CLARITY OF SPECTAR SHEET CREATES “ICE” ILLUSION IN BOND MOVIE

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CLARITY OF SPECTAR SHEET CREATES “ICE” ILLUSION IN BOND MOVIE
22 October 2003 - Eastman Chemical Company

Spectar copolyester, distributed in sheet form by specialist supplier Silwood Plastics Ltd. (London, UK), is being albot Design to add realism to the Ice Palace of the blockbuster hit “Die Another Day”.

Talbot Design’s expertise and Eastman’s Spectar copolyester combined to enable the EON Production team to create one of the most spectacular scenes in the Ice Palace set during the filming of the new James Bond blockbuster “Die Another Day,” produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. Spectar copolyester was key to creating the illusion of ice in Bond’s swan-shaped bed that was fabricated from 25 separate vacuum-formed Spectar segments. In addition, Spectar copolyester was a key component of 100 chairs and a Grand Piano featured in the Ice Palace.

“The clarity and versatility of Spectar copolyester is evident in these unique applications. Spectar copolyester is tough and does not develop a crystalline haze when extruded from pellet to sheet – characteristics that make it a perfect choice for the ice illusion,” says Jorge Cortes, Eastman business market manager.

“Spectar sheet is easy to thermoform and decorate, allowing for the intricate designs seen in this exciting film. Spectar sheet is versatile and tough which mean less breakage in shop, in transportation and in use,” notes Cortes.

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About: Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN), headquartered in Kingsport, Tenn., manufactures and markets chemicals, fibers and plastics worldwide. The company employs approximately 12,000 people and had 2003 sales of US$5.8 billion.

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