Sam Mendes’ Spectre is the 24th Bond Movie released in October 2015. Starring Daniel Craig, this Bond movie has many awards and even a Guinness Book Record. The storyline of this 148-minute-long film centers on Bond finding out about the secret organization named Spectre, whose leader is none other than Ernst Stavro Blofeld.
With a budget of almost $300 million, Spectre crossed over $880 million, making it one of the most successful bond films ever. Daniel Craig stars in the role of James Bond, while the rest of the skilled cast includes Christoph Waltz playing Ernst Stavro Blofeld, Monica Bellucci plays Lucia Sciarra, and Léa Seydoux portrays Madeleine Swann.
Spectre: Filming Locations
Having one of the highest budgets certainly gave Spectre the freedom to film in multiple locations, including the UK, Morocco, Austria, and Mexico. Major filming for Spectre began in December 2014, with the final shots in July 2015.
Q and James (Credits: Sony Pictures Entertainment)
United Kingdom:
The first location Spectre’s crew moved to was the UK, specifically at the Pinewood Studios and other places around London. The exterior parts of James Bonds’ apartment were shot at Stanley Crescent, Notting Hill, London.
The interior of the Centre for National Security Headquarters was filmed at the London City Hall, The Queen’s Walk. MI6 Hildebrand’s safe house was based in London, too, particularly the Spring Gardens at St. James’s in Westminster.
M and James Bond’s car scene location is at Admiralty Arch, Pall Mall, St. James’s. While Spectre’s crew shifted to different countries for other scenes, the final parts of Spectre took place in the UK once again, particularly at Camden, where the Boat and Helicopter scenes were shot.
Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire served as a filming spot for some scenes of Rome.
James Meets Lucia at Sciarra’s Funeral (Credits: Sony Pictures Entertainment)
Austria:
After completing all scenes in the UK, Spectre’s crew shifted to Austria in December to film around Sölden. Most snow scenes were filmed here, with the Ice Q Restaurant at Das Central Hotel as a backdrop for the Hoffler Clinic.
A few other chase scenes were shot at Obertilliach, a municipality in Austria. This location is filled with picturesque mountains and clear waters, making it a wonderful place to visit to experience nature. Lake Altausee was the stunning lake we see James Bond go across in one of the scenes.
The cable car sequences that Spectre consists of were filmed at Cable Car Station, in Das Central Hotel, Sölden. Places like Ausseerland, Gaislachkogl, Kartitsch, Rettenbach, and Steiermark were other locations in Austria that made it into Spectre.
While filming in Austria, Daniel Craig got injured while filming in Austria, and the production had to be halted. In another incident, three crew members of Spectre ended up in an accident, which led to a temporary halt as well.
Rome, Lazio, Italy:
Filming in Rome lasted for a total of 5 weeks, with several well-known places being featured in Spectre. Lucia Sciarra’s beautiful villa was the Villa di Fiorano, located at Via Appia Antica in Rome. Adjacent to an Archaeological Park, this place has the perfect vibe for a Bond film featuring Monica Bellucci.
The Rome Car Chase (Credits: Sony Pictures Entertainment)
The archway in Spectre that James Bonds drove through while in Rome is located near the Garibaldi Museum, Largo di Porta San Pancrazio 9. The car chase scenes in Spectre are beyond spectacular, and one of those night scenes took place near the Tiber River of Rome.
This chase scene also features the Basilica of St. Paul, Corso Vittorio, Lungotevere, and Theatre of Marcellus, eventually ending near the Trastevere, where Bond reaches a bridge. Sciarra’s funeral, where Bond meets Lucia Sciarra for the first time, was filmed at Piazza Giovanni Agnelli in Rome.
When James arrives in Rome to attend Sciarra’s funeral, he passes by the Colosseum. Rome has been featured in several projects, including Domina , 365 Days, and The Godfather .
Mexico:
Spectre begins with scenes filmed in Mexico, with James in the middle of a “Day of the Dead” festival. The parade that we see in Spectre was specially made for this film, as there were efforts from both the producers and the Mexican government to include it in the movie.
Mexico City as seen in Spectre (Credits: Sony Pictures Entertainment)
Attended by more than 250,000 people, the parade scenes took place at the Paseo de la Reforma and Centro Histórico. Various places around Mexico City, like Zócalo, Plaza de La Constitucion, and Street Tacuba, were a part of the opening Day of the Dead sequence.
