"Club Penton" - Ask questions to Hollywood insider "Penton-Man"

[Penton-Man]

Where’s doctorossi?
Did he expire today or something?

Hey rossimeister, since the topic has recently turned to the editing of Quantum of Solace, didn’t you mention several pages back that you are an editor or an aspiring editor?
In that regard, are you attending the upcoming NAB and taking any of the certification courses to get your resume up to snuff?

These dang editors can edit a feature film on their laptops now.
For example, at least one complicated sequence of QoS was edited on a laptop using Avid Adrenaline.

[4K2K]

Is there any chance that blu-ray.com could hold a discussion between blu-ray.com members and the people at Sony, Panasonic, Samsung and other hardware manufacturers?

[Doctorossi]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Hey rossimeister, since the topic has recently turned to the editing of Quantum of Solace, didn’t you mention several pages back that you are an editor or an aspiring editor?
In that regard, are you attending the upcoming NAB and taking any of the certification courses to get your resume up to snuff?

As an editor, I'm not far enough along, professionally, to make the NAB trek very efficient for me this year. Maybe in another year or two.

[mark antony]

Penton, as a man with a lot of Sony knowledge, any idea if Leon or Das Boot, (pref the longer cuts) are due out in next 12 months?

Regards

M

[Penton-Man]

Sorry Mark, I purposely avoid answering those types (i.e. 'when is') of questions.
Good try though.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by 4K2K

Is there any chance that blu-ray.com could hold a discussion between blu-ray.com members and the people at Sony, Panasonic, Samsung and other hardware manufacturers?

In the foreseeable future, slim to none………which reminds me regarding “hardware” and California residents. This actually deserves its own post with its own header.
One moment..............

[Penton-Man]

I think that it was back in Jan. that the AP and Reuters both ran articles describing the proposed regulations of the California Energy Commission and their potential effect upon big screen TV purchasing in California, in the future.
I was reminded of this again this past week by an article in the Orange County Register, which by the way, at least has not shut down like so many other newspapers…..although it seems to be getting thinner and thinner on a weekly basis.

Anyway, this is the article, which seems to have drawn quite a bit of online comments……
http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.co...een-tvs/12993/

One item that the article ^ doesn’t mention is that next week the Consumer Electronics Association (some of you guys have attended their show over the years) is publishing its own study apparently proving that the California Energy Commission’s assumptions are completely inaccurate as to how the proposed new regulations would affect the sales of big screen televisions in Cali.

So, keep an eye out next week for the CEA’s report.
Also, the Commission isn’t expected to vote on these proposed regulations until the summer or later, so all you California residents have time to make your voices heard.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Brain Sturgeon

Yogi Berra's got nothing on you...

Google is not your friend. I consider it cheating though...

Alright, I’m ready for you or anyone else here that thinks they’re a google-meister, I googled and tried, and I don’t think it will do you a dang bit of good unless you are an excellent guessing yachtsman or have some inside knowledge of the production.

What type (manufacturer model) of yacht in Quantum of Solace did Camille get on with Gen. Medrano (in the harbor) --just before 007 comes to the rescue?
AND how many h.p. does that particular yacht claim?

One answer only.

[Slec]

4800

[Dotpattern]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Alright, I’m ready for you or anyone else here that thinks they’re a google-meister, I googled and tried, and I don’t think it will do you a dang bit of good unless you are an excellent guessing yachtsman or have some inside knowledge of the production.

What type (manufacturer model) of yacht in Quantum of Solace did Camille get on with Gen. Medrano (in the harbor) --just before 007 comes to the rescue?
AND how many h.p. does that particular yacht claim?

One answer only.

Well, without googling, my first guess was Michael G. Wilson, because I've watched all the documentaries on the DVDs and recognized him (or his voice) in all of the Bonds since The Spy Who Loved Me...but I didn't know he went back as far as Goldfinger!

[Slec]

oh you said with Madrano... should have read closer. I went for the big yacht they showed a couple times... I think I know the answer, but I'll follow the 'one guess' suggestion

[DenonCI]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

I think that it was back in Jan. that the AP and Reuters both ran articles describing the proposed regulations of the California Energy Commission and their potential effect upon big screen TV purchasing in California, in the future.
I was reminded of this again this past week by an article in the Orange County Register, which by the way, at least has not shut down like so many other newspapers…..although it seems to be getting thinner and thinner on a weekly basis.

