Premier Magazine PH Vol. 2 - Issue 11 November 2022 The 7th Art

ABOUT THECOVER

The brightly lighted structure on our cover is the vast expansion and re-design of BAFTA's grade II Listed headquarters at 195 Piccadilly. Collaboratively bold and sensitive heritage approach created a new top floor by raising and restoring two massive Victorian roof light structures & decorative plaster considered 'lost' 40+ years from the original 1883 Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, built to 'oppose' the neighbouring Royal Academy. This enhances BAFTA's international identity as the centre of excellence for motion picture arts and games, integrating innovative state-of-the-art technology and cost-in-use efficiency while sensitively balancing education/ learning and public access with members' needs and revenue generation, ensuring the charity's long-term social, environmental, and economic sustainability. It includes doubled capacity, two cinema theatres, a banqueting hall, multipurpose event/ exhibition spaces, UK's first Clore learning space for moving-image arts, four kitchens/ bars, members' area/ restaurant, boardroom, judging/ meeting rooms, offices, and two new roof terraces. Cutting-edge technology is subtly integrated and sustained via BAFTA's collaborative partnering with world-renowned firms Dolby, Christie, QSC, Merck, Noumena, etc. Invitingly transparent reception enhances awareness and accessibility

The classic palette of durable, sustainably sourced materials with varying textures in a highly crafted suite of bespoke details increases refinement on successive floors. Benedetti Architects developed BAFTA's brief focusing on robust flexibility, multiple concurrent uses, and revenue expansion. Inventive combinations of areas, volumes, views, and sequential movement allow theatrical 'reveal' for special events The UK premieres for innovative sustainable materials like liquid-crystal 'smart' glazing on the top floor and airborne carbon/ nitrous oxides' reducing 3D-printed bar-screen. Reduced carbon ±73%from ±155 to ±42 kg/ CO2/ m2 saving ±292 tonnes/ year. Supportive liaison with landlord The Crown Estate, Historic England, Westminster, St. James's Church. The formal public opening was held in May 2022.

During the recently concluded WAN Awards, Benedetti Architects won silver in this year'sCivic Artscategoryforthisproject. https:// www.benedettiarchitects.com/ PhotosCourtesyof BenedettiArchitects

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?BAFTA?s ambitious plans will make our home at 195 Piccadilly an international centre of excellence for the motion picture arts. We are excited bythe ideasand scope of the design by Benedetti Architects to fundamentally enhance every aspect of what we do while being sensitive to the character of the building we are so fond of. They feel part of the BAFTA family now and we look forward to working with them to build the project.?

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KevinPrice

- Chief Operating Officer,BAFTA

IN THISISSUE

"Architecture should be rooted in the past, yet be part of our own time and forward-looking."- Moshe Safdie. We regard architects to be at a level greater than ordinary people, and for a reason. Their works remain forever in our realm and continually inspire us for ages and various purposes One of them is the merging of buildings and the arts

Creativity is one of the best traits of world-renowned architects, and they have used this time and again to achieve their goals This is what famed architect Renato Benedetti did for BAFTA - the British Academy of Film & Television Arts Headquarters It is a world-leading independent arts charity that brings the best work in film, games, and television to public attention and supports the growth of creative talent in the UK and internationally Through its Awards ceremonies and a year-round programme of learning events and initiatives ? which includes workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures, and mentoring schemes in the UK, USA, and Asia ? BAFTA identifies and celebrates excellence, discovers, inspires and nurtures new talent, and enables learning and creative collaboration With a growing online source for films, it is undoubtedly that our future will continue to flourish with the best of filmmaking - otherwise called the "7th Art". Why 7th?

In 1913, an Italian film theoretician named Ricciotto Canudo lived in Paris. He worked side by side with avant-garde writers and artists. He published Montjoie!, a bimonthly magazine promoting Cubism In his manifesto, The Birth of the Sixth Art, published in 1911, Canudo argued that Cinema was a new art:"A superb conciliation of the Rhythms of Space and the Rhythms of Time." A synthesis of the five other arts: Architecture, Sculpture, Painting, Music, and Poetry. He saw Cinema as a 'plastic art in motion and called it "the Sixth Art" Canudo then added Dance as a precursor of the Sixth Art, making Cinema the seventh art.

"We discovered that two of these arts originally emerged from the human brain to allow them to fix everything ephemeral in life; in the fight against the death of the appearances and forms, enriching generations with aesthetic experience."

Ricciotto Canudo's statement following the forming of the Seven Arts

For our 23rd issue, Premier returns to film, the art form that started it all for us.

The Publisher

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The design reimagines BAFTA?s iconic listed home to create an inclusive world-class center of excellence for the motion picture arts of Film, Games, and Television, integrating innovative heritage restoration with state-of-the-art technology and cost-in-use efficiency while sensitively balancing members?needs with public access and revenue generation, ensuring the charity?s long-term social, economic and environmental sustainability.

BAFTA moved into its Grade II listed headquarters occupied by the charity since 1976. Built in 1883 as the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours (engraved on façade), a medium then overlooked by a neighbor of the Royal Academyof Arts, 195 PiccadillyisBAFTA?s home;however, the size, layout, and servicesare severelylimited in the deliveryof their ever-wider range of charitable activities. A new lease with The Crown Estate, taking the charity past its 100th anniversary, prompted them to invest, commissioning Benedetti asarchitects & interior designers to expand and fully reconfigure the building.

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The 2,050m2 Listed building wastired, unfit for purpose, and expensive to run and maintain. Benedetti's design creates 2465m2 state-of-the-art spaces with greater flexibility, balancing members' needs with the charity's education work and raising income. The Learning and New Talent floor is at the heart of the refurbishment, which is core to the charity's mission. It enables them to support the inspiration and training of diverse young creativesinFilm,Games,and Television.

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The design significantly increases usable area and doubles capacity & WCs, by reconfiguring the entire infrastructure, improving fire safety, energy performance, acoustics, thermal comfort, and useability. The completely new unifying interior design enhances BAFTA?s unique character and celebrates the building?s historic assets. The inventive re-working of various combinations of spaces, volumes, views, and sequential movement enables robust charitable/ commercial adaptability and opportunities for theatrical ?reveals?and special events to secure the charity?s long-term social/ economic sustainability.

An extraordinary new top floor for multi-use members area, with spectacular views over St James?s Churchyard, is created by repositioning 3m higher, two enormous restored original 1883 Victorian roof light structures & decorative plasterwork, hidden 45 years & considered lost; enclosed using an innovative new liquid crystal high-performance ?smart?glazing system for its UK premiere.

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Other aspects of the scheme include new and transformed/ repurposed spaces such as: renewed 227-seat Princess Anne cinema/ theatre (in collaboration with Dolby HQ, ensuring it?s the UK?s best), a new 41-seat cinema/ theatre, a dedicated learning & new talent floor including the UK?s first Clore Learning space for moving images arts, four kitchens, multi-purpose event/ exhibition spaces, members? bar/ restaurant/ club, a new skylit boardroom re-using historical materials from construction and with bespoke table & chairs by Benedetti Architects, judging/ meeting rooms, staff welfare/ offices, and roof terraces overlooking Piccadilly / St.James?s.

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Final four categories of the 2023 EE BAFTA Film Awards to be broadcast LIVEalongside wider changes to create an unmissable night-in for audiences at home

*The fourfinal categoriesto broadcast live forthe first time inBAFTA?shistory

*Two hosts will lead the night on-stage and from a new BAFTA Backstage Studio, offering audiencesat home the best seat inthe house

*Voting kicked off last Friday9 December

With three months to go until the EE BAFTA Film Awards on 19 February 2023 at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall, there are new details of BAFTA's plans for the production and revitalized format of its BBC One and worldwide broadcast set out.

For the first time, the evening will culminate in a live broadcast of the final four categories, enabling audiences to participate in the excitement at the Royal Festival Hall and experience the nominee and winners' reactions in real-time

The production will be bolstered by two hosts, leading the ceremony from the auditorium and a new BAFTA Backstage Studio: an 'Access-All-Areas' for audiences at home. It will offer viewers a 360-degree viewing experience, complete with VTs from the red carpet and backstage, alongside talent interviews from past and present winners, nominees, and presenters The production is co-delivered between BAFTA and Spun Gold TV, with their appointment recently announced here.

Three rounds of voting by BAFTA's global membership kicked off last Friday The longlist will be released on Friday, 6 January, followed by the nominations via a worldwide live stream on Thursday, 19 January, from the art's charity newly redeveloped HQ at 195 Piccadilly, London.

Jane Millichip,CEOof BAFTA,said:?The EEBAFTAFilm Awardsisanannual showcase to celebrate the extraordinary skills, talent and craft of the film industry. We know the transformative impact that winning a BAFTA can have, not only for the names in the gold envelope, but for all the people watching at home who we hope will be inspired to become the filmmakers of the future. The changes we are introducing to the BBC One broadcast of the Awards will ensure those audiences will have the best seats in the house.Going live for the last awards of the night will raise anticipation, and our back-stage studio will give viewers exclusive insight into the event and the talent taking part.Voting openstomorrow, after an outstanding year for film - from British independent productions to global blockbusters. We can? t wait to reveal the nomineeson19thJanuary.?

Following the success of last year?s iconic performance from Dame Shirley Bassey, inspired by 60 years of James Bond, music performances will feature throughout the broadcast from music newcomers and legends alike.The EE BAFTA Film Awards will air on BBC One, BBC One HD, and BBC iPlayer and will be syndicated globally.

The BAFTA Awards shows brings together British and international talent to celebrate creative excellence across the screen industries and to inspire the next generation of talent. The awards have been a core part of the charity?s mission to identify and celebrate creative excellence and drive positive industry change since its inception 75 years ago, with new CEO Jane Millichip joining last October and a significant redevelopment of BAFTA?s HQ completed earlier this year, 2022 marks an exciting year of transformation and renewal for the organization.

Lincoln Cathedral was transformed into a set for Joaquin Phoenix's upcoming Napoleon Bonaparte biopic. The Joker star plays the title role in the film, helmed by director Ridley Scott, which charts the riseto power of thediminutive French emperor.

Lincoln Cathedral is a spectacular and globally iconic landmark. William Conqueror commissioned Remiquius de Fécamp, the first Bishop of Lincoln, to build Lincoln Cathedral in the 11th century during the Norman invasion of Britain. Standingtall over the city of Lincoln for hundredsof yearsand appearing in YoungVictoria and TheDa Vinci Code, Lincoln Cathedral isan awe-inspiringand magnificent landmarkrecognized worldwide. Lincoln Cathedral was once the tallest building in the world after the spire was added in 1311, overtaking the Great Pyramid of Giza until 1549, when the spire collapsed in a turbulent storm. Despite the cathedral?s dramatic scale, there are many small and intricate hidden surprises to discover, including the famous Lincoln Imp.

Lincoln Cathedral hasbeen described as?out and out the most preciouspiece of architecture in the British Isles and roughly speaking worth any two other cathedralswe have?by John Ruskin, leading Victorian art critic and writer. Lincoln Cathedral today remains recognised as one of the most precious pieces of architecture in the British Islesand internationally. visitlincoln.com

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"Napoleon"

A Masterpiece by Sir Ridley Scott

Sir Ridley Scott's "Napoleon"stunned his audience during November's test screening at "The Grove"in Los Angeles According to Jordan Ruimy's article on World of Reel, they call Scott's epic a "masterpiece"

Judging by one of the participant's reactions and the fact that not much editing needs to be done, you'd think Apple would want to release this one as their leading contender this year.Here's the initial reaction.: "It's 150 minutes.Covers the sweep of Napoleon's life from his promotion around the time of the revolution to the end It's bigger, better, and more psychological than Scott's epics like Kingdom of Heaven and Gladiator Also more political The picture is a masterpiece, or very nearly one It's the culmination of Ridley's life's work as a filmmaker. His staging of battle scenes on a near-cosmic scale is mind-blowing. Joaquin gives a Brando-like performance, taking enormous risks, sometimes verging on the absurd but always taking the audience with him. As a movie about a nationalist in a time of chaos and disintegration who thinks in terms of pure power, it has a lot of parallels to 2022 It's a great movie, and I'll be surprised if there is anything better released in 2023."

But what makes this film much anticipated is the life story behind the legendary Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), also known as Napoleon I, a French military leader and emperor who conquered much of Europe in the early 19th century Born on the island of Corsica, Napoleon rapidly rose through the ranks of the military during the French Revolution (1789-1799).After seizing political power in France in a 1799 coup d?état, he crowned himself emperor in 1804 The shrewd, ambitious, and skilled military strategist Napoleon successfully waged war against various coalitions of European nations and expanded his empire However, after a disastrous French invasion of Russia in 1812, Napoleon abdicated the throne two years later and was exiled to the island of Elba In 1815, he briefly returned to power in his Hundred Days campaign. After a crushing defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, he abdicated again and was exiled to the remote island of Saint Helena, where he died at 51

The stars of Napoleon are certainly no strangers to working with Scott This upcoming film will focus primarily on Napoleon's rise to fame and his intriguing relationship with Josephine. However, knowing Scott's filmmaking style, he'll probably throw in as much as possible Joaquin Phoenix of Scott's Gladiator will be playing Napoleon, while Napoleon's wife, Empress Joséphine, will be played by Vanessa Kirby, who portrayed Princess Margaret in The Crown and the arms dealer White Widow in Mission: Impossible? Fallout Scott believes this will be a massive milestone in his career, as he called it a "monster" With those two huge stars,he certainly isn't kidding.

