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Oh Canada. Blockbuster Movies Made Here  

sexyldy1000 68F  
10139 posts
6/30/2020 11:51 am
Oh Canada. Blockbuster Movies Made Here

As the 'go-to' destination for Tinseltown’s big budget productions, Canada has always been ready for its close-up—even when it’s doubling for another location! The cost is also a big factor with the Canadian dollar being much lower. Here are just a few of the blockbuster movies that were made here.

Brokeback Mountain


This groundbreaking drama starring Heath Ledger, Michelle Williams, Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway was shot in Alberta’s majestic Rocky Mountains. Calgary, Cowley, Elbow Falls and Fort Macleod all masqueraded as Wyoming! The cowboy romance was celebrated at the 78th Academy Awards, winning three Oscars: Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Score.

Capote


This critically acclaimed Truman Capote biopic was shot primarily in Winnipeg, with additional scenes captured in Selkirk, Manitoba. While the story of the In Cold Blood author is set in Kansas, the film’s producers selected Manitoba as the American city’s stand-in. Stony Mountain Institution, the Manitoba Legislative Building and Gilbart’s Funeral Home star prominently in this Oscar-winning flick (Philip Seymour Hoffman won the Academy Award for Best Actor).

Titanic


Real-life catastrophe and movie magic are intertwined on Canada’s east coast. In 1912, when the Titanic was ripped apart by an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean, Halifax was the closest major seaport to the disaster. Despite feverish rescue attempts, few survivors were pulled from the frigid waters and over 100 victims were laid to rest in Halifax cemeteries. When James Cameron began production on his 1997 epic, he brought his cast and crew to Halifax. The city would once again play a role in the story as Cameron shot the film’s harrowing ocean scenes aboard the icebreaker CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent.

Twilight


Calling all Twihards! Come to British Columbia and follow in the footsteps of Bella, Edward and Jacob. Three of the four movies in the Twilight saga—New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn—were shot in various locales around Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, including David Fraser Secondary School (appearing as Forks High School), Minnekhada Regional Park and the Ridge Theatre.

American Psycho


This controversial cult classic does an incredible job of using Toronto as a stand-in for New York City. Toronto-Dominion Centre is used as the office building of main character Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale). American Psycho‘s dance club scenes were shot in the Phoenix Concert Theatre, while Toronto pillars The Senator and the Omni King Edward Hotel’s Consort Bar double as one of the many restaurants the film’s characters frequent.

Good Will Hunting


Despite being one of the most famous Boston-set films in recent memory, Good Will Hunting was actually mostly shot in Toronto! The University of Toronto’s campus prominently stars as both Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, respectively, while a few classroom scenes were filmed at Central Technical School.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
6/30/2020 12:07 pm

Next time you watch a movie, look closer, what you think you are seeing as a US city, may not be.


Tmptrzz 61F  
107039 posts
6/30/2020 12:22 pm

All great movies I hear, can't say I have ever seen any of them. I hope you have a thrilling Tuesday my friend..

Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on..


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
6/30/2020 1:52 pm

    Quoting Tmptrzz:
    All great movies I hear, can't say I have ever seen any of them. I hope you have a thrilling Tuesday my friend..
Seriously? Not even Titanic? Thanks for stopping by - your support is always appreciated.


lonlyforlove2 81M
32704 posts
6/30/2020 2:06 pm

great movies, and I have seen 3 of them. Thanks , I was not aware that they were made up there..

Stop by at lonlyforlove2
also see Lunch with Lonly , we get snow tomorrow
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mc_justmc 63M

6/30/2020 3:26 pm

I've seen Titanic and Good Will Hunting, been wanting to see Capote. I didn't know any of these were filmed in Canada.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
6/30/2020 3:48 pm

    Quoting lonlyforlove2:
    great movies, and I have seen 3 of them. Thanks , I was not aware that they were made up there..
These are only a few. Toronto has 4 major studios and more are being built. Netflix does a lot of productions here also. U.S. studios spent over $1B filming here in 2019. Thanks for stopping by.


soyRocioalta1233 68F
2014 posts
6/30/2020 4:49 pm

hola!!! soy cinefila
las vi a todas

no sabria decir cual me gusto mas

son diferente generos

bello post

[SIZE 9]
pasa por mi blog seras bienvenido/a
ya no hay secretos


trixietrixster 56F  
3125 posts
6/30/2020 5:52 pm

Just learned several facts reading your post - thank you for sharing! I only saw "The Titanic" - and cry my eyes out every dam time! Hope you had an awesome day!

