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[0008]

What exotic, spectacular, fascinating (whatever your definition of
that is), overseas locales (that you've either had the good fortune
to personally travel to, read about, or see photos of) would you love
to see featured in a JB film, that for some reason, hasn't so far been
featured or visited in the series.

Doesn't matter if the actual country has been seen or visited before
in a JB film. If there's a certain site or city in that country,
that you reckon should be featured and would look great in a JB film,
please mention it and say why.

[jim74454]

He has never really gone to Africa - I mean aside from that short bit in TSWLM. I would also like to see less snow. It seems that snow is now part of the Bond "formula" - it has been, in some form, in all of Brosnan's films.
-Jim

[Canada]

I still would like to see Bond come to Canada! It is extremely cheap to film here compared to the states, the postcard scenary makes for scenes like TSWLM opening jump, and we let in all kinds of terrorists here which makes us perfect for a villians lair in a non-political setting!

If EON made a movie here, I might even be able to enter a Bond contest or two and actually be eligible to win as a Canadian, and then we might also be able to get real Bond merchandise up here too, not just a calendar!

[Jeff007]

"Canada" I like your thinking. One can only hope.

[Blofeld's Cat]

AUSTRALIA

Anywhere in Australia, but not Sydney because The Sydney Opera House is already used in Die Another Day.

[Blue Eyes]

Completely agree! Australia. I don't think it's even been mentioned in a Bond film to date. I really can't understand how they've missed the place. Mind you, it was kind of considered for Tomorrow Never Dies.

[freemo]

I think we had a thread before about Africa, not the north, not Eygpt like in TSWLM, but in the heart of Africa. I really hope they do that in a future film, and infact set the majortiy of the film there. I prefer having the bulk of the film in one location rather than globetrotting around.

[JimmyBond]

I want to see Australiar too Plus I think 007 should visit Italy again, its been a while I believe. Ah heck, why not, lets bring him back to the USA, maybe New York.

Canada would be another good place to go, he's never been there, and it really is quite beautiful.

[brendan007]

i definetly want bond to come to australia. its getting ridiculous that he hasnt come here yet. id also like to see him visit New Zealand, Spain, China and Hawaii.

[Kronsteen]

The locations in my dreams...

Stockholm, Sweden
-This is a beautiful city where Bond would fit in nicely. If I dont remember it wrong, there will open a casino there soon!

Australia
-Anywhere in Australia would be nice. I dont mind Sydney...

Dover, England
-I think the white cliffs which were used in Flemings Moonraker would be a excellent place. Maybe a pre-title sequence?

[M_Balje]

I don't no why but i wil see:

Ireland (Dublin)
Norway
Denmark
Canada
Poland
Australia

Return to:

The Netherlands: Amsterdam or Rotterdam,when the crue here shoot a part of the movie become Bond here mabey again famous.
That's the last years (1995-2002) fall it here still although to.

America (Ney York,La) In AVTAK is the last time we see Amerika.
France (but not Paris)
Russia (Moskou)
Mexico
Marocco
England (London,Wales)
Schotland (In Twine see we a litle bit)

[zencat]

Originally posted by freemo
I think we had a thread before about Africa, not the north, not Eygpt like in TSWLM, but in the heart of Africa. I really hope they do that in a future film, and infact set the majortiy of the film there. I prefer having the bulk of the film in one location rather than globetrotting around.

Yes, yes, yes...my thoughts exactly, freemo. A book set in Africa would also be terrific.

[Mister Asterix]

Originally posted by M_Balje (edited)
...
America (Ney York,La) In AVTAK is the last time we see Amerika.
...

We saw America in Licence to Kill with both the Florida mainland and Key West.

[Simon]

I hope I don't draw too much fire here. Certainly, no condescension is aimed towards the natives of these countries, but I'd have to say I am not bothered about Bond ever going to the States or Australia. I'm not sure there is enough there culturally to warrant it.

There is certainly some of the most incredible scenary there, without a shadow of a doubt, but I find that premises are more interesting if there is a language/culture element to explore which there isn't and wouldn't be for these two countries.

As to where he could go next, this should perhaps be explored in conjunction with the current method in filming which is to film in the south of England and say he is in South America! I would like to see him go to the middle East, Israel, Yemen etc. But that isn't going to happen realistically. I would like to see him go to Indonesia - one of favourite countries, but that won't happen either.

So if I was to suggest places where we could actually physically see him wander around the locale, then I have no problem with returns to anywhere in Europe. Sounds "done to death", but this will get him out of the studio and Europe is still a melting pot of cultures and languages.

[Fiona]

I don't think Austraila would work, well there isn't much there as far as I can tell. Canada would make a welcome change. Though, okay, I may be biased here but the Bahamas would make me feel a bit warmer, even though I got killed there, than all that boring skiing and cold snow *Brrrr!* *giggles*

[Kingdom Come]

Not Dublin - the look of the city is too ordinary. How about;
Africa / Peru / Canada / Norway / Jesus, I could do with a world map right now!

