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[Athena007]

For Information About This Event in Vancouver, BC, Canada... Visit CBn's Main Page Article -->Bond. James Bond. The Exhibition.

[Dmitri Mishkin]

Fantastic! I'm really looking forward to this, and for once, it's happening in my backyard. (Unfortunately, I think there's only one other member here at CBn, terminus, who is familiar with Vancouver. )

I've not seen any of the props in person ever before, so this should be a memorable experience.

I love the idea of showing a Bond film at 8pm following the exhibit. I'm just trying to figure out which to see, The Spy Who Loved Me, The Living Daylights or GoldenEye. I'm leaning toward Daylights, but if I had it my way I'd see them all

Will let you know how it goes.

[IndyB007]

Those are some nice pictures there.... now I wonder where I have seen those before?

[deth]

*sign* I'm on the other side of the country........

[zencat]

Whoa! Great find, Athena. I wonder if this is going to be a touring exhibition? Hope so.

[Athena007]

Actually...

In the past the exhibition has been at:
- The National Museum of Photography, Film & Television in Bradford, UK
- The Science Museum in South Kensington, London
- The Henry Ford Museum in MI, USA

...who knows where it will end up next.

[zencat]

If it's Seattle or SF next, we're taking a trip.

[B007GLE]

This looks amazing.

I hope it comes to New York.

Back in 1987 the Museum of Modern Art did a Bond retrospective and a number of props, but they could be continaed in two display cases.

This seems more like the amazing Star Wars Power of Myth exhibit that toured a few years ago.

[Bryce (003)]

Actually, I am planning a trip up to Seattle to visit this summer. Vancouver's only three hours away.

I know for a fact my brother has "a fast car" I could borrow.

Hmmm. Might just have to do this. It is there all summer.

I wonder what Flicka's schedule is like?

[Dmitri Mishkin]

Yes, it's here for a whole 3 months - surprising really because I thought the exhibition would be short (a month perhaps) and then move onto another city. But oddly, we get it for the whole summer. In a way I wish it would end sooner so people in other cities could enjoy it. Oh well, I should remind myself these things come to Vancouver once in a very long time, anyway

Bryce, it wouldn't be a waste of time coming up to Vancouver, that's for sure It's beautiful here in summer, and if you've not been here before, you should have a great time taking in this city, Stanley Park, Science World (with its 360 degree Omnimax Theatre), and the International Jazz Festival, among other things.

[marktmurphy]

I found it desperately uninteresting. Only the set designs sparked my brain: the props are oddly dull to see (the only one that piqued me was the newspaper announcing Bond's death from YOLT. How did that survive?). The models are more interesting, but generally quite a dull show. The Star Wars one was much better- and I don't particularly care for Star Wars.

[Dmitri Mishkin]

Thanks for tempering my excitement, mark

Yes, I have a feeling some of the props won't nearly be as intriguing as seeing them used in the films (it'd help to have a TV monitor showing the prop as seen in the film), but all the same, if there were some more unusual items, it could be interesting. Mr Kil's hand, for instance (I always laugh at how Jinx flung it away) I know I'd like to see Wet Nellie and the Vanquish in person.

[Athena007]

I've seen pictures of the exhibit and to me... I think Bond fans would really enjoy this. I mean... it's BOND!

I seriously hope the exhibition comes closer to Los Angeles.

[IndyB007]

It was in Detriot, MI where I took those photos.

[Athena007]

Hey Indy... I seriously was just about to ask you if you'd taken them. Very Cool! Did you enjoy the exhibit? I found your pics on the web having to do with the event. Now that I know they're yours, I will credit you

[Turn]

I travelled from southwestern Ohio up to Detroit just after new years to see the event during its last week and can say it was definitely worth the trip. It was nice considering the exhibitions like this usually come to the bigger cities like NY, Chicago, LA or Washington.

The big thing you need to keep in the back of your mind is how many people get to see these things up close in their lifetime? Seeing all the props that are getting auctioned off at Sotheby

[Bryce (003)]

Bryce, it wouldn't be a waste of time coming up to Vancouver, that's for sure It's beautiful here in summer - you should have a great time taking in this city.

Indeed Dimitri -

"You forget...I took a 1st in Canadian languages at Cambridge."

I was born and raised in Seattle Dimitri. I get back a minimum of twice a year. I'm well familiar with the beauty Vancouver has to offer.

Who knows? You may end up checking out the exhibit with Flicka and I. We'll bring you a nice bottle of Vodka

I like the city.

*ponders*

[Double-Oh-Zero]

"You forget...I took a 1st in Canadian languages at Cambridge."

All two of them? Lordie...

You'd like it up here, 003. Lotsa pints and alcohol to keep you busy.

Anyway, as I got excited to notice an exhibition was coming to Canada, I was just as quicky shot down when I saw it's in Vancouver and Quebec.

Damn it all to hell...

[Qwerty]

This sounds like it would have been interesting to attend, if it was a bit closer.

[trs007]

I saw this exhibit when it was in LOndon in 2002 and it was excellent. If you enjoy Bond, this is the place to be.

[IndyB007]

Very Cool! Did you enjoy the exhibit?

Did I enjoy it? Of course I did. Took a weekend and a train on into Detroit just to see the exhibit. The only cars that were there were from DAD, but they had loads of props from all the other films. Some of the more neat ones they wouldn't let you take photos of. They start you off in M's office where you can even sit behind the desk and answer the red phone. There were little consoles set up that let you play a 007 trivia game controlled by your 007 credit card that you are given upon paid admission. The only thing that was rather disappointing was the shop afterwards.... not enough stuff in it!

[Dmitri Mishkin]

[quote name='Bryce (003)' date='11 June 2004 - 18:10'] [quote name='Dmitri Mishkin' date='11 June 2004 - 14:43'] Bryce, it wouldn't be a waste of time coming up to Vancouver, that's for sure

[zencat]

I'm hearing L.A. is the next stop for this tour which means...you know what it means.

[Athena007]

You're hearing, eh?

[zencat]

Well, I'm hearing from Matt Sherman who says he's "hearing." I just hope we're not "hearing" each other.

[Dmitri Mishkin]

I could always ask about any idea of future tour destinations, when I go to the exhibit.

According to a local TV station, it's the first time the exhibit has been featured -as a whole- outside London, so it'd be fantastic if it went onto other cities in N. America.

[Athena007]

Well, I'm hearing from Matt Sherman who says he's "hearing." I just hope we're not "hearing" each other.

LOL... now that would be a good one

[Bryce (003)]

Yes...If it does arrive in LA at some point later in the year...Yes...

The "usual CBn suspects" will have to show up.

Heh-Heh...

[Glor (009)]

From the pictures of the exhibit it looks as though parts of it are from a show that ran the Auto Show circuit in about 1990. I have some photos from that exhibit in an album: the bathosub, the acrostar, the wetbike, and the TB Aston Martin. It was a sweet exhibit and I got to meet Richard Keil. I still have my "To 009" photo at home.

If it makes it to L.A. I for sure want to be there. It looks like there are a lot more props this time around. As for them not letting you take pictures, I'm sure the L.A. film folks can come up with something.

[Athena007]

Oh don't worry... if the show is in LA they'll let me take pictures... I have my ways