James Bond News - March 2015
Published: Tue, 03/03/15
Hi
After filming on location in London and Austria in December and January, the cast and crew of "SPECTRE" moved on to Rome in February, where they have been filming at various sites across the Eternal City.
We've got photos and videos from Rome, but if you want to know nothing about what goes on be warned that none is completely spoiler free.
Meanwhile, the good news is that the "Bond in Motion" exhibition at the London Film Museum has been extended indefinitely. Originally it was planned to run until this month, so if you missed it you still have the chance to visit.
And if you have any news or an opinion on the world of James Bond I'd love to hear from you. I'm always looking for contributors on an ongoing or one off basis - if you have something to say and can write, I'm happy to give you a platform.
We've got photos and videos from Rome, but if you want to know nothing about what goes on be warned that none is completely spoiler free.
Meanwhile, the good news is that the "Bond in Motion" exhibition at the London Film Museum has been extended indefinitely. Originally it was planned to run until this month, so if you missed it you still have the chance to visit.
And if you have any news or an opinion on the world of James Bond I'd love to hear from you. I'm always looking for contributors on an ongoing or one off basis - if you have something to say and can write, I'm happy to give you a platform.
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
David Leigh
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Filming on SPECTRE was reportedly halted this morning after Daniel Craig sustain a knee injury while filming a fight scene. According to Metro, extras were sent home and while there were concerns about a delay on filming, a spokesman for Craig told Metro “Daniel Craig sustained a knee sprain this week while shooting a fight sequence […]Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
Daniel Craig sustains injury in fight scene at Pinewood
After last week missing the premiere of Diary of a Chambermaid, in which she plays the starring role, reportedly because “some mishaps” with SPECTRE, Léa Seydoux did managed to attend the BAFTAs last night with Monica Bellucci. Seydoux and Bellucci were on hand at the BAFTAs to hand out the award for Make up and hair, which […]Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
Léa Seydoux & Monica Bellucci attend BAFTAs together in London
On Saturday the official 007 social media accounts shared the above photo from filming in Austria, simply saying “Covering all angles”. While it gives nothing away, it does show how spectacular the Austrian Alps are.Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
Photo from Austria shared on official 007 social media accounts
The official 007 twitter feed earlier shared a photo of three cards set to appear in SPECTRE, saying: The Jaguar C-X75s, the Range Rover Sport SVR and bespoke Defender ‘Big Foots’ set to feature in #SPECTRE. This is the first conformation I’ve seen that the Jaguar C-X75 will feature in the next Bond film, although it […]Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
‘SPECTRE’ cars from Jaguar-Land Rover confirmed
Matthew Parker’s new book is both a biography of Ian Fleming from when he built Goldeneye on wards and the history of Jamaica during the period leading to independence and just after. I can remember when I first read the James Bond novels how little information there was about Ian Fleming. My 1960’s Pan edition […]Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
Review: Goldeneye: Where Bond was Born: Ian Fleming’s Jamaica
Jaguar Land Rover has announced its line-up of vehicles set to feature in SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond adventure, from Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment. These will include; Jaguar C-X75s, Range Rover Sport SVRs and Defender Big Foots which have been provided by Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations. The […]Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
Jaguar-Land Rover’s ‘SPECTRE’ press announcement
I doubted the information when I first heard it via the Express, but it appears that the story about SPECTRE shooting at Blenheim Palace is true after all the following images surfacing on Twitter. Some photos reveal the Jaguar C-X75 is on set, perhaps the reason for Jaguar-Land Rover to make their announcement this week, […]Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
Blenheim Palace night shoot for ‘SPECTRE’
A new clapperboard photo was released tonight from the SPECTRE set at Blenheim Palace, where the first unit has been shooting this week.Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
Bond at Blenheim
Today the first glimpse of SPECTRE was released on YouTube. Take a look at the video and let me know what you think in the comments below.Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
First look at ‘SPECTRE’
While I can’t go as far as claiming I’ve been on set, Marketto from James Bond Brazil yesterday pointed out to me on Twitter that a sign marking “Main Unit Props” includes the Bond 24 logo […]Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
The James Bond Dossier sneaks onto the set of ‘SPECTRE’
For video footage at Blenheim Palace earlier this week watch the above video but not that it contains potential spoilers. If you don’t want to know, don’t watch!Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
Video footage of the ‘SPECTRE’ shoot at Blenheim Palace [Spoilers]
Photo: Ponte Sisto Roma by Livioandronico2013. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. The Italian media is saying that SPECTRE filming will take place at Ponte Sisto, the bridge that spans the river Tiber in Italy’s historic capital, from 12th March. Although, according to what we know of the schedule, the first unit is due to finish in Rome on […]Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
‘SPECTRE’ will shoot on Rome’s Ponte Sisto according to Italian media
While the the Mirror’s story about SPECTRE being prevented from shooting on Rome’s Ponte Sisto appears be be untrue, with preparations continuing for a rumoured stunt sequence, there is perhaps a seed of truth in the story. It turns out the SPECTRE crew has been barred from shooting at the cimitero monumentale del Verano, an […]Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
Replacement location found after ‘SPECTRE’ barred from night shoot at cemetery
