Robert Davi will be awarded

Robert Davi, best known for his role as Bond villain Franz Sanchez in "Licence to Kill" (1989), will be awarded lifetime achievement award today, 29th of April 2017 at 12th Annual Sunscreen Film Festival in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA, where his documentary, "Davi's way" will be screened.

Source: Everything Sinatra (Facebook)
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007 Travelers congratulates Robert Davi!

Robert Davi visited Bond For Unicef Charity Gala in Stockholm, Sweden on 20 September 2014, where some kind of documentary was filmed of him and 007 Travelers was also asked to talk about Robert Davi for it. Could this be the very "Davi's way" documentary?

007 Travelers was honoured to meet Mr. Davi and he was very charming!

007 Travelers met Robert Davi, see the report

                               
     

Pirita / 007 Travelers with Robert Davi

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007 Event: EM-CON Nottingham (29-30 April 2017)

What: EM-CON Nottingham
Where: Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, England
When: 29-30 April 2017





Special Bond star appearance

Jeremy Bulloch as HMS Ranger Crewman in
 "The Spy Who Loved Me" (1977)
Photo © EON, United Artists, Danjaq LLC

Jeremy Bulloch
HMS Ranger Crewman (uncredited) in "The Spy Who Loved Me" (1977)
Smithers (uncredited) in "For Your Eyes Only" (1981)
Smithers in "Octopussy" (1983)











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Dave Bautista wants a return to the James Bond franchise

"Guardians Of The Galaxy" star Dave Bautista has revealed that he’s seriously hoping for a return to the 007 franchise after portraying villainous henchman Mr Hinx in "Spectre" (2015).

The former wrestler, who plays Drax the Destroyer in the Marvel sequel, "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol.2", showed his nasty side as he grappled with Daniel Craig in the most recent Bond movie, released in 2015, but despite being thrown from a train by Daniel Craig’s super-spy, Bautista is seriously hoping that there’s a future for the character.

Dave Bautista as Mr. Hinx in "SPECTRE" (2015)
Photo © EON, United Artists, Danjaq LLC

‘Yeah! Believe me we’re talking about it a lot. We’re waiting at home with our fingers crossed’, he exclusively told Metro.co.uk at the "Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2" European premiere.

However, he thinks that a return is hinging on one thing – the widely speculated future of Daniel Craig as 007.

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Source: Metro.co.uk


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007 Item: Elät vain kahdesti (You Only Live Twice) VHS video

007 Item: Elät vain kahdesti (You Only Live Twice) VHS video

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007 Food: A feast of fresh scrambled eggs, a plate of assorted fruit, and yoghurt

Food: A feast of fresh scrambled eggs, a plate of assorted fruit, and yoghurt
Bond book appearance: Never Dream of Dying (2001)
Experience of 007 Travelers: Self-made

"Naked, he slipped out of bed and found his clothes on a chair across the room. Once he was dressed, he left yhe bedroom and found his way to the dining room, where Chantal was already laying out breakfast for him: a feast of fresh scrambled eggs, a plate of assorted fruit, and yoghurt. It couldn't get any better than that."

Raymond Benson: "Never Dream of Dying" (2001)

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007 Item: Skyfall 007 Finnish poster

007 Item: Skyfall 007 Finnish poster

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007 Event: Hot Fuzz 10th Anniversary at the Vista w/ Point Break! with Timothy Dalton

What: Hot Fuzz 10th Anniversary at the Vista w/ Point Break!
Where: Vista Theatre, 4473 Sunset Dr, Los Angeles, CA, USA
When: 20 April 2017 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $20

Timothy Dalton as Simon Skinner in "Hot Fuzz" (2007)
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Suspense! Mystery! Intrigue! Bill Nighy! Martin Freeman! British stuff!

From the duo that brought us uproarious zombie-com Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz is Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg’s masterful turn at the cop farce, complete with their trademark irreverence, black wit, and delightfully extra martial arts sequences. Concurrently skewering and homaging both British spy thrillers and those American action blockbusters where everything blows up, Hot Fuzz will have your sides split and your nails bit by act three!

It’s a 2000s comedy staple that is perfect a la carte – but perhaps best enjoyed while, shall we say, elevated – so let’s celebrate Hot Fuzz‘s 10th anniversary with some 4/20 hoopla courtesy of the haziest cinema in LA! Q&A to follow with director Edgar Wright and Timothy Dalton, moderated by Jordan Peele.


