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[Harmsway]

Must be a daunting task for Mendes and the writers & producers to rebuild the third act whilst shooting is in progress. It's a good thing that we're now in the dark again about what the finale is going to entail. Will it be a dark, low-key thriller affair, or a 21st century update of hollowed out volcanos and Liparus tankers? I'm excited to find out.

The broad strokes of the third act were settled in October. If they have continued to work on the third act, it has mostly been a case of extended fine-tuning.

[Royal Dalton]

Seems unlikely that Waltz and co would be in Mexico if they're not involved in the filming there.

[Harmsway]

Seems unlikely that Waltz and co would be in Mexico if they're not involved in the filming there.

Which suggests that at least some of the shooting in Mexico will double for Morocco.

[stromberg]

What may also be a reason for a location change: Northern Africa isn't exactly the safest place to be right now (bearing in mind the recent terrorist attacks in Tunisia). Morocco is basically safe - in terms that not much has happened there. But I've been there a few years ago, and I've since seen a place I visited back then being bombed (a cafe in Marrakech). Given what these IS lunatics are up to, an attack on a cultural icon of the West doesn't seem to be out of the question.

[The Dove]

What time is this press conference happening today?

[Vauxhall]

What time is this press conference happening today?

Not sure, but apparently Marketto is there, so if he sees this, may be able to let us know.

Also, missed this earlier. IGN report from Mexico:
http://www.ign.com/a...us-new-picutres

[stromberg]

Everyone still watches and discusses the Teaser - and no one has an eye on the news. Several reports out there from set visits (looks as if there's been a media day). And the best about: no Google translation necessary 

 

Beware, massive spoilers:

 

http://www.comingsoo...begins#/slide/1

 

http://www.cinemable...cene-70555.html

 

This one does not only contain spoilers but also lots of rubbish:

http://news.moviefon...-opening-scene/

[glidrose]

I don't know about that. But their rule is that Bond always travels forwards. This one starts out in Mexico, as we know. So I think it's unlikely he'll be going back there in the same film.

 

Octopussy? India at either end.

[Vauxhall]

They're all clinging to the mistake that THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS filmed in Mexico, rather than LICENCE TO KILL!

[The Dove]

Good grief, you'd think someone would correct them! Lol...Thanks Vauxhall and Stromberg for the links!!

[Royal Dalton]

 

I don't know about that. But their rule is that Bond always travels forwards. This one starts out in Mexico, as we know. So I think it's unlikely he'll be going back there in the same film.

 

Octopussy? India at either end.

 

It's an instruction they gave to Purvis and Wade when they started writing them.

[Luigi Ferrari]

This article clarifies what are the plans for the coming weeks:

https://translate.go...5792&edit-text=

"As stated by a source close to the production, the next week a group of 80 people will move to that area (approximately to Palenque, Chiapas) to film aerial maneuvers with two helicopters which were hired for this production, one in which presumably there are actors and a second in which  is placed the camera.

It is still unknown if the actor Daniel Craig will travel to southern Mexico, because initially it is expected  to film only some aspects in the air and it appears that the presence of the cast is not necessary. After finishing with the shots that are still pending, the production will travel to Morocco to continue filming the twenty-fourth installment of James Bond film."

 

Photos from today's shooting in Zocalo Square:

http://www.gettyimag...photo/467897188

http://www.am.com.mx...alo-190919.html

[Royal Dalton]

Picture here of Bond's Day of the Dead costume design: https://twitter.com/...0111616/photo/1

 

Confirmation of Waltz and Seydoux being in Mexico, too.

[Luigi Ferrari]

Picture here of Bond's Day of the Dead costume design: https://twitter.com/...0111616/photo/1

 

Confirmation of Waltz and Seydoux being in Mexico, too.

Great find,Royal Dalton!

[The Dove]

Great!! So Morocco is still on and that pic we saw of Bond was him in a costume.. Great finds indeed, Luigi and RD!

[Arbogast777]

Waltz in Mexico for press conference...

https://instagram.com/p/0ySB9KG0WN/

[Harmsway]

Glad to hear Morocco is still on. Snow and desert makes for nice contrast.

[Agent 76]

Picture here of Bond's Day of the Dead costume design: https://twitter.com/...0111616/photo/1

 

Confirmation of Waltz and Seydoux being in Mexico, too.

Cool!

 

I predict a terrific pre-credits sequence

[S K Y F A L L]

I wonder what kind of music they'll use in this sequence...

[sharpshooter]

Picture here of Bond's Day of the Dead costume design: https://twitter.com/...0111616/photo/1
 
Confirmation of Waltz and Seydoux being in Mexico, too.

Nice concept art. But Craig's hair isn't that blonde!

[seawolfnyy]

Glad to hear Morocco is still on. Snow and desert makes for nice contrast.

Agreed. Morocco was one the sites I was most interested in for SPECTRE.

[The Shark]

I wonder what kind of music they'll use in this sequence...

I hope Newman channels Mexico's greatest composer, Silvestre Revueltas, like John Williams did in THE LOST WORLD.

[Luigi Ferrari]

Video

[Luigi Ferrari]

Great photos and videos. Check the links below:

https://www.flickr.c...th/16962193942/

https://www.flickr.c...157651459707765

http://www.elunivers...eed689100e.html

Edited by Luigi Ferrari, 29 March 2015 - 10:13 AM.

[Vauxhall]

Excellent stuff. Great shot of Bond diving headfirst into the helicopter.

[stromberg]

Not certain if these have already been posted (at the current stage, it's easy to lose track):

Helicopter scene from above:


Day of the Dead preparations (I want one of these posters...):

[sharpshooter]

Looks great. So - it seems both the Mendes pre-title sequences feature Bond chasing after a target in missions that don't exactly go to plan. And amongst lots of local people. 

[Luigi Ferrari]

Daniel Craig's body double films dramatic helicopter fight:

http://www.dailymail...irm-ground.html

Edited by Luigi Ferrari, 29 March 2015 - 02:32 PM.

[Luigi Ferrari]

Mexico City - Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson interview:

http://www.cinemable...n-Up-70559.html

http://www.irishtime...co-for-spectre/

http://www.news.com....8-1227283538031

Note for the moderators: feel free to move this post and create a new topic if you deem it appropriate

Edited by Luigi Ferrari, 29 March 2015 - 02:48 PM.

[Matt_13]

Wow, it seems like the cast interviews are embargoed until November. Shame.