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#91 Bondian

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Posted 01 August 2006 - 03:45 AM

I hear that Ken Adam is free at the moment.

"wait until he gets ashore, then make him rebuild the 007 set". :)

#92 Qwerty

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Posted 01 August 2006 - 06:05 AM

Hopefully it will be repaired for Bond 22. I'm sure it will be.


Indeed. I wouldn't expect it to be out of action for that long.

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Posted 01 August 2006 - 06:27 AM

Not the most uplifting bit of news, but still a relief that no injuries or fatalities were sustained.

Still, shouldn't be too big of a deal to re-build. Almost a given that it'll be up and running in plenty of time for Bond 22.

#94 B007nd

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Posted 01 August 2006 - 12:15 PM

It's been almost 12 hours since I started this topic and news of the fire broke out, can only wonder how long it will take for further details (such as the cause) and reaction from EON to come out.

On the subject of the schedule for BOND 22, has there been any mention of whether they will be filming predominantly in Prague again? If the producers were still considering whether they may return Pinewood, I suppose this may make their decision for them.

A very sad turn of events.


Seeing the amount of money EON saved by filming most of the stuff in Prague, I think the choice for Bond 22 is already quite obvious.

#95 Bryce (003)

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Posted 01 August 2006 - 04:46 PM

I hear that Ken Adam is free at the moment.

"wait until he gets ashore, then make him rebuild the 007 set". :)


LOL!

You know, why not? Ken Adam has overseen construction of Fort Knox, a volcano and a supertanker all in the same location. He'd be perfect to design a great new 007 stage.

Not too bad an idea at all.

#96 Bondian

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Posted 01 August 2006 - 07:00 PM


I hear that Ken Adam is free at the moment.

"wait until he gets ashore, then make him rebuild the 007 set". :P


LOL!

You know, why not? Ken Adam has overseen construction of Fort Knox, a volcano and a supertanker all in the same location. He'd be perfect to design a great new 007 stage.

Not too bad an idea at all.

Ta, Bud. Maybe he AND Peter Lamont could re-design the now 'unsound' stage and make it even more state-of-the-art.

It's going to be interesting what the insurers have to say. I bet they find some excuse or motive not to pay the full premium.

In any event. Pinewood without the Bond stage would be unthinkable. :)

Cheers,


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#97 Qwerty

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Posted 03 August 2006 - 01:24 AM

Pinewood accused of banning photographers after fire

http://commanderbond...p...&item=32383

#98 Johnboy007

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Posted 03 August 2006 - 03:21 AM

Weird. Seems a bit overreactive too.

The cynic in me says the're hiding insurance fraud.

#99 DaveBond21

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Posted 07 August 2006 - 10:57 PM

New reports say that a bald man in a wheelchair, with a white cat, were seen leaving the area, just before the explosion.......


........ :) :P

#100 Agent 76

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Posted 08 August 2006 - 09:38 PM

New reports say that a bald man in a wheelchair, with a white cat, were seen leaving the area, just before the explosion.......


........ :P :P

Lex Luthor? :)

#101 Agent Spriggan Ominae

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Posted 09 August 2006 - 09:01 AM

The Yarbrough blog on the offcial site has been updated to comment on the fire.

http://www.sonypictu...inoroyale/blog/

#102 Qwerty

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Posted 09 August 2006 - 03:35 PM

Little article on official site regarding this. Cause still not determined.



Pinewood Studios Fire


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Posted 11 August 2006 - 10:42 AM

http://news.bbc.co.u...rts/4782857.stm

A quick update to say that it is to be demolished before being rebuilt.

No surprises then but It progresses.

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Posted 13 August 2006 - 03:51 AM



Cause of fire still to be determined


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Posted 13 August 2006 - 11:58 AM

It was tragic news this fire, but if it was going to happen at all it might as well have been now i.e. mere weeks after a new Bond film is in the can. There's plenty of time to start rebuilding it before Bond 22 gets into full swing, and even if there isn't, the release date won't be as affected as it would have done had this happened in August of next year.

#106 Sn007py

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Posted 13 August 2006 - 02:07 PM

The evil bald man who wants to kill James Bond all the time put the set on fire.

#107 JCRendle

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Posted 13 August 2006 - 02:08 PM

Er. Blofeld

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Posted 22 September 2006 - 12:30 AM



Construction expected to be completed in early 2007


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Posted 22 September 2006 - 12:31 AM

It was tragic news this fire, but if it was going to happen at all it might as well have been now i.e. mere weeks after a new Bond film is in the can. There's plenty of time to start rebuilding it before Bond 22 gets into full swing, and even if there isn't, the release date won't be as affected as it would have done had this happened in August of next year.


There wouldn't be any effect on the release date - they'll just film somewhere else.

#110 Qwerty

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Posted 22 September 2006 - 12:34 AM

Whatever became of the investigation that was going on? Is it simply being termed an unknown cause?

#111 Tuxedo

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Posted 22 September 2006 - 09:22 AM

If the stage will be completet by early 2007 why not name it 2007 stage?

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Posted 11 September 2008 - 03:12 AM

How sad it must have been to see it burned down. At least they rebuilt it in the same place. :(

I noticed that it was built 3 times; burned twice... What a shame :)

http://en.wikipedia....#39;s_007_Stage

#113 Bondian

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Posted 11 September 2008 - 04:18 AM

Just had a thought. Cannot recall a Bond dignitary opening up the new stage.

I know Rog opened it in 19(frozen to death), but who opened it this time?

Would be interesting if someone could throw some light on this. :(

#114 DamnCoffee

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Posted 11 September 2008 - 12:36 PM

I was under the impresson it was a private affair. Not much of a public display so to speak.

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Posted 27 June 2010 - 02:32 AM

All parties deny wrongdoing as cause of 2006 blaze


#116 zencat

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Posted 27 June 2010 - 04:30 PM

Casino Royale had engaged First Imperial Services to dismantle the set … First Imperial had subcontracted the dismantling … to J Male & Son, who had in turn subcontracted the work to Downton Structures. It was Downton that was actually carrying out the cutting work.”


Seriously, wft? How many levels of subcontractors here. This is how B) happens.

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Posted 27 June 2010 - 06:17 PM

Seriously, wft? How many levels of subcontractors here. This is how B) happens.

Because unfortunately in this world today everything is allied to cost. Everything has to be done the cheapest it can. The fact that it screws loyalty and the professional pride of doing a job right is no longer even considered. Don't get me started!!!