James Bond’s contribution in the 2012 Olympic Ceremony is now available online. The 6 minute short shows James Bond (Daniel Craig) escort the Queen to the opening of the games from Buckingham Palace.
An international link will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Incidentally Chris Laverty’s fashion-and-film blog Clothes on Film today features an exclusive interview with costume designer Lindy Hemming about her contribution to the upcoming Barbican exhibition ‘Designing 007 – 50 Years of Bond Style‘.
Hemming hints at the broad range of items included in this multi-sensory experience, from clothes and dresses to weapons, gadgets, set design and special effects. Many exhibits had to be intricately re-created just for this event, covering wherever possible the entire range of the Bond films. And she reveals that at least 50 per cent of the exhibits have never before been publicly on display. So this occasion will provide something new even for the seasoned Bond fan and doubtlessly constitutes a not-to-be-missed event.
Read the entire Clothes on Film interview with Lindy Hemming here.
Thanks to the German Bondklub for the alert.
This July London’s Barbican Centre celebrates the 50th anniversary with the exhibition ‘Designing 007 – 50 Years of Bond Style‘, from 6th July to 5th September. Curated by the Barbican, with guest-curation by fashion historian Bronwyn Cosgrave and Oscar®-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming, the exhibition will take audiences on a trip into the style of 007 and the iconography that made the Bond films so exceptional.
From their website:
The Barbican marks the 50th anniversary of the James Bond franchise, from 1962’s Dr No to this year’s Skyfall, with a unique exhibition showcasing the inside story of the design and style of the world’s most influential and iconic movie brand.
In collaboration with EON Productions and with unprecedented access to their archives, Designing 007 will be a multi-sensory experience, immersing audiences in the creation and development of Bond style over its auspicious 50 year history.
It will explore the craft behind the screen icons, the secret service and villains, tailoring and costumes, set and production design, automobiles, gadgets and special effects, graphic design and motion graphics, exotic locations, stunts and props.
Read more about the exhibition here.
You can already book tickets here, which may not be a bad idea.
Two helicopters have flown through Tower Bridge in London, filming footage that is believed to appear in the James Bond feature to open the Olympic games this summer.
Is this the helicopter Daniel Craig will climb down from for London 2012?
Yesterday evening, a helicopter with a camera mounted on the front followed a second sporting the colours of the Union Jack through Tower Bridge in central London.
The Port of London Authority has confirmed the filming was related to the upcoming Olympic Games.
This news fits in well with the recent rumours that Daniel Craig would be opening the London 2012 Olympic Games by climbing down a rope ladder attached to a helicopter, hovering above the Olympic stadium.
Filming with Daniel Craig has already taken place at Buckingham Palace, with a cameo from Her Majesty the Queen also. The feature is being directed by Danny Boyle.
Thanks to @ash_matadeen for the tip off.
One of the most popular James Bond actors is set to take to the stage this year, as he sets to promote his new book ‘Bond on Bond’.
Sir Roger Moore will begin his tour at the Malvern Theatre on Sunday, October 7, and then plays one-night dates at the Rose at Kingston in Surrey (October 14); the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton (October 16); the Bournemouth Pavilion (October 17); Bath’s Theatre Royal (a matinee on October 19); and the Anvil in Basingstoke (October 23). The tour wraps up at the Theatre Royal in Norwich on October 26.
Interviewed by Gareth Roberts, Moore will be part of a Q&A session, discussing his tenure as James Bond, his roles in The Saint and The Persuaders and will be giving an insight into his remarkable charity work for UNICEF.
Moore played James Bond for a total of 7 movies, from 1973 – 1985, and is, to this day, the longest serving actor in the role. ‘Bond on Bond’ will feature Moore’s thoughts on the flashy gadgets, fast cars and evil villains that made the Bond series so iconic. It will also serve as a part memoir as Moore reminisces about his own time in the role. The book is set to be released October 4th, coinciding with the franchises 50th Anniversary.
The 13th Annual California Independent Film Festival will be screening The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker as part of their classic films program. Not only will the films get honored on the big screen but they will be followed by a Q&A and lobby appearance by the menacing Jaws himself. That’s right Richard Kiel, who I might add is not menacing in real life, is looking forward to bonding with you!
