‘Spectre’ awarded for largest film stunt explosion by Guinness

CEBU, Philippines - In addition to breaking box office records across the globe, the 24th James Bond adventure “Spectre,” has been awarded a Guinness World Records title for the Largest Film Stunt Explosion.

Producer Barbara Broccoli and stars Daniel Craig and Léa Seydoux – who appear in the scene – accepted the record certificate on behalf of the official title holder, Academy Award winner Chris Corbould, who served as Special Effects and Miniature Effects Supervisor of the film.

The incredible explosion was filmed for a pivotal scene in the film and took place on June 29, 2015 in Erfoud, Morocco and used 8,418 liters of fuel and 33 kg of explosives.

Commenting on the announcement, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, the producers of “Spectre” said, “it is absolutely tremendous that the Guinness World Records have recognized Chris Corbould’s incredible work in ‘Spectre’ in which he created the largest explosion ever in film history.”

Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chief Craig Glenday added: “The James Bond movies are synonymous with pushing cinematic boundaries. The latest film, ‘Spectre,’ has again captured the imagination of global cinemagoers, and this will certainly be due in part to the phenomenal stunts. The scene featuring the world’s largest film stunt explosion is spectacular and will live long in the memory as one of the outstanding moments in the Bond franchise.” (FREEMAN)