The character of Jinx also made an appearance in the 2012 video-game 007 Legends alongside Daniel Craig (voiced by Timothy Watson) as James Bond. When Bond leaves to confront Graves, Jinx goes to warn MI6 operative Miranda Frost of an impending attack. After spending the night with Bond, Jinx assassinates Dr. Alvarez and makes a back-up disk of the files on his computer. Focus Of The Week: Jinx All eyes on agent Johnson. Neal Purvis and Robert Wade are British screenwriters who co-wrote the seven James Bond films from 1999's The World Is Not Enough to 2021's No Time to Die, as well as other works. [3] Während Moon durch einen Anruf s… In a battle with Miranda Frost (Rosamund Pike), Jinx manages to overcome the double agent by stabbing her in the heart with her throwing knife, which is ironically stuck in the Art of War book. MGM was reported to have paused development of the film in favour of rebooting the James Bond film series with Casino Royale (2006). Affiliation August 8, 1973, United States As the henchman prepares to deliver the finishing blow Jinx grabs the swinging controls and activates the laser; cutting through the back of Mr. Kil's cranium. The character, the first heroic African-American Bond girl, has received critical acclaim, and is regarded as one of the best Bond girls in the franchise. Posing as a prospective patient, she kills Dr. Alvarez and accesses the clinic's records on Zao. [6], In discussing her character, Berry said Jinx is "fashion-forward modern and the next step in the evolution of women in the Bond movies."[7]. The scenes featuring Berry in Die Another Day in a bikini were shot in Cádiz. [3] Berry was injured during filming when debris from a smoke grenade flew into her eye. However, unbeknownst to Jinx, Frost is the double agent who betrayed Bond in North Korea. [7] Also in recent years Rittenhouse trading cards have featured Halle Berry as jinx autograph cards in certain boxes of 007 trading cards, The scene in Die Another Day wherein Jinx emerges from the ocean in a bikini pays homage to Ursula Andress's character Honey Rider from the first Bond film, Dr. No. [1] [2]. Introducing herself as Jinx, a nickname derived from her being born on Friday the 13th, the two exchange double entendres and proceed back to Bond's room at the Hotel De Los Organos to have sex. It was developed by Eurocom and released by Activision on October 2012 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, November 2012 for Microsoft Windows and December 2012 for Wii U. She's more modern and not the classic villain." First seen The pair enter North Korea on switch blades and then parachute near an airfield where they sneak aboard an Antonov transport plane, from which Graves and three North Korean generals plan to oversee Icarus’s destruction of South Korea’s defences. She and Bond then go to Cuba for a romantic night together. After the plane depressurises, Jinx flies the plane into the beam of the Icarus satellite, destroying the satellite’s control mechanism. "Halle Berry And Other Top Bond Girls From James Bond Movie Series, See Full List", "Halle Berry hurt in blast during Bond film scene", "Halle Berry and Pedro Pascal Tease Romance Between Their Kingsman 2 Characters", "Discover your inner Bond girl with bullet-shaped mascaras and 007 blushes", "Glamour to dye for Bond costume designer Lindy Hemming explains to Abigail Wild why 007 is still huge: and it's all for the wrong reasons", "News and Pictures From The 2002 James Bond Celebrity Golf Classic", James Bond multimedia | Halle Berry (Jinx), List of recurring characters in the James Bond film series. The debris was removed in a 30-minute operation which left Berry with an inflamed cornea. Kissy Suzuki is a fictional character introduced in Ian Fleming's 1964 James Bond novel, You Only Live Twice. The two cross paths again at the clinic while chasing Zao; when Jinx's mission is interrupted by Bond and Zao escapes by helicopter, she strips to her bikini and dives backwards off the edge of the wall into the ocean, where she is picked up by a fellow agent on a boat. She tells Bond that her nickname is derived from her being born on Friday the 13th. Colonel Moon und der Terrorist Zao tauschen auf einem Militärstützpunkt illegal Waffen gegen Blutdiamanten. She then programmes a cell phone bomb to destroy the clinic. Upon admitting that she is an NSA agent to Bond, the two exchange relevant information and decide to work together. They engage in a violent sword fight culminating in Jinx plunging a knife into Frost's chest. Die Kurzgeschichten wurden in zwei Sammelbänden veröffentlicht. However, the auto-pilot sends the plane hurtling into the solar beam of the now active Icarus, causing the plane to violently lurch and disintegrate. In Los Organos, Cuba, Jinx discovers that escaped North Korean terrorist Zao (Rick Yune) is secretly being treated at a clinic run by Dr. Alvarez (Simón Andreu), a DNA replacement therapy specialist. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to James Bond: The white bikini worn by Ursula Andress as Honey Ryder in the 1962 James Bond film, Dr. No. Jinx is an NSA agent assigned to kill the rogue North Korean agent Zao, who is undergoing gene-replacement therapy at the Alvarez clinic in Cuba. In the film, Aki, played by Akiko Wakabayashi, is a female ninja agent with the fictional Japanese Secret Intelligence Service (SIS). Receive exclusive updates and content – from behind-the-scenes stories, to the latest product launches – plus film clips and trivia from the Bond archive. © 2020 Danjaq, LLC and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. 007, James Bond and related logos are trademarks of Danjaq, LLC. Honeychile Rider is a fictional character in Ian Fleming's James Bond novel Dr. No. Hair color The pair split up, with Bond confronting Graves and Jinx heading to warn MI6 operative Miranda Frost. It suddenly becomes clear to Bond that Zao is working with Graves, who is in reality an old North Korean adversary, Colonel Tan-Sun Moon. Receive exclusive updates and content – from behind-the-scenes stories, to the latest product launches – plus film clips and trivia from the Bond archive. While Jinx manages to take over the controls, Bond accidentally shoots out a window in Grave's observation deck. Aber ich glaube, mein Mund ist zu groß.“ Bond: „Nein, … The product names were loaded with puns and innuendo, with shades and textures ranging from the "warm" to "cool and frosted". [4] Despite the bikini and location of Cuba in the film, the footage was shot in Cadiz, Spain. Bond rescues her and the two of them proceed to kill Mr. Kil with his own machine. [8] Berry has described the scene as: "splashy", "exciting", "sexy", "provocative" and "it will keep me still out there after winning an Oscar. Eurocom, the game's developer, was unable to acquire the likeness of Halle Berry for inclusion in the game, so they used the likeness of actress Gabriela Montaraz instead, with the character being voiced by Madalena Alberto. After the film's release, Jinx proved so popular with fans and critics alike that MGM considered developing a spin-off focusing on the character which was scheduled for a November/December 2004 release. Suddenly her mission is interrupted by 007, who has found the North Korean first. Height Jinx is an NSA agent assigned to kill the rogue North Korean agent Zao, who is undergoing gene-replacement therapy at the Alvarez clinic in Cuba. It was produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, and directed by Lee Tamahori. Behind the scenes She is rescued for the second time by Bond after almost drowning in sub-zero temperatures of the flooded room. Born [9] Jinx was voted the fourth toughest Bond girl on-screen of all time in an ITV poll. For Your Eyes Only is a 1981 spy film and the twelfth in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, and the fifth to star Roger Moore as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. [3] Berry was injured during filming when debris from a smoke grenade flew into her eye. The book is subtitled The Women of James Bond. Halle Berry says that the failed James Bond Jinx spinoff was way ahead of its time in a new interview. The scenes featuring Berry in Die Another Day in a bikini were shot in Cádiz. The Man with the Golden Gun is a 1974 spy film and the ninth in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, and the second to star Roger Moore as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. NSA agent Giacinta Johnson (Halle Berry), nicknamed Jinx because she was born on Friday 13th, teams up with James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) in Die Another Day (2002) to prevent Gustav Graves (Toby Stephens) from using his Icarus satellite superweapon to turn North Korea into a new superpower.. Jinx and Bond then manage to escape the burning and demolishing plane in a helicopter, and make love with each other again. It marked the directorial debut of John Glen, who had worked as editor and second unit director on three other Bond films. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. Last seen The character, the first heroic African-American Bond girl, has received critical acclaim, and is regarded as one of the best Bond girls in the franchise. Bond rescues her and the two of them proceed to kill Mr. Kil with his own machine. He leaves her to be disposed of by his henchman Mr. Kil, who straps her to a machine intended to kill her through the usage of industrial lasers. The plot follows Bond as he attempts to locate a mole in British intelligence who betrayed him and a British billionaire who is later revealed to be connected to a North Korean operative that he seemingly killed. In the 1962 Bond film of the same name, her name was shortened and changed to Honey Ryder. Sign up for 007 news from the world of James Bond. Giacinta "Jinx" Johnson is a fictional character in the James Bond franchise, first appearing in Die Another Day , portrayed by Halle Berry. The doll was sold in a gift set, with Barbie's boyfriend Ken posing as Bond in a tuxedo designed by the Italian fashion house Brioni. Speculation arose in 2003 of a spin-off film concentrating on the character which was scheduled for a November/December 2004 release. The location was reportedly cold and windy, and footage has been released of Berry wrapped in thick towels between takes to avoid catching a chill. National Security Agency It is the fourth and final film to star Pierce Brosnan as MI6 agent James Bond; it was also the last film to have John Cleese as Q, and Samantha Bond as Miss Moneypenny. © 2020 Danjaq, LLC and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. 