Ridley Scott will produce Napoleon, formerly Kitbag, from a script by David Scarpa, and Kevin Walsh will serve alongside Scott as a producer The famous director speaks very highly of Joaquin Phoenix, who is no stranger to playing Emperors, having played one in Gladiator and now another in Napoleon

Described by film producer Michael Deeley as "the very best eye in the business,"director Ridley Scott was born on November 30, 1937, in South Shields, Tyne, and Wear His father was an officer in the Royal Engineers Scott wanted to join the Royal Army (his elder brother Frank had already joined the Merchant Navy).Still, his father encouraged him to develop his artistic talents instead, so he went to West Hartlepool College of Art, and then London's Royal College of Art, where he helped found the film department The family followed him as his career posted him throughout the United Kingdom and Europe before they eventually returned to Teesside.

In 1962, he joined the BBC as a trainee set designer working on several high-profile series. He attended a trainee director's course while there, and his first directing job was on an episode of the popular BBC police series Z Cars (1962), Z Cars: Error of Judgement (1965) More TV work followed until, frustrated by the poor financial rewards at the BBC; he went into advertising With his younger brother, Tony Scott, he formed the advertising production company RSA (Ridley Scott Associates) in 1967 and spent the next ten years making some of the best-known and best-loved TV adverts ever shown on British television, including a series of ads for Hovis bread set to the music of Dvorak's New World Symphony which is still talked about today ("'e were a great baker were our dad.")

He began working with producer David Puttnam in the 1970s, developing ideas for feature films.Their first joint endeavor, The Duellists (1977), won the Jury Prize for Best First Work at Cannes in 1977 and was nominated for the Palm d'Or, more than successfully launching Scott's feature film career The success of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) inspired Scott's interest in making science fiction, and he accepted the offer to direct Dan O'Bannon's low-budget science fiction horror movie Alien (1979), a critical and commercial success that firmly established his worldwide reputation as a movie director

Blade Runner (1982) followed in 1982 to, at best, a lukewarm reception from the public and critics, but in the years that followed, its reputation grew - and Scott's with it - as one of the most influential sci-fi movies ever made. Scott's next major project was back in the advertising world, where he created another of the most talked-about advertising spots in broadcast history when his "1984"-inspired ad for the new Apple Macintosh computer was aired during the Super Bowl on January 22, 1984 Scott's movie career has seen a few flops (notably Legend (1985) and 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992)), but with successes like Thelma & Louise (1991), Gladiator (2000), and Black Hawk Down (2001) to offset them, his reputation remains solidly intact

Ridley Scott was awarded Knight Bachelor of the Order of the British Empire at the 2003 Queen's New Year Honours for his "substantial contribution to the British film industry" On July 3, 2015, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Royal College of Art in a ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall in London. He was awarded the BAFTA Fellowship in 2018 BAFTA described him as "a visionary director, one of the great British filmmakers whose work has made an indelible mark on cinema history Forty years since his directorial debut, his films continue to cross the boundaries of style and genre, engaging audiences and inspiring the next generation of film talent"- Pedro Borges

?Napoleon is a man I've always been fascinated by. He came out of nowhere to rule everything? but all the while he was waging a romantic war with his adulterous wife Joséphine. He conquered the world to try to win her love, and when he couldn't, he conquered it to destroy her, and destroyed himself in the process.?

- Sir Ridley Scott for Deadline

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?The college wasa revelation,it?sweirdlydressed students expressing theirindividualism and passionate teacherswho are genuinelyinterested inthe students,not just tolerating, but actuallyengaging withthem ?a world apart from my schooling until then.

It isextraordinarywhat anenthusiastic teachercan do; drawing the student out,igniting independence and encouraging the designof yourownfuture ratherthan waiting forsomething to happen.?

?Teaching is the most important of all professions: sort that out and social problems will get sorted out. Sounds simple, we?ve been talking about it for years, but it is absolutely vital. My teachers inspired me and thanks to my Dad?s intuition, here I am tonight!?

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A Prophecy Fulfilled

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JAMESBOND WORLD IN SÖLDEN

The name 007 ELEMENTSreflects the visitor's journey through a series of galleries, each distilling the craft of the signature elements that define a James Bond film The installation focuses on Spectre, which was shot in Sölden and featured other titles in the long-running Bond film franchise

007 ELEMENTSguides visitors on a journey through a series of high-tech, interactive galleries, each distilling the craft of the signature elements that define a James Bond film ? the beautiful title sequences and dramatic scores; the jaw-dropping action sequences; the cars, gadgets, and technology; the breath-taking locations and iconic studio sets and lastly, a host of compelling characters.

SPORTS& ACTION IN THE HOT SPOT OF THEALPS

Winter is here! And what better place to spend it than in one of Austria?s most prominent skiing regions?Sölden is the full force of winter, an alpine ski world cup location, and one of Austria?s most extensive skiing regions. In this alpine hot spot, you will find two summer glacier skiing areas, three skiing mountains over 3,000 meters high, 146 kilometers of piste, and guaranteed snow from October to May. In summer, Sölden has a lot to offer. 300 km of marked hiking trailswhere you will find your perfect route. The Bike Republic Sölden is ruled by a dense network of nature trails, freshly-formed flow trails, and challenging jump lines - a true bike paradise with tours that lead up to the eternal ice at 2,850 meters above sea level Sölden always offers high-level entertainment.

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007 ELEMENTS is housed inside a beautiful, bespoke building designed and constructed by Obermoser arch-omo zt gmbh inside the summit of the Gaislachkogl Mountain in Sölden, which stands at 3,000 metres above sea level. The 1300 m² building is arranged over two levels and blends seamlessly with the inspiring beauty of its natural surroundings.

The building is next to the ice Q restaurant, the location for the Hoffler Klinik in SPECTRE. Where James Bond meets Dr. Madeleine Swann, and the snow chase sequence begins in the film.

The entrance is through a tunnel that immediately immerses the visitor in the sights and sounds of James Bond?s world Two main exhibition halls offer spectacular views of Tirol's mountains and valleys Combining state-of-the-art technology with stark contemporary architecture, 007 ELEMENTS is a captivating experience, combining a dramatic cinematic soundscape with interactive technology and visuals, all framed by awe-inspiring natural surroundings

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The Aston Martin DB5 is the car that started it all when it debuted in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger.

car made such an impression that it has since appeared in six more Bond films: Thunderball, GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, Casino Royale, Skyfall and Spectre. Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig have all been seen at the wheel of the unmistakable 1960?s sports car.

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Aston Martin applies its design mastery to first luxury home in Japan

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28 November 2022 ? Tokyo, Japan: Aston Martin is to apply its design mastery to the world of Japanese real estate, as part of a new partnership that sees the first luxury home in Asia to be designed by Aston Martin.

