SPECTRE explosion sets world record

SPECTRE has officially set a Guinness World Record for the Largest Film Stunt Explosion. Barbara Broccoli, Daniel Craig and Léa Seydoux collected the award in Beijing on behalf of special effects supervisor Chris Corbould. The explosion was filmed near Erfoud in Morocco, and used 8,418 litres of fuel and 33kg of explosives.

Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said: “It is absolutely tremendous that the Guinness World Records have recognised Chris Corbould’s incredible work in SPECTRE in which he created the largest explosion ever in film history.”

SPECTRE new TV spots

With just a week to go until the SPECTRE premiere at London’s Royal Albert Hall, the pace of promotion is picking up. Here are a few more of the most recent TV spots from around the world:

SPECTRE video blog on UK filming

The tourism board VisitBritain has posted an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at some of the SPECTRE action filmed in the UK – including London and Blenheim Palace.

‘Writing’s on the Wall’ official video released

The official music video for the SPECTRE theme track ‘Writing’s on the Wall’ has just been released (just under two hours later than the planned time of 0:07 in the UK, apparently prompting “a lot of angry emails going round”). It features new footage from the film interspersed with Sam Smith singing at various locations, including what appears to be Museo della Civilta Romana, a museum in Rome which is also the setting for a key scene in the movie itself.

Sam Smith SPECTRE theme is UK number 1

He’s faced a week of mixed reviews, but Sam Smith has succeeded where Shirley Bassey, Duran Duran and even Adele failed. His theme for SPECTRE, ‘Writing’s on the Wall’ has gone straight to number 1 on the UK singles chart, with 70,000 streams and sales. Its the first time a Bond track has topped the charts in Britain.

SPECTRE latest TV spots

A couple of new TV spots for SPECTRE have been revealed over the past week or so, and are now available online courtesy of Sony Pictures. A final minute-long trailer is expected in the next few days, after initial showings in cinemas on Wednesday.

Sam Smith confirmed for SPECTRE title song

After much speculation, and his own octopus ring based hint yesterday, Sam Smith has been confirmed as the singer of the title song for SPECTRE.

The track itself is called “Writing’s on the Wall”, and was co-written by Smith and Jimmy Napes, who was heavily involved with his debut album “In the Lonely Hour”.

CD, vinyl and digital releases are available to pre-order through his website. The song will be available to download and stream from Friday 25th September.

The CD single will also include an instrumental version of the theme.

SPECTRE producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said: “Sam and Jimmy have written the most inspirational song for Spectre and with Sam’s extraordinary vocal performance, “Writing’s on the Wall” will surely be considered one of the greatest Bond songs of all time.”

Smith himself added: “This is one of the highlights of my career. I am honoured to finally announce that I will be singing the next Bond theme song. I am so excited to be a part of this iconic British legacy and join an incredible line up of some of my biggest musical inspirations. I hope you all enjoy the song as much as I enjoyed making it.”

Sam Smith appears to confirm SPECTRE theme song

Singer-songwriter Sam Smith appears to have ended the months of speculation over who will perform the title song for SPECTRE.

The 23-year-old posted a photo on his social media platforms showing him wearing the famous SPECTRE octopus ring.

Despite being heavily linked to the role for much of the past year, Smith has repeatedly denied that he would be singing the main title song, saying in July it was “definitely not” him.

Official confirmation is expected by Tuesday.

SPECTRE Trailer released

SPECTRE Trailer to be revealed on Wednesday

The official 007 accounts have confirmed that the full trailer for SPECTRE will be revealed to the world on Wednesday 22nd July at 8am UK time.

• Midnight – Los Angeles
• 3am – New York
• 4am – Rio de Janeiro
• 8am – London
• 9am – Paris, Berlin, Rome, Johannesburg
• 10am – Moscow
• 3pm – Beijing
• 5pm – Sydney