Pre-order 'Quantum of Solace' On Blu-ray And DVD

Following up the recent announcement that Daniel Craig’s Quantum of Solace would be arriving on Blu-ray and DVD this March, James Bond fans in the US can now get their pre-orders in.

All three versions of the film–single-disc DVD, special edition DVD and Blu-ray–are now listed at Amazon.com at discounted prices, due for release on 24 March:

• Order Quantum of Solace (Single-Disc DVD)
• Order Quantum of Solace (2-Disc Special Edition DVD)
• Order Quantum of Solace (Blu-ray)

Amazon.co.uk pre-order links are forthcoming.

Click here for the complete press release regarding the DVD/Blu-ray release of Quantum of Solace, including special features, worldwide release dates and more.

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'Quantum of Solace' Announced On DVD And Blu-ray

Quantum of Solace, the latest record-breaking James Bond film in the long-running series, has been formally announced on DVD and Blu-ray Disc today.

The movie will be available on DVD in a single-disc edition and a two-disc special edition. The Blu-ray edition will feature the same content as the two-disc DVD, but in high definition.

Quantum of Solace on Single-Disc DVD, Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray Disc.

QUANTUM OF SOLACE: Daniel Craig Returns as 007 in the Multi Million Global Box Office Smash Debuting On Blu-ray Disc and DVD Worldwide March 2009 From MGM and Fox Home Entertainment

LOS ANGELES – 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.

A worldwide box office phenomenon, Quantum of Solace has broken countless records and scored among the top 20 film openings of all time in 67 international territories. Bond… James Bond remains one of the world’s largest and most successful film franchises with 22 films to date.

Starting shortly after Casino Royale ends, Daniel Craig returns as James Bond, betrayed by the woman he loved and determined to find those responsible for her death. His pursuit and determination lead him deeper into the criminal organization known as “Quantum” and into the company of Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric), an environmentalist using his wealth and power to help overthrow a government in exchange for a barren piece of desert land that will allow him to control the country’s water supply. Forced to work without the help of MI6, Bond partners with Camille (Olga Kurylenko), a young woman on her own quest for justice, and together they travel across the globe in order to stop Greene and seek retribution.

The 22nd film in the James Bond franchise, Quantum of Solace features many familiar faces from 2006’s Casino Royale including Academy Award* winner Dame Judi Dench as Bond’s closest confidant, M; Giancarlo Giannini as René Mathis; and Jeffrey Wright as Felix Leiter. The Blu-ray Disc and two-disc Special Edition DVD contains special features including behind-the-scenes featurettes, crew files, plus a music video for “Another Way to Die” featuring Jack White and Alicia Keys.

*1999; Best Actress in a Supporting Role; Shakespeare in Love

Quantum of Solace will be available on Blu-ray Disc, single-disc DVD and two-disc Special Edition DVD as follows (product may vary by country):

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

Synopsis

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!

Single-Disc DVD Special Features:

• “Another Way to Die” Music Video
• Theatrical Trailers

Two-Disc Special Edition DVD Special Features:

Includes all of the above single-disc content plus additional bonus features:

• “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

Blu-ray DVD Special Features:

Includes all of the above two-disc special edition content in spectacular hi-definition.

About EON Productions

EON Productions/Danjaq LLC is owned by the Broccoli family and has produced twenty-two James Bond films since 1962, including Quantum of Solace. The James Bond films, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, make up the longest running franchise in film history and include the recent blockbuster films GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not Enough, Die Another Day and Casino Royale. EON Productions and Danjaq LLC are affiliate companies and control all worldwide merchandising of the James Bond franchise.

About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries, is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world’s largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,100 titles.

Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., Ventanazul, MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Domestic Networks LLC, MGM Distribution Co., MGM International Television Distribution Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Worldwide Digital Media, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 120 countries. MGM ownership is as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), TPG (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit www.mgm.com.

A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC (TCFHE) is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on DVD, Blu-ray Disc (BD) and Digital Copy as well as acquisitions and original productions. The company also releases all products around the globe for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets – from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce – throughout the world. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company.

