Star wars filming locations you can visit in real life. Ayesha dharker gave a solid performance laced with amusement as padmes successor as naboos ruler, queen jamillia. Of course the beginning in padmes apartement looks rather flat, it seriously looks as bad as some telenovelas on tv and has really stupid conversations. Star wars episode 2 naboo film set location, lake como italy. Feel free to use it but know that all rights go to lucasarts. George lucas filmed the scenes at the villa del balbainello in lenno, italy, overlooking the lake como. Dec 19, 2019 in attack of the clones and the phantom menace, it doubles as a palace on naboo where anakin and padme get to stroll among its colonnades. A vicious battle ensues between the clones and jedi on one side and dookus droids on the other, but who is really pulling the strings in this galactic conflict. Villa del balbianello, star wars attack of the clones location duration. Aug 11, 2019 attack of the clones featured other firstrate or solid performances.
So scenic that it was used as the setting for naboo in star wars. Attack of the clones draws to a close on 124 mins with the secret wedding of anakin and padme at the naboo lake retreat known as villa del balbianello in como. Sep 07, 2010 attack of the clones filming locations. From the terrace where anakin and padme got married to where anakin stares into naboos scenery. At 142 minutes, it is the longest film in the series. As part of our trip to italy in august of 2006, we took the opportunity to visit several of the star wars episode ii. The film is set 10 years after the events in star wars episode i. Royal palace, caserta, campania, italy naboo royal palace. On the plus side, ewan mcgregors delightful alec guinness impersonation is delivered with spoton technical acuity and an ironic, subtle wink. Star wars episode 2 naboo film set location, lake como. It is the second installment of the star wars prequel trilogy, and stars ewan mcgregor, natalie portman, hayden christensen, ian mcdiarmid, samuel l. He returned for prequels attack of the clones 2002 and revenge of the sith 2005, though sadly didnt make it back to the barter town of mos eisley, where we first encounter han solo harrison ford, which was filmed on the coast in the fishing village of ajim.
We took a star wars tour of the area, visiting some of the filming locations. Attack of the clones is a 2002 american epic space opera film directed by george lucas and written by lucas and jonathan hales. May 04, 2012 attack of the clones draws to a close on 124 mins with the secret wedding of anakin and padme at the naboo lake retreat known as villa del balbianello in como. Attack of the clones marks the first major motion picture to be filmed entirely in digital video, with director george lucas using cameras modified for him by the. The villa del balbianello is a historical landmark known for many things. Attack of the clones is a star wars wishfulfillment.
The opening crawl says the reason for this is due to taxes the republic is charging. Padme amidala born padme naberrie is a fictional character in the star wars franchise, appearing in the prequel trilogy portrayed by natalie portman. The arrival and some meetings on naboo tbones star. After an assassination attempt on coruscant, its clear that someone wants her dead. The building and plaza were used as the exterior of theed.
After obiwan finished speaking, there was a moment of silence. I recently rewatched episode ii and i think this was quite a good star wars movie. Villa del balbianello was also the set for a month by the lake with uma thurman in 1995. Ten years after the invasion of naboo, the galaxy is on the brink of civil war.
The naboo system is located in the chommel sector, a region in the galactic midrim. The area around lake como in northern italy is a very scenic place. Some lines will be from the the movie, but others will be changed a little to match the tone. The filming took place on the first week of september 2000 and lasted. Ever since the original star wars was released in 1977, fans have always been dreaming about living in that galaxy far, far away. The waterfall shots were all filmed at pinewood studios in the great tank that they have there, while the scene where the jedi encounter 3b3 was to be shot at hever castle in england about 30 miles from london. The neimoidians try to first stall, then kill the jedi ambassadors. Not for me though because while i was walking back to my hotel i came across the parco civico di tremezzo which featured in a cut scene from attack of the clones and was where anakin and padme left naboo for tatooine following. Star wars attack of the clones padme arrives on naboo. Humans of naboo have an electoral monarchy and maintain a peaceful culture that defends education, the arts, environmental protection and scientific achievements. Planet naboo is the third planet of the star system that shares the same name. Both of these scenes were filmed or at least scheduled to be filmed but at different locations.
The phantom menace 1999 and attack of the clones 2002. The phantom menace, the trade federation blockades naboo at the start of the film. It is the second film in the star wars prequel trilogy the film is set ten years after the battle of naboo, when the galaxy is on the brink of civil war. Then the queen is taken prisoner, along with her staff.
Villa del balbianello italy, ii, naboo lakeside, used for anakin and padmes wedding. Here it is the first chapter for edge of war my attack of the clones au. Under the leadership of a renegade jedi named count dooku, thousands of solar systems threaten to break away from the galactic republic. You may think that an afternoon of seeking out casino royale and star wars episode ii film scenes at the villa del balbianello would be enough for one day.
First indirectly mentioned in return of the jedi, she is introduced in the phantom menace as the teenage queen of naboo, and after her reign, becomes a senator and an antiwar spokesperson in the galactic senate. However, its not really clear to me how this would help them with a taxation issue. Using locations around the world, each films breathtaking vistas seem. While most of the star wars saga has been filmed on sound stages in england. Under the leadership of renegade jedi master count dooku, thousands of systems threaten to secede from the republic.
