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Malaysia House at Trafalgar Square in London as MI6 office in “The Living Daylights”

12 Tuesday Mar 2024

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In “The Living Daylights” James Bond (Timothy Dalton) helped KGB General Georgi Koskov (Jeroen Krabbé) to escape from Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. Koskov was smuggled in pipeline across the border to Austria and then taken to UK by military aircraft. After completing the mission Bond returned to MI6 headquarters in London, UK.

In a short establishing shot the entrance to the laboratory of Q was shown. It was Malaysia House at Trafalgar Square in London, UK. There was a sign above the entrance saying “Universal Exports LTD”.

Malaysia House, 57 Trafalgar Square in London, UK
– Malaysia House at 57 Trafalgar Square in London, UK.

When you visit this place you can see Tourism Malaysia logo instead of “Universal Exports”

Malaysia House, 57 Trafalgar Square in London, UK
– Malaysia House and Uganda House next to it.

Currently in Malaysia House there is a Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board. Prior to that the Malaysian High Commission was located in the building.

Malaysia House, 57 Trafalgar Square in London, UK

Source:
– High Comission of Malaysia, London

Carole Ashby who played in 2 James Bond films – portrait session

20 Saturday Jan 2024

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Carole Ashby played in two James Bond films: “Octopussy” and “A View to a Kill”.

In “Ocopussy” she was cast as one of Octopussy girls. In “A View to a Kill” she played Dominique, called “whistling girl”, who performed in the Tour Eiffel Restaurant in a routine called “Dominique and the Enchanted Papillons” (Butterflies).

I portrayed her in December at ‘Bond in Motion’ exhibition in Prague, Czech Republic.

Portrayed of actress Carole Ashby who played in 2 James Bond films

Portrayed of actress Carole Ashby who played in 2 James Bond films

Portrayed of actress Carole Ashby who played in 2 James Bond films

Portrayed of actress Carole Ashby who played in 2 James Bond films

Portrayed of actress Carole Ashby who played in 2 James Bond films

Portrayed of actress Carole Ashby who played in 2 James Bond films

BOND IN MOTION exhibition in Prague, Czech Republic

22 Friday Dec 2023

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On December 8th 2023 I was invited to the media event at ‘BOND IN MOTION’ in Prague, Czech Republic. It was a great collection of 85 exhibits from James Bond films. That day special guests attended the event: Special Effects Supervisor Chris Corbould OBE, stunt coordinator Lee Morrison, actress Maryam d’Abo, actress Carole Ashby and EON’s archivist Meg Simmonds.

