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[Vauxhall]

Based on the size of the helicopter and the range which it would have to be targeted from, I'm guessing there are only a few options for how it comes to crash. These are the first that came to mind to me:

1. Pilot error - Very underwhelming for a major setpiece at the end of a Bond film, so extremely unlikely I'd say!

2. Skyfall weapons haul - To shoot down a Merlin would require some serious firepower, so I guess it's possible that Bond gets hold of some weaponry (perhaps stored by Kincade), but that seems a bit of a remote option.

3. Aston Martin DB5 - There were rumours that the car contained missiles, etc. so I guess that's not completely unlikely. Feels like we've had similar options before, but could be quite a good scene if Bond has to run from the lodge to the car under a hail of gunfire to be able to down the Merlin.

4. Silva's arms - Bond might be able to kill a henchman, steal his weapon and then take out the helicopter. Guess that would be okay, as long as there is real tension in the tussle for the weaponry.

Not sure which of those would be my preferred option. Naturally, there will also be other potential ways of ending the helicopter. Ideas welcome!

[Pussfeller]

Perhaps the fire itself is Bond's weapon. A sudden conflagration would produce both smoke and convective winds, which could destabilize a helicopter.

[Vauxhall]

Perhaps the fire itself is Bond's weapon. A sudden conflagration would produce both smoke and convective winds, which could destabilize a helicopter.

Nice thinking. Would certainly be interesting if Bond set fire to and blew up his own family home as a means to downing the helicopter - although I'm not sure how feasible that is!

[Vauxhall]

Tweet from today:

"Just got back from Hankley Common, security let us go very close. Spoke to one and he said the DB5 has been prepped with explosives."

Photo of the Lodge - still standing, but fire damage inside:

[Major Tallon]

They're going to blow up the DB5?

[Pussfeller]

Has the crane returned?

[Vauxhall]

Pictures purporting to be the Aston Martin being prepared for filming (and possible explosions) today:

[S K Y F A L L]

Awesome photos! I hope M's not inside the house. Made me laugh, Bond always loses his cars doesn't he?.

[Vauxhall]

Awesome photos! I hope M's not inside the house. Made me laugh, Bond always loses his cars doesn't he?.

It would be the first time he's lost the DB5, I believe.

[S K Y F A L L]

I would count it. I was just thinking about Moore's Lotus in FYEO, Dalton's Aston in TLD, Brosnan's BMW's in TND & TWINE and Craig's Aston in CR. It will top Bond's sacrifice for Vesper in CR IMO.

If that is the case and they do blow it up, I wonder if that will be the end of the BD5, for at least a while
and I'd hope for a Q scene in Bond 24 introducing 007 to a new Aston Martin DBS.

Edited by S K Y F A L L, 25 March 2012 - 12:17 PM.

[Luigi Ferrari]

Based on what it is being said on Twitter the Manor House at Hankley Common is planned to be blown up tonight . Worth a trip to Hankley? Anybody here is planning to go to the site?

[S K Y F A L L]

Sounds like it would be cool to see the Aston Martin blow up. Maybe Bond takes out the helicopter with his DB5 ejector seat?
I assumed it was the same DB5 from CR and had no gadgets but I seen a post about it having classic features. That wouldn't explain why the DB5 blows up, if the helicopter does too but also crashes into the building.

[DamnCoffee]

What if Bond uses the DB5 Ejector seat on himself? Maybe he's in the DB5 trying to take the helicopter down with some missiles or something, but the Helicopter gets there first and fires a missile at it. Bond hasn't got enough time to get out, so he moves to the passenger seat, presses the red button on the gear stick and gets thrown out the sun roof just as the entire thing blows up.

[Major Tallon]

What if Bond uses the DB5 Ejector seat on himself? Maybe he's in the DB5 trying to take the helicopter down with some missiles or something, but the Helicopter gets there first and fires a missile at it. Bond hasn't got enough time to get out, so he moves to the passenger seat, presses the red button on the gear stick and gets thrown out the sun roof just as the entire thing blows up.

An amazing suggestion, Mharkin. If this isn't in the script, it ought to be.

[Vauxhall]

Yep, my vision is something similar Mharkin. Perhaps Bond realises that the only way to destroy the helicopter and hold off the attack is to get to the Aston Martin, and shoot it down with the "on-board extras". However, the Aston is also under attack, so Bond has to scramble to the car before it is also destroyed. Alternatively, the Aston could be destroyed as the helicopter crashes. Needs some tightening up obviously.

[S K Y F A L L]

Sounds good. Kind of reminds me of Austin Powers 3. Either way I'm excited just to see them blow up the DB5.

[Luigi Ferrari]

The latest news from the Skyfall set at Hankley Common.

http://usinuk.co.uk/blog/archives/7030

It seems that the lights are pointing towards the chapel or perhaps the tunnel's exit, which should be located near the place where the lights are positioned.

Edited by Luigi Ferrari, 25 March 2012 - 05:47 PM.

[marktmurphy]

What if Bond uses the DB5 Ejector seat on himself? Maybe he's in the DB5 trying to take the helicopter down with some missiles or something, but the Helicopter gets there first and fires a missile at it. Bond hasn't got enough time to get out, so he moves to the passenger seat, presses the red button on the gear stick and gets thrown out the sun roof just as the entire thing blows up.

An amazing suggestion, Mharkin. If this isn't in the script, it ought to be.

I'm pretty sure it would take less time to just get out the door!


Gosh, I hope it's not a real DB5 they're blowing up. That would be sacrilege!

[sharpshooter]

Yep, my vision is something similar Mharkin. Perhaps Bond realises that the only way to destroy the helicopter and hold off the attack is to get to the Aston Martin, and shoot it down with the "on-board extras". However, the Aston is also under attack, so Bond has to scramble to the car before it is also destroyed. Alternatively, the Aston could be destroyed as the helicopter crashes. Needs some tightening up obviously.

I think it's a good basis. Similar to ejecting from the Tiger in Goldeneye. Something really desperate where the victory is earned but at a price. I'd like to think Bond gets off a missile or something before the DB5 goes up. A final act of heroism. The chopper has to go down somehow.

[S K Y F A L L]

Its also like in QOS when he lands without a parachute. Hope M isn't in the fire, maybe there is a tunnel to the crypt for her to escape.

Edited by S K Y F A L L, 26 March 2012 - 02:39 AM.

[The Shark]

Hope M isn't in the fire, maybe there is a tunnel to the crypt for her to escape.

Nah, let the insufferable witch burn.

[Luigi Ferrari]

The Sky is Fall-ing! Things start to heat up for James Bond as his countryside lodge is destroyed in a huge explosion

The film's crew and designers spent months building the replica building in the middle of the English countryside to create the perfect mansion worthy of a secret agent.
But in true action film style, nothing ever stays standing or intact for too long.
And last night, James Bond's countryside lodge was destroyed in a huge explosion as more scenes were filmed for the upcoming 007 film.

Flames soaring hundreds of feet in the air were seen right across Surrey as the purpose-built mansion was set on fire.
It made for an impressive sight as the plywood and plaster stone building was engulfed in flames.
Surprisingly, considering how quickly the flames spread, the scene was actually shot over a couple of nights.

According to onlookers, the fire is started in the scenes by Javier Bardem who was seen by the lodge surrounded by a camera crew.
His malevolent character - who is still shrouded in secrecy - and his gang are filmed throwing an incendiary device into the lodge.
Ironically, the Spanish star was banned from smoking on set last week because of the fire risk.

Even though the house and the set were razed to the ground last night, Bardem, 43, was asked not to light up in case he accidentally started a fire too early.
A source told the Sun: 'Javier loves his cigarettes and is always smoking on set to pass the time. The Skyfall lodge has been built in a field with some pretty dry grass, though. It wouldn't take much for one of his butts to catch alight.
'They've had word with him and he keeps well away now when on a smoke break.'

The lodge was first seen earlier this month when Daniel Craig, who plays the Secret Service agent, was snapped on the set.
He was seen walking into and around the artificial house in Surrey, which for the shoot doubled up as Scotland.

http://www.dailymail...o=feeds-newsxml

Edited by Luigi Ferrari, 26 March 2012 - 08:26 AM.

[Luigi Ferrari]

Check the Skyfall Lodge Explosion photo gallery here:

http://www.zimbio.co...Lodge+Explosion

James Bond 'Skyfall' Lodge Explosion

Pictured the dramatic scene when Skyfall Lodge is blown up during the filming of the new James Bond Film Skyfall. The scene is the biggest stunt the Bond franchise has attempted in the history of making films about the british secret agent. The scene is supposed to be set in Scotland, but took place in the Surrey countryside to the locals surprise on March 25, 2012

Edited by Luigi Ferrari, 26 March 2012 - 09:02 AM.

[Simon]

Goodness me.

[PPK_19]

Holy hell, they could have torched the whole of Surrey with that inferno!

Biggest stunt in the franchise indeed!

[Vauxhall]

Oh my! This line is one of the most ridiculous exaggerations I've ever read - "Flames soaring hundreds of feet in the air were seen right across Surrey" - but that's certainly an impressive amount of fire!

[sharpshooter]

This was the best way for it to go. There's no point going off half cocked. As Cubby would've said, put all the money on the screen.

[thecasinoroyale]

Well...the insurance company is never going to believe this!

Looks like we're getting on classic Bond climax territory here - big bangs! Looks fantastic from these snaps.

[S K Y F A L L]

The fire is a lot larger then I had imagined, looks wicked.

[Major Tallon]

Wow! This certainly explains the clapperboard fireball photo we saw several weeks ago.