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Orion launch Scrubbed for Today

The unmanned launch of the US Orion deep space vehicle has been scrubbed for today. Cranky valves and high winds at the Cape caused the delay. There is another launch window tomorrow (12/5) at 7:05am EST.

I realized this morning that this is the first time that a member of my family has not been directly involved with a NASA manned space project. My uncle worked on all prior manned NASA projects from Mercury through the Space Shuttles. My brother works at Ball, but he is currently engaged on the James Webb Space Telescope.





New member of MI6 family in "SPECTRE": Andrew Scott as Denbigh

Andrew Scott as "Denbigh" in "SPECTRE" (2015).

Born on October 21st 1976, Andrew Scott is an Irish film, television, and stage actor. He received the 2005 Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre for the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs production of "A Girl in a Car with a Man", and an IFTA award for the film "Dead Bodies".

Scott's notable television roles have included Paul McCartney in the BBC television drama "Lennon Naked" and arch-villain Jim Moriarty in Sherlock, for which he was awarded the 2012 British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actor, along with the 2013 award for Best Supporting Actor in the television category at the Irish Film and Television Awards. He also won the awards for Best Supporting Actor and Best Actor consecutively in the 2012 and 2013 BBC Audio Drama Awards for his roles in Nick Perry's Referee and Harold Pinter's Betrayal, respectively. Alongside this, Scott was nominated as Best Lead Actor for his role in The Stag at the 2014 Irish Film and Television Awards.

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New Bond girl: Monica Bellucci as "Lucia Sciarra"

Monica Bellucci as "Lucia Sciarra" in "SPECTRE" (2015)






Born on September 30, 1964 in the Italian village of Città di Castello, Umbria, Monica Anna Maria Bellucci originally pursued a career in the legal profession. While attending the University of Perugia, she modeled on the side to earn money for school, and this led to her modeling career. In 1988, she moved to one of Europe's fashion centers, Milan, and joined Elite Model Management. Although enjoying great success as a model, she made her acting debut on television in 1990, and her American film debut in "Bram Stoker's Dracula" (1992). Her role in the French thriller "L'appartement" (1996), shot her to stardom as she won the French equivalent of an Oscar nomination.

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New Bond car for SPECTRE movie: Aston Martin DB10

 


 Here it is: Aston Martin DB10






 
 

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"Bond 24" is "SPECTRE"

"Bond 24" is "SPECTRE"







The title of "Bond 24" is "SPECTRE"


What else do we know so far:

Plot summary:
A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organisation. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.


Cast: 

Daniel Craig as "James Bond 007"
Christoph Waltz as "Oberhauser"
Léa Seydoux as "Madeleine Swann"
Monica Bellucci as "Lucia Sciarra"

Dave Bautista as "Hinx"
Andrew Scott as "Denbigh"

Ralph Fiennes as "M"
Ben Whishaw as "Q"
Naomie Harris as "Moneypenny"
Rory Kinnear as "Tanner"


Directed by: Sam Mendes

Screenplay by: John Logan
Neil Purvis & Robert Wade 
(Screenplay rewrite)

Produced by: Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson
Callum McDougall (Executive producer)

Music by: Thomas Newman

Cinematography by: Hoyte van Hoytema

Film editing by: Lee Smith

Production design by: Dennis Gassner

Production management:
Callum McDougall (Unit production manager)
Angus More Gordon (Unit production manager)
Michael Solinger (Post-production supervisor)

First assistant director: Michael Lerman
Second assistant director: Alexander Witt

Supervising sound editor: Per Hallberg

Special effects supervisor: Chris Corbould

Costume design by: Jany Temime

Stunts (Stunt coordinator): Gary Powell



Release dates:



23 October 2015 (UK)
6 November 2015 (USA

"Bond 24" announcement

"Bond 24" announcement

Watch the "Bond 24" announcement press conference here





Live streaming was also possible to follow through 007 Travelers page

EVENT TIMINGS on 4th of December 2014 were: (all timings in GMT)
10.50am - Introduction
11.00am - Live announcement commences (the title will be revealed)
11.07am - Live announcement ends (approximate)
11.15am - Photo call with cast and director



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Fellow Agent: Andreas Pott / James Bond Club Deutschland

Fellow Agent of 007 Travelers:
Who: Andreas Pott, James Bond Club Deutschland  
When: 3 December 2014
 

Please introduce yourself
Lawyer, journalist, member of The Arsenal London, member of SC Freiburg Football Club, Barack Obama supporter, movie lover, Paris and London fan, James Bond fan and expert, member of Swiss and French James Bond Clubs, president of the German James Bond Club - that's me folks …


