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  1. 'Quantum of Solace' DVD Exclusive At Target

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-03-18
    Daniel Craig is James Bond

    Daniel Craig is James Bond

    With the arrival of Quantum of Solace now just a week away, yet another promotional deal has been announced.

    Target stores will be offering an exclusive book to those who purchase the two-disc deluxe DVD edition of the 22nd James Bond film, which will be retailing at $24.99.

    While details are limited at the moment regarding the book mentioned in this advertisement, keep in mind that Target gave away a miniature edition of Bond on Set: Filming Casino Royale by Greg Williams two years ago for the original Casino Royale release.

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  2. 'Quantum of Solace' Scores Three Saturn Award Nominations

    By Matt Weston on 2009-03-16

    Daniel Craig’s second James Bond pic Quantum of Solace has scored three nominations at the 35th Annual Saturn Awards, it was announced today.

    'Quantum of Solace'

    Quantum of Solace

    In addition to a nomination for Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film, Quantum of Solace scored two nods in the Best Supporting Actress category.

    Awards heavyweight The Dark Knight leads the film field and supernatural thriller Lost heads up the television categories with 11 nominations apiece.

    Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film

    • Changling
    • The Dark Knight
    • Gran Torino
    • Quantum of Solace
    • Traitor
    • Valkyrie

    Best Supporting Actress

    • Joan Allen (Death Race)
    • Judi Dench (Quantum of Solace)
    • Olga Kurylenko (Quantum of Solace)
    • Tilda Swinton (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button)
    • Charlize Theron (Hancock)
    • Carice Van Houten (Valkyrie)

    The Saturn Awards acknowledge genre films, television programmes and home entertainment releases.

    The winners will be announced at the June 25 ceremony.

    The 007 films have often been acknowledged at the Saturn Awards. Most notably, Pierce Brosnan took home the Best Actor award for 1997’s Tomorrow Never Dies, while Casino Royale landed the Best Action Film award in 2007.

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  3. Exclusive 'Quantum of Solace/Casino Royale' 2-Pack In Australia

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-03-16

    CommanderBond.net has come across a special James Bond DVD exclusive that will be available in Australia this Wednesday: the Quantum of Solace/Casino Royale Double Pack.

    Due for release on 18 March alongside the second wave of 007 Blu-ray titles and the debut release of Quantum of Solace, this exclusive double pack will include single-disc DVD editions of Daniel Craig’s first two Bond adventures.

    Encoded for Region 4 DVD players, the Quantum of Solace/Casino Royale Double Pack will retail for $42.95 and can be ordered online:

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  4. James Bond Museum To Open In Bregenz

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-03-15

    A special James Bond museum is set to open later this month in Bregenz, Austria.

    As many 007 fans will recall, the city served as a key filming location for Quantum of Solace last year. It is featured during the ‘Tosca’ opera sequence in the film where Daniel Craig’s Bond breaks in on a secret Quantum meeting.

    The Austrian Times reports that the museum is set to open on 20 March and will celebrate the location’s links with 007. Entry will be free of charge.

    Various props from Quantum of Solace will be featured as well as pictures and fact sheets to provide an intense ‘behind the scenes’ insight into the filming of the 22nd Bond film.

    Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko and Mathieu Amalric in Bregenz

    Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko and Mathieu Amalric in Bregenz

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  5. 'Quantum of Solace' Blu-ray/DVD Overview

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-03-11

    CommanderBond.net rounds up all the latest news and details regarding the upcoming debut of Quantum of Solace on Blu-ray and DVD around the world in March 2009.

    Article originally posted: 29 January 2009
    Last updated: 11 March 2009

    QUANTUM OF SOLACE
    ON BLU-RAY AND DVD

    Overview

    The 22nd James Bond 007 film, Quantum of Solace, will debut on Blu-ray and DVD from MGM and Fox Home Entertainment throughout the world in mid-March (with some countries slated for May and June releases).

    Australia will be the first country in which the film hits the home video market on 18 March. The UK and USA follow on 23 and 24 March, respectively.

    Special features will be similar in content to those found on the original Blu-ray/DVD release of Daniel Craig’s first Bond film, 2006’s Casino Royale (i.e. no audio commentaries, etc.). Scroll below for full details.

    Plot Synopsis

    James Bond in 'Quantum of Solace'

    Daniel Craig returns as James Bond in this thrilling, action-packed adventure which starts shortly after Casino Royale ends. Betrayed by the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. On a nonstop quest for justice that crisscrosses the globe, Bond meets the beautiful but feisty Camille (Olga Kurylenko), who leads him to Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric), a ruthless businessman and major force within the mysterious “Quantum” organization. When Bond uncovers a conspiracy to take control of one of the world’s most important natural resources, he must navigate a minefield of treachery, deception and murder to neutralize “Quantum” before it’s too late!

