba the Hut on Tatooine[17] |
Buttercup Valley, Yuma Desert | USA | VI | Tatooine exteriors |
Location used for the Great Pit of Carkoon scene [22][23]
| |
![]() |
Redwood National and State Parks | USA | VI | Endor forest scenes | [24] |
Studios
Image | Location | Country | Episode | Setting | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() |
Ealing Studios | UK | II | Setting | Notes |
![]() |
Elstree Studios | UK | II, III, V | Setting | The largest Stage 6 was built specifically for The Empire Strikes Back in 1979 (since demolished) |
![]() |
Leavesden Studios | UK | I | Setting | Notes |
![]() |
Shepperton Studios | UK | III, IV | Yavin | Stage H was used for the final awards ceremony at the end of Episode IV |
Fox Studios, Sydney | Australia | II, III | Setting | Notes |
See also
Behind-the-scenes documentaries:
- The Making of Star Wars
- SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
- Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
- From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
- Empire of Dreams
- Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
External links
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4a/Commons-logo.svg/30px-Commons-logo.svg.png)
- Star Wars Locations - fan site devoted to Star Wars filming locations
- Star Wars filming locations category on Wookieepedia
References
- Howard, Marcus Hearn ; foreword by Ron (2005). The Cinema of George Lucas. New York: Abrams. ISBN 0810949687.
{{cite book}}
: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Daniel Jacobs and Peter Morris (2001). "Jedi Stomping Ground". Tunisia (6th ed. ed.). London: Rough Guides. p. 319. ISBN 9781858287485. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
{{cite book}}
:|edition=
has extra text (help) - ^ Hanson, Matt (2005). "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace". The science behind the fiction : building sci-fi moviescapes. Burlington, Mass.: Focal Press. p. 75. ISBN 9780240807720.
{{cite book}}
:|access-date=
requires|url=
(help) - ^ "The Park on TV". Cassiobury Park website. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
- ^ "Star Wars trek: Whippendell Woods - November 2001". Star Wars Locations. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
- ^ Symington, Andy (2004). "Sevilla". Andalucia (4. edition. ed.). Bath: Footprint Handbooks. p. 76. ISBN 9781903471876.
{{cite book}}
:|access-date=
requires|url=
(help) - ^ "Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones film locations". The Worldwide Guide to Film Locations. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
- ^ Carvin, Andy (25 January 2006). "The real Star Wars?". ASAP. Associated Press. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
- ^ "Phuket: the ultimate movie location". The Phuket Observer. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
- ^ "12. Guilin". Frommer's China. John Wiley & Sons. 2012. p. 598. ISBN 9781118223529.
{{cite book}}
:|access-date=
requires|url=
(help); Unknown parameter|coauthors=
ignored (|author=
suggested) (help) - ^ Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith DVD documentary Within a Minute, [2005].
- ^ "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith press text booklet" (PDF). Lucasfilm Ltd. 31 March 2005. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
- ^ Stephens, Thomas. "Giving Swiss film locations some direction". SwissInfo.ch. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
- ^ a b Hearn 2005, p. 116
- ^ "The Dunes". Star Wars locations. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
- ^ a b Hearn 2005, p. 109
- ^ "Star Wars trek: Tikal, Guatemala". Star Wars Locations. April 2004. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
- ^ a b Hall, Steve. "Star Wars in Death Valley". Steve Hall's Death Valley Adventures. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
- ^ "Star Wars trek: Death Valley - April 2001". Star Wars Locations. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
- ^ "Sidi Jemour". Star Wars Locations. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
- ^ Kenworthy, Colin. "Colin's Canyon Quiz". Star Wars Locations. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
- ^ Lundgren, Anthony Ham, Miles Roddis, Kari (2008). Norway (4th ed. ed.). Footscray, Vic.: Lonely Planet. p. 190. ISBN 9781741045796.
{{cite book}}
:|access-date=
requires|url=
(help);|edition=
has extra text (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Hearn 2005, p. 140.
- ^ Duke, Brad (2005). "18. Life Among the Aliens". Harrison Ford : the films. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland. p. 103. ISBN 9780786420162.
- ^ a b "Star Wars Insider" (48). 2000.
{{cite journal}}
:|access-date=
requires|url=
(help); Cite journal requires|journal=
(help); Unknown parameter|coauthors=
ignored (|author=
suggested) (help); Unknown parameter|month=
ignored (help) - ^ "Return of the Jedi Official Collectors Edition". Paradise Press. 1983.
{{cite journal}}
:|access-date=
requires|url=
(help); Cite journal requires|journal=
(help)