Quantum of Solace – North America

DVD Price:

• $29.98 U.S. / $43.48 Canada (Single-Disc)
• $34.98 U.S. / $45.98 Canada (Special Edition)
• $39.99 U.S. / $49.99 Canada (Blu-ray Disc)

Order Due Date: February 25, 2009
Street Date: March 24, 2009
Catalog Number: M113466 (SD)
M113478 (SE)
M113508 (BD)
Total Run Time: 106 minutes
Rating: PG-13
Screen Format: Widescreen
Closed Captioned: Yes

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James Bond Producers To Be Honoured With RAAM International Award

Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson

James Bond film producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have been announced as the recipients of the RAAM International Award, reports Variety.

The producers will be honoured at the 5th annual RAAM awards ceremony for their work on the 007 film series, scheduled to take place at London’s Millennium Hotel on Wednesday, 4 February.

RAAM is a specialist cinema management consultancy serving the film and cinema sector throughout the UK and around the world and are acknowledged as the leading film and cinema conference and awards management company in the UK and Ireland.

Furthermore, Quantum of Solace will complete against the two other top box office stars of 2008 in the UK–Mamma Mia! and The Dark Knight for the film of the year award.

For further information about the RAAM awards, visit the official website.

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'Quantum of Solace' Earns Two BAFTA Nominations

At the beginning of this month, it was announced that Quantum of Solace had been included in seven categories on the BAFTA longlist.

Today, Variety reports that the final nominations are in and the latest James Bond film is featured in two categories: Special Visual Effects and Sound.

Special Visual Effects

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – Eric Barba, Craig Barron, Nathan McGuinness, Edson Williams

The Dark Knight – Chris Corbould, Nick Davis, Paul Franklin, Tim Webber

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull – Pablo Helman

Iron Man – Shane Patrick Mahan, John Nelson, Ben Snow

Quantum of Solace – Chris Corbould, Kevin Tod Haug

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Sound

Changeling – Walt Martin, Alan Robert Murray, John Reitz, Gregg Rudloff

The Dark Knight – Lora Hirschberg, Richard King, Ed Novick, Gary Rizzo

Quantum of Solace – Eddy Joseph, Chris Munro, Mike Prestwood Smith, Mark Taylor

Slumdog Millionaire – Glenn Freemantle, Resul Pookutty, Richard Pryke, Tom Sayers, Ian Tapp

Wall-E – Ben Burtt, Tom Myers, Michael Semanick, Matthew Wood

The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony scheduled for Sunday, 8 February at London’s Royal Opera House.

Back in 2007, Daniel Craig’s debut 007 film, Casino Royale was featured in 14 categories on that year’s BAFTA longlist. Eventually securing nine nominations, including Best British Film, Royale ultimately came away with two wins: one for Sound and the Rising Star award for Eva Green’s portrayal of Vesper Lynd.

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Win The 'Quantum of Solace' Soundtrack

CommanderBond.net is giving forum members the chance to win the official CD soundtrack of the 22nd James Bond film, Quantum of Solace.

Composed once again by series regular David Arnold, this 24-track soundtrack also features the title song ‘Another Way To Die’ by Jack White and Alicia Keys.

Quantum of Solace Soundtrack

This competition is open to all members of CommanderBond.net (CBn). You must be a registered member of the CBn Forums and answer the following question correctly to be eligible to win. Not yet a member of CBn? Register here now–it is free and only takes a minute!

How To Enter:

To enter, fill out the following questionnaire and send a Communiqué/Private Message on the CBn Forums to ‘CBn Competition’ (Subject: CBn Soundtrack) by Midnight EST on 31 January 2009 (simply click on the link in this paragraph).

1. Composer David Arnold has a writing/producing credit on all of the following James Bond songs, with the exception of:

1. ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’ – Sheryl Crow
2. ‘Surrender’ – k.d. Lang
3. ‘Only Myself To Blame’ – Scott Walker
4. ‘You Know My Name’ – Chris Cornell

2. What is your CBn Forum Screen Name?
3. What country/state do you live in?

Art Directors Guild Nomination For 'Quantum of Solace'

Yet another awards nomination has come in for Quantum of Solace–this time for production designer Dennis Gassner.

The 22nd James Bond entry has been nominated in the Contemporary Films category for the 13th Annual Art Directors Guild, Excellence in Production Design Awards.