    Blu-ray/DVD Announcement

    The high-octane action of the world’s most famous secret agent continues when Quantum of Solace explodes onto Blu-ray Disc and DVD this March from MGM and Fox Home Entertainment…

    Click here for more…

    Worldwide Release Dates

    • AUSTRALIA – 18 March
    • UK – 23 March
    • NORTH AMERICA – 24 March
    • NETHERLANDS – 25 March
    • SWEDEN – 25 March
    • SPAIN – 25 March
    • ITALY – 26 March
    • GERMANY – 27 March
    • MEXICO – 27 March
    • SWITZERLAND – March/May
    • FRANCE – 13 May
    • JAPAN – 16 June
    • BRAZIL – 24 June (retail) / 23 March (rental)

    Ordering Details

    Region 1:

    • Release Date: 24 March 2009
    • Format: Single-Disc DVD
    • Format: Two-Disc Special Edition DVD
    • Format: Blu-ray Disc
    • Retail Price: $29.98 U.S. / $43.48 Canada (Single-Disc DVD)
    • Retail Price: $34.98 U.S. / $45.98 Canada (Two-Disc Special Edition DVD)
    • Retail Price: $39.99 U.S. / $49.99 Canada (Blu-ray Disc)
    • Video: 2.40:1 Anamorphic Widescreen Presentation
    • Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
    • Subtitles: English, German, Castellan, Italian, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
    • Feature Run Time: 106 mins
    • Order (Single-Disc DVD) – Amazon.com
    • Order (Two-Disc Special Edition DVD) – Amazon.com
    • Order (Blu-ray Disc) – Amazon.com

    Region 2:

    • Release Date: 23 March 2009
    • Format: Two-Disc Special Edition DVD
    • Format: Blu-ray Disc
    • Retail Price: £24.99 (Two-Disc Special Edition DVD)
    • Retail Price: £33.99 (Blu-ray Disc)
    • Video: 2.40:1 Anamorphic Widescreen Presentation
    • Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
    • Subtitles: English, German, Castellan, Italian, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
    • Feature Run Time: 106 mins
    • Order (Two-Disc Special Edition DVD) – Amazon.co.uk
    • Order (Blu-ray Disc) – Amazon.co.uk

    Region 4:

    Cover Artwork

    Cover artwork for the UK and US Blu-ray Discs and US Two-Disc Special Edition DVD uses the international teaser poster “B” image of Daniel Craig as James Bond.

    Cover artwork for the UK Two-Disc Special Edition DVD and US Single-Disc DVD use a variation of the final 1-sheet poster image of Daniel Craig as James Bond.

    'Quantum of Solace' - Single-Disc Edition 'Quantum of Solace' - Two-Disc Special Edition 'Quantum of Solace' - Blu-ray Disc

    Single-Disc / Two-Disc Special Edition / Blu-ray Disc cover artwork

    Special Features

    Single-Disc DVD:

    • Jack White & Alicia Keys “Another Way to Die” Music Video
    • Theatrical Trailers

    Two-Disc Special Edition DVD & Blu-ray Disc:

    • “Bond on Location” 24-minute Special Feature
    • Start of Shooting
    • On Location
    • Olga Kurylenko and the Boat Chase
    • Director Marc Forster
    • The Music
    • Crew Files
    • Jack White & Alicia Keys “Another Way to Die” Music Video
    • Theatrical Trailers

    Exclusives & Promotional Deals

    Region 1:

    Walmart: Walmart stores are offering an exclusive collectible James Bond calendar packaged along with the single-disc DVD edition of Quantum of Solace [Click Here For More Details]

    FYE: FYE’s in-store offer includes a free collectible poster to fans who Quantum of Solace before the 24 March release date. [Click Here For More Details]

    Suncoast: Suncoast’s in-store offer includes a free collectible poster to fans who Quantum of Solace before the 24 March release date. [Click Here For More Details]

    Region 2:

    HMV: Fans who pre-order either the Two-Disc Special Edition DVD or Blu-ray Disc of Quantum of Solace also receive an exclusive limited edition copy of Bond On Set: Filming Quantum of Solace by photographer Greg Williams. [Click Here For More Details]

    Region 4:

    HMV: HMV stores in Australia will be giving away a free 007 shot glass to those who pre-order Quantum of Solace before its 18 March release date. [Click Here For More Details]

    Reviews

    DVD Talk: Although scores in the video and audio categories are omitted due to the disk being a screener copy, the 22nd James Bond film received an overall advice score of ‘Recommended’. [Click here for full review.]

    DVD Talk: Strong film content and replay scores offset the weaker special features rating, earning the film an overall score of ‘Highly Recommended’. [Click here for full review.]

    Blu-ray.com: Audio and video were the two highest rated categories in this Quantum of Solace review, scoring 5 and 4.5, respectively. The film itself and the special features each scored 3.5. [Click here for full review.]

