By Matthew Field
On Sunday 6th July BondStars held their
annual summer barbeque at Pinewood Studios. This year the event was themed
around Timothy Dalton’s debut as 007 in The Living Daylights (1987). Making his first
BondStars appearance was Dutch actor Jeroen Krabbé
who played KGB baddie General
Georgi Koskov. He was joined by fellow
cast members Maryam d’Abo, Thomas Wheatley and Caroline Bliss.
The day kicked off with a screening of The Living Daylights
in Pinewood’s theatre, which has recently been re-named The John Barry Theatre.
Director John Glen and members of cast and crew were on hand to introduce the
film.
Following the screening, guests signed autographs and
chatted with fans. Cinematographer Alec Mills launched and signed copies of
his new autobiography ‘Shooting 007 and other Celluloid Adventures.’
Also returning to Pinewood for the first time in 27
years was the soft-top Aston Martin as
driven by Bond in the early scenes of the movie. Displayed on the lawn in front
of the manor house, the Aston became the centre of a fun re-union photograph
with John Glen at the wheel. Cinema Retro’s Dave Worrall led visitors on his
“traditional†tour of the studios, before the special guests took to the stage
for a series of lighthearted interviews, in which they regaled the audience
with their memories of making the film.
Another enjoyable and memorable event. BondStars promise
to return with another great lineup next year.
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