Jackson, christopher lee, anthony daniels, kenny baker, and frank oz. Visited villa balbianello today, where they filmed some naboo. Episode ii attack of the clones and 2005 s star wars. Multiple global locations were used for filming locations during the production of the star wars.
Listed below are locations used for filming of the following star wars films. Episode ii attack of the clones 2002 movies, tv, celebs, and more. While it was only in the film for a few moments, you may explore the site at your leisure, and its completely free. Visit 22 reallife settings of the star wars movies. Its pretty clear from the beginning of the film that something is amiss on naboo. I was fairly underwhelmed when i first saw it a decade ago but as the years have rolled. The attack of the clones is one of the worst movies ever made but if youre a true star wars. This is my favorite of the star wars movies due to the developing romance and eventual marriage of anakin and padme. Naboo royal palace 11 of 11 found this interesting.
Attack of the clones featured other firstrate or solid performances. In galactic backpacking, we explore these locations by country, looking at their histories and current attractions. Filming locations 12 filming dates 1 production dates 1 filming locations. Episode ii attack of the clones 2002 city of theed, planet naboo seville, spain latlong coordinates 37. In todays video we are making our way over to lake como italy, to visit the star wars episode 2 naboo film set location. Jan 03, 2016 oldversion madrid star wars nueva version en descripcion new version in description duration.
Attack of the clones continues to display both the familiar artistic strengths and weaknesses of director george lucas. Villa del balbianello, tremezzo public garden and picnic meadow, but the tremezzo public garden was cut in the final edit. Como posted on september 7, 2010 by tokyofox you may think that an afternoon of seeking out casino royale and star wars episode ii film scenes at the villa del balbianello would be enough for one day. Boasting visual effects stunning in their detail and imagination, star wars episode ii. When padme and anakin flee to varykino, a lake retreat on naboo. Episode i the phantom menace, the first installment of the star wars prequel trilogy. Episode ii attack of the clones is a 2002 film directed by george lucas and written by lucas and jonathan hales. Enjoy this film set location tour recorded on a go pro hero black 7 4k 30fps.
It is the fift film tae be released in the star wars series an starns ewan mcgregor, hayden christensen, natalie portman, christopher lee, ian mcdiarmid, an samuel l. It stars ewan mcgregor, natalie portman, hayden christensen, ian mcdiarmid, samuel l. Visit these locations where star wars scenes were shot. The homestead also featured in attack of the clones. It is the second installment of the star wars prequel trilogy, the fifth film to be produced, and the second film in the skywalker saga.
It is the fifth film to be released in the star wars saga and the second in terms of the seriess internal chronology. With the 10th anniversary of attack of the clones coming up on may 16th not to mention that today is unofficially star wars day. All of these filming locations were located in or near lake como, italy. While that may be just a little difficult, there are still the realworld locations that served as various worlds during filming, and they can be visited. It features an unlikable lead, a romance that only happens because lucas said so not because the characters have any chemistry, poor visual effects that sometimes look like a fan film, one of the worst lightsaber duels put to screen, the worst comedy sequence ive ever seen with c3p0 in the factory, a group of actors who act like theyve.
With hayden christensen, natalie portman, ewan mcgregor, christopher lee. Star wars is an american epic space opera franchise, created by george lucas and centered around a film series that began with the eponymous 1977. All three sequences show anakin skywalker and padme amidala at varykino on naboo. Royal palace on naboo in the phantom menace and attack of the clones. Multiple global locations were used for filming locations during the production of the star. Watch the seeds of anakin skywalkers transformation take root in star wars. Episode ii attack of the clones is a 2002 american epic spaceopera film directed by george lucas and written by lucas and jonathan hales. You can visit the same lake retreat where anakin skywalker and padme amidala hid in attack of the clones. The arrival and some meetings on naboo tbones star wars.
Visited villa balbianello today, where they filmed some. In attack of the clones and the phantom menace, it doubles as a palace on naboo where anakin and padme get to stroll among its colonnades. The flowers seen on screen below left were far brighter and in much better condition than when i was there. September 1, 2011 february 9, 2015 tbone attack of the clones, cut scenes the lovely senator and former queen from naboo is in mortal danger. Amara stood quietly in the jedi council chamber, encircled by the masters of the order, beside obiwan and anakin. We need to find this bounty hunter as soon as possible, she thought. Nov 21, 2014 there, they filmed the arrival of anakin and padme in a beautiful plaza area before entering the theed royal palace, as seen in attack of the clones. After generally disappointing fans with the phantom menace, george lucas returned to the star wars universe with episode ii attack of the clones. Upon rewatching it, its hard to disagreebut you do see lots of what george lucas was trying to do. I can never find this scene and i need to save computer space. Attack o the clones is a 2002 american epic space opera film directit bi george lucas an written bi lucas an jonathan hales. Naboo is a planet in the fictional star wars universe with a mostly green terrain and which is the homeworld of two spacefaring societies. Three locations were filmed for attack of the clones in lake como. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central.
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