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[Royal Dalton]

Ah, yes. You're quite right, Luigi. An actor called Mihai Arsene.

[univex]

Ah, yes. You're quite right, Luigi. An actor called Mihai Arsene.

http://www.mihaiarsene.com/
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[Luigi Ferrari]

Ah, yes. You're quite right, Luigi. An actor called Mihai Arsene.

http://www.mihaiarsene.com/
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Right.
http://www.castingca....php?uid=142676

[Luigi Ferrari]

http://www.habermoni...-prayer/164690/

http://www.hurriyetd...D=238&nid=19948

http://translate.goo...rk-filmi-ediyor

Photo gallery at the link below:

http://www.forum.com...zdjecia=1364675

Edited by Luigi Ferrari, 04 May 2012 - 09:11 AM.

[Simon]

Markymurph wondered about the low profile tyres when Eve was driving the Landrover. Is it perhaps noly when the driver is on top and if so, would that be to prevent excessive roll with the aded weight on top??

No idea, just a wondering.

Great photos though. So much work for these film shots to be captured.

[Luigi Ferrari]

Markymurph wondered about the low profile tyres when Eve was driving the Landrover. Is it perhaps noly when the driver is on top and if so, would that be to prevent excessive roll with the aded weight on top??

No idea, just a wondering.

Great photos though. So much work for these film shots to be captured.

Exactly. The presence of the driver and the roll-bar on the top of the jeep further raises its barycentre, which is already high in itself as it is an off road vehicle. For filming a chase scene like this it is necessary to lower the center of gravity of the jeep and this is achieved by decreasing the diameter of the wheels. The width of the axles has been increased and special tires have been mounted to increase the stability of the car.
This configuration is needed only when filming close ups of the driver, for wider shots is commonly used the unmodified jeep.

[Luigi Ferrari]

http://www.mirror.co...ew-james-819886

The Stig's back... as a stuntman for new James Bond film

Ben Collins, who used to appear in disguise as the Top Gear driver, is working as a stuntman on the set of the new 007 film Skyfall

He's had exploding pens, an underwater car, a mini-helicopter, and escaped his enemies with a jet pack on his back.
But now James Bond’s new secret weapon has been unveiled...and it’s The Stig.
Ben Collins, who used to appear in disguise as the Top Gear driver, is working as a stuntman on the set of the new 007 film Skyfall.
The former racing driver was in the driving seat for several of the film’s daring chase sequences being filmed in Istanbul, Turkey. Ben, who revealed he was white-suited Stig in 2010 after ­winning a court battle with the BBC, rammed a grey Land Rover into the side of a black Audi, almost destroying it.
Our pictures show ex-Army officer Ben, 37, controlling the 4x4 from a custom-built frame on the roof directly above the driver’s seat. Meanwhile, special rigging on the left-hand side of the vehicle allowed the cameramen to capture the fast-paced action through a window. No fewer than 15 £35,000 Audis were destroyed ­during the filming of the ­sequence, including six during pre-filming tests.
At one point, one of the cars was seen with its left side smashed to pieces after the stunt team flipped it over and sent it sliding into a spice market stall.
During a break in filming, Ben relaxed with his helmet off.
Then he was seen in a square around the minarets and domes of Istanbul’s New Mosque walking in the baking sun alongside a sharp-suited Bond, played by Daniel Craig. BAFTA-nominated actor Daniel, 44, was also seen climbing on to an old brown motorbike as he tried to escape from enemies.
And co-star Naomie Harris wore tight black PVC leggings as she filmedher scenes as one of 007’s fellowspecial agents.
It is the third time Ben has worked on a Bond film. He ­previously did stunts on Quantum Of Solace and Casino ­Royale. And while Ben made it all look easy, it’s actually a tough job. Katie Rowe, a stunt double from LA who has worked on more than 100 films, said: “There is a lot of planning and ­rehearsal that goes into a single stunt and when it’s a big car scene in a movie it can take up to a month of logistical planning for just two minutes of film.
“A single sequence can cost millions of dollars for all the equipment involved and often directors have to scale back their ideas because it’s too much to insure.
“This line of work is very high risk and dangerous, it’s a fast way to end your life or become seriously injured.” Ben secretly played The Stig for two years, testing cars for the BBC2 show and coaching celebrities like Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz as they ­competed in the popular Star in a Reasonably Priced Car time-trials ­segment.
But he quit the BBC2 show in 2010 to write an autobiography about his time as The Stig, called The Man In The White Suit.
He said he wrote the book because he feared he was about to be kicked off the programme. The BBC tried to get an ­injunction preventing Ben from publishing the book, ­insisting the identity of The Stig was supposed to remain a mystery. But the Beeb lost the case, ­allowing the dad of three to reveal his part in the programme.
Skyfall, directed by Kate Winslet’s Oscar-winning ex Sam Mendes, is due for release in October.

