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[Marketto007]

In the link below there's a video (begin in 1:38) where we can see the action taking place in Obertilliach, Austria.

 

http://tvthek.orf.at...ersicht/8908836

[SecretAgentFan]

And the dreadful German yellow press paper BILD featured this story today:

 

http://www.bild.de/n...49064.bild.html

 

The article doesn´t say much.  Only that a plane was flying over the lake a lot - and that another scene in which three men get out of the landed plane had to be repeated several times.  Lots of security prohibits more photos - and thankfully so, IMO.

Edited by SecretAgentFan, 13 December 2014 - 05:13 PM.

[Vauxhall]

Telegraph article on filming plans in Sölden: http://www.telegraph...w-007-film.html

[TaoMike]

Like many, I've read the... ahem, "rumors" about the plot. Oddly, though, I've not seen any mention of the plane crash sequence. Assuming that the plane crash rumors are correct, any predictions of how it fits into the plot?

[Bryce (003)]

Looking into it all, I suspect this will be something after the main credits and not the PTS. In a way, sort of like FYEO. The St. George's being established but then sank. The Hitchcock "McGuffin" if you will. An event that leads to the big picture. An accident or on purpose? Either way, a good lead in to the meat of the plot. 

[stromberg]

What puzzles me most about these Austrian scenes is that both Waltz and Craig won't be there for shooting very much. Waltz said he won't be shooting in Austria at all, and Craig is expected to be there for three to five days only. 

[Bryce (003)]

Fine point with that old friend. Going with my above theory, perhaps Bond is sent out to the scene to check out the crash and then some mayhem ensues which leads the story on. Remember that in the Fleming's Bond is often sent off to do some basic detective work, but then it opens the proverbial "can of worms". Something to chew on for the time being at least.

[Call Billy Bob]

I see the possibility of a mid-film action set piece or a possible climax (a la Goldfinger). Bond (and possibly Waltz) on the plane, stuff happens causing plane to crash, Waltz character either dies or gets away (everything up to this point can be filmed with interiors at Pinewood), Bond escapes and is seen salvaging or searching for survivors after the fact. Just an idea.

[Bryce (003)]

That's not a bad notion either BillyBob. I can see it, but I sort of think that the plane crash might be something early on or leading into the third act as you suggested. *fingers crossed* 

[x007AceOfSpades]

I too see this a mid-act section, the plane crash will easily be done practical in Austria (as far as I know), so while Craig may be there for three-four days, they just might do more work at Pinewood.

 

Though I am probably completely wrong. Who knows.

[Shrublands]

What puzzles me most about these Austrian scenes is that both Waltz and Craig won't be there for shooting very much. Waltz said he won't be shooting in Austria at all, and Craig is expected to be there for three to five days only.

As I understand it, Craig is in Obertilliach for 3 to 5 days, but filming in Sölden for quite a bit longer and Sölden is the main Austrian location. Obertilliach is being used for components in a big action sequence.

[1q2w3e4r]

The Austria locales take place in the middle of the film and involve 007 and some of the other major and minor players, the plane crash would form part of the action sequence in Austria and Bond would be around for it.

[DrShatterhand]

Despite the obvious connections

Spoiler

Oberhausen doesn't appear in the Austrian section of the film. Bit disappointing IMO as was looking forward to seeing Waltz in his 'natural' habitat. And don't even start me on the lack of skiing...

Edited by DrShatterhand, 02 January 2015 - 09:13 PM.

[JCRendle]

Despite the obvious connections, Oberhausen doesn't appear in the Austrian section of the film. Bit disappointing IMO as was looking forward to seeing Waltz in his 'natural' habitat. And don't even start me on the lack of skiing...

 

I know this is the spoiler section, but this seems like the kind of info gleamed from somewhere that should go unmentioned - I think any spoilers directly attributed to the Sony incident should be spoilertagged - even in this section

[Cyris]

Look's like in Sölden at the IceQ-Restaurant, there is some new additonal constraction for the movie (behind the red barrier).

 

 

[JCRendle]

Look's like in Sölden at the IceQ-Restaurant, there is some new additonal constraction for the movie (behind the red barrier).
 
 

I wonder what the IceQ will be used for? It could be exactly what it says on the tin, the IceQ appearing as it's self, it could be used in a similar vain to Piz Gloria, a cover, in some description, for the films villain or just a hotel or ski lodge that Bond visits as part of his adventure.

Could be interesting to see what the "additional construction" tells us.

