BRIEFINGS INDUSTRY.
CELEBRATING 60 Pinewood Studios offers a tribute to its original Bond, Sean Connery
From Pinewood with Love
It has been 60 years since Dr No hit cinemas, marking Sean Connery’s 007 debut. Pinewood Studios – the franchise’s central filming location – celebrated this milestone by opening The Sean Connery Stage, an 18,000 sq ft homage to the actor. Sean’s granddaughter, Saskia, attended Pinewood’s private event to officially open the stage. Connery’s co-star Martine Beswick ( From Russia with Love ), director John Glen and Bond girls Madeline Smith ( Live and Let Die ), Caroline Munro ( The Spy Who Loved Me ), Maryam d’Abo ( The Living Daylights ) and Carole Ashby ( A View to Kill ) also attended. Sir Sean Connery (1930-2020) played James Bond in seven films between 1962 and 1983. Of the 25 official Bond films, 23 were shot at Pinewood, with all lead actors passing through the premises. Pinewood Studios also displayed two cars – the Aston Martin DB5 and the Rolls-Royce Phantom III – which first appeared in Goldfinger (1964). The DB5, driven by Connery’s Bond, is a replica of
the original, whereas the Phantom, driven by Goldfinger, is the vehicle actually used in the film. The Sean Connery Stage is one of four Bond-specific stages at Pinewood, located at the studio’s entrance on the corner of Goldfinger Avenue. Corporate affairs director Andrew M Smith said the stage will aid in “remembering our heritage, honouring Sir Sean Connery and our long relationship with the James Bond films while, at the same time, celebrating development and looking to the future.” pinewoodgroup.com
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Danny DeVito and Brian De Palma. At the 65th Academy Awards, he was nominated for best cinematography with the film Hoffa . Stephen’s other notable works include Apocalypse Now (1979), St Elmo’s Fire (1985), The Untouchables (1987) and Mission: Impossible (1996). Taking place in Toruń, Poland, EnergaCamerimage recognises films’ ‘visual, aesthetic and technical values’. As well as overarching industry success, judges consider submissions in eight competition categories: Main, Polish Films, Film and Art School Etudes, Documentary, Debuts, TV Series, Music Videos and European Funds in Focus. The main competition awards the Golden Frog, with recent winners including Robbie Ryan ( C’mon C’mon ) and Joshua James Richards ( Nomadland ). The Perfect Number , shot by Piotr Niemyjski, is one of this year’s contenders. The festival runs from 12-19 November 2022 and includes screenings, seminars and workshops. Entry cards are available now and can be booked online via the website. Most events require additional reservations. The full programme will be released towards the end of October. camerimage.pl
BOND-NANZA The private event was studded with stars from the franchise’s illustrious history, including Bond girls from through the ages – and a replica of the original Aston Martin DB5
19. NOVEMBER 2022
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