The collaboration between the ultra-luxury British performance brand and Japanese concierge leader VIBROA commences with the design and construction of ? 001 Minami Aoyama, a stunning private home in the highly desirable Omotesando area of Minami Aoyama, renowned as one of Tokyo?s foremost architectural and style centres Impressions of the home, which features an automotive gallery, wine cellar, home cinema, gym, and private spa, have been unveiled, with Aston Martin?s design principles reflected throughout the property. Working with a local architect, the exterior design of the home is led by Aston Martin?s acclaimed designers, who are also responsible for the interior styling of the property and carefully selected furniture.

The four-storey home, complete with roof terrace and stunning views of Tokyo, is already sold to a private buyer and is scheduled for completion in November 2023 It is Aston Martin?s first real estate design collaboration in Asia, and follows successful projects in the United States, including the Sylvan Rock private residential estate and exclusive Aston Martin Residences in Miami, which are now 97% sold out ahead of the luxury waterfront tower?s scheduled opening in summer 2023.

Marek Reichman, Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer of Aston Martin said: ?The influence of Tokyo culture, with its amazing history and style, holds an important creative space within our design studio I see fashion, architectural and even culinary references being considered by our team when developing their work, so its presence can really be felt within our practice

We thought we would return the favour through our first ultra-luxury collaboration in Asia with VIBROA by tailoring our Aston Martin real estate design principles specifically to the No. 001 Minami property. Outside, we?ve created a striking architectural form with clean lines and seamless boundaries so the residents can connect with and experience this unique location Inside, we?ve catered to the senses, using a holistic combination of elements and materials to create a calm and relaxing space for them to retreat?

Toshiyuki Yoshida, Chief Executive Officer of VIBROA said: ?VIBROA is committed to providing our clients with a priceless experience and added value in the world of luxury real estate through access to the world?s finest products and services We are therefore delighted to be working with such an iconic ultra-luxury brand as Aston Martin, whose renowned design philosophy and expertise brings a unique dimension not just to this home, but the wider world of real estate in Japan ?

The new design partnership with VIBROA forms part of Aston Martin?s wider strategic growth plans in Japan, with the brand seeking to capitalise on the market?s huge commercial potential and increasing consumer demand.

Greg Adams, Regional President - Japan and South Korea of Aston Martin said: ?As Aston Martin grows in Japan, we are passionate about finding innovative ways to bring our ultra-luxury brand to life and resonate with local consumers We are delighted to be working with VIBROA, helping create what we believe is a perfect home for an Aston Martin owner, with design elements inspired by our breath-taking portfolio of ultra-luxury and high-performance cars ?

* Aston Martin announces new partnership with Japanese luxury real estate leader VIBROA

* Collaboration sees plans for the first home in Asia ?Designed by Aston Martin? * Lifestyle partnership further enhances Aston Martin?s brand presence in the strategic growth market of Japan

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THE WIT AND WISDOM OF JAMES BOND BOOK

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Discover all the best quotes from the world's favourite secret agent in The Wit And Wisdom Of James Bond, the 128 page book by James Nolan and Simon Ward. From the first time 007 says the line ?Bond James Bond ?in Dr No (1962), the spy has been endlessly imitated Details. From ?Shocking. Positively shocking,?to ?Choose your next witticism carefully, Mr Bond. It may be your last?, you can explore the very best quotes, quips and pearls of wisdom from all 25 films. This official book collects the greatest killer one-liners from the world?s most famous ?licensed troubleshooter?, as well as lines from M, Q, Moneypenny, Bond villains and more 128 pages, with a hard cover Available at 007store com

"BOND

CARS: THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY" BOOK - STANDARD EDITION

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Live and let drive. This hardback book is the ultimate history of the Bond car, with exclusive facsimile material from the Bond Archive. Fully authorised by EON and the Bond team, the author Jason Barlow has been given full access to the set of the new film as well as to the Bond Archive, unearthing never before seen documents, blueprints and scripts

"Bond Cars: The Definitive History" is a lavish celebration of the cars that became the stars alongside 007 Featuring exclusive, priceless assets such as the original call sheets, technical drawings and storyboards, accompanied by previously unpublished photography and exclusive interviews, the book puts you behind the wheel of every car driven by 007 on film

Details. A hardback book with 336 pages. With insights from the producers and keepers of the Bond flame, Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli as well as Daniel Craig and special effects and action vehicles supervisor and veteran of 15 Bond films, Chris Corbould, this is the story of cinema's greatest icon, told through the prism of the legendary cars he has driven. This is the Standard Edition The Collector's Edition is available at 007store com Dimensions. 275mm, 215mm

INTELLIGENT FITNESS - BY SIMON WATERSON

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"Without Simon Waterson?s help and guidance, I literally wouldn? t have made it through 15 years of playing James Bond. It?s been an honour working with him." Daniel Craig.

Drawing on his vast experience as the elite trainer who transformed Daniel Craig?s physique for five Bond films, Simon Waterson reveals how to enhance your energy, sleep and confidence with his intelligent approach to fitness.

Details Intelligent Fitness: The Smart Way to Reboot Your Body and Get in Shape is part fitness manual, part wellbeing guide. Simon shares his experience of turning actors into athletes in practical book for anyone looking to improve their energy and body confidence Sharing his practical and accessible approach to reimagining your body and transforming your fitness, Simon encourages you to focus on training, recovery and nutrition to build on your performance, rather than aesthetic. This is a training manual for any age and any fitness level, packed with expert advice and achievable goals that will motivate you to reboot your body. Hardback. 256 pages. Dimensions. H234mm, W153mm, D23mm

About the writer. Simon Waterson joined the Royal Navy Commandos at sixteen and served in the special forces for seven years before embarking on a career as a fitness trainer Over the last 25 years he has become the film industry's most in-demand health and fitness performance coach. His client list reads like a who?s who of A-list actors: as well as Daniel Craig, he shaped Chris Evans into superhero Captain America, trained Chris Pratt for Guardians of the Galaxy and prepared actors such as Thandiwe Newton and John Boyega for the recent Star Wars films.

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The 6th Bond, the First Dr. Fate

Five thousand years ago, the city of Kahndaq was under the tyrannical rule of king Anh-Kot, who intended to create the Crown of Sabbac, known to give the wearer great power. After enslaving his people and forcing them to dig for "Eternium"- the magical crystal needed to create the crown - a young boy leads the enslaved people to revolt against him. When the boy is given the power of Shazam, transforming him into Kahndaq's heroic champion Teth-Adam, he kills Anh-Kot and ends his reign

In the present day, Khandaq is oppressed by the Intergang

locate the Crown of Sabbac with the help of her brother Karim

As Adrianna obtains the crown, they are ambushed by the Intergang,

accidentally reads an incantation that awakens Adam from his slumber,

of the Intergang troops After an Intergang soldier shoots an Eternium rocket at Adam,

renders him comatose, it is revealed that Ishmael is an Intergang member

for himself

This is about Black Adam, which stars Dwayne Johnson with Pierce Brosnan as Dr Fate A role that perfectly fits a former James Bond, the sixth of the seventh. Although he is constantly in the public eye due to his movies, he is equally active with his various causes, which run in the family. So much so is the love for painting which he shares with his son Paris

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and colleagues Samir and Ishmael

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who intends to take the crown

Pierce Brosnan revealed he will be exhibiting his artwork on May 13 2023, in Santa Monica The James Bond star, 69, made the announcement as he appeared on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon

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"I recently had the great pleasure of watching Vladimir Manzhos WAONE from Kyiv, Ukraine create beautiful art work at @idemparis We worked across from each other for two days and then he gave me his book I gave him a lithograph of the Jester "Pierce Brosnan / Official FB Page

Plastic is Forever...so it's time to get clever about managing it!