[Vauxhall]

I won't post it outright, as I know many people want to remain unspoiled, but you're on the right lines with one of those ideas JCR.

 

Not entirely sure what the extra construction is supposed to be though.

[Call Billy Bob]

Not entirely sure what the extra construction is supposed to be though.

Looks like a bunker entrance to me.

[Vauxhall]

Parts of Altaussee cordoned off ahead of filming there next week. Daniel Craig is apparently expected to be there on Monday and Tuesday.

 

http://www.kleinezei...scht-Flugverbot

[Vauxhall]

Austrian TV report on preparations at Altaussee: http://tvthek.orf.at...nd-Dreh/9034440

 

It looks stunning.

[Matt_13]

Gorgeous location. Thanks for that Vaux. With all the holidays having come and gone I'm sure the news will start pouring in starting next week. Exciting stuff!

[JCRendle]

Austrian TV report on preparations at Altaussee: http://tvthek.orf.at...nd-Dreh/9034440
 
It looks stunning.

Could someone please post a brief translation?

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I wonder if this webcam will catch any filming at the IceQ restaurant - http://webtv.feratel...rC14rtzlYXciBOq

[agentbug]

Austrian TV report on preparations at Altaussee: http://tvthek.orf.at...nd-Dreh/9034440
 
It looks stunning.

It does indeed. Very encouraging. Thanks Vauxhall.

[stromberg]

 

Austrian TV report on preparations at Altaussee: http://tvthek.orf.at...nd-Dreh/9034440
 
It looks stunning.

Could someone please post a brief translation?

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I wonder if this webcam will catch any filming at the IceQ restaurant - http://webtv.feratel...rC14rtzlYXciBOq

 

 

At your service:

 

World's most famous agent will start shooting in Altaussee on Monday. All big parking lots and roads to the lake will be closed down, but no trace of Daniel Craig, yet. ("Have you seen Daniel Craig already?" - "Nope, but I didn't really look out for him" Other woman: "We're' all looking for him, aren't we? Guess he'll be there at some point. Really, that's the best thing that could happen to the area.")

 

Crew of about 50 is expected to arrive on Sunday, most of them will stay at the luxurios 5 Star Hotel "Seevilla". Hotel manager plays coy, claims to not know who exatly wil be there and when. And, No, they haven't got a James Bond suite, yet.

 

Everything is top secret, the fact that the landing stage is cleared of snow may be an indication of a scene being shot on the lake.

 

Mr. Kammerer from the tourist board: "The roads around the lake are always closed in winter, anyway, because there's always the danger of avalanches at the other side, near the Seewiese (alleged shooting location)" - "But James Bond may pass?"- "Well, Mr. Bond does a lot of things in his movies which may or may not be allowed. We shall see."

 

The air space around the lake will also be closed down for two days. No one knows, how many seconds of Altaussee wll be in the final movie, but the locals ar still very proud.

[JCRendle]

 

Could someone please post a brief translation?

 
At your service:

 

Much obliged

[Matt_13]

Thank you so much for the translation!

[JCRendle]

I'm secretly hoping for an avalanche scene; something akin to OHMSS, but with modern effects and filming techniques... but maybe it's just me.

Just so long as the avalanche doesn't cause a tsunami...

[The Dove]

Excellent!! Also, thanks Stromberg for the translation...

[x007AceOfSpades]

 

I'm secretly hoping for an avalanche scene; something akin to OHMSS, but with modern effects and filming techniques... but maybe it's just me.

Just so long as the avalanche doesn't cause a tsunami...

 

LOL

[stromberg]

Various new reports from Austria:

This one (newscron.com) doesn't give any really new details, but a good image of the closed down "Jagdhaus Seewiese" area.

 

 

And it does mention that there has been an avalanche blasting on Friday (for safety reasons). 

 

This report (diepresse.com) focuses on local health personnel and paramedics who are on duty at the shooting (and already have been during the rehearsals). Not much new info, except maybe for the fact that there were tests with an exploding car...

 

This one (oe24.at) mentions shooting at the Jagdhaus Seewiese and at the nearby Trisselwand:

 

And it does mention there'll be an attack by a hydroplane.

 

Short paragraph on shooting in Sölden: several ski slopes may have to be temporarily closed down, as there are more avalanche blastings on schedule. No mentions wether those will be for the movie itself, or for safety reasons.

 

Thanks to 'Kronsteen' from the German Bondforum.

 

The German 'James Bond Club Deutschland' has posted a video with impressions of the IceQ restaurant in Sölden: