James Bond stage destroyed

Applespider · Jul 30, 2006, 07:26 AM

BBC are reporting that the 007 sound stage has been destroyed, at least partially, in a major fire at Pinewood Studios on Sunday morning.

No word on if they were filming at the time or what caused the fire... did one of Q's whizzy gadgets go off at just the wrong time... or is one of Bond's enemies involved...

Since it's still in production, I wonder what kind of delay this will have for Casino Royale being released

Thomas Veil · Jul 30, 2006, 09:28 AM

"No, Mr. Bond...I expect you to fry."

lexus · Jul 30, 2006, 06:40 PM

Please no delay

WildCowboy · Jul 30, 2006, 06:40 PM

I saw an article earlier that said they were done...the set was in the process of being taken down.

Edit: Here's the article I saw. Your BBC article also mentions that filming had been completed, though it was probably updated with the info after you saw it.

dmw007 · Jul 31, 2006, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Applespider

No word on if they were filming at the time or what caused the fire... did one of Q's whizzy gadgets go off at just the wrong time... or is one of Bond's enemies involved...

Q was simply being careless again- he should know better than to leave his flame-thrower (disguised as a golf club) just laying around.

sushi · Jul 31, 2006, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomas Veil

"No, Mr. Bond...I expect you to fry."

That has got to be one of the best 007 quotes.

Along with after P_ssy Galore introduces herself and he says I must have died and gone to heaven.

iAlan · Jul 31, 2006, 06:22 AM

that the film stock was destroyed also...

I mean, a blonde James Blonde?

And a remake of the spoof Bond?

Once human cloning has begun we can bring back a youthful Sean Connory and Bond will be reborn...

Haa Haa Haa (in evil laught style)

dmw007 · Jul 31, 2006, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by iAlan

Once human cloning has begun we can bring back a youthful Sean Connory and Bond will be reborn...

That would be the best thing ever!

Bern · Jul 31, 2006, 06:56 AM

Apparently witnesses at the fire said the explosion could be heard for a considerable distance, it was said to have sounded like a thunderball

dmw007 · Jul 31, 2006, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bern

Apparently witnesses at the fire said the explosion could be heard for a considerable distance, it was said to have sounded like a thunderball

LOL

I am sure that it did- good pun Bern.

gallagb · Jul 31, 2006, 07:55 AM

i assume some of u have been watching the podcast
maybe we'll see something about the fire in that-

who knows

mpw · Jul 31, 2006, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dmw007

That would be the best thing ever!

So they perfect cloning and you'll want a new Sean Connery? Knock yourself out, meanwhile I'm going to be growing myself a few Kylies. I may never need another cinema/TV/DVD for entertainment again

katie ta achoo · Jul 31, 2006, 08:25 AM

dmw007, I blame you for this. I bet your fancy new MBP with spring-loaded ejection seat overheated!

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Originally Posted by mpw

So they perfect cloning and you'll want a new Sean Connery?

Would these clones still have the accent?
If they do, I'll take a dozen of them!!

Sean Connery... *swoon*

szark · Jul 31, 2006, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by iAlan

And a remake of the spoof Bond?

They aren't remaking the "spoof." They're making a new movie based on Ian Fleming's original "Casino Royale" novel.

Sad to hear that the soundstage was destroyed.

Grimace · Jul 31, 2006, 02:14 PM

word on the street is that it was started by a carelessly discarded MacBook Pro.

Tanglewood · Jul 31, 2006, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by carletonmusic

word on the street is that it was started by a carelessly discarded MacBook Pro.

More likely one of the exploding Dell's

spicyapple · Jul 31, 2006, 02:41 PM

Woohoo! I'm so glad there are problems on the set!

In the movie business, when setbacks like this happen, it's a sign of good luck that the film will do really well at the box office.

jdechko · Jul 31, 2006, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomas Veil

"No, Mr. Bond...I expect you to fry."

Funniest post ever. You, sir, are a genius.

spicyapple · Jul 31, 2006, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sushi

That has got to be one of the best 007 quotes.

Along with after ***** Galore introduces herself and he says I must have died and gone to heaven.

Any of you think Casino Royale will use these types of sexual innuendo one-liners? Personally, I can't see that they will, or else the film would parody and mock itself.

dmw007 · Jul 31, 2006, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by katie ta achoo

dmw007, I blame you for this. I bet your fancy new MBP with spring-loaded ejection seat overheated!

How did you know about that katie- information about my gadgets is strictly conifidential!

And yes, my spring-loaded MacBook Pro does get hot..........

Thomas Veil · Aug 1, 2006, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Tanglewood

More likely one of the exploding Dell's

Couldn't you just see Q actually explaining that in the movie?

"Now pay attention, 007. This is a Dell laptop. We haven't modified it at all, because all Dell laptops come ready to explode. You simply leave this in the center of Blofeld's headquarters. Turning it on activates the self-destruct mechanism. I'd advise you to run like hell -- this Dell will destroy anyone and anything within a 500-yard radius. Any questions?"

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Originally Posted by jdechko

Funniest post ever. You, sir, are a genius.

Thank you.

Blue Velvet · Aug 1, 2006, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by WildCowboy

...Your BBC article also mentions that filming had been completed, though it was probably updated with the info after you saw it.

I would expect a November release to be in post-production by now except for the odd pick-up.

I'm not a huge Bond fan but if anything, the news of Daniel Craig taking over the reins and the reported news that the film is to go 'back to basics' makes me more, not less, likely to go and see the film.

Enough of the jokeyness, please... let's see a taut thriller that is aimed at adults, as opposed to invisible cars and tsunami-surfing.

dmw007 · Aug 1, 2006, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomas Veil

Couldn't you just see Q actually explaining that in the movie?

"Now pay attention, 007. This is a Dell laptop. We haven't modified it at all, because all Dell laptops come ready to explode. You simply leave this in the center of Blofeld's headquarters. Turning it on activates the self-destruct mechanism. I'd advise you to run like hell -- this Dell will destroy anyone and anything within a 500-yard radius. Any questions?"

That would be hilarious Thomas Veil!

sushi · Aug 1, 2006, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by spicyapple

Any of you think Casino Royale will use these types of sexual innuendo one-liners? Personally, I can't see that they will, or else the film would parody and mock itself.

I didn't care much for the original Casino Royale.

Not sure the flavor of this one. With a new James Bond it will be interesting to see how they develop the character.

dmw007 · Aug 1, 2006, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sushi

Not sure the flavor of this one. With a new James Bond it will be interesting to see how they develop the character.

Yes, it will be interesting to see how the new Bond acts/is portrayed, I for one think that they should bring someone else back in to fill the role....

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