In the related "amide route" starting from 2-chloroisonicotinic acid, 41 ,a secondary amide directing group was used to facilitate the ortho lithiation of the pyridine 3-position.
In the giant tents soft drinks and hot chocolate with marshmallows and candyfloss were served to the children, with the adults drinking mulled (hot) wine and beer.
Although her part in the film was not that of epic-proportion, producer of the film, Joel Silver, introduced her to his friend and colleague, director Jan De Bont.