On this day in 1997, the crew filmed Bond (Pierce Brosnan) killing Carver (Jonathan Pryce) with his own sea drill from Tomorrow Never Dies (1997). The scene aboard the stealth ship was shot at Pinewood Studios in a full-size set designed by production designer Allan Cameron. He said: “The challenge with a Bond film is marrying the reality to the fantasy element. The Americans had built a few stealth ships, but nothing on this scale, so I was inventing a completely new ship.”
No Time To Die Funko Pop! Figures
Introducing the No Time To Die Funko Pop! figures of Bond, Safin, Nomi and Paloma – now available to pre-order at 007Store.com
Day Of The Dead Sequence
Bond (Daniel Craig) makes his way through Mexico City’s Day of the Dead celebrations in the opening scene from Spectre (2015). Director Sam Mendes said: “One of the things that’s said about the Day of the Dead celebrations is that ‘los muertos vivos están’ – ’The dead are alive.’ That has a direct bearing on our story.”
Fabergé Egg Auction At Sotheby’s
On this day in 1982 filming began on the Fabergé egg auction from Octopussy in which 007 shows an impressive sleight of hand. The ornate eggs were made by renowned jewellers Asprey’s of London. Production buyer Ron Quelch said: “Our sketch artist produced something very similar to the Fabergé eggs and they were reproduced by Asprey’s in a very short space of time. They were capable of withstanding very close camera work, as they had been created with such quality.”
Two Aston Martin 007 Special Editions
Aston Martin is celebrating the release of No Time To Die, with two exclusive 007 special editions – the Vantage and DBS Superleggera – inspired by the cars featured in the film.
The two special editions have been carefully designed and crafted by the experts in Aston Martin’s bespoke division: Q by Aston Martin and are being offered in limited numbers to buyers around the world from today.
The first of the two models is the Vantage 007 Edition, inspired by the original Aston Martin V8 which made its 007 debut in The Living Daylights in 1987 and also features in No Time To Die. Building on the formidable sporting style and aggressive performance of the regular Vantage, the new car features unique exterior styling treatments led by a bespoke mesh grille with chrome bezel that references the look of the brand’s classic V8. Further styling details include a dashed yellow diffuser inspired by the hazard stripes on the film car’s rockets. The Vantage 007 Edition can even be delivered with a set of The Living Daylights inspired limited edition skis and ski rack – referencing the ‘winterised’ V8 saloon from the film.
The car will be delivered in authentic Cumberland Grey exterior paint colour, whilst the interior will be presented in obsidian black leather and dark chrome with 007 branding applied on the centre console of cars equipped with a manual gearbox. The sun visors of all the cars will carry another subtle film reference in the shape of an embroidered radio station frequency – 96.60 (FM) – which 007 fans will know was the Russian police frequency Bond used to aid his escape in The Living Daylights.
The seats themselves feature unique heritage fluting reminiscent of that seen in the V8, along with carbon fibre seat backs and, in a particularly detailed nod to the 1980s film, the outline of cello ‘f holes’ inspired by the memorable cello chase scene featuring James Bond (Timothy Dalton) and Kara Milovy (Maryam d’Abo).
The driver can indulge themselves further with a laser-etched gadget plaque that references the various weapons and devices seen on the original film car. These included a rocket motor, missiles, lasers, a targeting display and ski outriggers. Cross hairs etched onto the car’s paddle shift gear levers allude to the missile guidance system seen in the film, too. Available as a manual or automatic, the Vantage 007 Edition also boasts a side strake Vantage badge and is limited to 100 units globally.
Aston Martin Vice-President and Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman, said: “Creating a 007 Edition is always an exciting challenge as we work to develop and style a car that embodies the legend of James Bond. It is an honour to apply carefully judged 007-inspired styling to our sports cars, which gives our customers the opportunity to own a unique piece of both cinematic and automotive history.”
To celebrate the James Bond debut of the range-topping Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, a second unique 007 Edition has been created.
Strictly limited to just 25 production cars available worldwide and featuring the same specification as the muscular DBS Superleggera featured in the upcoming film, the car has a suitably menacing road presence.
The 715bhp provided by the DBS Superleggera’s 5.2-litre V12 twin-turbocharged engine is befitting of the car’s range-topping status while its torque peak, at 900Nm, is not only substantial in its own right but, as things currently stand, the greatest torque figure for any roadgoing Aston Martin yet produced.
