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The luxurious BMW Z3 made its first appearance in GoldenEye, part of one of the most successful product placement deals in Bond history. Despite logistical limitations of its prototype, the car's inclusion significantly boosted sales and marked a new era of brand collaborations with the series.
Filming Challenges in Russia
GoldenEye was historically significant as the first Bond film shot in Russia, though it came with substantial hurdles. Security issues necessitated that only essential crew members travel, and tensions surrounding the filming required negotiations with local authorities and military personnel. The completion of certain scenes, including the tank chase, ultimately had to be replicated back in the UK.