CBn had previously reported on the upcoming Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention in September 2006, which will feature James Bond film stars Lana Wood (Plenty O’Toole in Diamonds Are Forever) and David Hedison (Felix Leiter in Live And Let Die & Licence To Kill).

It has now been revealed that one of the movie screenings scheduled for the event will be none other than the 1954 version of Casino Royale. Starring Barry Nelson as James Bond, this little known TV movie also stars Peter Lorre as Le Chiffre and Linda Christian as Valerie Mathis. Click here for CBn’s overview of 1954’s Casino Royale.

In addition, a special sneak preview of the upcoming official Casino Royale starring Daniel Craig will be played after the screening.

The screening is set for 7 PM on Saturday, 16 September 2006 in Movie Room #2.

‘Come spend a weekend with movie stars, antique cars, old-time radio, and old-time TV shows and movies!’ The Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention will take place at he Clarion Hotel, Aberdeen, Maryland, and will run from 14 - 17 September 2006.

Stay tuned to CBn for all the latest news on Casino Royale and all things James Bond 007.

Discuss this James Bond 007 news in this thread on the CBn Forums. With thanks to ‘Tiin007.’