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The programs filmed from 1978 through 1980 conducted location shoots around Southern California, for the most part not far from Univereal Studios in Studio City, California. | The programs filmed from 1978 through 1980 conducted location shoots around Southern California, for the most part not far from Univereal Studios in Studio City, California. | ||
The | The Re-Imagined Series is filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), Canada and most of the location shoots have been done within the Lower Mainland of BC. | ||
==[[Portal:Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]] Filming Locations== | ==[[Portal:Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]] Filming Locations== | ||
* [[Gamoray]] Base | |||
Outside shots of the Gamoray Base, shown in [[The Living Legend, Part II]], were filmed at night at the campus of the University of California at Northridge in Northridge, California, USA [http://www.battlestargalactica.com/second/tsc_doc0004.htm] | Outside shots of the Gamoray Base, shown in [[The Living Legend, Part II]], were filmed at night at the campus of the University of California at Northridge in Northridge, California, USA [http://www.battlestargalactica.com/second/tsc_doc0004.htm] | ||
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==[[Galactica 1980]] Filming Locations== | ==[[Galactica 1980]] Filming Locations== | ||
* [[Planet Starbuck]] | |||
The scenes of the planet Starbuck names after himself in [[The Return of Starbuck]] were filmed entirely on location | The scenes of the planet Starbuck names after himself in [[The Return of Starbuck]] were filmed entirely on location | ||
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==[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)]] [[Miniseries]] Filming Locations== | ==[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)]] [[Miniseries]] Filming Locations== | ||
* Baltar's House | |||
Baltar's House, which is located on [[Caprica]] was filmed at a home on the Sea to Sky Highway, north of Horseshoe Bay, British Columbia, Canada. [http://www.flickr.com/photos/fboosman/138193424/], [http://www.boosman.com/blog/2006/05/baltars_house.html] | Baltar's House, which is located on [[Caprica]] was filmed at a home on the Sea to Sky Highway, north of Horseshoe Bay, British Columbia, Canada. [http://www.flickr.com/photos/fboosman/138193424/], [http://www.boosman.com/blog/2006/05/baltars_house.html] | ||
Ronald Moore comments about filming at this location, and the noise of nearby construction in [[Podcast:Resurrection Ship, Part I| | Ronald Moore comments about filming at this location, and the noise of nearby construction in the [[Podcast:Resurrection Ship, Part I|podcast]] for "[[Resurrection Ship, Part I]]". | ||
* Laura Roslin's Doctor's Office | |||
Laura Roslin's doctor's office, where she receives bad news, was filmed at 1540 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, a home which has been featured in Architectural Digest. | Laura Roslin's doctor's office, where she receives bad news, was filmed at 1540 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, a home which has been featured in Architectural Digest.<br> Judging from the staircases, Lee Adama's flashbacks in "[[Black Market]]" were also filmed there. | ||
==[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)]] Regular Series Filming Locations== | ==[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)]] Regular Series Filming Locations== | ||
* [[Quorum of Twelve]] meeting site | |||
The Quorum of Twelve meeting site was filmed at the Chan Centre, 6265 Crescent Road, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This building also features prominently in the television series ''The 4400''. | The Quorum of Twelve meeting site was filmed at the Chan Centre, 6265 Crescent Road, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This building also features prominently in the television series ''The 4400''. | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
[ | [http://www.thescifiworld.net/zocalo_d_vancouver2006_01.htm] | ||
[http://pat.suwalski.net/film/bsg-locations/] | |||
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Revision as of 08:43, 14 October 2006
All of the Battlestar Galactica series, from the original through 1980 to the miniseries and beyond, have made use of location shooting to provide some of the background and scope for the storyline.
The programs filmed from 1978 through 1980 conducted location shoots around Southern California, for the most part not far from Univereal Studios in Studio City, California.
The Re-Imagined Series is filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), Canada and most of the location shoots have been done within the Lower Mainland of BC.
Original Series Filming Locations
- Gamoray Base
Outside shots of the Gamoray Base, shown in The Living Legend, Part II, were filmed at night at the campus of the University of California at Northridge in Northridge, California, USA [1]
Galactica 1980 Filming Locations
The scenes of the planet Starbuck names after himself in The Return of Starbuck were filmed entirely on location at Red Rock Canyon State Park near Cantil, California, USA [2]
Battlestar Galactica (RDM) Miniseries Filming Locations
- Baltar's House
Baltar's House, which is located on Caprica was filmed at a home on the Sea to Sky Highway, north of Horseshoe Bay, British Columbia, Canada. [3], [4] Ronald Moore comments about filming at this location, and the noise of nearby construction in the podcast for "Resurrection Ship, Part I".
- Laura Roslin's Doctor's Office
Laura Roslin's doctor's office, where she receives bad news, was filmed at 1540 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, a home which has been featured in Architectural Digest.
Judging from the staircases, Lee Adama's flashbacks in "Black Market" were also filmed there.
Battlestar Galactica (RDM) Regular Series Filming Locations
- Quorum of Twelve meeting site
The Quorum of Twelve meeting site was filmed at the Chan Centre, 6265 Crescent Road, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This building also features prominently in the television series The 4400.