Anyway, this is the article, which seems to have drawn quite a bit of online comments……
http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.co...een-tvs/12993/

One item that the article ^ doesn’t mention is that next week the Consumer Electronics Association (some of you guys have attended their show over the years) is publishing its own study apparently proving that the California Energy Commission’s assumptions are completely inaccurate as to how the proposed new regulations would affect the sales of big screen televisions in Cali.

So, keep an eye out next week for the CEA’s report.
Also, the Commission isn’t expected to vote on these proposed regulations until the summer or later, so all you California residents have time to make your voices heard.

Our government in California is so out of touch with reality, it isn't even funny anymore. They can't balance the budget yet they want to take away our big screen TV's to stop "Global Warming." If we took the private jets away from the rich and famous (and government bureaucrats), I bet that would have a larger impact on the environment than running our flat panels. Unfreaking believable!

[sharkshark]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Alright, I’m ready for you or anyone else here that thinks they’re a google-meister, I googled and tried, and I don’t think it will do you a dang bit of good unless you are an excellent guessing yachtsman or have some inside knowledge of the production.

What type (manufacturer model) of yacht in Quantum of Solace did Camille get on with Gen. Medrano (in the harbor) --just before 007 comes to the rescue?
AND how many h.p. does that particular yacht claim?

One answer only.

http://www.luxist.com/2008/10/13/sun...m-of-solace-i/
http://www.yachtsponsorship.com/tag/quantum-of-solace/

and, look, a Yacht nerd forum! http://www.ybw.com/forums/showflat.php?Number=2047751

Bet they don't fight like people do here...

So, part two:
http://www.sunseeker.com/yachts/46metretrideckyacht.php
that one goes 20 knots, this one:

http://boatpoint.ninemsn.com.au/revi...rhawk-43-10393

60 knots!!!

Meh. If you have that much money, why bother going fast? People should come to -you-.

The most revolting thing I ever saw in terms of retarded rich were the boats at Cannes during the fest... Being able to own and crew a private sailing yacht with helipad I think is deserving of some revolutionary act, but that's of course fodder for another story...

I admit to being a bit sad that your only comment from my query was the repeat of the "boiling a disc" nonsense, but I guess I just ain't going to get a respectful answer... ah, well...

So, changing gears... What's -your- home theatre like? Do you bother watching flicks at home on BD, or do you screen them at the studio? Are you someone that actually digs into extras from studios other than your own as a film nerd? Curious, basically, about how much of a fan of the films at home you remain, regardless of supporting the delivery technology or originating studio.

[Penton-Man]

^
That’s one answer?
Shark, you’ve given me a bunch of links with a lot of words (which I don’t have time to read because I’m ready for bed) but, you haven’t answered the question of which model did Cami and the General board in the harbor while 007 was riding up to them on his motor-sickle………..and most importantly, how much claimed h.p.?

And when you do figure out the exact model, I’ll tell you right now that da boat comes with the choice of 3 different power plants……….each with different claimed h.p. and maximum speeds.

P.S.
People don't fight on my thread.
Be happy.

lol, "look, a yacht nerd forum"........I like that.

[Jeff Kleist]

Hate to be the bearer of bad tidings, but Maurice Jarre has passed on, who composed for David Lean's classics and a hundred other projects

He will be missed

[Doctorossi]

Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

Hate to be the bearer of bad tidings, but Maurice Jarre has passed on, who composed for David Lean's classics and a hundred other projects

He will be missed

Yeah, one of the best ever (who's left?). My glass is raised!

[sharkshark]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

and most importantly, how much claimed h.p.?

Oh, sorry, I read it as top speed, not HP.

Well, the 43 model (which is the last link above, and the one in the film if I'm correct) can be fitted with "triple - yes, triple! - Yanmar 315hp diesel engines"

so, by that math, 945hp.

Retarded.

[bootman]

Sunseeker Superhawk 43
Twin Volvo Penta D6 (370hp ea)

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by sharkshark

Oh, sorry, I read it as top speed, not HP.

Well, the 43 model (which is the last link above, and the one in the film if I'm correct) can be fitted with "triple - yes, triple!

Four…………..err two!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvxButNN8Mg

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by bootman

Sunseeker Superhawk 43
Twin Volvo Penta D6 (370hp ea)

Excellent googling and excellent guess -- which is correct.

You win the Yachtsman of the Day award……….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGD-t...eature=related

P.S.
I’m actually wondering what you typed before you edited your response.