Geisel Library - in Popular Culture

In Popular Culture

  • The TV series Simon & Simon featured the library in its opening credits.
  • Geisel Library made an appearance as the exterior of a research lab in Killer Tomatoes Strike Back, the third movie in the cult film series Attack of the Killer Tomatoes.
  • The science fiction novel Rainbows End includes a major subplot focusing on the library.
  • Referred to as the "Chatky Headquarters in Kyoto" in a Kohler commercial.
  • The 2004 film Funky Monkey features several scenes filmed in and on the grounds of the library.
  • Used in the film The Proud American (shooting date 2/17/08)
  • The TV series Mission: Impossible featured the library in the last episode filmed ("The Pendulum") as the "World Resources Ltd." headquarters. (aired 2/23/73)
  • Opening sequence of Veronica Mars episode from 11/29/06, filmed at the Warren Mall of UCSD and featuring shots of various landmarks, including Geisel Library.
  • The 2010 film Inception has a snow fortress that is very similar in structure to Geisel.
  • The 2010 film Kaboom features a shot of the library.

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