007, James Bond and related logos are trademarks of Danjaq, LLC. Exchanging insults, Miranda locks her in Bond's suite and leaves her to die as Graves melts the Ice Palace using his satellite's heat-ray. It is a sequel to Kingsman: The Secret Service, which is based on the comic book series Kingsman, created by Dave Gibbons and Mark Millar. Upon admitting that she is an NSA agent to Bond, the two exchange relevant information and decide to work together. The location was reportedly cold and windy, and footage has been released of Berry wrapped in thick towels between takes to avoid catching a chill. Although Jinx says her birthday is Friday the 13th, her birthday doesn't fall on Friday the 13th, or even a Friday (it falls on a Wednesday). Emerging from the sea, Jinx catches Bond’s eye in a bright bikini and knife belt. She's more modern and not the classic villain. 007 Legends is a first-person shooter video game featuring the character of British secret agent James Bond. Again, the two split up with Jinx taking care of the pilot while James goes after Graves. Zao interrogates her, but she refuses to divulge any information. 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She is rescued for the second time by Bond after almost drowning in sub-zero temperatures of the flooded room. It is based on the 1958 novel of the same name by Ian Fleming. The night before confronting Zao, she has a one-night stand with James Bond, who is also after Zao, in the hope of extracting the identity of a double agent responsible for his being imprisoned and tortured in North Korea. Starring Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Joseph Wiseman, and Jack Lord, it is the first film in the James Bond series, and was adapted by Richard Maibaum, Johanna Harwood, and Berkely Mather. Halle Berry said she starred in Catwoman to open doors for Black action stars after plans collapsed for a Die Another Day spinoff starring Jinx. In 2017, Berry described having portrayed her character of Ginger "Angelica" Ale of Kingsman: The Golden Circle as "Jinx 2.0" in an interview with Screen Rant , stating that the character would come to more closely resemble Jinx in a future Kingsman film. Fictional character in the 1997 James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies, portrayed by Michelle Yeoh. [4]. They board his plane via its landing gear and split up, with Jinx taking care of the plane's pilot while Bond takes on Graves. The debris was removed in a 30-minute operation which left Berry with an inflamed cornea.[4]. On this day in 2002, Halle Berry and Rosamund Pike began shooting Jinx and Miranda Frost’s fight scene in Die Another Day. Die Kurzgeschichten wurden in zwei Sammelbänden veröffentlicht. [8] MGM were keen to move on with the next film instead. In Los Organos, Cuba, Jinx discovers that … Fleming schrieb bis zu seinem Tod im Jahr 1964 zwölf Romane und neun Kurzgeschichten um James Bond. It was originally reported that MGM was keen to set up a franchise and to be a "winter olympics" alternative to 'James Bond,'. "[9] Although set in Cuba, the scene was shot in Cádiz, Spain. Under the alias Miss Swift, Jinx travels to Iceland to investigate Gustav Graves, attending the unveiling of his Icarus satellite. Jinx Fights Frost Frost v Jinx in this mid-air fight. Unbeknownst to either of them, the auto-pilot sends the plane hurtling into the solar beam projected by the Icarus satellite, causing the plane to begin to disintegrate, killing Graves. Subduing Jinx, Frost locks her in Bond's suite to die as Graves melts his Ice Palace using his Icarus satellite's heat-ray. It was originally reported that MGM was keen to set up a separate franchise and to be a "Winter Olympics" alternative to James Bond; MGM had originally considered developing a spin-off film based on Michelle Yeoh's character, Wai Lin, in 1997's Tomorrow Never Dies . The limited edition 007 Colour Collection was launched on 7 November 2002 to coincide with the film's release. Bond Girls Are Forever is a 2002 James Bond documentary film hosted by actress Maryam d'Abo, who had played the role of Kara Milovy in the 15th James Bond film The Living Daylights. Filmgoers of a certain age will remember her character from Die Another Day. Jinx tracks Zao to Gustav Graves' diamond mine in Iceland, where Graves demonstrates the potential of his Icarus Satellite at his Ice Palace, where she once again crosses paths with Bond and once more unsuccessfully attempts to kill Zao. The character, the first ethnic Chinese Bond girl, has received critical acclaim, being widely regarded as one of the best Bond girls in the series. An NSA Agent, Jinx is assigned to kill a rogue North Korean agent named Zao, who is undergoing gene-replacement therapy in 2002[1] at the Alvarez clinic on Los Organos island, Cuba. The action culminates in a duel between them that settles the fate of the Solex. She tells Bond that her nickname is derived from her being born on Friday the 13th. Age Giacinta 'Jinx' Johnson is a fictional NSA operative who teams up with James