How long have you been involved in your 007 activities and what do you want to tell us and other Fellow Agents about it? 
Became a Bond fan in 1977 with “The Spy Who Loved Me”. Began to collect books about Bond in the 80ties. Bought the movies on VHS tape to watch them over and over again. Never got that "warm" with Sean Connery as Bond. Grew up with Roger Moore in the role. Liked Timothy Dalton but was glad when Pierce Brosnan became Bond in the 90ties because I loved him in “Remington Steele” and considered him the perfect Bond then. Began to collect Bond car models at that time and started visiting locations. Not glad with Daniel Craig taking over and his first two movies. But “Skyfall” (2012) was great then (besides I still do not like his face as Bond). Got in touch with the swiss and german Bond fandom and was impressed of the Bond Fan Club activities. Took part in the founding of a new German Club, the “James Bond Club Deutschland e.V.” and was elected president of the club by the other founding members. Now acting in club organization and location tours and events of the club. Special interest in bundling the European fandom in a special council organization.

Have you ever met Bond stars? If you have, who? If you have not, who do you want to meet the most? (Why?) 
I met Caroline Munro in 2013. Very nice and kind woman. And still hot. She was my first choice to meet because she was the one I loved most when I saw "The Spy Who Loved Me" first in 1977. I would be glad to meet Pierce Brosnan, Carole Bouquet and Maud Adams in person as well as Samantha Bond because they are my favorite actors in the Bond world.

Your favourite Bond actor? (leading male role)  
Pierce Brosnan. The perfect combination of a traveling and fighting gentleman. Nice when things are nice. Rough when things get rough. But always with style and Britishness (besides he is Irish, of course).

Your favourite Bond film? Why?
On Her Majesty's Secret Service” (1969) because of the story, the locations, the snow-action, the music and Diana Rigg.

Which is the best place where you have traveled so far? Why? 
San Francisco – because I dreamt to see the Golden Gate since I was a schoolboy.
 
Which is the place where you would like to visit but have not yet been? Why? 
Hawaii. Because I became a big Magnum p.i. Fan in the 80ties and am still.
 
 
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Natalie Dormer obtuvo el New Now Next Award por Sinsajo parte 1

Natalie Dormer obtuvo el New Now Next Award por Sinsajo parte 1
Natalie Dormer ganó el premio New Now Next Award en la categoría de "Mejor Actriz Protagónica Nueva en Película" por su participación en Sinsajo Parte 1. El espectáculo tendrá su emisión de estreno este domingo 7/12 en la televisión Logo a las 8pm ET / PT.


Round Up: Miembros del elenco de The Hunger Games durante estos últimos días

Y bueno! Después de una ajetreada rueda de promoción para Sinsajo Parte 1, nuestros muchachos andan descansando o haciendo algunas presentaciones oficiales o rodando films por estos días. Acá un resumen de las últimas novedades sobre ellos...

* Jennifer Lawrence junto a su familia para Acción de Gracias y de compras por Louisville (27 y 28/11)



* Josh Hutcherson en Los Angeles y junto a fans



* Liam Hemsworth filmando "The Dressmaker" en Melbourne, Australia (2/12)




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* Jena Malone de gira con The Shoe por Miami (2/12)




* Sam Claflin en el screening especial de "The Riot Club" en París (1/12)







Nuevo Still de Katniss Everdeen en Sinsajo Parte 1

Les traemos un nuevo still de Katniss Everdeen en Sinsajo parte 1.... 



Harva y Margo entrevistaron al cast de Sinsajo en la en la premiere para The Ellen Show

Harva y Margo entrevistaron al cast de Sinsajo en la en la premiere para The Ellen Show
Harva y Margo le hicieron una graciosa entrevista al cast de Sinsajo Parte 1 en la premiere de L.A para el Show de Ellen, no pueden perdérselo! El video presenta un gran desfase y los subtítulos en inglés fallan sobre el final, pero les dejamos algo de lo que rescatamos de las entrevistas en español.


Sam Claflin:

Harva y Margo: Somos corresponsales de Ellen esta noche
Sam. Oh genial!
H y M: Si
Sam: Tengo que decir que el año pasado obtuve ropa interior gratis. ¿Qué tienen ustedes para darme?
H y M: Oh Dios mio, Te daremos otro par
Sam: ¿Estás bromeando?
H y M: ¿Puedes tener otro par?
Sam: Bueno, no estoy usando uno hoy así que necesito uno.