[Kingdom Come]

Forgot to add that parts of Southern Ireland are out of this world for beauty.

[scaramanga]

I haven't got the faintest idea why, but I really want to see Bond travel to Dubai. From what I've seen and heard it certainly looks exotic enough for a Bond locale.

[YOLT]

I want him to go to Central Asia, to the steppes, riding horses, fighting with Atilla, Chengiz Khan or Timur( the people like them). He must go to Mongolia, Eastren Turkestan, and the other countries, it will be so exiting.

[Loomis]

Australia would be great, but I think they should put a few more years between M:I2 and Bond going there.

Of places Bond has been in the films, I'd like to see him return to Bangkok and Tokyo.

I'd also suggest:

A scene in central London, Bloomsbury and/or the Chinatown/Leicester Square/Piccadilly Circus theatreland/entertainment district.

Mainland China: Beijing or Shanghai.

Rome.

Lisbon.

Grand Cayman.

Any exotic places the camera could linger on lovingly and make audiences want to go to themselves (all the Brosnan Bonds have let us down really badly in this department). Time to get that good old-fashioned National Geographic travelogue quality back to the Bond films. And I don't care if most of the time it's a studio in the southeast of England, it's all about selling us exciting illusions!!!!!!!!

[Loomis]

Originally posted by Blofeld's Cat
AUSTRALIA

Anywhere in Australia, but not Sydney because The Sydney Opera House is already used in Die Another Day.

Is it? This is the first I've heard of a scene in DAD being set in Australia. Please give some more details.

[scaramanga]

Originally posted by Loomis


Is it? This is the first I've heard of a scene in DAD being set in Australia. Please give some more details.

Don't wory Loomis, BC was referring to the Ice Palace's startling resemblance to the famous landmark.

[M_Balje]

Originally posted by Simon
I hope I don't draw too much fire here.  Certainly, no condescension is aimed towards the natives of these countries, but I'd have to say I am not bothered about Bond ever going to the States or Australia.  I'm not sure there is enough there culturally to warrant it.

There is certainly some of the most incredible scenary there, without a shadow of a doubt, but I find that premises are more interesting if there is a language/culture element to explore which there isn't and wouldn't be for these two countries.

As to where he could go next, this should perhaps be explored in conjunction with the current method in filming which is to film in the south of England and say he is in South America!  I would like to see him go to the middle East, Israel, Yemen etc.  But that isn't going to happen realistically.  I would like to see him go to Indonesia - one of favourite countries, but that won't happen either.

So if I was to suggest places where we could actually physically see him wander around the locale, then I have no problem with returns to anywhere in Europe.  Sounds "done to death", but this will get him out of the studio and Europe is still a melting pot of cultures and languages.

I say something what you say in this thread:

http://forums.comman...=&threadid=5775

[Loomis]

Originally posted by scaramanga


Don't wory Loomis, BC was referring to the Ice Palace's startling resemblance to the famous landmark.

*Loomis' thoughts flash back to the DIE ANOTHER DAY trailers.*

DOH!

[Blofeld's Cat]

LOL.

There is a fan Die Another Day poster screeming to be created with a frozen Sydney Harbour Bridge behind the Ice Palace.

[stromberg]

A year and a half ago, when nothing was known about DAD, I discussed this subject with a friend. We were pretty sure that the next Bond would go to Australia and we both loved the idea. As we all know it did not happen. Maybe next time.

I'd also like to see him in Scandinavia. Stockholm would be a good choice or maybe Copenhagen (we know Bond has been into Danish )
Marrakech, very exotic locations there. Lisbon maybe. Prague would be great, but this is off-territory since MI.
Central Africa? Hm, don't know, perhaps something at Victoria falls?
And of all the exotic places around the world, I would like to see Luxembourg City as a Bond location. It has lots of castles, a fortress and old houses, a deep valley in the city center with high bridges crossing it. Hosts several European Comunity institutions. They could do some great shots there ...and it's near my hometown;)

[Bryce (003)]

My vote is for home...for me that is;)

Seattle, Washington. I've got a long list of locales and mayhem for Bond to either instigate or be caught up in.

Ever riden a Harley and chased a train on a monorail track?

or flown a mini-copter through the open car deck of a commuter ferry?

Gardner made some fine mentions of central WA. in Brokenclaw.

[rubixcub]

Pretty much agree with everyone else: Africa, Australia, China.

I would like to see Nepal, since there seems to be every kind of locale there: mountains, rainforests, etc. Mobile MI6 in a Himalayan monastery?

Dave

[Fiona]

Why mini copters and stuffs? It could be just as exciting in a location such as that if bond did a bit of leg work again. Why does he have to go to say, Washington and be chased on a Harley? After all in From Russia he didn't have "flash" motor cars to use!

[Dortmunder]

Most of all, I would like to see Australia.

Others would include:

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