[Luigi Ferrari]

Daniel Craig, Ben Cooke and Ben Collins in this photo gallery:
http://www.cozycot.c...70/photo/832571

[Luigi Ferrari]

FOX TV report showing Skyfall filming in Istanbul. Click on the image to see the videos:
http://tvarsivi.com/...2050106175.html
http://tvarsivi.com/...2050180890.html

Edited by Luigi Ferrari, 06 May 2012 - 05:13 PM.

[Luigi Ferrari]

Another Turkish TV report showing some new footage:
http://tvarsivi.com/...2050172271.html

[Germanlady]

Thanks Luigi, you are fantastic...

[Luigi Ferrari]

You're welcome, Germanlady. It's a rainy Sunday here in Italy, so I spent some time searching new videos...

[Germanlady]

You're welcome, Germanlady. It's a rainy Sunday here in Italy, so I spent some time searching new videos...

Going by the awesome stuff you dig out every day, its raining a lot in Italy Thanks ...

[Simon]

Superb.

[Luigi Ferrari]

You're welcome, Germanlady. It's a rainy Sunday here in Italy, so I spent some time searching new videos...

Going by the awesome stuff you dig out every day, its raining a lot in Italy Thanks ...

I presume the weather will be rainy until late May but surely the sun will shine since June ...

Edited by Luigi Ferrari, 06 May 2012 - 08:07 PM.

[Luigi Ferrari]

http://instagr.am/p/KTBMsmNqq-/

The filming in Istanbul is complete. Next stop: Adana.

Edited by Luigi Ferrari, 06 May 2012 - 08:42 PM.

[Luigi Ferrari]

The making of Skyfall seen through the eyes of an extra a background artist.

http://www.hurriyetd...geID=500&eid=21

007 Things About Skyfall

Daniel Craig will be starring with me in the new James Bond movie, I only say this because I've had more roles in and around Eminönü Square than he has - but more on that later. I am sure you want to know the things I've learned since I haven't been sworn to secrecy.

001 - The Importance of Being Freckles, I mean Daniel - When you're a stunt double it's not only important to look like Daniel Craig, but also to be named Daniel - as is Daniel Craig's stuntman. My first day on the set I spotted a blonde man in the front seat of a dark silver Land Rover Defender. I could not see very well, but someone told me it wasn't Daniel Craig. The man had black dots placed on his face, so I could only assume that when the film is edited Daniel Craig's face will be Photoshopped over his (or whatever the computer film program is for doing that. CGI, maybe?)

I was disappointed because it wasn't Daniel Craig. Oh, well. The first few days of shooting the stunt double rode around in the Land Rover as it was bashed and smashed by the bad guys in a black Audi. Sometimes after filming he would walk around the set in a light grey hoodie over his awesome silver Bond pants. He always had the black dots on his face, so I began to think of him as Freckles. Then we shared a moment and he smiled at me. By then he had become Freckles to me (even though I had already found out his name was Daniel.) And even if your name was something else, you'll always be Freckles to me, Freckles.

002 - Blend In - When working as a background artist (that's the politically correct name for an extra) it is really important to be drab. Please wear beige, grey or brown clothing. They even spray your hair darker if it's too blonde or red. I was first told to wear pastel (it was a mistranslation from the Turkish) and then I was told neutrals. As a former New Yorker I think of black as a neutral and me being me, I don't own any "beige" clothing. So when one of the wardrobe people asked, "Why do you always wear black?" What could I answer? (You choose.)

1. Oh, I'm not playing Masha in Chekov's The Seagull?
2. I'm from New York.
3. Black is the new beige.

003 - The Director's Director - The best moment I witnessed on set was on May 2nd. After a long day of filming, the assistant director Terry called silence on the set as James Bond was being positioned for a close up. The assistant director asked crew to set an example by being quiet and turning down their walkie-talkies and then called on everyone for silence. There was a half second pause and ezan began. Everyone erupted into applause. Lesson learned here: In the world of show biz you can always say what you need to say if you have friends in high places.

004 - Sexy, Slick and Sweet - On long hot days of filming under the sun I often play guess the nationality of the film crew (Turkish vs. British.) The stunt director is incredibly handsome - he also has dots where (I'm guessing) the bad guy's face will be superimposed. I would have bet my life savings he was Turkish, but then someone called him Lee (or quite possibly, Leigh) and I heard him speak with a full-on British accent. This just goes to show you there are sexy people in every country.

