This is the actual filming location of Oppenheimer’s Trinity site, re-built by Christopher Nolan
Oppenheimer's and Christopher Nolan's “Trinity Site” are both real locations you can visit.
Nolan re-built the Trinity test filming location for the Movie Oppenheimer without CGI making it a SetJetter’s delight!
Christopher Nolan's IMAX 70mm masterpiece, Oppenheimer, immerses audiences in the life and work of scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, portrayed by Cillian Murphy. With Nolan’s famous practical approach to filmmaking, cinemagoers (especially those who found an IMAX) were plunged into real-life sets built next to historical locations and treated to an actual explosion… no CGI!
Where is Gilligan’s Island and the SS Minnow now?
In the iconic television series "Gilligan's Island" which premiered back in 1963, a seemingly innocent three-hour tour turned into a tale of survival for the characters aboard the SS Minnow which captivated audiences for three seasons. Beyond the laughter and antics, the show's filming locations hold a fascinating story of their own.
The adventure begins in Hawai’i…
12 Scenes of Christmas!
Embark on a magical journey to real-life Christmas movie locations with the SetJetters guide to 12 Christmas Movie Locations You Can Visit Now.
From the chaotic hilarity of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation to the heartwarming (and possibly problematic!) tales of Love Actually to the whimsical charm of Elf, these cinematic wonders aren't confined to the realm of make-believe.
You can pack your bags and visit these real-life settings that served as the backdrop for some of your favorite holiday films.
Get ready to experience the magic and nostalgia of the holiday season, in person.
For the exact film scene locations and insights into what else you can experience at these locations, check out the SetJetters film location mobile app available in your app store.
O Brother Where Art Thou? Right Here In Mississippi!
O Brother Where Art Thou? A Coen Brothers film starring George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Nelson, and John Goodman contains filming locations across Mississippi, including Canton, Mendenhall, Yazoo City, Vicksburg, Natchez, and Edwards.
O Brother Where Art Thou? is shot largely in Mississippi where the story takes place, its real life bank facades, antebellum main streets, and hazy swimming holes add a visceral texture to this rollicking southern adventure.
The Earthly Locations of Interstellar.
The movie Interstellar was entirely filmed on the planet Earth, which is not surprising especially when even Tom Cruise hasn’t figured out how to film in outer-space yet.
So until blasting a film crew into space becomes feasible, science fiction filmmakers still have the creative job of figuring out how to make locations on earth look and feel otherworldly.
And that’s why science fiction are some of our favorite films to SetJet. Movies like Interstellar highlight parts of our planet that are truly incredible and often overlooked by the standard tour guides. Let’s take a look at some of the earth-bound locations from the movie Interstellar.
A Game of Thrones, A Wealth of Locations.
HBO’s Game of Thrones adaptation created a boom in film tourism in the real-world locations that were prominently leveraged to breathe life to the fictional world of Westeros. Let’s take a look at some of the great Game of Thrones locations from Malta, Northern Ireland, Croatia to Morocco, that you’ll find in the SetJetters app!
Don’t end up in the wrong state looking for Groundhog Phil!
Groundhog Day is celebrated February 2nd at “Gobbler’s Knob” just outside of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, USA… but that’s not where you’ll find the filming locations from the 1993 film.
The Goonies House For Sale!
This time the Goonies house isn’t in foreclosure. Could it go to developers or be your $400K/year investment property?
10 Haunted Houses You Can Visit!
With Halloween right around the corner, SetJetters is excited to gather up a list of our favorite haunted movie houses that you can visit to celebrate the spooky season.
A Cinematic Summer in Europe
See Europe through the lens of movies! Discover Game of Thrones Locations in Spain and Croatia, Atomic Blonde scenes in Berlin, Mission Impossible and Wonder Woman locations in Paris and trek to the far side of the island of Vis for Mamma Mia locations!
Oregon’s Love Affair With Film Locations
You can probably count on one hand the states, provinces, countries, and regions that have truly capitalized on their film legacy. For many, New Zealand and its industry-defining embrace of the Lord of the Rings quickly comes to mind, but Oregon certainly deserves a shout out!
Running around TrackTown USA
Eugene, Oregon is well-known around the world for being a Mecca for athletes, it’s also got a film history that chronicles it’s local heroes… all shot in town!
Patriotic films and their locations you can visit this 4th of July!
Patriotic films and their locations you can visit this 4th of July!
On the Trail of the Templars
Visit The Temple Church in London on a Friday afternoon and you’ll be treated to a free 45 minute lecture from the Vicar about the history, the stories of the Knights Templar and its use as a filming location in The Da Vinci Code.
You know there were other films shot in New Zealand right?
Watch me write this whole blog on New Zealand Film Locations without once mentioning the Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit (That doesn’t count).