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In Memoriam: Clifton James

007 Travelers is saddened to hear about the passing of Clifton James.

George Clifton James (May 29, 1920 – April 15, 2017) was an American actor, best known for his roles as Sheriff J.W. Pepper alongside Roger Moore in the James Bond films "Live and Let Die" (1973) and "The Man with the Golden Gun" (1974), the sheriff in "Silver Streak" (1976), and as the owner of the scandalous 1919 Chicago White Sox baseball team in "Eight Men Out" (1988).

Clifton James as Sheriff  J.W. Pepper in "Live and Let Die" 
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Coming to a Casino Near You: James Bond Slot Machines

Slot machine in "Diamonds are Forever" (1971)
Photo © EON, United Artists, Danjaq LLC

The owners of the James Bond franchise have made a multi-year licensing deal with gambling products specialist Scientific Games Corp., which will lead to the super-spy’s image being used on casino slot machines.

The exclusive agreement was announced Wednesday 8th of March 2017 between Scientific Games with Eon Productions Limited, Danjaq LLC and MGM Interactive, a subsidiary of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The deal gives Scientific Games the rights to leverage all past and future James Bond films, as well as the film’s talent portraying James Bond.

Sean Connery in "Diamonds are Forever"
Photo © EON, United Artists, Danjaq LLC

Scientific Games said it expects to showcase the first James Bond-themed slot games at the Global Gaming Expo on Oct. 3-5 in Las Vegas. That means the first machines could begin appearing in casinos next year.

Source: Variety/Dave McNary

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Q (Desmond Llewelyn) and slot machine in
"Diamonds are Forever"
Photo © EON, United Artists, Danjaq LLC

007 Event: Star Wars Celebration 2017

What: Star Wars Celebration 2017
Where: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, USA
When: 13-16 April 2017







Special Bond star appearances

Jeremy Bulloch as HMS Ranger Crewman in
 "The Spy Who Loved Me" (1977)
Photo © EON, United Artists, Danjaq LLC

Jeremy Bulloch
HMS Ranger Crewman (uncredited) in "The Spy Who Loved Me" (1977)
Smithers (uncredited) in "For Your Eyes Only" (1981)
Smithers in "Octopussy" (1983)

Photo © IMDb.com

Garrick Hagon
USS Wayne Crewman in "The Spy Who Loved Me" (1977)










And many other Star Wars stars like

Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Billy Dee Williams, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Warwick Davis... 



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007 Drink: Kir Royal

Drink: Kir Royal
Bond book appearance: Never Dream of Dying (2001) 
Experience of 007 Travelers: @ home

”Bond ordered them two kir royales made with champagne and crème de cassis for aperitifs and then took a moment to enjoy looking at her fresh, vibrant face. He hadn’t realised how long her eyelashes were until now.”

Raymond Benson: "Never Dream of Dying" (2001)


Kir Royal is a French cocktail, a variation on Kir. It consists of crème de cassis topped with champagne, rather than the white wine used in traditional Kir. The apéritif is typically served in a flute glass. (wikipedia)

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Supporting United Nations Mine Action Service and Daniel Craig

007 Travelers donated and supports UNMAS. Why don't you do the same?

Message from Team Omaze: Thanks for entering for the chance to meet Daniel Craig and take home an Aston Martin! Your donation supports the United Nations Mine Action Service. Their mission is to work with affected states to reduce the threat and impact of explosive hazards on peace and security, humanitarian relief, human rights and socio-economic development. After the campaign ends on April 11, a winner will be randomly selected and we'll share the news! In the meantime, we'll email you updates or any special offers that might come up. High fives, Team Omaze

Message from Daniel: Thanks so much for supporting UNMAS. Today is the International Day for Mine Awareness, and over 60 countries and territories still have landmines buried in their soil. They can remain for decades after a conflict and pose a huge threat to local communities and infrastructure. Watch my video to learn more. Please consider donating again to the United Nations Mine Action Service. Your generosity makes a huge impact, and it also gets you closer to that 2016 Aston Martin Vantage. Thanks again, Daniel

In Memoriam: Tim Pigott-Smith

Tim Pigott-Smith (13 May 1946 - 7 April 2017) has passed away.
007 Travelers send condolences to his family and friends.