Aston Martin DB5 from 'No Time to Die'
– Aston Martin DB5 from ‘No Time to Die’.
– Land Rover Defender 110 double-cab from ‘Skyfall’.
Carole Ashby, Chris Corbould and Maryam d'Abo
– Actress Carole Ashby, Special Effects Supervisor Chris Corbould OBE and actress Maryam d’Abo.
– Special Effects Supervisor Chris Corbould OBE standing at the roll over rig from ‘Die Another Day’.
– Stunt coordinator Lee Morrison.
– EON’s archivist Meg Simmonds.
Aston Martin DB5 'Goldfinger'
– Aston Martin DB5 from ‘Goldfinger’.
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish from 'Die Another Day'
– Aston Martin V12 Vanquish from ‘Die Another Day’.
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish from 'Die Another Day'
– Aston Martin V12 Vanquish from ‘Die Another Day’.
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish from 'Die Another Day'
– Aston Martin V12 Vanquish from ‘Die Another Day’.
Spiked Tyre from 'Die Another Day'
– Spiked Tyre from ‘Die Another Day’.
Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin N2 from 'Spectre'
– Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin N2 from ‘Spectre’.
Aston Martin DB5 'Goldfinger'
– Aston Martin DB5 from ‘Goldfinger’.
Rolls-Royce Phantom III from 'Goldfinger'
– Rolls-Royce Phantom III from ‘Goldfinger’.
Rolls-Royce Phantom III from 'Goldfinger'
– Rolls-Royce Phantom III from ‘Goldfinger’.
Aston Martin V8 from 'The Living Daylights'
– Aston Martin V8 from ‘The Living Daylights’.
BMW Z8 from 'The World is Not Enough'
– BMW Z8 from ‘The World is Not Enough’.
Jaguar XKR from 'Die Another Day'
– Jaguar XKR from ‘Die Another Day’.
Jaguar XKR from 'Die Another Day'
– Jaguar XKR from ‘Die Another Day’.
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera from 'No Time to Die'
– Aston Martin DBS Superleggera from ‘No Time to Die’.
Aston Martin DB10 from 'Spectre'
– Aston Martin DB10 from ‘Spectre’.
Jaguar C-X75 from 'Spectre'
– Jaguar C-X75 from ‘Spectre’.
Jaguar C-X75 from 'Spectre'
– Jaguar C-X75 from ‘Spectre’.
Little Nellie autogyro from 'You Only Live Twice'
– Little Nellie autogyro from ‘You Only Live Twice’.
Acrostar BD-5J jet from 'Octopussy'
– Acrostar BD-5J jet from ‘Octopussy’.
BMW R1200C from 'Tomorrow Never Dies'
– BMW R1200C from ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’.
Q boat from 'The World is Not Enough'
– Q boat from ‘The World is Not Enough’.
Aston Martin DB5 miniature from 'Skyfall'
– Aston Martin DB5 miniature from ‘Skyfall’.
MIG 29 miniature from 'Goldeneye' and Bell 206 Jetranger miniature from 'For Your Eyes Only'
– MIG 29 miniature from ‘Goldeneye’ and Bell 206 Jetranger miniature from ‘For Your Eyes Only’.
Pipeline inspection gauge from 'The Living Daylights'
– Pipeline inspection gauge from ‘The Living Daylights’.
Aston Martin DB5 from 'Goldfinger'
– Aston Martin DB5 from ‘Goldfinger’.
Aston Martin DB5 'Goldfinger'
Aston Martin DB5 from ‘Goldfinger’.
G-DAR from 'No Time to Die'
– G-DAR from ‘No Time to Die’.
Stealthy Bird glider from 'No Time to Die'
– Stealthy Bird glider from ‘No Time to Die’.
Neptune miniature from 'For Your Eyes Only'
– Neptune miniature from ‘For Your Eyes Only’.
AS355-F1 Twin Squirrel miniature from 'Goldeneye', Tiger helicopter miniature from 'Goldeneye' and Switchblade from 'Die Another Day'
– AS355-F1 Twin Squirrel miniature from ‘Goldeneye’, Tiger helicopter miniature from ‘Goldeneye’ and Switchblade from ‘Die Another Day’.
Cello case sled from 'The Living Daylights'
– Cello case sled from ‘The Living Daylights’.
Ice dragster from 'Die Another Day'
– Ice dragster from ‘Die Another Day’.
Skyfleet S570 miniature from 'Casino Royale'
– Skyfleet S570 miniature from ‘Casino Royale’.
Bell-Textron jetpack from 'Die Another Day' and Space Shuttle miniature from 'Moonraker'
– Bell-Textron jetpack from ‘Die Another Day’ and Space Shuttle miniature from ‘Moonraker’.
Eurocopter AS-355FI miniature from 'The World is not Enough'
– Eurocopter AS-355FI miniature from ‘The World is not Enough’.

Maryam d’Abo who played Kara Milovy in ‘The Living Daylights’ – portrait session

12 Tuesday Dec 2023

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Maryam d’Abo played Kara Milovy in “The Living Daylights”, opposite to Timothy Dalton’s James Bond: Bond & Kara Milovy.

I portrayed her last week at ‘Bond in Motion’ exhibition in Prague, Czech Republic.