Acampaign raising awareness of the work carried out by the Basel Convention to foster the environmentally sound management of plastic waste.

In the video, the Brosnans remark on plastic's an almost infinite life cycle, which typically takes hundreds of years to disintegrate, breaking down into microparticles detected in the air, water, and even in human placentas

"Our campaign slogan was born out of the need to show that not all is bleak when it comes to global environmental governance," said Rolph Payet, Executive Secretary of the BRS Secretariat. "We want to raise awareness of the work put in place by the international community and the tangible results we are achieving while trying to tackle the plastic waste crisis "

The BRS Conventions are three multilateral environmental agreements administered by the United Nations Environment Programme, focused on protecting people and the environment from hazardous chemicals and wastes The Basel Convention is the only international treaty that legally binds 189 countries in implementing strict controls for the transboundary movement of plastics. The Basel Convention Plastic Waste Amendments are a stepping stone towards forging an international legally binding agreement to end plastic pollution.

Legendary Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan and Paris Brosnan, a filmmaker and environmental activist, have joined forces with the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions (BRS Conventions) to draw attention to the need for plastic waste management Their PSA video is part of the Basel Convention "Plastic is Forever?so it's time to get clever about managing it!" campaign.

?We wholeheartedly welcome the gracious contributions of Pierce Brosnan and Paris Brosnan to inform the general public about the constantly evolving state of the global plastic waste crisis and the tools we have at our disposal to address it,? noted Payet. ?Hopefully, their millions of fans ? including decision-makers ? will be inspired by their message and engage in the minimization and management of plastic waste.?

The release of the Plastic is Forever promotional videos coincided with the conclusion of the 2022 BRS Conferences of Parties (BRS COPs) The campaign includes a photo competition, a hackathon, a social media challenge (plastic in the sea and plastic on mountains), and an illuminations show in Geneva?s Palais des Nations during the BRS COPs.

Keely Brosnan produced the PSA video featuring Paris and Pierce Brosnan on behalf of The Krim Group and Special Order Special thanks to Nancy Forner, ACE, for assisting with post-production

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Annual global plastic production has increased from two to 380 million tonnes since 1950 and is projected to double by 2035.

Today, it is estimated that one million plastic bottles are purchased every minute, and 5 trillion plastic bags are used every year It takes more than one millennium for a plastic bag to decompose, slowly breaking down into smaller and smaller microplastics that are swept away by air and water into the highest peaks and the deepest trenches of our planet. We breathe up to 7,000 microplastics each day. The average person is estimated to ingest five grams of microplastics every week ? the equivalent of a credit card We eat and drink them 83% of tap water and 90% of bottled water has been found to contain plastic particles We are even born with them, as revealed in a 2020 study that detected microplastics in human placentas.

However, without plastic, we wouldn't be as safe: IV bags, syringes, surgical masks, prosthetic limbs, motorcycle helmets, and so many other life-saving objects are made of plastic materials We would waste more food: plastic packaging prolongs the life of meat and vegetables We would spend more money: plastic is affordable, versatile, and reusable.

Plastic is an enduring human invention with numerous applications in modern society. Plastic waste must be managed responsibly to prevent adverse effects on human health and the environment The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has rang the alarm on the triple planetary emergency that we are currently faced with: a climate crisis, a nature crisis, and a pollution crisis brsmeas.org

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MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR to Plastic Pollution is Food and Beverages ?

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The most common single-use plastics we encounter daily are food and beverage packaging. These single-use plastics are the most hazardous forms of plastics because many cannot be reused or recycled due to the lack of available technology and recovery markets It is hard to deny: plastic runs rampant among our everyday choices in food and beverages because they reduce food waste and increase accessibility. However, every chocolate bar wrapper, snack bag, and fast food container adds to one big plastic dilemma.

Bulk purchases of snacks and food in reusable containers and reduced packaging are the best avenues to combat these products.

A public service announcement video by Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan, and a filmmaker and environmental activist, Paris Brosnan. Produced by Keely Brosnan on behalf of The Krim Group and Special Order. Special thanks to Nancy Forner, ACE for assisting with post production.

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A sargasso fish caught by a plastic bag - Naja Bertolt Jensen

"It'sanincarnationof one of the Hindu gods taking a fleshform."- JamesCameron

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In a 2007 interview with Time magazine, Avatar writer and director James Cameron was asked about the meaning of the term Avatar. He replied, "It's an incarnation of one of the Hindu gods taking a flesh form. In this film, that means that the future human technology can inject a human's intelligence into a remotely located body, a biological body." Cameron also cited the Japanese cyberpunk manga and anime Ghost in the Shell in terms of how humans can remotely control, and transfer their personalities into, alien bodies Jake's Avatar and Neytiri One of the inspirations for the look of the Na'vi came from a dream that Cameron's mother had told him about. The look of the Na'vi ? the humanoids indigenous to Pandora ? was inspired by a dream Cameron's mother had long before he started work on Avatar. In her dream, she saw a blue-skinned woman 12 feet (4 m) tall, which he thought was "kind of a cool image." Also, he said, "I just like blue. It's a good color plus, there's a connection to the Hindu deities, which I like conceptually " He included similar creatures in his first screenplay (written in 1976 or 1977), which featured a planet with a native population of "gorgeous" tall blue aliens The Na'vi were based on them

This December, after more than a decade, James Cameron's Avatar is back with the sequel called Avatar, The Way of the Water. We will soon discover if the latest awe-inspiring return will overtake the all-time highest-grossing film Avatar. The director has been known to have a good connection with nature and a great interest in tech development And so far, the holiday film watch has received positive reviews

Over a decade after the events of the first film, Jake Sully lives as chief of the Omaticaya and raises a family with Neytiri, which includes his biological sons Neteyam and Lo'ak and his daughter Tuk, his adopted daughter Kiri (born from Grace Augustine's inert Na'vi avatar), and a human boy named Spider, the son of Colonel Miles Quaritch, who was born on Pandora and was unable to be transported to Earth in cryostasis