    Promotional Trailer

    James Bond fans can view the promotional trailer for Quantum of Solace on Blu-ray and DVD by heading over to the official 007.com website.


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  6. 'Quantum of Solace' Blu-ray Review/Screenshots

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-03-09

    More and more reviews of Quantum of Solace on Blu-ray and DVD have begun to appear online as the mid-March release dates come closer.

    The Region 2 Blu-ray edition of the 22nd James Bond film was reviewed at Blu-ray.com yesterday, earning a 4/5 star review overall.

    Audio and video were the two highest rated categories in this Quantum of Solace review, scoring 5 and 4.5, respectively. The film itself and the special features each scored 3.5.

    Additionally, the review includes 20 screenshots of the film and opening menu taken from the Blu-ray disc. Click here to view them all at Blu-ray.com.

    'Quantum of Solace
    'Quantum of Solace

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  7. Marc Forster Reflects On 'Quantum of Solace'

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-03-09

    Last Wednesday, director Marc Forster took part in special high-definition screening of Quantum of Solace at BFI Southbank. A representative for the Den of Geek website was able to attend the event and has reported back on the Q&A event.

    Directing Action

    Marc Forster

    ‘Making an action film is a challenge,’ Forster confessed. ‘A lot of action scenes came out of visiting the locations and being inspired by them. I’m pretty organised, I do most of the work in pre-production for all my movies, and I make it very clear to everybody, all my department heads. There are electronic previews and storyboards. I don’t story board the movie entirely, I only storyboard action sequences or visual effects sequences. I wanted to set the four big action scenes around the elements, earth, fire water and air.’

    He continued: ‘I haven’t ever worked before with a second unit director, it was very hard for me to let control go and say okay, you need to deliver exactly what is in my head. I hired a person I had a lot of trust in, I liked his previous work.

    ‘[Barbara] Broccoli told me “you know you’re the first non-Commonwealth director we’ve hired and the youngest one”–I said thank you for letting me know it just adds to the pressure!’

    Likes & Dislikes

    James Bond and Camille in 'Quantum of Solace'

    Forster also explained the slight changes that went into effect to create one of his favourite sequences in Quantum of Solace: the opera scene.

    ‘In the script it was written as a kind of UN conference setting and I thought visually it’s not that interesting,’ he stated. ‘When I came across the opera location and I saw that eye on the lake I though that screams Bond location! The symbolism of the blue eye is so Bond and the metaphor made it a perfect location.’

    On the other hand, Forster mentioned the Camille introduction scene as one he wasn’t quite as fond of… ‘The only scene I had problems with was the sequence when we introduced Camille when she pulls up in the car. I have a little issue with the colour of the car and it’s too clean, I’m not happy with my directorial choices.’

    ‘I changed the dialogue in that scene like fifty times, it was just never totally smooth and then you have to make these decisions so fast, suddenly the car is there. Then of course later on she pulls up in the Bug in front of the hotel and there I think the car works and her line is funny, the two of them work well together.’

    Marc Forster, Mathieu Amalric, Olga Kurylenko and Daniel Craig

    A Marc Forster James Bond Film

    ‘I had this issue I wanted to bring in,’ Forster said in regards to the film’s overall plot. ‘I said to [Paul] Haggis “I’m really concerned about the water, oil is a thing of the past.” I thought it’s going to be a huge issue. Water is timeless, I thought it would be something that would be interesting and current for a while, I thought that theme would not be quickly outdated.’

    ‘The only thing [producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson] asked for was we don’t want Bond to kill anybody innocent. I found that to be completely reasonable.’

    ‘At one point in one of the story lines there was a car on the road being repaired and I thought it would be interesting if we took the car off the cliff. And they said we shouldn’t do that because they’re just innocent bystanders. I think it’s a good thing.’

    ‘We worked together on the script until they signed it off, but on the set, in the execution of Bond I never had them ever tell me one note or say anything, I had a free hand. I showed them scenes as we went along and I felt that they really liked what they saw but you’re always nervous every time. They liked the film and embraced it.’

    The Reception

    Marc Forster

    Forster mentioned that Quantum of Solace was no different than his other films in that he rarely rewatched it. ‘Once I’ve seen it at a premiere its too painful, I have to let go!’

    ‘Certain things stick out or I don’t like this scene or that scene. For instance I just did the commentary for the Bond DVD the other day and I watched it for the first time again. It was interesting, I was trying to focus on the commentary and not get to engaged in the movie, it’s hard for me to watch.’

    He continued: ‘I show an audience the film; even if you say, okay one half of the audience don’t like the movie and the other half love the movie, that’s how it is with every film, you can’t please everybody. There are millions and millions of fans, I couldn’t possibly cater to all of them.’

