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ST Earthly Locations that You Think Would be Perfect for one of the New Star Wars films!

Discussion in 'Sequel Trilogy' started by Darth Nerdling, Jan 11, 2015.

  1. Darth Nerdling

    Darth Nerdling Force Ghost star 4

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    We all have our favorite Star Wars planets. Star Wars locations range from those that seem pretty earthly such as Tatooine, Naboo, and Endor to those that are much more other-worldly: Bespin, Utapau, Mustafar, Felucia, just to name a few. I think Star Wars has realized incredible settings through all matter of techniques ranging from the huge practical model work used to create Mustafar to the CGI that shaped Felucia to the real locations like Tunisia that became Tatooine.

    While the most fantastical alien worlds might only be achievable through model work or CGI, our own planet still offers a bountiful supply of unusual locales that would probably fit very well within the Star War universe, and that's what this thread is all about. What place right here on our big blue marble do you think would serve as a great location for one of the upcoming Star Wars films?

    (And even if none of these locations ever make it to the big screen, this thread might at least end up being the inspiration for your next vacation!)

    My choice is Socotra, an island south of Yemen:

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    Please share whatever location that you think would be a great fit for Star Wars.
     
  2. Jedi Knight Fett

    Jedi Knight Fett Chosen One star 10

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    Redwoods
     
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  3. Darth Punk

    Darth Punk JCC Manager star 7 Staff Member Manager

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    Probably best to steer clear of Yemen for a bit, but they are some pretty off world vistas
     
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  4. Dewback

    Dewback Force Ghost star 4

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    If you don't mind shooting in a sauna, how about those crystal caves in Mexico.
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    On the other end of the spectrum how about these ice caves in Iceland.
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  5. Force Smuggler

    Force Smuggler Force Ghost star 7

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    Those pictures are awesome Dewback!
    Make that second shot bigger and put a crashed ship there.
     
  6. Master_Lok

    Master_Lok Force Ghost star 6

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    Definitely Iceland. As folks have said in other threads, it has a very otherworldly feel to it and has been used a variety of SF films as of late.
     
  7. Force Smuggler

    Force Smuggler Force Ghost star 7

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    Some of the Iceland/Greenland photo's that popped up around the time of shooting were amazing.
     
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  8. DarthTedTheodoreLogan

    DarthTedTheodoreLogan Jedi Knight star 2

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    Fly Geyser, Nevada. Pretty awesome looking location.

    P.S. Brand new here. Hello humans!
     
  9. One-Eyed Gran

    One-Eyed Gran Jedi Padawan star 1

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    I think the moss-drenched woods of the Pacific Northwest would be very fitting[​IMG] as a Star Wars locale; very different from the atmosphere of Endor-Northern California.[​IMG]

    *edit*: Could someone kindly tell me how to attach photos into posts?
     
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  10. DarthTedTheodoreLogan

    DarthTedTheodoreLogan Jedi Knight star 2

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    Click the little tree and paste the URL.
     
  11. KitsterAKABobaFett

    KitsterAKABobaFett Jedi Grand Master star 3

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    I know we're already getting both a desert and a snowy planet in TFA, but a snowy desert would be cool :D

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  12. Darth_Nox

    Darth_Nox Jedi Youngling

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    The Emperor's Corridor, Prachov Rocks, Czech Republic would be pretty awesome for somewhere steeped in the Dark Side:

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    The view's good from the air too:
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  13. Force Smuggler

    Force Smuggler Force Ghost star 7

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    That stairway reminds me of the end of Shelob's scene in ROTK.
     
  14. Darth Dookacas

    Darth Dookacas Jedi Master star 4

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    [​IMG][​IMG] These two would be my picks. But all of the post have been amazing=D=
     
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  15. mes520

    mes520 Jedi Master star 4

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    Wow! Really great places!

    My choice is Yellowstone. I think the paint pots and mud bubbles could be really interesting shots.

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  16. Jedi Knight Fett

    Jedi Knight Fett Chosen One star 10

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    Wow.
     
  17. One-Eyed Gran

    One-Eyed Gran Jedi Padawan star 1

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    Shoot, still can't seem to get my pictures to display correctly.
     
  18. Jedi Knight Fett

    Jedi Knight Fett Chosen One star 10

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    its okay I don't no how to post pictures here and I have been here for almost a year.
     
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  19. mes520

    mes520 Jedi Master star 4

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    I was able to pull them up in another tab.
     
  20. Jedi Knight Fett

    Jedi Knight Fett Chosen One star 10

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    not me.
     
  21. Dewback

    Dewback Force Ghost star 4

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    Perhaps it has something to do with posting from Pinterest.
     
  22. One-Eyed Gran

    One-Eyed Gran Jedi Padawan star 1

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    Hoh Rainforest - Washington State; this landscape just drips Star Wars to me.[​IMG][​IMG]
     
  23. One-Eyed Gran

    One-Eyed Gran Jedi Padawan star 1

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    Continued: [​IMG]
     
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  24. thejeditraitor

    thejeditraitor Chosen One star 6

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    there's another thread like this somewhere.
     
  25. plaidphoenix

    plaidphoenix Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    I'd like to see them film at South of the Border. There's got to be at least one place the the GFFA that sells tacky trinkets, mementos and fireworks. :D