To the Na'vi's dismay, humans return to Pandora with plans for colonization because the Earth?s ecosystems are dying. Among the new arrivals is Quaritch, cloned into a Na'vi body and fitted with his template's memories from before his death. Construction begins on a new main operating base and settlement called Bridgehead City. Jake leads a guerilla campaign against the RDA supply lines Quaritch initiates a search mission to kill Jake, and his squad captures Jake's children Jake and Neytiri arrive and free most of them, but Spider is taken by Quaritch, who recognizes him as his son He decides to spend time with him in order to draw Spider on his side, and in turn Spider teaches Quaritch about Na'vi culture. Aware of the danger posed by Spider's knowledge of his whereabouts, Jake and his family banish themselves from the Omaticaya and retreat to the Metkayina reef people clan at Pandora's eastern seaboard, where they are given shelter, even though some tribesmen deride Jake and his children for their genetic human heritage. The family learns the ways of the reef people, Kiri develops a spiritual bond with the sea and its creatures, and Lo'ak befriends Tsireya, the daughter of clan chief Tonowari and his wife Ronal We would love to continue but we will let you watch first and know what happens next

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"The coral reefs will be a thing that exists only in films in 50 to 75 years, in most placesaround the planet.That?snot okay.When I wasa kid, I aspired to become a diver, so I could go and see this wonder and this beauty myself.And thenI spent decadesexploring and enjoying that world.Mykids and my grandchildren won? t be able to do that. And so, it?s kind of a cri de c? ur, if you want to put it that way: to remember, to celebrate and fall in love withagain,and therefore rememberto protect that whichwe?re losing."

"The most obvious connection between The Way of Water?s new habitats and what we have here on Earth are the tropical coral reefs and the tropical atoll formations, especially in the Central and Western Pacific: where you have these ranges of ancient volcanoes that are eroded down and form these atoll island chains. I?d spent a lot of time diving out in the Pacific amongst these atolls and at coral reefs all over the world. All of our species of coral and large, soft, invertebrate animals, we put equivalents to those in our reef ecosystem in The Way of Water. It?s really a celebration of our reefs and atoll formations. It?s also a celebration of the Polynesian culture that spread in this vast diaspora through all these Pacific Islands.It?s a celebration of our ability as these highly adaptive creatures to go into different environments Ultimately, everything you see with the Na?vi is really the best of us, written large and blue and through the lens of science fiction. In a way, they?re aspirational characters. I live in an urban environment, I work 9-to-5, I have all these stressors, I have to pay my rent, my taxes? blah, blah, blah. I want to live like them. But how would one live like them?

Well, you?d have to have this deep, spiritual respect for the harmony and balance of nature. We don? t have that anymore, so we can? t get there from where we are. We have to learn it again.We have to learn what humanity once knew but has forgotten or suppressed"- J Cameron/ NatGeo

"The reason that I went down the path of making a series of films in the same universe is because I thought that what I needed to say artistically? to communicate with people? I could do within that framework. Obviously, shifting from the rainforest, which wasthe focusof the first film, to the ocean, [there] is, between the lines, a plea for the protection and conservation and celebration of our oceans. Hopefullywe can turn back from a path that isputtingthe oceansunder stress. I don? t even like to use the term ?stress?:It?sused a lot in conservation, [but] if you consider fourth-stage cancer ?stress,?yeah, it?s?stress.?- JamesCameron, NatGeo

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Mercedes-Benz X Avatar:The Way of Water from 20th Century Studios

Mercedes-Benz recently entered the next phase of its strategic brand collaboration with Avatar: The Way of Water and 20th Century Studios that aims to embed themes such as sustainability, mobility of the future, technology and innovation within an emotional brand experience The global co-promotion campaign started last November for the much-anticipated movie Avatar: The Way of Water from 20th Century Studios which opens in theatres on December 16 Building upon the campaign idea of ?Earth is our Pandora?, the messaging focuses on responsibility to our planet ? reinforcing the central Mercedes?Benz corporate messaging ?Every action counts Join our journey to a fully electric future.? Exclusive film footage shows Avatar: The Way of Water?s vibrant environmental imagery and locations on earth to evoke a dreamlike sense of otherworldliness Campaign assets such as the TVC depict fully electric vehicles from Mercedes?EQ including the new EQE SUV. The campaign will play out across key Mercedes-Benz markets worldwide, with assets covering TV, cinema, digital and social media Co-promotional campaign assets are available in 30, 20, 15 and 10-second lengths The co-promotion campaign completes a circle which debuted with the VISION AVTR concept vehicle, which was inspired by the world of AVATAR

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?AVATAR is one of the most successful film franchises in the world with a message that is also central to the Mercedes ethos and the targets set out in our ?Ambition 2039?We share the belief that we need a more respectful approach to nature and that we must conserve its resources. This co-promotion with Avatar: The Way of Water is part of our journey as a company, and we salute the narrative of the AVATAR story on the need to strike a balance between environmental, economic and social interests It is a source of inspiration as we pursue our sustainable business strategy,? says Ola Källenius, Chief Executive Officer of Mercedes?Benz Group AG.

?We are thrilled about our global collaboration with Mercedes?Benz in celebration of Avatar: The Way of Water?, said Jon Landau, producer of the film. ?This campaign extends the storytelling of the VISION AVTR, which was inspired by the Avatar franchise and designed in a partnership between our team at Lightstorm Entertainment and the visionary designers at Mercedes?Benz ?James Cameron, director, writer and producer of Avatar: The Way of Water, shared, ?Together with Mercedes?Benz, we have created a campaign grounded in the storytelling of the world of Pandora that further showcases our shared values of community, respect for the world we live in and sustainability We look forward to seeing this campaign come to life and sharing our new film with fans around the world.?

The Mercedes?Benz fleet will be electric-only by 2030, wherever market conditions allow. Its portfolio now encompasses eight battery-electric vehicles: the EQA, EQB, EQC, EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, EQS SUV and EQV Added to that are the EQE, EQE SUV and EQS performance models from Mercedes?AMG, meaning the company already offers an all-electric model in every segment in which it is represented. Mercedes?EQ models and visionary concept cars tell the story of what can be achieved now and in future through innovation, teamwork and a shared determination to preserve resources The VISION EQXX research vehicle, unveiled at the start of the year, offers a tangible and completely realistic way forward for electric vehicle technology and the sustainability of the future. Meanwhile, the VISION AVTR concept vehicle presented at CES 2020 in Las Vegas embodies the vision of Mercedes?Benz designers, engineers and trend researchers for mobility in the distant future

?By highlighting the fusion of bionic design and technology, the campaign messaging aims to strengthen the importance of the coming together and co-existence of humankind and nature,? says Bettina Fetzer, Vice President Communications and Marketing of Mercedes?Benz AG. ?The co-promotion campaign starting today is another milestone in the collaboration between Mercedes?Benz and the creators of Avatar: The Way of Water and to-date the most extensive brand collaboration between Mercedes?Benz AG and a film?, Bettina Fetzer added.

