The North East has some of the most stunning locations in the whole of the country. From rugged coastlines to rolling hills and iconic castles.
So it should come as no surprise that some of the biggest filmmakers in the world have made the journey to our neck of the woods to make the most of the stunning scenery. It includes huge TV shows as well as iconic film franchises like Marvel and Harry Potter.
We also will take you back through time to see some real classic movies that were also filmed in the North East. It also includes the time one of our airports was used as a stand-in for New York City.
Let me know if you spotted any of the locations the first time you watched one of these films or shows! You can reach me by email: [email protected].
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13. Transformers: The Last Knight
Merlin and the Arthurian Knights play a role in this blockbuster entry in the Transformers franchise from 2017. So unsurprisingly filming took place in the UK including in Newcastle. A chase scene was filmed at Grey's Monument and Grey Street in the city centre. | Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures Photo: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures
14. Get Carter
The classic gangster film Get Carter was shot at plenty of locations across the North East. Michael Caine played the titular character who leaves London and heads back to Newcastle. Locations used included Tyne Bridge, Newcastle Racecourse, the city centre and Lower Ouseburn Valley. | FilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via Getty Images Photo: FilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via Getty Images
15. Alien 3
The third entry in the iconic science fiction horror series arrived in the early 1990s - and while it isn’t as highly rated as the originals, it still has its fans. Alien 3 did some filming in the North East, including at Blast Beach & Colliery and Blyth Power Station. | Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
16. The BFG
The latest adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic arrived in cinemas in 2016. But you may not have realised that it was partly filmed in the North East! Filming took place in Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh Beach and Northumberland National Park. Did you spot the familiar spots in the film? | DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images Photo: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images