    ‘Some people seem to really love [the film], some seem to hate it, I think discussion is always good. It’s not the last Bond film ever made, I think there will be many more.’

    “Bond, James Bond.”

    Marc Forster

    The director also briefly brought up the key deleted scene that contained the famous “Bond, James Bond” line (which unfortunately has not made the cut for the special features on this upcoming Blu-ray/DVD release).

    ‘There was a scene after the movie ended, it was sort of a hanger on, we had this little hang on between Bond and Mr White, a very short scene. I felt though it was forcing the producers to almost make a trilogy out of it, but now they have a choice of opening it up or starting new, whatever.’

    ‘I felt the scene didn’t really add anything to the story,’ he added, ‘unfortunately the famous line was in that scene as well. Everyone said you didn’t shoot that line “Bond, James Bond” but I did shoot it. I didn’t cut the scene because of the line. I watched the movie with and without the scene, I just liked it better without it so we just decided to leave it out. It’s not on the first DVD, I don’t know if the scene is going to be on the second.’

    Another Bond For Forster?

    'Quantum of Solace'

    Quantum of Solace

    Despite the fact that he won’t be back for Daniel Craig’s third 007 outing, Forster didn’t completely rule out ever coming back for another go.

    ‘[The producers] did ask me to do another one, but you know, at this point I need to do something smaller, then, you can say never say never again!’

    ‘I would do another Bond because I think Bond has reached his quantum of solace, it’s time to bring in more women, you know all those things people seem to miss. I created Camille as an alter ego to him, it’s interesting that she’s the one woman he doesn’t sleep with because he sympathised.’

    ‘I would hope on the next one more humour can be bought in and the character can be developed further. I think the things people were craving for can be bought back, it’s not a lost case but at this point in time I felt this was the Bond film I wanted to make.’

    There’s much more… Head on over to Den of Geek for the complete Q&A session with Marc Forster, including the director’s comments regarding his initial turning down of the project, working with Daniel Craig, ‘Another Way To Die’ and more.

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  8. 'Quantum of Solace' Blu-ray/DVD Trailer Now Online

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-03-08
    James Bond in 'Quantum of Solace'

    With the release of Quantum of Solace on home video just days away now, the promotional trailer has been released online at the official 007.com website.

    Daniel Crai’g’s second James Bond film will first arrive on Blu-ray and DVD on 18 March on Australia. UK and US releases follow on 23 and 24 March, respectively, with several other countries around the world following closely after.

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  9. More 'Quantum of Solace' Pre-order Exclusives

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-03-03
    'Quantum of Solace' - Blu-ray Disc

    Several more exclusives offered by retailers for pre-ordering Quantum of Solace on DVD and Blu-ray have been announced.

    Both FYE and SunCoast stores are offering James Bond fans a collectible poster if they pre-order the film before its 24 March release date in the United States. This currently seems to be an in-store offer only as there are no notices regarding it on either official website (SunCoast, FYE).

    In Australia, HMV stores will be giving away a free 007 shot glass to those who pre-order the film. Quantum of Solace is released there on 18 March.

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  10. James Bond Scores Five Empire Award Nominations

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-03-02
    Daniel Craig is James Bond

    Daniel Craig is James Bond

    The final shortlists have been revealed for the 2009 Jameson Empire Awards and Quantum of Solace has scored nominations in five categories.

    The 22nd James Bond film is currently up for vote in the Best Thriller category, Best Actor (Daniel Craig), Best Actress (Olga Kurylenko), Best Newcomer (Gemma Arterton) and Best Soundtrack.

    The awards are voted for by readers of Empire magazine and will be announced at a ceremony on 29 March. Comedian Dara O’Briain will be hosting the event.

    As 007 fans may recall, Craig’s debut Bond film, Casino Royale took home three awards at the 2007 ceremony, including the Best Film honour.

    'Quantum of Solace'

    Quantum of Solace

    Best Thriller

    • Quantum of Solace
    • No Country For Old Men
    • Changeling
    • Gone Baby Gone
    • Eagle Eye

    Best Actor

    • Daniel Craig – Quantum of Solace
    • Daniel Day Lewis – There Will Be Blood
    • Christian Bale – The Dark Knight
    • Robert Downey Jr – Iron Man
    • Johnny Depp – Sweeney Todd

    Best Actress

    • Olga Kurylenko – Quantum of Solace
    • Angelina Jolie – Changeling
    • Ellen Page – Juno
    • Sally Hawkins – Happy Go Lucky
    • Helena Bonham Carter – Sweeney Todd)

    Best Newcomer

    • Gemma Arterton
    • Robert Pattinson
    • Jim Sturgess
    • Toby Kebell
    • Hayley Atwell

    Best Soundtrack

    • Quantum of Solace
    • Mamma Mia!
    • Sweeney Todd
    • RocknRolla
    • There Will Be Blood

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