By now everyone know that Skyfall has constructed a large building on MOD land on Hankley Common near Elstead in Surrey. The structure is rumoured to be a Monastery and that today helicopters were seen buzzing the area.
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This afternoon they were rehearsing a helicopter sequence. There was a large military chopper which circled the manor house with a second helicopter with a camera on the front practising some shots, there was also some gunfire.
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The place was quite busy with lots of security and Skyfall crew. I managed to chat with one of the locals who told me in confidence when filming will take place. There was also talk of the Aston Martin DB5 arriving at some point, to coincide with Bond arriving at the Manor. Ben Collins aka The Stig may be driving.
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There are now 3 sets - the Manor house which looks like its almost finished, a chapel which was only a shell last weekend, and a stone entrance gateway to the Manor.
The Establishing Shot: Skyfall Hankely Common, Surrey - Helicopter action (Tim Page), a photo by Tim Page on Flickr.
The Establishing Shot: Skyfall Hankely Common, Surrey - Helicopter action (Tim Page), a photo by Tim Page on Flickr.
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What is that insignia on the helicopter?
The Establishing Shot: Skyfall Hankely Common, Surrey - Helicopter action (Tim Page), a photo by Tim Page on Flickr.
The Establishing Shot: Skyfall Hankely Common, Surrey - Helicopter action (Tim Page), a photo by Tim Page on Flickr.
The Establishing Shot: Skyfall Hankely Common, Surrey - Helicopter action (Tim Page), a photo by Tim Page on Flickr.
The Establishing Shot: Skyfall Hankely Common, Surrey - Helicopter action (Tim Page), a photo by Tim Page on Flickr.
Video: Helicopter flying over James Bond 007 Skyfall set in Surrey
It is rumoured that Skyfall paid the MOD £100,00 for use of the location.
SKYFALL opens at cinemas across the UK on 26th October 2012
SKYFALL, from Albert R Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment, is directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his third film as Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007.
Joining Daniel Craig the cast includes Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Berenice Marlohe, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw with Albert Finney and Judi Dench as M. The screenplay is written by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade and John Logan. SKYFALL will begin its worldwide roll-out later this year in the UK and Ireland on October 26th and in North America on November 9th.
Skyfall
Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.
Director: Sam Mendes
Writers: Ian Fleming, John Logan, Patrick Marber, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade
Stars: Daniel Craig, Helen McCrory and Javier Bardem
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What great shots! Try and be there for the explosions! Fantastic work - and many thanks for posting them.
Posted on 11 March 2012 at 14:08
This is no monastery this is Bonds family home "Skyfall House". There is also a mini chapel at the top of the hill with all the graves from the Bond family.. They film on Tuesday 13th with the helicopter shooting and blowing the c**p out of the house then crashing into the side wall.
Posted on 8 August 2013 at 22:05
What great shots! Try and be there for the explosions! Fantastic work - and many thanks for posting them.
Posted on 8 August 2013 at 22:05
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