For Bond family Tim Pigott-Smith was know for his role in "Quantum of Solace" (2008), where he played Secretary of State.


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007 Event: Comic Con Austria (8-9 April 2017)

What: Comic Con Austria
Where: Design Center Linz, Europaplatz 1, Linz, Austria
When: 8-9 April 2017
Saturday – April 8, 2017: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday – April 9, 2017: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Entrance for VIP Ticket holders starts at 9:30 AM on both days.

Jeremy Bulloch as 

Smithers in 

"Octopussy"

Photo © EON, United Artists, Danjaq LLC

Jeremy Bulloch

HMS Ranger Crewman (uncredited) in "The Spy Who Loved Me" (1977)
Smithers (uncredited) in "For Your Eyes Only" (1981)
Smithers in "Octopussy" (1983)
Photoshoot on Saturday at 12.00, €20
Photoshoot on Sunday at 12.00, €20

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Raportti: Licence to Play by Kurikan Soittokunta, Wasa Sinfonietta & Band (Dir. Peter Roos)

Mitä: Licence to Play by Kurikan Soittokunta, Wasa Sinfonietta & Band (Dir. Peter Roos)
Missä: Kino Ritz Vaasa, Kirkkopuistikko 22 A, Vaasa
Milloin: Lauantaina 1.4.2017, klo 20.00

007 Travelers osallistui ja raportoi!

Kiitos järjestelyistä
Peter Roos
Kino Ritz Vaasa







007 Travelers saapui kauniiseen Vaasaan jo iltapäivällä, jolloin meillä oli aikaa tutustua Vaasan ruokailupaikkoihin ja kahviloihin, jotka on listattu VisitVaasa -sivulle. 

llalla menimme konserttipaikkaan, joka oli Kino Ritz Vaasa. 

Tapahtuma oli loppuunmyyty!

Ritz on vanha elokuvateatteri Vaasassa, ja toimii nykyisin kulttuuripaikkana konserteille, taidenäyttelyille, stand-up-komiikalle ja paljon muullekin.








Aulassa sai kuvauttaa itsensä Bond-rekvisiitan kanssa.

Pirita & Mika / 007 Travelers

Meille oli varattu mediapaikat, josta meillä oli mahdolllisimman hyvä näkyvyys lavalle, järjestelyistä suuri kiitos kapellimestari Peter Roosille.

Peter Roos

Loppuunmyyty konsertti alkoi klo 20.00, ja nämä Bond-teemakappaleet kuultiin:

(Sovitus: Tobias Udd )


Kellon tullessa 20.00 alkoi lavalla tapahtua. Kurikan Soittokunta, Wasa Sinfonietta & Band (Dir. Peter Roos) saapuivat estradille, ja alkoivat soittaa John Barry Orchestran alunperin esittämää Bond-teematunnaria "James Bond Theme" (1963) ensimmäisestä Bond-elokuvasta "Salainen agentti 007 ja tohtori No" (1962).

Kimmo Niemi

Licence to Play-konsertin solistit ovat Pentti Hietanen, Annikka Wiklund, Roosa & Iina Hietanen, Sonja Biskop sekä Andreas Haals. Heidät esitteli Kimmo Niemi. 

Pentti Hietanen

Avauksena kuulimme kappaleen "From Russia with Love" (1963), jonka Pentti Hietanen meille upeasti tulkitsi. Alunperin kappaleen esitti John Barry instumentaaliversiona elokuvan alkutekstien aikana. Matt Monron laulettua versiota kuullaan elokuvan aikana ja kokonaisuudessaan lopputekstien tullessa valkokankaalle.

Sonja Biskop

Sonja Biskop tulkitsi loistavalla äänellään Shirley Basseyn kappaleen "Goldfinger" (1964), jonka jälkeen kuulimme Hietasen esittävän "Thunderball" -kappaleen vuodelta 1965. Sen esitti alunperin Walesin tiikeri Sir Tom Jones. 

Annika Wiklund

Vuorossa oli lavalle valokeilaan saapunut Annika Wiklund, joka lauloi kappaleen "You Only Live Twice" (1967). Kappaleen alkuperäinen esittäjä on Nancy Sinatra.