The sad news has been announced that Louis Jourdan, who played the villainous Kamal Khan in Octopussy (1983), died on Saturday at the age of 93. During the Second World War the French TV and cinema actor was involved in the printing and distribution of anti-German leaflets in France and after the war starred in a number […]Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
Kamal Kahn actor Louis Jourdan passed away this weekend
Wealthy Russian tourists are prepared to pay £739 (€1,000) per day for flats overlooking the street in which Sam Mendes is expected to film a night-time car case for SPECTRE, according to the Mirror. The article states that the car chase along Rome’s Via Nomentana will take four nights to shoot and locals with well positioned homes are […]Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
Rome flats hired out for €1,000 per day to watch filming of ‘SPECTRE’ car chase
The last day of filming on Sölden, Austria, was marred yesterday by an accident that saw SPECTRE‘s 2nd Unit Assistant Director Terry Madden with multiple fractures. According to the Hollywood Reporter a truck veered off the road and into a barn, injuring Madden, who has worked on every Bond film since For Your Eyes Only (1981). […]Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
Serious injury during ‘SPECTRE’ shoot in Austria
Eoghan Lyng takes a look at why the theory held by some fans that “James Bond” is just a code name used by a number of different agents over the years just doesn’t hold water. Image: from cover art of Bond 50 22 film Blu-Ray box set, available from Amazon UK and Amazon.com. Some people have too much […]Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
Dismissing the James Bond code name theory
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Daniel Craig arrived by Range Rover for the photo call in Rome earlier today with an excited Italian media looking on, followed shortly after by Monica Bellucci. You can see of the pair posing for the press here. Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
Daniel Craig arrives for Rome photocall [video]
For a slideshow of the SPECTRE photo-call today in Rome with Daniel Craig and Monica Bellucci click the link below via Italian news site Republicca. The two can be seen posing on a balcony with the Roman Forum and the Coliseum as a backdrop.Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
Rome mayor meets Daniel Craig and Monica Bellucci at ‘SPECTRE’ photo-call
The video shows three Aston Martin DB10s on location in Rome for the SPECTRE shoot.Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
Aston Martin DB10 in Rome [Video]
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Filming of a high speed car chase through the streets of Rome was reportedly disrupted at the weekend thanks to Rome’s cobblestones and potholes. Speeds were limited to just 70 km/h despite the producers paying for the roads used in the shoot be repaired, resulting in less than satisfactory results for the filmmakers. The SPECTRE shoot […]Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
High speed ‘SPECTRE’ car chase in Rome disrupted by poor roads
Last night saw the Aston Martin DB10 in action on the streets of Rome, with roads used for filming closed to the public between 9 pm and 6 am this morning. The video above shows some of the preparations prior to filming commencing, plus a look at a DB10 with camera and lighting gear attached.Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
Night shoot on the streets of Rome [video]
Empire magazine has just unveiled its cover design for the April 2015 edition, which features Daniel Craig with a suppressed Walther PPK in hand. The magazine cover comes in two designs, the regular shown above and a special limited edition collectors’ edition below. The magazine visited the SPECTRE team on set in Pinewood Studio’s, as well […]Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
First look at ‘SPECTRE’ in April edition of Empire
The official 007 Twitter account earlier tweeted the above photo from Rome, saying simply “Two supercars, one beautiful city”. The last few days have seen the main unit shorting a car chase through the Eternal City, where the production is based until March. Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
Latest ‘SPECTRE’ clapperboard shows Aston Martin and Jaguar in Rome
Movie magazine Empire visted SPECTRE on set at Pinewood and on location in Austria.Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
Empire takes first look at Mr Hinx in ‘SPECTRE’
Great news for Bond fans living in and around the British capital, with the announcement that the London Film Museum’s Bond in Motion exhibition, which was due to run until March, has been extended indefinitely. The exhibition features cars and other verhicles from the 007 films and will see a number of newe exhibits added this year, […]Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
Bond in Motion exhibition extended indefinitely
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Sam Mendes says he returned to James Bond for SPECTRE because of the story, adding that the plot is driven by Bond. He also says that he wanted to develop the new characters he introduced in Skyfall – M, Q and Moneypenny. Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
Sam Mendes discusses ‘SPECTRE’ [video]
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Ask anyone with a passing interest in Bond and they’ll recall the terrorist organisation SPECTRE pulling the strings on some of 007’s most dangerous missions; but not because they have been a regular fixture of recent times. However, the organisation will be back (and just possibly its ubiquitous leader, Blofeld) in the 24th screen adventure. […]Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
MI6 Confidential #29 – ‘SPECTRE’ First Look
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The early hours of Friday saw some of Rome’s main thoroughfare’s off limits to regular traffic as the team behind SPECTRE continued to work on a car chase between James Bond’s Aston Martin DB10 and the Jaguar C-X75, driven by Mr Hinx. After the disappointing car chase at the start of Quantum of Solace this a […]Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
Aston Martin DB10 vs Jaguar C-X75 in Rome
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Today the official 007 social media channels shared two photos that can also be seen in the current issue of Empire magazine. The first shows Dave Bautista as Mr Hinx, gun in hand, while the second shows director Sam Mendes giving instructions to Léa Seydoux (Dr Madeleine Swan) either in Austria or at Pinewood. Photos: SPECTRE […]Article originally posted on The James Bond Dossier:
New ‘SPECTRE’ photos released online
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