‘Bond, James Bond’ from ‘Dr.No’ in Les Ambassadeurs Club in London, UK

27 Wednesday Nov 2024

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‘Bond, James Bond’ – that’s how 007 introduced himself to Sylvia Trench (Eunice Gayson) at the beginning of ‘Dr. No’. They were playing card game Chemin De Fer (Baccarat) at Le Cercle at the Les Ambassadeurs Club in London.

The Club was established at the beginning of 19th Century. In 1950 Les Ambassadeurs Club was relocated to No. 5 Hamilton Place in the Mayfair area of London. Gaming club Le Cercle was opened to members of Les Ambassadeurs only in May 1961.

Les Ambassadeurs Club in London — – A sign with an inscription ‘Les Ambassadeurs Casino’ on the gate in front of the entrance to the Club.

The sequence was filmed on March 2nd 1962 but not in the Les Ambassadeurs Club. Ken Adams recreated its interior at the Pinewood Studios located in the village of Iver Heath near London.

– Entrance to the Les Ambassadeurs Club at No. 5 Hamilton Place in London.

National Museum in Prague as hotel in Venice in ‘Casino Royale’

13 Sunday Oct 2024

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In ‘Casino Royale’ James Bond (Daniel Craig) and Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) sailed to Venice in Italy. They stayed at a hotel overlooking the St. Mark’s Square.

In reality there is no such place. The lobby of the luxury hotel in Venice was filmed inside the Historical Building of the National Museum in Prague, Czech Republic.

Interior of National Museum in Prague, Czech Republic — – Grand hall of the Historical Building of National Museum in Prague, Czech Republic.

The entrance to the Historical Building of the museum is located on the upper part of the Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí 68). It is called Historical in distinction from the New Building that belongs to Museum Complex of the National Museum as well.

National Museum in Prague, Czech Republic — – The Historical Building of the National Museum on the upper end of Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) in Prague, Czech Republic.

The scene with Bond and Vesper walking together to the exit door of the hotel was filmed at the main entrance to the museum. You can access this area without buying tickets.

To enter the grand hall you need to purchase a ticket to the museum. You can find ticket prices and opening hours on the official website of the museum.

You can recognize this location also from other movies such as: ‘Mission Impossible’ (1996), ‘From Hell’ (2001), ‘EuroTrip’ (2004), or ‘The Omen’ (2006).

Go to LOCATIONS GALLERY – ‘CASINO ROYALE’ to see locations photos compared with movie scenes.

Cary Fukunaga – “No Time to Die” director

24 Sunday Mar 2024

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‘No Time to Die’ director Cary Fukunaga attended EnergaCamerimage International Film Festival in Torun, Poland on Saturday 20th November 2021 (see also Cary Fukunaga and Linus Sandgren at 29. EnergaCamerimage International Film Festival in Torun, Poland). I was there as photographer. I hope that you will enjoy my photo gallery of monochromatic portraits taken at that event.

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”

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

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– 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

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’.

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’.

Spiked Tyre from 'Die Another Day' — – Spiked Tyre from ‘Die Another Day’.

Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin N2 from 'Spectre' — – Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin N2 from ‘Spectre’.

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’.

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’.

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’.

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"

‘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.

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

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‘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.