In Luv, Lite, Laffter ...


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
6/30/2020 6:09 pm

    Quoting mc_justmc:
    I've seen Titanic and Good Will Hunting, been wanting to see Capote. I didn't know any of these were filmed in Canada.
Just full of surprises, aren't I? Always fun to see you stop by


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
6/30/2020 6:17 pm

    Quoting soyRocioalta1233:
    hola!!! soy cinefila
    las vi a todas

    no sabria decir cual me gusto mas

    son diferente generos

    bello post
¡Qué coincidencia! Gracias por venir.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
6/30/2020 6:19 pm

    Quoting trixietrixster:
    Just learned several facts reading your post - thank you for sharing! I only saw "The Titanic" - and cry my eyes out every dam time! Hope you had an awesome day!
Thank you for stopping by and checking out my blog. Glad to hear it was informative. Yes, I agree, 'Titanic' is a tearjerker!


drinksprite62 61M  
7927 posts
6/30/2020 7:15 pm

Havent seen any of them but great to know.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
6/30/2020 8:22 pm

Really? Wow! I thought everyone had seen Titanic! Perhaps you will add these to your ‘must see’ list 😊


thikhead 66M
3346 posts
6/30/2020 9:11 pm

im told toronto or vancouver are often used as a substitute
for nyork and other american cities
to take advantage of the favorable exchange rate.

but i dont buy it -
canadian cities are WAY too clean to pass as american.

is the urban legend true
that a movie crew once graffitied up an alley in toronto
for a scene, then took a lunch break,
and when they came back to shoot
the alley had been cleaned up?

"well only get through this if we work together. if we dont, none of us will"


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
7/1/2020 2:25 am

    Quoting thikhead:
    im told toronto or vancouver are often used as a substitute
    for nyork and other american cities
    to take advantage of the favorable exchange rate.

    but i dont buy it -
    canadian cities are WAY too clean to pass as american.

    is the urban legend true
    that a movie crew once graffitied up an alley in toronto
    for a scene, then took a lunch break,
    and when they came back to shoot
    the alley had been cleaned up?
Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal are amongst the most popular locales. However, there are lots of other smaller cities and towns that are also used. Some celebrities have a real fondness for filming here. As for that graffiti story? It’s cute and likely an urban legend 😊


easyrider4008 67M
2562 posts
7/1/2020 3:08 am

Must come and visit soon I have relatives there from both sides of the family.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
7/1/2020 4:20 am

    Quoting mamacita38dd:
    I did know a lot of movies and tv series are made in Canada, at the end of the movies most have the Canadian flag symbol a tell tale sign where it was made, like the made in Georgia one at the end of walking dead. But I did not know some of these were made there, always a pleasure visiting your blog and learning something new my friend
Yes it's a huge industry here. I work with and have met several in the industry. Everyone can't wait for things to get 'back to normal'. You know, I love sharing information, especially about my country. Look for another one later today


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
7/1/2020 4:22 am

    Quoting easyrider4008:
    Must come and visit soon I have relatives there from both sides of the family.
It is a great place to visit. Later today, I will be posting about some of the highlights and 'must see' places. Thanks for stopping by.


Blee761 62M  
519 posts
7/1/2020 5:30 am

Many TV shows aimed at American audiences produced in Canada, including:

- The Dead Zone
- Street Justice
- The Firm
- The Outer Limits (revival series)


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
7/1/2020 7:59 am

Some really good ones that you mentioned. And I'm sure there are some pretty good ones that could still be mentioned.
I should give Broke Back a second chance.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
7/1/2020 8:15 am

    Quoting Blee761:
    Many TV shows aimed at American audiences produced in Canada, including:

    - The Dead Zone
    - Street Justice
    - The Firm
    - The Outer Limits (revival series)
Yes, along with Suits, Picard, Handmaids Tale, and Good Doctor to name a few. We are also known for game shows and game show hosts like Alex Trebek (Jeopardy) and Monty Hall (Lets Make A Deal), Thanks for stopping by.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
7/1/2020 8:18 am

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    Some really good ones that you mentioned. And I'm sure there are some pretty good ones that could still be mentioned.
    I should give Broke Back a second chance.
You are right. Lots of movies, tv shows and mini-series. Happy Canada 🇨🇦 Day! Bonne fete du Canada 🇨🇦!


citizen4722 66M  
74582 posts
7/1/2020 3:56 pm

Some great movies


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
7/1/2020 5:25 pm

Yes they are. Which ones have you seen?


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