Roosa Hietanen

Tämän jälkeen kuulimme yhtyeen instrumentalversion The John Barry Orchestran alunperin esittämästä kappaleesta "On Her Majesty´s Secret Service" (1969). Tästä siirryttiin Roosa Hietasen upeaan tulkintaan Shirley Basseyn kappaleesta "Diamonds Are Forever" (1971). 

Seuraavaksi oli vuorossa Pentti Hietasen loistava tulkinta Paul McCartney & Wingsin kappaleesta "Live and Let Die" (1973), josta tuli suorastaan kylmiä väreitä. 















Hieman kesken "Live and Let Dien" siirryttiin lennosta Annika Wiklundin esittämään Lulun kappaleeseen "The Man with the Golden Gun" (1974).









Järjestyksessä seuraavat Bond-kappaleet olivat vuodelta 1977 "Nobody Does It Better", (Carly Simon) joka on tunnuskappaleena elokuvassa "007 - rakastettuni", sekä vuodelta 1979 "Moonraker" (Shirley Bassey) elokuvasta "Kuuraketti", jotka molemmat esitti Sonja Biskop.





Sitten kuultiin Roosa Hietasen laulamana "For Your Eyes Only" (1981), joka on alunperin Sheena Eastonin esittämä kappale, sekä vuodelta 1983 "Octopussy - mustekala"-elokuvan tunnuskappale "All Time High", (Rita Coolidge) Annika Wiklundin esittämänä, jonka jälkeen oli väliaika.

Andreas Haals

Tauon jälkeen Andreas Haals veti upean version Duran Duranin biisistä "A View to a Kill" (1985) elokuvasta "007 ja kuoleman katse" ja Pentti Hietanen esitti A-ha:n "The Living Daylights" (1987) elokuvasta "007 vaaran vyöhykkeellä". 

Iina Hietanen

Sitten kuultiin Gladys Knight:n "Licence to Kill" (1989) Sonja Biskopin esittämänä, Iina Hietasen loistava tulkinta Tina Turnerin "GoldenEye" kappaleesta (1995) sekä Sheryl Crow:n "Tomorrow Never Dies" (1997) - biisistä.

Ennen Andreas Haalsin esittämää versiota Garbagen "The World Is Not Enough" (1999) - kappaleesta, kuulimme lyhyen instrumentaaliversion Madonnan "Die Another Day" (2002) - biisistä.







Kuulimme huipputulkinnan Pentti Hietaselta vuoden 2006 elokuvan "Casino Royale", alunperin Chris Cornellin esittämästä tunnuskappaleesta "You Know My Name".









Sitten suurenmoinen duetto vuorossa, kun Roosa ja Iina Hietanen lauloivat vuoden 2008 elokuvan "007 Quantum Of Solace" tunnuskappaleen "Another Way to Die". Dueton esittivät alunperin Jack White & Alicia Keys.

Ilta oli tullut vaiheeseen, jossa Sonja Biskop esitti Adelen vuoden 2012 kappaleen "Skyfall", joka on tietysti teemakappale samannimiselle elokuvalle "007 Skyfall". Taustalla lauloivat Andreas Haals ja Annika Wiklund. Kappale saikin yleisöltä huikeat aplodit. 


 

Tämän jälkeen loppuhuipennuksena Hietasen tytöt Roosa ja Iina esittivät "007 SPECTRE" (2015) -elokuvaan tunnuskappaleeksi valitun Sam Smithin "Writing´s On The Wall".









Encorena kuultiin solistien yhteislaulun "Licence to Kill"-kappaleesta versioitu "Licence to Play".

Keikan jälkeen 007 Travelers tapasi Licence to Play-solistit, jotka kirjoittivat meille nimmarit.

Pentti Hietanen antoi myös haastattelun. Lue se täältä.


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Kiitos illasta:

Licence to Play -konsertin solistit

Pentti Hietanen

Annikka Wiklund

Roosa & Iina Hietanen

Sonja Biskop 

Andreas Haals

Kurikan Soittokunta

Wasa Sinfonietta & Band, Dir. Peter Roos

Kino Ritz Vaasa

 Kurikan Soittokunta

Wasa Sinfonietta

Kino Ritz Vaasa