After completion of filming, the crew moved back to the Pinewood studios to compile the film and add appropriate special effects where needed.
Spectre not only was able to feature a gripping storyline and action scenes, but it also undeniably had some of the most perfect filming locations ever seen in a Bond movie. At present, Spectre is available to stream on Prime Video.
Our childhood couldn’t have been better without Shinchan in our life. This guy never fails to make us laugh. I still remember those days when I used to return home from school and start watching Shinchan right away while having food.
Even though it was made considering the kids’ section, I guess everyone from different age groups enjoys this anime to the fullest. The anime was started back on April 13, 1992, and is still kicking to date.
So, in this article, we are not only going to talk about the real life of Shinchan Nohara, aka Shinnouske Nohara, but also about how Shinchan met his tragic death, what happened in the last episode of Shinchan, and some amazing facts about Shinchan which you haven’t heard of.
Shinchan (Credits: Shin-Ei Animation)
The life of Shinnouske Nohara, aka Shinchan
The name Shinchan means sprinkle of water, which brings happiness and refreshment to our lives. Similarly, after watching Shinchan, we get into the rollercoaster ride of comedy.
This mischievous character, Shinchan, is known for his innocence and playfulness and has become a beloved icon in the world of animation and manga industry. However, behind this animated character lies real-life inspiration.
Shinchan, Himawari, and Shiro (Credits: Shin-Ei Animation)
Shinchan Real Life Story on The Internet
Shinchan’s full name is Shinnouske Nohara. He grew up in Japan’s Kasukabe Saitama town, where he lived with his small Nohara family, including his father, Hiroshi, mother, Misae, and little sister, Himawari, as shown in the animated series.
It is said that there was a lady named Misae who lived with two kids: a five-year-old son, Shinchan, and his little sister, Himawari. One day, She went to the supermarket with her two children. However, while she was shopping, he totally forgot about the kids. So, the little girl named Himawari went outside of the shop on her own.
The shop was close to the main road, where many vehicles pass by. So when Himawari went outside the shop, a vehicle was coming towards her at a top speed. Shinchan, upon not seeing her close by, starts looking for her and sees that she is outside the shop.
Shinchan, Masao, Boo, Nanny, and Kazama (Credits: Shin-Ei Animation)
Shinchan knew it was dangerous for her to be outside on the road, so he quickly ran to save her. However, when he got closer to Himwari, he saw that a car was coming at her at a top speed. Without a second thought, Shinchan Jump to save her,
Both the children lost their lives during this accident. After this accident, both their parents were very sad. In memory of their child, the mother started drawing paintings of their kids, which described how their kids were alive and then how they would have been playing.
Eventually, this story first came into newspapers and that printed in comic books. Later, in 1992, an anime named Shinchan started airing on TV and is still popular to date.
Shinchan fake photo on the internet (Credits: Shin-Ei Animation)
The story behind the Fake Shinchan story and the REAL Story behind the making of the most popular Kids’ Anime
However, this story is a totally fake story. When something gets very popular, there are many false stories spread throughout the internet, and this story was very lucky in it since, till now, some of the fans think it is real.
So let me tell you the real story. This series is based on the imagination of one single person, Yoshito Usui. He wanted to live his childhood once again, and that is why he developed this character.
Shinchan’s origin can be traced back to his childhood memories. Usui drew inspiration from his own life, thus crafting this character that showed mischief, innocence, and spontaneity, which he encountered during his own upbringing in Kasukabe, Saitama prefecture, Japan, which serves as the backbone of Shinchan’s adventures.
Shinchan and Masae (Credits: Shin-Ei Animation)
Shinchan Usui immortalized his nostalgia and his memories reminiscence into the hearts of many’s beloved memories. However, in 2009, a tragedy struck when Yoshito Usui passed away in an accident while hiking.
This sudden loss affected many of its fans worldwide, leaving a hole in the world of manga and animation. Despite the sudden death, Usui’s legacy still continues to live through Shinchan.
Shinchan is not only popular in Japan but is loved by many, having audiences all over the globe. Many animated series, movies, merchandise, and cultural references surrounding Shinchan are loved throughout the whole world.
The story of Shinchan goes far beyond animation. It shows the essence of childhood, the creativity of its creator, and the universal appeal of its unique storytelling.