VISION AVTR ? inspired by AVATAR

The Mercedes?Benz VISION AVTR is the result of an extraordinary global collaboration between AVATAR, one of the most innovative film brands in the entertainment industry, and Mercedes?Benz, the world?s eighth most valuable brand (according to Interbrand Ranking 2022). The name of the ground-breaking concept vehicle stands for ADVANCED VEHICLE TRANSFORMATION The biometric connection in the autonomous concept vehicle enables a completely new interaction between man, machine and nature. Its taut ?one-bow? lines and organic design language combine exterior and interior into an emotional whole. Sustainable materials such as vegan DINAMICA® leather made from recycled materials, fast-growing Karuun® (rattan) that can only thrive in biodiversity, and organic, compostable battery technology create a closed-loop economy Thirty-three bionic flaps on the back of the vehicle can communicate with the outside world ? with and through the driver ? using naturally flowing movements in subtle gestures. Instead of a conventional steering wheel, the VISION AVTR has a multifunctional control element in the centre console When passengers place their hand on the control, the interior comes to life and the vehicle recognises them by their heart rate When the user simply raises their hand, the intelligent system projects a menu selection onto the palm, allowing the user to choose intuitively between different functionalities.

Avatar: The Experience, set within the visually stunning iconic Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay, will elevate guest visits with impressive interactives and striking content throughout five different zones. Interactives include the debut of a life-size animatronic banshee with real-time reactions to guests. Additionally, guests will be introduced to a puppet baby banshee and baby viperwolf handled by expert docents providing unique photo opportunities for this event The path continues with exciting installations throughout the venue and a first look at an artistic sculpt representation of the new marine Ilu creature from the upcoming film, Avatar: The Way of Water.

Lightstorm?s President of Franchise Development, Ms Kathy Franklin said, ?We are excited that this unique experience at Gardens by the Bay here in Singapore has given guests of all ages a new way to enjoy the wonders of Pandora. Setting Avatar: The Experience amongst the landscapes of Cloud Forest has created a truly immersive journey, one that was creatively inspired and made possible by a global collaboration of teams We look forward to welcoming Avatar fans from around the world ?

Executive Chairman & Group CEO of Cityneon Holdings, Mr. Ron Tan said, ?It is an honour to transform one of Singapore?s most iconic venues, the Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay, into Avatar: The Experience, the first-ever around the world This endeavour can only be made possible with the trust and support from our collaborators at Disney Location-Based Experiences, Lightstorm Entertainment, the Singapore Tourism Board, Gardens by the Bay, and the dedicated team members from Cityneon globally.?

Chief Executive Officer of Gardens by the Bay, Mr. Felix Loh said, ?We are thrilled that people in Singapore will be the first in the world to enjoy Avatar: The Experience. Over the past month, our horticulturists have collaborated closely with all teams to infuse our Cloud Forest with the world of Pandora We hope visitors are as excited as we are to be a part of this extraordinary event ?Avatar: The Experience will take place in Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay from October 28, 2022 to March 31, 2023. Operating hours are from 9 am to 9 pm daily. Admission tickets to Avatar: The Experience start from $23 and are available for sale to the public by the official ticketing partner, Klook. www klook com

Tickets are also available through the official venue partner, Gardens by the Bay www gardensbythebay com sg

Guest-of-Honour, Deputy Prime Minister Mr Heng Swee Keat was joined by these esteemed partners to officially open Avatar: The Experience at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore on 28 October 2022

From Left to Right: Mr. Welby Altidor (Chief Creative Officer, Cityneon Group), Mr. Ethan Lin (Chief Executive Officer, Klook), Mr Keith Tan (Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board), Mr Chaly Mah (Chairman, Singapore Tourism Board), Mr. Felix Loh (Chief Executive Officer, Gardens by the Bay), Deputy Prime Minister Mr Heng Swee Keat, Mr Ron Tan (Executive Chairman and Group CEO, Cityneon Holdings), Ms Kathy Franklin (President of Franchise Development, Lightstorm Entertainment), Ms. Katie Jones (Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Disney Location-Based Experiences), Mr Marc Zachary (Vice President, Disney Location-Based Experiences)

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NEOM marks first phase of rewilding efforts with the arrival of the first animals to its Nature Reserve

Initiative forms part of NEOM?s broader commitment to protecting 95% of its natural environment

Animals were provided by the National Center for Wildlife (NCW) and relocated with support from OXAGON, NEOM?s logistics hub

NEOM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, December 15, 2022: NEOM, the sustainable region taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia, has welcomed a special delivery of four species of native wildlife to its Nature Reserve. The initiative, launched in collaboration with NCW, marks the first phase of NEOM?s rewilding program, which represents an innovative and highly ambitious approach for conserving wildlife and showcasing the unique biodiversity of the region

The animals, which include oryx, ibex, sand gazelles and mountain gazelles, arrived from NCW in Riyadh in late October, with NEOM engaging relocation support from the supply chain and logistics team based at its OXAGON hub to ensure their safety throughout the journey. After spending time in specially designed pens to acclimatize to their new environment, NEOM?s newest inhabitants were released into the larger reserve This is a key first step in NEOM?s plans to make globally significant contributions to conservation.

Covering a vast area of 25,000 km 2 and helping to deliver the nature conservation and environmental components of Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI), one of which is NCW wildlife breeding initiative, NEOM?s Nature Reserve aims to host one of the largest rewilding programs in the world Residents, tourists, and wildlife will all have an opportunity to benefit from NEOM?s regreening and rewilding model, with the knowledge used to enhance other areas across the region.

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Dr Paul Marshall, Head of the NEOM Nature Reserve, said: ?The wildlife release was a historical moment: this is the first time that oryx have walked the sands of NEOM for nearly 100 years. It was also a demonstration of our commitment to the protection of nature, which is at the core of NEOM?s vision. We aim to be at the forefront of redefining nature conservation and NEOM?s Nature Reserve provides an unrivaled landscape to support this aspiration Through the establishment of a world-class protected area, we will be able to preserve 95% of NEOM?s land and sea for nature, and implement a science-based program of protection, restoration, and rewilding ?

Dr Mohammed Qurban, CEO of the NCW, said: ?Our partnership with NEOM aligns with the objectives of the national program for reintroducing endangered local species back into their natural ecosystems, one of the SGI initiatives. By supporting the Kingdom?s strategy for environmental conservation, this initiative contributes to sustainable development, promoting the growth of local ecosystems and ensuring their biodiversity It also highlights NCW?s strong collaboration efforts with prominent local entities that share our goals ?