Elizabeth Banks:

H y M: Qué prefieres, ¿actuar o dirigir?
Elizabeth: Oh, realmente me gusta dirigir. Fue divertido. 
H y M: Dirigí estudiantes de tercero por 40 años
Elizabeth: Entonces lo sabes

Julianne Moore:

H y M: Por Dios, es Julianne Moore Hola! Te ves maravillosa.
Julianne: Gracias, ¿cómo están?
H y M: Solo nos permiten una pregunta.
Julianne: ¿Solo una?
H y M: Y tu pregunta es, ¿Cuál es tu programa para el cuidado de la piel?
Juliane: Oh Dios mio.
H y M: Tienes una piel maravillosa.

Jena Malone:

Jena: ¿Están pasándola bien esta noche?
H y M: Muy bien, ¿que hay de ti?
Jena: Genial. ¿Qué tienen para cenar? ¿cenaron o viven de humos?
H y M: Les estamos estado entregando la cena a la gente
Jena: Oh tienen snacks?? Oh Dios mio. 
H y M: Queremos que tengas algo de comida.Es Lun-ner
Jena: Es muy lindo! Comeré esto ahora mismo.

Elden Henson y Willow Shields

H y M: Esto es en caso de que necesites un snack esta noche. Un snack saludable. 
Willow: ¡Comida!


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Jennifer Lawrence regresaría a Boston para filmar "Joy", de David O. Russell

Cada vez se escuchan más datos sobre el nuevo proyecto de David O. Russell que protagonizará nuestra Jen Lawrece, "Joy". Según The Hollywood Reporter, la filmación se llevaría a cabo en Boston durante el mes de febrero...


The Hollywood Reporter dice que tendremos otra película de David O. Russell en Massachusetts. Russell, quien filmó "The Fighter" y "American Hustle" por Boston, dirigirá "Joy", un film sobre Joy Mangano, la mujer que inventó el Mop Milagroso. 
Mangano será interpretada por la estrella de "Silver Linings Playbook" de Russell, Jennifer Lawrence. THR dice en Noviembre, "Negociación activas aún se encuentran en curso de realización, y todas las partes dicen que se esperan un acuerdo definitivo con Lawrence. Russell, quien grabará la película en Boston, ya ha convocado a los mismos miembros de producción de "American Hustle". La Massachusetts Film Office no ha comentado aún sobre el proyecto, pero THR cuenta que  las filmaciones empezarían en Febrero."

Tail End of the Train - C&N adds a Caboose

Bachmann makes a pretty generic caboose, unfortunately its an 8 wheel caboose and I really wanted a 4 wheel "bobber" caboose for the C&N to match the two that they had. At some point on eBay I stumbled on a 4 wheel setup and I bought 2. I have been a little reluctant to work with them as they seem to be a little fragile. I removed the regular trucks and mounted up the 4 wheel truck last night. Popped some wheels on there and I was done. I'm still not sure about the look so I'm going to go ahead and hold often converting my other caboose.

I had already airbrushed my chosen tru-color paint onto a bunch of freight cars including the cabooses. At this point I just added the two C&N logo decals and I was ready to go. I gave it a quick spray with the dullcoat and let it dry. I figured since I already had all my weathering stuff out I may as well work on weathering it up.

Its a little heavy and it looks patchy in the pictures but it looks okay when I hold it in my hand and give it the 2' test.

So the results of this evenings endeavors:

The base coat of paint was already on my intended victim

Added a decal to each side. The C&N didn't number their cabooses.


Applied the soot first, let it streak down the sides



Applied rust both with a prismacolor pencil and a rust effect paint


Applied the dirt, doesn't look this patchy or this heavy in person. I may have to go back over it and lighten the effect.

Little lighter on this side. Definitely need to get a brush in there and even the powder across the surface.

007 Vehicle: Aston Martin DBS / Casino Royale (2006)


Bond vehicle: Aston Martin DBS
Bond movie: Casino Royale (2006)


Engine: Metal, QOHC, 48-valve V12 6L
Top speed: 320 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 3,6 seconds
Length: 4687 mm + 80 mm
Width: 1978 mm
Weight: 1100 kg
Price 2007: £ 475 000

In the movie "Casino Royale" (2006), MI6 gives their most famous agent keys to a brand new, beautiful Aston Martin DBS. Street elegance and racing car's speed and driveability are combined in this car.




Photo © EON, United Artists, Danjaq LLC


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