May 5, 2012

Istanbul, a city spanning two continents and the site of many civilizations throughout history, also draws attention as a unique visual backdrop for international filmmakers thanks to its cultural and historical significance. Istanbul, which has recently been hosting the James Bond film crew in its historical neighborhoods, has long been a popular destination...

May 3, 2012

With the SKYFALL crew now in Istanbul, this marks the third time in the 50 Year history of the James Bond franchise that the city has served as a backdrop to 007’s adventures, with previous outings including FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE and THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH. James Bond has once again returned to Istanbul for “Skyfall”, the latest film in the longest...

Apr 19, 2012

Shooting for the new James Bond Skyfall continued this week with the filming of one of the movie’s most important action scenes atop Istanbul’s iconic Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı). The dangerous scenes, for which a team of 400 people worked, were successfully staged without incident. On the first day of Istanbul filming of the latest addition to the James...

Apr 10, 2012

Drivers who plan on taking the streets of Istanbul next week should be prepared for traffic delays, thanks to filming of the latest “James Bond” film. Scenes for the latest installment of the 007 James Bond series, “Skyfall,” will be filmed in one of Istanbul’s busiest and most crowded neighborhoods, Eminönü, following filming in the southern...

Jan 11, 2012

The upcoming James Bond flick, ‘Skyfall,’ is scheduled to begin shooting in Istanbul this spring. Istanbul will host the cast and crew of “Skyfall,” the next movie in the James Bond franchise and one of the most eagerly anticipated titles of the year, Turkish news agencies reported over the weekend. Filming details for the upcoming movie in the...