Portrait of actress Maryam d'Abo who played Kara Milovy in "The Living Daylights"

Portrait of actress Maryam d'Abo who played Kara Milovy in "The Living Daylights"

Portrait of actress Maryam d'Abo who played Kara Milovy in "The Living Daylights"

Portrait of actress Maryam d'Abo who played Kara Milovy in "The Living Daylights"

Portrait of actress Maryam d'Abo who played Kara Milovy in "The Living Daylights"

Portrait of actress Maryam d'Abo who played Kara Milovy in "The Living Daylights"

Portrait of actress Maryam d'Abo who played Kara Milovy in "The Living Daylights"

Portrait of actress Maryam d'Abo who played Kara Milovy in "The Living Daylights"

‘No Time to Die’ at The Mall in London

12 Sunday Nov 2023

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Dr. Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux) crossed the street on the way to her office. She climbed the stairs and entered the room. An unexpected patient was waiting there. It was Lyutsifer Safin (Rami Malek).

The scene with Madeleine Swann crossing the street was filmed at the Mall in London at the end of June 2019.

St James's Park in London, UK
– St. James’s Park.

Léa Seydoux left the St. James’ Park at the Royal Artillery Boer War Memorial.

Royal Artillery Boer War Memorial in London, UK
– The Royal Artillery Boer War Memorial.
St James's Park in London, UK
– St. James’s Park on the left and the Mall on the right.

She crossed the Mall and walked towards the Duke of York Column at the top of the stairs.

Duke of York Monument in Lonon, UK
– The Duke of York Column.

The scene with Dr. Madeleine Swann walking up the staircase was filmed in {10-11} Carlton House Terrace in August 2019. The whole sequence with her and Safin in the office as well. The building is located right next to the Duke of York Column.

Duke of York Monument and 10-11 Carlton House Terrace in Lonon, UK
– The Duke of York Column on the left and {10-11} Carlton House Terrace on the right.

{10-11} Carlton House Terrace was used as filming location not only for ‘No Time to Die’, but also for: ‘Bridget Jones Diary’, Netflix’s ‘The Crown’, BBC’s ‘Sherlock Holmes, ‘Cruella’ and few others. You can rent it i.e. for wedding or conference and walk up the staircase like Dr. Madeleine Swann. Her office was filmed on the 2nd floor in a room that is not available for public use.

Sources:
– {10-11} Carlton House Terrace
– 007.com

Go to LOCATIONS GALLERY – ‘NO TIME TO DIE’ to see location photos compared with movie scenes.

‘No Time to Die’ – Bond’s garage in London

23 Wednesday Aug 2023

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In ‘No Time to Die’ James Bond (Daniel Craig) lost his friend Felix Leiter from CIA (Jeffrey Wright) in a sinking ship but he managed to save himself and return to England. He directed his first steps to his garage where, among the gadgets known from other films, there was Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Bond uncovered the car and drove to the MI6 headquarters (read more in ‘No Time to Die’ at Whitehall Ct in London).

The scene with James Bond leaving the garage was filmed in tunnels under the railroad tracks at Centaur Street in London, UK.

Parking space at Centaur Street, London
– Entrance to the tunnel with garages from Centaur Street.

Garages are located on one side of the tunnel only. On the other side there is a wall with an opening below the ceiling. There is a Park Plaza London Waterloo hotel right behind it. Most of the garages have been converted into shops so it is pretty easy to find the one that belonged to James Bond.

Parking space at Centaur Street, London
– Tunnel with garages and shops on the right and a view at Park Plaza London Waterloo hotel on the left.

Bond left the garage that you can see in the next picture.

Parking space at Centaur Street, London
– Bond’s garage on the right.

He made a 180 degrees turn and left the tunnel driving towards Centaur Street at the intersection with Carlisle Ln.

Parking space at Centaur Street, London
– Exit from the tunnel with garages to Centaur Street on the left, exit to Centaur Street at the intersection with Carlisle Ln on the right and Bond’s garage behind the wall.

As you may notice while looking at the picture above, he had to turn left while in the film he turned right. The sequence was mirrored after filming.

Parking space at Centaur Street, London
– Exit from the tunnel with garages to to Centaur Street at the intersection with Carlisle Ln.

