Press Release: In this 70th year of the literary James Bond, we are celebrating the written legacy of all things 007 at Pinewood Studios with a very special event on October 29th in association with Ian Fleming Publications.
The Bondstars day will kick-off with morning coffee in the John Barry Theatre and terrace – which faces the new ‘Sean Connery Stage’ – followed by the first ever UK cinema screening of the original 1954 version of Casino Royale, plus an exclusive and never-before-seen filmed interview with Jimmy Bond himself, actor Barry Nelson discussing the production.
Author talk: Benson, Higson, Sherwood, Cole and maybe Horowitz
We’ll continue day in the theatre.
With readings of extracts from books by Bond actors throughout, as we introduce: Jon Turner to discuss his mentor Richard Chopping’s designs for Fleming’s James Bond books and archive (which he curates) as well as Ian Fleming biographer Andrew Lycett will discussing all things Ian Fleming.
David Lowbridge-Ellis will then host interviews and discussions with continuation authors Raymond Benson, Young Bond author Charlie Higson, Double-O series author Kim Sherwood, Steve Cole, also Young Bond, and (pending filming commitments) Anthony Horowitz.
Lunch and filming locations
Lunch will follow and then we’ll move into the Pinewood Picture Gallery for book signings, mingling, informal chat, some memorabilia tables and a talk about Pinewood filming locations by author Dave Worrall on the garden patio, before afternoon tea brings the Bondstars day to a close.
There’ll also be a 24 page exclusive commemorative souvenir brochure included.
The cost per ticket will be around £175.00 (excluding a non-refundable booking fee if you pay by debit / credit card).
Click here to show your interest, we did and hope to see you there! It’s going to be fun and is great chance to put your feet onto holy James Bond film ground. From Russia With Love (1963) was filmed in the gardens surrounding Pinewood House.
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