The arrival of the animals marks the first stage of NEOM?s wider nature restoration efforts, including a major regreening initiative which positions NEOM as a leading player seeking to restore wildlife abundance, reintroduce rare or locally near-extinct wildlife species, and ensure protection of wildlife from illegal hunting

NEOM?s Nature Reserve aims to provide a landscape of opportunity to implement innovations that tackle planetary problems, such as biodiversity loss and species extinctions Through pioneering research partnerships, solution scaling and technology acceleration, NEOM will be at the forefront of accelerated efforts to protect our natural world

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SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography) has successfully made contact with ground stations

here on Earth and is providing teams with early data on the spacecraft?s health. A collaboration between NASA and the French space agency Centre National d?Études Spatiales (CNES), with contributions from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the UK Space Agency, SWOT will provide high-resolution measurements of the height of water in the world?s ocean and freshwater bodies, providing information on the ocean?s surface topography in great detail and measuring how bodies of water change over time The instruments on board will provide insight into the ocean?s role in climate change, as well as help communities monitor and plan for changes in water resources and the effects of rising seas

An artist?s concept of the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) spacecraft The SWOT mission will measure the height of the world?s ocean, rivers, and lakes, helping scientists to measure how fresh and saltwater bodies change over time.

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- Danielle Sempsrott December 16, 2022 / Launch Services Program , NASA , Surface Water and Ocean Topography

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Phantom Extended Series II: NEDC combined: CO2 emissions: 345 g/ km; Fuel consumption: 187 mpg / 151l/ 100km WLTP combined: CO2 emissions: 365-353 g/ km; Fuel consumption: 174-18 1mpg / 16 2-156 l/ 100km.

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Rolls-Royce has unveiled its unique Bespoke series Phantom ?The Six Elements? at a private gala ceremony in Dubai,UAE.

* Rolls-Royce reveals Phantom ?The Six Elements?at a gala event inDubai,UAE

* A series of six one-of-one Phantom Extended Series II motor cars, representing an unprecedented convergence of fine art,design,technologyand craftsmanship

* Created by the Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective, at the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood, resident Bespoke designer in the Private Office Dubai and dealer partners in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with world-renowned Britishartist Sacha Jafri

* Each car includes a unique Gallery artwork, hand-painted by Jafri, inspired by one of the five traditional elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Air ? plus a sixth, Humanity At stage one of its journey, the Series hasraised in excess of $1million for charity;with a unique fundraising NFT in each motorcarcreating ?the Rolls-Royce that keepsongiving?

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"Bespoke IS Rolls-Royce, and our Bespoke Collective?s skills, artistry and reputation are unrivalled. As this amazing project demonstrates, the world?s leading artists now actively seek opportunities to work with us, extending and informing their own practice and creating motor cars that are works of art in their own right. With his wonderful hand-painted Gallery pieces, Sacha Jafri provides an extraordinary demonstration of how Phantom Series II provides the perfect blank canvas for Bespoke commissions We?re delighted to see these motoring masterpiecescome to life after a remarkable journey of collaboration, creativity and craftsmanship. We?re also thrilled that the project hasfulfilled itsoriginal, primarypurpose, and raised such a significant sum for worthy causes. I would like to congratulate everyone involved, both at Goodwood and here in the Middle East,onthisinspiring achievement.?

TorstenMüller-Ötvös,Chief Executive Officer,Rolls-Royce MotorCars Rolls-Royce hasunveiled its unique Bespoke series Phantom ?The Six Elements?at a private gala ceremony in Dubai,UAE.

Thisunprecedented project,initiated byRolls-Royce MotorCarsDubaiand Rolls-Royce MotorCarsAbu Dhabi, comprises six Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Series II motor cars, each one entirely individual and featuring its own specially-commissioned artwork, hand-painted by one of the world?s most influential living painters, Britishartist Sacha Jafri,who isbased betweenDubai,London,and New York. These stunning works of art are displayed in the Gallery, the unique glass-enclosed space running the length of Phantom's fascia. Each is inspired by one of the five traditional elements:Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Air. The sixth, Humanity, references Sacha Jafri's best-known work, ?The Journey of Humanity? , which holds the official GuinnessWorld Record forthe largest painting everproduced oncanvas. ?Through my work I aim to combine the power of art with a stripped-back essence of expression, love, empathy, and intention, to inspire a more conscious and intention-filled humanity, striving for a reconnected world;reunited bythe common goal of a more hopeful and sustainable future forour planet,?said Sacha Jafri, talking about the project.

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Phantom ?The Six Elements?was designed, developed and hand-crafted by the Bespoke Collective at the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood, in collaboration with the resident Bespoke designer in the Rolls-Royce Private Office inDubai.The project began inlate 2020 and hastakentwo yearsto complete.

As well as their individual Gallery artworks, the cars feature a number of additional Bespoke elements reflecting Rolls-Royce?s unrivalled capabilities. These include Jafri?s personalised Heart-motif in the hand-painted Coachline,and a unique Six-Elementsengraved base foreachcar'sSpirit of Ecstasymascot Michelle Lusby, Bespoke Lead Designer based at the Rolls-Royce Private office in Dubai, says, ?For us as Bespoke designers, it?s a wonderful privilege to work with a world-renowned artist like Sacha Jafri We saw this project as a unique opportunity for an exchange of ideas between the art world and our own specialisms in design, materials and craftsmanship;that sense of discovery and shared inspiration really shines out from these amazing cars.?

Phantom ?The Six Elements?was born out of a conversation between Sacha Jafri, who frequently donates his works, or the proceeds from them, to charity, and César Habib, Regional Director, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Middle East &Africa.Together,theydeveloped the idea of creating sixindividual motoring masterpieces,which could become a means to donate funds for charities operating in the fields of health, sustainability and education.

Accordingly, each car features not only its own original Jafri artwork, but also its own unique NFT, which the owner maysell independentlyif theychoose to do so.With everytrade of the NFT, a royaltywill be paid into a digital wallet, raising funds for the future charitable donations. The owner can view the NFT using a bespoke JafriHeart-motif QRcode embedded within theirmotorcar?sglove compartment.

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Sacha Jafri commented, ?It has been an absolute honour working with the Rolls-Royce team and their Bespoke Designers to create such a unique project. It?s a proud moment, to see my Heart-Logo along the coachline of each of the six cars in this stunning Rolls-Royce series, the first bespoke artist-created series for Rolls-Royce, with the ?Spirit of Ecstasy? uniquely featuring my depicted six elements around its base. However, I am most fulfilled by the immediate excitement and interest in this series, the elite group of owners and philanthropistsnow dedicated to ourcause, and the creation of the ?Rolls-Royce that keeps on giving?,foreverraising moneyand awarenessforthe charitable concernsthat are closest to myheart.?

At the unveiling, it was announced that the project, at stage one of its journey, has already substantially exceeded its initial $1 million target, with all six motor cars allocated to customersinDubaiand the widerMiddle East region. César Habib, Regional Director, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Middle East & Africa, says, ? I am delighted with the success of this project. We and our dealer partners in Dubai and Abu Dhabiembarked on an amazing journeywith a specific goal, which I am delighted we have not only achieved, but have surpassed. It was all made possible by the unique collaboration between Sacha Jafri and our own Bespoke Collective. It has been a true meeting of minds, with a gifted multi-award-winning artist and some of the world?s most talented designersand craftspeople working togetherto explore art asa meansof inspiring greatnessand bringing about lasting change.?

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