To this potent mix, the DBS Superleggera 007 Edition adds a raft of styling and design enhancements that further elevate its appeal. The car sports special Ceramic Grey exterior paint with the roof, mirror caps, splitter, diffuser and rear Aeroblade IITM featured in black tinted carbon fibre. Also unique to the 007 Edition are visually striking Gloss Black diamond-turned Y-Spoke 21” wheels. This special edition also features a 007 fender badge, finished in chrome with a black enamel infill and Stainless Steel Silver 007 foil applied to the rear spoiler blade.
Inside, the cockpit of this DBS Superleggera is a dark, brooding, leather-clad environment with flashes of red detailing the outline of the seats. Subtle 007 branding can be found on the door cards, armrest buckle badge and on the rear sub-woofer cover. The car is finished with a sill plaque that recognises it is one of just 25 DBS Superleggera 007 Editions.
The DBS Superleggera 007 Edition with a recommended retail price from RRP £279,025 and the Vantage 007 Edition with a recommended retail price from RRP £161,000 are on sale separately now. First deliveries will begin in Q1 2021.
The Spy Who Loved Me Tanker Escape
The submarine crews take on Stromberg’s troops inside the Liparus tanker in The Spy Who Loved Me (1977). The scene was filmed at the newly constructed 007 stage at Pinewood which was built at a cost of £600,000 to specially house the tanker set.
Bond Versus Greene At Perla De Las Dunas
Bond (Daniel Craig) faces off against Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric) in the burning Perla de las Dunas hotel in Quantum Of Solace (2008). Special effects coordinator Chris Corbould said: “We did many explosion, fire and collapsing-ceiling tests prior to filming. Both Daniel and Olga (Kurylenko) were involved in the tests so they were able to feel the heat intensity and get confident with the flames which allowed them to concentrate on their performance rather than being distracted by the special effects.”
Thunderball Motorbike Chase
Bond is pursued by Count Lippe in Thunderball (1965), who in turn is chased by Fiona Volpe on her Lightning BSA motorbike (with side mounted rocket launchers, of course). The sequence was filmed at Silverstone race track in England.
The Death Of Saunders in Vienna
Head of Section V, Saunders (Thomas Wheatley), falls foul of some sabotaged automatic doors in The Living Daylights (1987). The balloon that Bond (Timothy Dalton) pops has the words ’smiert spionom’ written on it, which translates as ‘death to spies’.
Triumph Launches Bond Motorcycle
Triumph, the premium British motorcycle brand, has launched the first official motorcycle directly linked to Bond. The Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition is an ultra-rare, limited edition Scrambler 1200 motorcycle featuring a unique 007 design scheme and with a production of just 250 models worldwide. This special Bond Edition motorcycle was inspired by the custom Scrambler 1200 action vehicles featured in No Time To Die and has all of the top-specification Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE’s exceptional performance and capability, together with premium higher-value details.
The new Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition is available to order in markets around the world from today.
For more information visit triumphmotorcycles.com
Zukovsky’s Caviar Factory Attack
Bond (Pierce Brosnan) is attacked by the buzz-saw-wielding helicopter at Zukovsky’s Caviar Fishery in The World Is Not Enough (1999). The scene was filmed in Pinewood’s paddock tank which had to be enlarged by 50 per cent to accommodate the huge wooden set. The deadly helicopter was originally in the script for GoldenEye (1995).
Orlebar Brown 007 Collection
Orlebar Brown have launched their third collection celebrating James Bond’s iconic style. This new collection delves back into the archive to take inspiration from more of James Bond’s most recognisable looks with a focus on resort. It includes a linen summer suit inspired by one worn by Bond in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, a short-sleeved Thunderball Gingham Shirt with signature cotton towelling lining, classic Thunderball Stripe Shirt and Dr. No photographic print shorts featuring original film poster artwork. The new campaign was shot at GoldenEye in Jamaica, home to the villa where Ian Fleming wrote the original 12 James Bond novels. The shoot also captured Laughing Waters, where the iconic scene of Honey Ryder emerging from the sea in Dr. No was set.
The collection is available at 007store.com and orlebarbrown.com