Location:
The New Rheem Theater
350 Park Street
Moraga, CA 94556
(Moraga is an East Bay community near Walnut Creek and Lafayette east of the Oakland and Berkeley)
Screenings
followed by Q&A w/ Richard Kiel
For advanced tickets: http://www.caiff.org/classicfilm.html
Don’t miss this opportunity to see these films on the big screen one more time. Especially Moonraker! During the Q&A ask Richard about his recent involvement in the new James Bond GoldenEye video game and his voice over work in Disney’s new animated movie Tangled.
As previously reported by CBn, the French Fan Club Club James Bond France recently hosted an event at the Château de Chantilly near Paris to celebrate the 25th anniversary ofA View to A Kill. Laurent Perriot reports on the event.
Director John Glen presents the special issue of 'Le Bond' magazine.
Chantilly – its whipped cream, its horse races, its castle, its forest, its history… and James Bond. And it’s not just any Bond film, it’s A View to A Kill, Roger Moore’s last one. A page turns, a chapter closes for a generation of Bond fans. Some of the most glamourous and romantic scenes in A View to A Kill took place in this elegant place surrounded by a huge forest and located some thirty kilometers north of Paris.
The Club James Bond France’s plannings to celebrate the film’s 25th anniversary took several months. The Club had invited fans from France and abroad (Dutch, Belgium and British fans were present) to this special event on September 18th, taking advantage of the nation’s European Heritage Days.
Rémy Julienne, Serge Touboul and John Glen
Prestigious guests came along and shared their memories from shooting the movie. Director John Glen and his wife Janine, Car Stunt Coordinator Rémy Julienne and France Production Manager Serge Touboul presented the film in front of 1200 people.
The gas station where Tibbet was killed.
The day started with the visit of the gas station where Tibbett (Patrick McNee) is murdered by May Day (Grace Jones) in his Rolls-Royce. The gas station has been modernized but the place is totally recognizable and fans had no trouble imagining May Day’s threatening silhouette appearing in the car wash.
The group had lunch in a nearby restaurant where all napkins bore Jamed Bond movie quotations. John Glen made his grand entrance during the apéritif. The five-time Bond director was greeted like a hero. After the meal, there was a signing session with him.
John Glen chats with the fans.
The entire group of fans then visited the Château de Chantilly, with comments from both a guide and John Glen himself. John and his wife Janine were clearly enjoying themselves. John Glen told as many anecdotes as he could during the visit.
Locations from the scene where the group stopped include :
• the small drawbridge which 007 hangs on to go back to his bedroom.
• the way to Zorin’s office (the office itself was a Pinewood set)
• the magnificent gardens and bridge from the outdoor party scene
• the staircase where Bond tells Jenny Flex: “I’m an early riser myself”
• the spot of the Rolls’ arrival
• the spot where Tibbett washed the car
• the stables seen at the beginning of the sequence
Of course, some of the fans could not resist taking photos at the exact spot where the actors stood. The weather was fantastic and it made for a fabulous afternoon.
The audience awaiting the screening of 'A View To A Kill'.
As the sun set, the group went to the nearby racetracks where the best was still to come – the outdoor screening of A View to A Kill on a 250 square metro giant screen. Behind it, the lit château and stables were a marvelous sight for the 1200 people attending the event.
Fireworks accompanying the movie's end credits.
John Glen, Serge Touboul and Rémy Julienne paid tribute to the city which allowed them to shoot in the best possible conditions. And the icing on the cake was the movie’s end credits rolling with spectacular fireworks above Chantilly. A great way to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Roger Moore’s last Bond.
This has been Club James Bond France’s biggest event ever thanks to an excellent partnership with the city of Chantilly. Currently the world’s most dynamic Bond fan club it is setting up a James Bond film festival in Paris on December 11 and 12. Stay tuned!
The Chateau de Chantilly
Our friends from the French James Bond fan club Club James Bond France inform us about one of their forthcoming events, a 25th Anniversary celebration of the 14th James Bond movie A View to A Kill. The press release came in somewhat late, as the event will already take place on 18th September 2010 at the Chateau de Chantilly (France), the very place where the movie’s villain, Max Zorin, had his headquarters. Those of you who are always prepared to travel at a spur of the moment decision can make a reservation by emailing [email protected]
For further details on the event, read the full press release below:
A View To A Kill celebrates it’s
25th anniversary at the Chateau de ChantillyIn 1985, Albert R. Broccoli and Eon Production filmed A View To A Kill in Paris and in Chantilly (Oise). In order to commemorate this film and its contribution to the industry of the 7th Art, the City of Chantilly, the Musée Condé, and the foundation of Chantilly have decided to organize, with the active partnership of the Club James Bond France, a great anniversary event on Saturday, September 18th during the “European Heritage Days”.