(And in a side note: how did they get the sidewalk on Eminönü Square slick enough for them to race the police, the bad guy and James Bond's stolen vintage motorcycle? A 2-liter bottle of regular soda pop was pumped out and sprayed onto the pavement. Walking on it felt like an old-timey New York movie theater, but the pop gave the motorcycles the kind of traction they needed for speed and flexibility.)

005 - (purr)Suit - Background artists come in all shapes and sizes, we're part of every race, religion and age group, and yet, we share one common thing - we're all wearing ugly clothes. This is because James Bond is wearing one helluva suit. He's the only one who looks good. (Note to self: It's good to be the star.) I'm guessing Brioni (but the internet tells me it's Tom Ford.) It's an elegant pale grey jacket with matching pegged pants. It looks amazing on Daniel Craig (and Freckles and also the other stunt guy, Half Caf - I call him this because he is only rarely on set.) A great suit has the power to make a man and also a woman, if she is lucky.

006 - Direction - An Audi flips and slides into Eminönü Square. The crowd oohs and aahs. All of a sudden gunshots are fired and I am told to run forward to the area where the shots are coming from. "Whaaa?" Once again, I'm a New Yorker, we instinctively run away from the bullets. I grumble and complain, but am told to run forward. As an actress how can I make this work? Well, Daniel Craig is firing the gun. Run in the direction of Daniel Craig. Hmm, ok, that's a direction I can get behind. Daniel, I am the screaming, crouching chick in the grey wrap sweater. After three times in the wardrobe department they finally have mercy on me. They give me a feminine wrap. The shirt, ugly. Whatever. I look like a girl. YAY, me! Run toward Daniel Craig.

007 - Work - Making a film is hard work - cast, crew, background artist, support, food services - everyone works incredibly hard and incredibly well. There is a lot of waiting around, so you can say that film work is glamorously boring. It takes patience to rehearse a scene over and over again under the hot sun. Some of the background artists are well into their 70s and 80s and the work is tiring. Yet here we all are running toward the bullets. Even all my jokes about wardrobe are really just that, jokes. There are close to 300 background artists each day that must be checked over, dressed and sent to hair and make-up - and sometimes it is three times that many. Really hard work. And all in all, the crew has been helpful, cheerful, supportive, concerned and pro-active - and at 5am. That is 5am in the morning - and usually they are the same at 8pm when everything wraps for the day. So yeah, it's a long day, you try it sometime and see if you can hack it. It's a really great group of British, Turkish, American and Australian people. I'll miss them all when it is over, as I will miss all the background artists I have met. And though I cannot mention you all by name, you're all double oh, great! I have some more stories, but that's all I have clearance to say today. Until next time just pass me a martini, shaken not stirred, and tell Freckles to call me.

[Shrublands]

Doesn’t this woman sound very annoying?

[Matt_13]

...Background artist? Really?

[MkB]

Doesn’t this woman sound very annoying?

Once again, she's a New Yorker...

[Chief of SIS]

Did not read.



The "artist's" post reads like a 12 year old's diary.

[killkenny kid]

Doesn’t this woman sound very annoying?

Once again, she's a New Yorker...

And what do you mean by that??

[Matt_13]

Doesn’t this woman sound very annoying?

Once again, she's a New Yorker...

And what do you mean by that??

[JCRendle]

Wasn't Bond's double Ben Collins in this scene?

[Germanlady]

There is some sense of humor in this and the last blog is ok - like - with this I am making up for all the complaints before.

I give her, that indeed its far from glorious - even for the actors it must be very tiring to wait and wait, repeat and repeat. No need to say, they are being paid big bucks,,,its still hard work, that is compensated extremely well - in some cases. Not so much in others..

Still, I would like to hear more...

[Shrublands]

Still, I would like to hear more...

She’s from New York, did she mention that?

[Simon]

Nice little piece - entertaining.

[Germanlady]

Still, I would like to hear more...

She’s from New York, did she mention that?

LOL - she had a certain humor to it, at parts shining through the being annoyed parts. But I do think, that being an Extra can be extremely boring and tiring.
I like, that she corrected her negativity at the end. Nothing new of her, yet.

[thecasinoroyale]

I stopped reading after Point 1 - Freckles. Nothing informative really...!

Oh well!

[Simon]

I think this was a case of the 'fun is in the journey', not the destiny, or in this case the integral piece of information that holds the whole plot together - if that was what was being hoped for.