Bond to spy on rogue North Korean agent Zao and investigate his ties with diamond magnate Gustav Graves. Der MI6-Agent James Bond wird nach Nordkorea geschickt, weil Colonel Tan-Sun Moon, der Sohn des einflussreichen Generals Moon, schmutziger Geschäfte verdächtigt wird. She and Bond then go to Cuba for a romantic night together. In dem Roman Casino Royale (1953) hatte er seinen ersten Auftritt. She began her career as a model and entered several beauty contests, finishing as the first runner-up in the Miss USA pageant and coming in sixth in the Miss World 1986. Both the film and the book is a tribute to the elite club of women who have played the role of a Bond girl. Jinx (James Bond) Share. Character information Eye color The character was very well received. After a failed attempt to assassinate Zao, she escapes by back diving 200ft into the sea and climbing onto a waiting powerboat. As the laser edges towards her head, she is rescued by 007 who intervenes and stops the machine - only to be jumped by Kil. Giacinta "Jinx" Johnson is a fictional character in the James Bond franchise, first appearing in Die Another Day, portrayed by Halle Berry. Wai Lin. Stripping to her bikini, she dives backwards off the edge of the wall into the ocean and is picked up by a boat. Die Another Day (film). Still pursuing Zao, Jinx tracks the agent to Gustav Graves' diamond mine in Iceland. is cited as the most famous bikini of all time and an iconic moment in cinematic and fashion history. Alias(es) Aki is a fictional character created for the 1967 James Bond film You Only Live Twice. Despite Bond's womanizing, Kissy Suzuki remains the only character known to the reader who bears a child by him. Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. The following morning she leaves the sleeping spy and crosses over to the clinic. [6] Revlon also collaborated with the makers of Die Another Day to create a cosmetics line based around Jinx. Zao interrogates her, but she refuses to divulge any information. The doll was sold in a gift set, with Barbie's boyfriend Ken posing as Bond in a tuxedo designed by the Italian fashion house Brioni. Lindy Hemming, the costume designer for Die Another Day, had insisted that Berry wear a bikini and hold a knife as a homage. Jinx tracks Zao to Gustav Graves' diamond mine in Iceland, where Graves demonstrates the potential of his Icarus Satellite at his Ice Palace, where she once again crosses paths with Bond and once more unsuccessfully attempts to kill Zao. Jinx uses the chaos as an opportunity to overpower Frost and impale her on a knife. In dem Roman Casino Royale (1953) hatte er seinen ersten Auftritt. She manages to keep the plane airborne but is suddenly ambushed by a sword-wielding Frost, who forces the spy to hand the controls over to the auto-pilot and escorts her out of the cockpit. Training to play a gold medal-winning Olympic fencer was a rewarding experience for actress Pike: “It is a fantastic sport for an actor. Costume Designer Lindy Hemming on the design of the bikini: “We wanted to pay homage to the Ursula Andress bikini and we came up with this electric orange, very revealing and sexy bikini and a very beautifully crafted diving belt.”. Comment. Role The character of Jinx also made an appearance in the 2012 video-game 007 Legends alongside Daniel Craig (voiced by Timothy Watson) as James Bond. "[9] Jinx was voted the fourth toughest Bond girl on-screen of all time in an ITV poll. On the joint orders of Damian Falco and M, Jinx and Bond then infiltrate a North Korean airbase to assassinate Graves, who escapes. The character, the first heroic African-American Bond girl, has received critical acclaim, and is regarded as one of the best Bond girls in the franchise.[1][2]. Lindy Hemming, costume designer on Die Another Day, had insisted that Berry wear a bikini and knife as an homage. On the orders of their respective Service Heads, Jinx and Bond infiltrate a North Korean airbase using switchblades and prepare to snipe Graves before he can take to the skies again. [8] Berry has described the scene as: "splashy", "exciting", "sexy", "provocative" and "it will keep me still out there after winning an Oscar." Subduing Jinx, Frost locks her in Bond's suite to die as Graves melts his Ice Palace using his Icarus satellite's heat-ray. Halle Berry Says Her James Bond Spinoff, Jinx, Being Dropped Is Why She Made Catwoman . American The debris was removed from her left eye in a 30-minute operation and the actress returned to the set with an inflamed cornea. Occupation Far from the warmth implied in the film, the location was reportedly very cold and windy, and footage has been released of Berry wrapped in thick towels in between takes to avoid catching a chill. [2], The scene where she emerges from the ocean in a bikini paid homage to the character of Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress) from the first Bond film, Dr. No. Sign up for 007 news from the world of James Bond. For the re-imagined Die Another Day mission, developer Eurocom took creative license with the character and used the likeness of Gabriela Montaraz (voiced by Madalena Alberto) rather than Halle Berry. Halle Berry says the planned spin-off for her Die Another Day character,