A unique program was designed for all lovers of movies and art history, which will go to the heart of the estate:
• a guided tour coupled with the discovery of the locations and anecdotes from the shooting (Castle, Great Stables, racecourse …)
• delivery of the quarterly magazine of the Club James Bond France Le Bond Collector’s Special “A View To A Kill – Chantilly” – 36 pages of interviews, exclusive photos and documents on the film and panoramas of the castle.
• Screening of the movie at night, outdoors, on the racetrack, with a presentation by John Glen, director.
As a bonus, the presence of guests, architects of the fourteenth installment in the saga, seventh and last film of Roger Moore in the tuxedo of 007:
• John Glen, director of the film and five other Bond movies between 1981 and 1989
• Remy Julienne, stunt coordinator of the movie and others Bond films.
• Serge Touboul, location manager on A View To A Kill.
Where pop culture meets history. Not to be missed.
Ticket price is 40€ for adults and 20€ for children under 12.Event organized with the support of Fox Pathe, Allociné and Michelin.
About the Club James Bond France:
Placed under the patronage of Sir Roger Moore and Maryam d’Abo, chaired by Luc Le Clech, the Club James Bond France gathers 250 members around the world (France, Switzerland, Belgium, USA and Canada). Due to it’s publishing activities – 4 issues of the magazine Le Bond and Archives 007 (80 pages) per year – the CJBF is one of the world’s leading Bond clubs. With 2,500 daily visitors (unique clicks) and up to 200,000 visitors at a new movie out, its website, which features the largest global database of James Bond, is also one of the most visited of the planet.
Website: www.jamesbond007.net
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Official event poster
The University of Hertfordshire informs us about one of their upcoming events:
Kiss Kiss Kill:
The graphic art and forgotten
Spy films of Cold War Europe.
The event – certainly a must for James Bond 007 and spy genre fans – features an exhibition of European Cold War and Spy movie posters, but also an international symposium and a lecture on the ‘Eurospy’ genre, as well as film showings, such as the 1968 Italian cult classic ‘Danger Diabolik’.
Fore further details, read the press release below. CommanderBond.net also recommends visiting the excellent webiste www.kisskisskillkillarchive.com, which not only contains full details on the event, but also an extensive archive of ‘Eurospy’ film reviews and posters.
The press release:
KISS KISS KILL KILL:
THE GRAPHIC ART AND FORGOTTEN SPY FILMS OF COLD WAR EUROPE
10 SEPTEMBER – 16 OCTOBER 2010University of Hertfordshire Galleries (UH Galleries) and the Hertfordshire Film Consortium are delighted to present Kiss Kiss Kill Kill, an exhibition, symposium and a series of film screenings celebrating the unique graphic art and forgotten spy films of Cold War Europe at the University of Hertfordshire Galleries
Centred on the kitsch designs produced across Europe during the Cold War, Kiss Kiss Kill Kill is the first exhibition of a collection of newly restored posters from Belgium, Czechoslovakia, France, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain, the U.S.S.R, East and West Germany and the UK. The different graphic styles in the East and West provide an expansive portrait of European taste, national identity and politics of the period, with the brash super kitsch of Italian cinema posters juxtaposed compellingly with the lo-tech golden age of non commercial Czech film poster design.
The posters relate to an entire legacy of films tarnished by state control in Eastern Europe, and the overkill of the Spy Genre in the West. The exhibition will include both leaden communist propaganda and the epically trashy fruits of European co-production.
University of Hertfordshire Galleries
Art and Design Gallery, Hatfield
Gallery Opening Times:
Monday to Friday 9.30am – 5.30pm
Saturday 9.30am – 3.30pm
Opening Reception:
Thursday 9 September 6.00pm – 8.00pmAn international symposium: The Forgotten Spy Films of Cold War Europe – the first of its kind ever staged, accompanies the exhibition. Taking place at UH Galleries in Hatfield on Saturday 18 September 2010, this full day event will include contributions from British and international specialists who will debate the ‘Eurospy’ genre across three thematic strands: Real Life Spies, Kitsch and Transnational Appropriation and Espionage Italia. The day will also include a showing of the forgotten spy classic Danger Route (Seth Holt, GB 1968) followed by a question and answer session.
