JAMES BOND
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007 Action had its VIP opening on September 4, 2024 in Vienna, attended by James Bond actresses Maryam d’Abo (The Living Daylights) and Caterina Murino (Casino Royale), special effects supervisor Chris Corbould OBE and stunt co-ordinator Lee Morrison.

“It’s wonderful to be back in Vienna where we filmed The Living Daylights and see how the legacy of Bond continues to captivate new audiences,” said Maryam d’Abo.

Caterina Murino added: “It’s an honour to be a part of the James Bond franchise and be here in Vienna to see this vast collection of iconic vehicles, watches and miniatures.”

“This wonderful collection of vehicles from over 60 years of the James Bond films certainly brings back some great memories of creating heart-pounding action sequences,” recalled Chris Corbould OBE.

Lee Morrison said: “I’m really proud of the stunts we created in the 007 films; these vehicles have certainly been put through their paces. It’s also good to see the addition of Bond’s classic OMEGA watches into the collection.”

007 Action at the METAstadt Convention Centre in Vienna opens on Saturday September 7, 2024.
Tickets are on sale now.

007 Action is an exciting and official James Bond exhibition which invites visitors to experience the thrilling world of the most famous secret agent in film history. This special collection features iconic vehicles, gadgets and watches in a 3,400 m² space at the METAstadt Convention Centre.

When Sean Connery introduced himself to the world as “Bond, James Bond” in Dr. No with his gritty and witty portrayal of the charismatic secret agent, he made an indelible entrance into cinema history. Sixty years and twenty four films later, six distinguished actors have played the role alongside the iconic vehicles, gadgets and uncompromising visual style. 007 Action takes visitors through spectacular worlds inspired by the four elements: fire, earth, water and air. Each room offers an immersive experience dedicated to legendary movie scenes. Highlights of the exhibition include the Aston Martin DB5 from No Time To Die (2021), the Jaguar C-X75 from Spectre (2015), the autogyro ‘Little Nellie’ from You Only Live Twice (1967). For the first time, see Bond’s vintage OMEGA watch from the final scene in Spectre (2015).

Behind the scenes of the Bond films
Video screens installed all over the exhibition show images of movies where these vehicles and props are used. Even sometime showing how these iconic cinema moments were filmed, providing this spectacular one-in-a-lifetime environment. The exhibition will not only provide an insight into the iconic vehicles, but also into the secrets behind the scenes of the James Bond films. Visitors can discover rare production photos, storyboards and interviews with the directors and stunt coordinators documenting the making of the most spectacular scenes. The impressive stories behind the stunts and special effects are presented in detail and offer rare insights into the world of filmmaking. Visitors will learn how the Aston Martins and other vehicles were prepared for the spectacular stunts and what special adjustments were made to make them film-ready. There is also a special focus on the innovative gadgets developed by Q, the legendary weapons master of MI6. From concealed weapons to state-of-the-art surveillance devices, the exhibition shows how these technologies were used in the films and the real-world inspirations behind them.

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