Parking space at Centaur Street, London
– Exit from the tunnel with garages to to Centaur Street at the intersection with Carlisle Ln.

Go to LOCATIONS GALLERY – ‘NO TIME TO DIE’ to see location photos compared with movie scenes.

‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ – locations gallery

06 Sunday Aug 2023

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Real filming locations together with screens of scenes filmed in these places. Film scene on top and my location photo at the bottom.

Palau, Sardinia, Italy
– Palau, Sardinia, Italy. (location photo: 2023)

Palau, Sardinia, Italy
– Palau, Sardinia, Italy. (location photo: 2023)

Palau, Sardinia, Italy
– Palau, Sardinia, Italy. (location photo: 2023)

Palau, Sardinia, Italy
– Palau, Sardinia, Italy. (location photo: 2023)

Palau, Sardinia, Italy
– Palau, Sardinia, Italy. (location photo: 2023)

San Pantaleo, Sardinia, Italy
– Via della Basilica in San Pantaleo, Sardinia, Italy. (location photo: 2023)

– Sardinia, Italy. (location photo: 2023)

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‘GoldenEye’ – locations gallery

10 Monday Apr 2023

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Real filming locations together with screens of scenes filmed in these places. Film scene on top and my location photo at the bottom.

Monaco
– Monaco. (location photo: 2023)
Monaco
– Monaco. (location photo: 2023)

Fort Antoine Theatre, Monaco
– Fort Antoine Theatre, Monaco. (location photo: 2023)
Monaco
– View from Fort Antoine Theatre, Monaco at the port. (location photo: 2023)

Monaco
– Monaco. (location photo: 2023)

Monaco
– Monaco. (location photo: 2023)

Monaco
– Monaco. (location photo: 2023)
Monaco
– Monaco. (location photo: 2023)

The courtyard of Somerset House in London
– The courtyard of Somerset House in London doubled for St. Petersburg in the Soviet union. (location photo: 2023)

The courtyard of Somerset House in London
– The courtyard of Somerset House in London doubled for St. Petersburg in the Soviet union. (location photo: 2023)

The courtyard of Somerset House in London
– The courtyard of Somerset House in London doubled for St. Petersburg in the Soviet union. (location photo: 2023)

Brompton Cemetery Chapel in London, UK
– Brompton Cemetery Chapel in London doubled for Our Lady of Smolensk Church in St. Petersburg, the Soviet union. (location photo: 2023)

The Langham Hotel in London, UK
– The Langham Hotel in London doubled for the Grand Hotel Europe in St. Petersburg, the Soviet union. (location photo: 2023)

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Samantha Bond who played Miss Moneypenny in 4 James Bond films – portrait session

18 Saturday Mar 2023

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Samantha Bond played Miss Moneypenny, M’s secretary at MI6, in the four James Bond films featuring Pierce Brosnan: ‘GoldenEye’, ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’, ‘The World Is Not Enough’ and ‘Die Another Day’.

Last month we’ve met for a portrait session at Corinthia Hotel in London.

Samantha Bond

I want to thank Corinthia Hotel London team, especially Director of communications Alice Jonsdottir for a possibility of organizing the portrait session in magnificent interior of the hotel.

‘Die Another Day’ – entrance to secret MI6 base at Westminster Bridge

11 Saturday Mar 2023

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In ‘Die Another Day’ James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) engaged in a ferocious duel of swords with Gustav Graves (Toby Stephens) in the corridors of the Blades Club. 007 won the match. When he was leaving the club consierge (Oliver Skeete) gave him an envelope with a key. It was the key that opened the door to secret MI6 base located at abandoned Vauxhall Cross tube station.

The entrance to a fictional abandoned London tube station was filmed at the Westminster Bridge. Pierce Brosnan opened the door located in pedestal of the South Bank Lion sculpture. While standing at the door you can see the Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster on the opposite side of the River Thames.

Westminster Bridge, London

Westminster Bridge, London

Westminster Bridge, London

Go to LOCATIONS GALLERY – ‘DIE ANOTHER DAY’ to see location photo compared with the movie scene.