A showing of Danger Diabolik (Mario Bava, IT 1968), a little known cult classic combining the master criminal, super-spy and psychedelic film genres, will take place at the Weston Auditorium on Tuesday 5 October at 7.00pm with an introductory talk by the curator of Kiss Kiss Kill Kill.
A public lecture, The European-ness of Eurospy by curator Richard Rhys Davies will take place on Tuesday 19 October at 5.30pm as part of Critical Dialogue programme jointly organised by UH Galleries, UH School of Creative Arts and SSAHRI, the Art and Design Research Institute.
Curator Richard Rhys Davies is a former film editor and custodian of the Kiss Kiss Kill Kill Archive, a repository of over 3,000 spy cinema artefacts from the Cold War, including a poster and stills collection, and 16mm film. A key ambition of the archive is to conserve important cultural artefacts that reflect the zeitgeist of their time. The focus is on films and graphic art that fall outside the accepted cannon of “good art”.
- Exhibition – Friday 10 September until Saturday 16 October, FREE. Kiss Kiss Kill Kill is a touring exhibition organised by UH Galleries for touring enquiries and availability please contact Matthew Shaul, Head of Programming and Operations UH Galleries on 01707 285376 or email [email protected]
- Symposium – Saturday 18 September, £35 full price, £25 concessions. The conference will explore the relationship between poster art, graphic design and espionage cinema during the Cold War, while providing an interdisciplinary forum for the development and appreciation of cult film, literature and the applied arts. UH Galleries and Hertfordshire Film Consortium gratefully acknowledges the cooperation of the Goethe-Institut London in the organisation of this event.
- Film Screening – ‘Danger Diabolik’ Saturday 5 October, £4 full price, £3 concessions. Revered in the USA and worshiped in Italy, this cult monster is barely known in the UK, until now… Introduced by Richard Rhys Davies (Curator, Kiss Kiss Kill Kill). Age suitability: 15+ Duration: 105mins
- Lecture – The European-ness of Eurospy, Tuesday 19 October, FREE. This lecture will be presented as part of ‘Critical Dialogue’, a lecture series designed to explore how contemporary art interacts with the social, political and philosophical dimensions of the contemporary world and where it intersects with other disciplines and discourses.
- University of Hertfordshire Galleries UH Galleries, at Hatfield and St. Albans, are amongst the most innovative contemporary art spaces in the UK. Working exclusively with emerging and established professional artists across all media, the Galleries organise a rolling programme of exhibitions, and collaborate with other major cultural institutions across Europe. UH Galleries’ exhibitions, which give artists space to experiment and develop new ideas, have been critically acclaimed in the national, international and specialist press.
- Hertfordshire Film Consortium Hertfordshire Film Consortium is a Media Education Partnership dedicated to providing quality film education activities across Hertfordshire ranging from film screenings, production workshops, study days, festivals and evening film studies courses.
For full details of the events please visit www.herts.ac.uk/artsandgalleries or www.kisskisskillkillarchive.com
The world’s most famous car—the Aston Martin DB5 as driven by James Bond in the films Goldfinger and Thunderball—is to make its first appearance for 40 years in the UK at the Midsummer Classic and ThunderBall at Stoke Park Club on the 26th June.
James Bond’s original Aston Martin DB5
Organiser Nicholas Mee of CTR Events said, “We are very excited to be presenting this iconic Aston Martin at Stoke Park Club, itself a filming location for scenes in two James Bond movies, Goldfinger (1964) and Tomorrow Never Dies (1997). For the first time ever this magnificent DB5 will be on display with all the other 007 Aston Martins: the DBS from Quantum of Solace, the Vanquish from Die Another Day and the V8 Vantage Volante from The Living Daylights.”
Supported by Aston Martin Lagonda, the family-friendly Midsummer Classic will have the convivial atmosphere of a garden party where guests will enjoy generous hospitality and have access to the Concours d’Elegance which will also feature some very special Aston Martins and Lagondas.
A country club and resort with an impressive mansion clubhouse and 350 acres of historic parkland, Stoke Park Club is situated near Stoke Poges in Buckinghamshire.
Tickets are available for both the daytime Midsummer Classic and the evening ThunderBall events. For more information, visit midsummerclassic.co.uk.
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