Comments on: The 'Star Wars' Traveler

The 'Star Wars' Traveler

NoMich — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 08:57:43 -0800

The 'Star Wars' Traveler: I'm not really a 'Star Wars' geek, so I had no idea that the Tatooine scenes were shot in Tunisia. Instead of repairing those units on the South Ridge, perhaps you feel the need to visit visit Obi Wan Kenobi? Maybe you need to jam to some space jazz at the Cantina (oota goota, Solo?)? Maybe you will see a krayt dragon skeleton in the Dune Sea. Just watch out for the sand crawlers.

By: Bugbread

Bugbread — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 09:18:28 -0800

Interesting. I especially liked the insane eye for detail (or knowledge of filming locations), on this page, where it's pointed out that the exact same position, with a different zoom, was used to represent two different locations in the movie.

By: muckster

muckster — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 10:02:51 -0800

I've been to Yavin IV and Naboo.

By: camcgee

camcgee — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 10:22:07 -0800

He's made trips to Tunisia, Italy, and Norway, but can't seem to make the trip from Seattle to northern California to visit the Endor locations? Also, someone needs to learn to use JPEG (or PNG).

By: grubi

grubi — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 10:37:40 -0800

Ah, another excuse to travel. :-)

By: pwb503

pwb503 — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 11:02:34 -0800

Just to clarify, and I might be wrong about this but... I was told that at least in episode IV, the shots were made in Namibia.

By: Bugbread

Bugbread — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 11:19:24 -0800

pwb503 : "I was told that at least in episode IV, the shots were made in Namibia." If you mean all the shots, certainly not. Almost all were in Tunisia. If you mean any shots...well, I dunno. I'm not so versed in Star Wars filming.

By: pezspencer

pezspencer — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 11:28:26 -0800

Is this the same Gus Lopez whose home is a veritable Star Wars shrine...and who also is a MeFi member?

By: Faint of Butt

Faint of Butt — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 11:40:31 -0800

Is this the same Gus Lopez whose home is a veritable Star Wars shrine...and who also is a MeFi member? Yup.

By: quin

quin — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 12:21:49 -0800

Pity, i brought up the coordinates to the Cantina (33° 43' 26" N, 10° 44' 59" E) in Google Earth. Unfortunately the resolution is low enough that you really can't make out the buildings. Great post though.