RUMOR: STAR WARS EPISODE VII To Be Shot In Scotland?

RUMOR: STAR WARS EPISODE VII To Be Shot In Scotland?

While the information doesn't come from the most reliable of sources, it is widely being reported that J.J. Abrams' Star Wars Episode VII may be heading to Scotland to shoot key scenes for the movie. Hit the jump for further details.

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By JoshWilding - May 04, 2013 04:05 PM EST
Filed Under: Star Wars
Source: The Sun


Happy Star Wars Day! To celebrate, The Sun has run a story claiming that J.J. Abrams will be taking Star Wars: Episode VII to Scotland. According to the site, parts of the highly anticipated sequel will be shot both in the Highlands and the Isle of Sky. A source reportedly tells them that, "Location bosses feel Scotland possesses stunning scenery perfect for movie backdrops. They will look great on the big screen and the rock formations will replicate the perception of mountainous planets. It will be the first time Star Wars has ever been shot north of the border." This isn't actually too difficult to believe, especially as the likes of The Dark Knight Rises, Skyfall and World War Z have all filmed key scenes there in recent years. Of course, it's best to take this report with a huge grain of salt for the time being, especially as the source is such an unreliable one. For now, be sure to sound off with your thoughts on this rumour in the usual place!

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Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 5/4/2013, 5:02 PM
They should shoot in Iceland too, just like in Oblivion. So damn beautiful.
DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 5/4/2013, 5:05 PM
Yes yes thats very nice but what about the casting! *and no I dont consider the OT cast returning as casting* I want to know who the poor souls who have to take over this franchise are
billytwohats
billytwohats - 5/4/2013, 5:12 PM
It's fitting that the worlds greatest pop culture phenomenon should be shot in the Worlds most beautiful country.
FilmsFan
FilmsFan - 5/4/2013, 5:12 PM
Welcome Welcome!!!
Geektality
Geektality - 5/4/2013, 5:14 PM
What's this? A Star Wars movie doing something other than film in front of a bunch of blue & green screens?
IMPOSSIBRU
Abary
Abary - 5/4/2013, 5:15 PM
My biggest fear is for Disney to make a character worse than Jar Jar Binks!!!

Yeah, like that'll happen......

Well, we can have a Mickey Mouse like character......

Uh Oh...... Now I'm worried.........
Geektality
Geektality - 5/4/2013, 5:15 PM
billytwohats
Scotland's not a country, but whatever.
Timerider84
Timerider84 - 5/4/2013, 5:20 PM
Yes, real locations instead of green screen for every single scene.
Tony93
Tony93 - 5/4/2013, 5:21 PM
olee olee ole olee
BritishKnight
BritishKnight - 5/4/2013, 5:24 PM
@Geektality Actually Scotland is a country, the United Kingdom (which Scotland is a part of) is a sovereign state

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotland
marvel72
marvel72 - 5/4/2013, 5:25 PM
i want a boba fett movie & i want the other bounty hunters to get more screen time.

it would be great to see bossk,dengar & ig-88 in action.

@ Geektality

please tell me you are joking about scotland not being a country.
AvatarIII
AvatarIII - 5/4/2013, 5:27 PM
Prometheus location shooting was all filmed on the Isle of Sky too I believe, so those are the kind of planet looks to expect if true.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 5/4/2013, 5:29 PM
I live in New Mexico and it was all over our local news stations that they are going to be doing filming here as well.
beane2099
beane2099 - 5/4/2013, 5:29 PM
Ha. "Scotland isn't a country." I really hope that was sarcasm.
beane2099
beane2099 - 5/4/2013, 5:33 PM
Do you ever wonder if one day we'll be reading "...filming said to be taking place on the moon [aka Luna]..." and that'll just be like a normal thing? Cause I wonder that.
AvatarIII
AvatarIII - 5/4/2013, 5:46 PM
Scotland: Country Yes, Sovereign State, No. this is hard to describe to people that are from countries where they are generally taught that "Country == Sovereign State" because there is no reason to tell them otherwise.
beyond2099
beyond2099 - 5/4/2013, 5:46 PM
i wonder if this movie will have another enemy then the Sith, i mean dont get me wrong i love the whole evil vs good thing and the light saber battles but after six movies it kinda gets boring having the same old group of villains
MotionPictureFilms
MotionPictureFilms - 5/4/2013, 6:30 PM
the one time being Scottish has benifitted my life, will definetly go wherever they film, most likely if its true it'll be Skye or Orkney or even Oban, can't see it being filmed in Glasgow.
harley2011
harley2011 - 5/4/2013, 7:03 PM
@banesmash Yes, and it looked like a giant videogame and not an actual film.
cmay13
cmay13 - 5/4/2013, 7:13 PM
They should go the way of the avengers and shoot in beautiful cleveland
TheOther
TheOther - 5/4/2013, 7:37 PM
YES! SO LONG GREEN SCREEN!
DevilHulk666
DevilHulk666 - 5/5/2013, 12:54 AM
@billytwohats ,correction the most beautiful country in the world is New Zealand
silverdog
silverdog - 5/5/2013, 4:19 AM
they could make donald [frick]ing duck a jedi, and still would be better than anything from the jar-jar /midichlorian era
Ryden
Ryden - 5/5/2013, 5:04 AM
@geetlity - Are you for real? Of course Scotland is a country, I AM Scottish. What did you think it was?

@Azezal- Um what? Scotland has some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.
SaxoWolf
SaxoWolf - 5/5/2013, 6:25 AM
good. Scotland is a beautiful country. great choice, if true.
ndwwrestler2
ndwwrestler2 - 5/5/2013, 6:58 AM
Ok. That's great that they are doing some old school filming for the movie but...is anyone interested in casting news? Is it too soon for that?
Logan5
Logan5 - 5/5/2013, 8:20 AM
StarWars on location somewhere other than Tunisia & wherever they shot Amidala and Anakin's "courting/foreplay" scenes: awesome!
Blackmatter
Blackmatter - 5/5/2013, 12:55 PM
first I heard Iceland
Ryden
Ryden - 5/6/2013, 3:05 PM
@azazel- I wouldn't say so, it really only sticks to the country side. I live in one of the bigger cities so it doesn't bother me as much, maybe you live more in the highlands?
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