This nominated, credited to Gassner, places Quantum of Solace in the running against the four other films in this category:

Burn After Reading – Production Designer: Jess Gonchor

Gran Torino – Production Designer: James J. Murakami

Quantum of Solace – Production Designer: Dennis Gassner

Slumdog Millionaire – Production Designer: Mark Digby

The Wrestler – Production Designer: Timothy Grimes

For the full list of nominees, visit Awards Daily.

The 13th Annual Art Directors Guild Excellence in Production Design Awards will take place Saturday, 14 February, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. The event, hosted by Breaking Bad Emmy winner Bryan Cranston, will also honor director-producer George Lucas with ADG’s Outstanding Contributions to Cinematic Imagery Award.

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'Quantum of Solace' Contributes To Record UK Box Office In '08

Quantum of Solace proved once again that there is no stopping James Bond in the United Kingdom.

Quantum of Solace

According to The Times, the latest James Bond film contributed heavily to a 5% increase in box office takings last year which led to a record £949 million total.

Daniel Craig’s second 007 entry ranked second overall with a year-end gross of £51 million. The ABBA musical comedy Mamma Mia!, starring former Bond star Pierce Brosnan, claimed the number one spot with an astonishing £69 million, becoming the biggest box office hit ever in the UK.

In third place, was The Dark Knight, which ended up with a £49 million gross.

Sean Perkins, research executive at the UK Film Council (UKFC), said: ‘Cinemagoing has tended to hold up well in a recession, but what has helped this year is that the releases have been good.’

More detailed data, including the number of admissions, is expected to be released this upcoming week by Nielsen EDI on behalf of the UKFC.

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James Bond Is Germany's Top Box Office Earner In 2008

Quantum of Solace ruled the German box office in 2008.

Quantum of Solace

According to a new Screen Daily report, Daniel Craig’s second James Bond entry ranked as the year’s top earner in the country, with a $42.5 million gross (31.5 million €).

The 007 film, along with several other box office successes such as Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and Rabbit Without Ears, contributed to a 3.5% year-on-year increase in takings.

Furthermore, German film-goers bought 123.6 million tickets in the last 12 months, up 1.57% on 2007’s 121.7 million total.

Last month, it was reported that Quantum of Solace had boosted the country’s box office in the fourth quarter of 2008. The film’s $42.5 million total ranks it the third best for Bond worldwide, behind the the US and UK grosses, respectively.

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'Quantum' Misses Out On Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards

Early last month it was reported on CommanderBond.net that Quantum of Solace had been nominated in two categories for the 14th Broadcast Film Critics Association’s Critics Choice Awards: Best Action Film and Best Song.

The winners were revealed yesterday and James Bond unfortunately failed to take home either of the two prizes. Quantum lost the battle for best film to The Dark Knight, while Bruce Springsteen’s song-of-the-same-name for The Wrestler trumped ‘Another Way To Die’ by Jack White and Alicia Keys.

The full list of nominees in both categories follows:

Action Movie

• The Dark Knight
• Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
• Iron Man
• Quantum of Solace
• Wanted

Song

• “Another Way To Die,” Jack White and Alicia Keys/Jack White, Quantum of Solace
• “Down to Earth,” Peter Gabriel/Peter Gabriel and Thomas Newman, WALL•E
• “I Thought I Lost You,” Miley Cyrus and John Travolta/Miley Cyrus and Jeffrey Steele, Bolt
• “Jaiho,” Sukhwinder Singh/A.R. Rahman and Gulzar, Slumdog Millionaire
• “The Wrestler,” Bruce Springsteen/Bruce Springsteen, The Wrestler

Click here for the complete list of winners.

The Broadcast Film Critics Association, which represents more than 200 television, radio and online critics from the United States and Canada, founded the Critics’ Choice Awards in 1995.

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'Quantum of Solace' Becomes Highest Grossing James Bond Film In US

As predicted, Quantum of Solace has gone on to surpass the box office record of 2006’s Casino Royale and become, inflation unadjusted, the highest grossing James Bond film of all time in the United States.

Full press release follows:

Quantum of Solace Top Bond Film Of All Time At North American Box Office

$167.1 Million Gross In North America–And Counting–Surpasses Casino Royale

Daniel Craig

At the motion picture box office, there is one man who keeps showing that nobody does it better: Bond. James Bond.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’/Columbia Pictures’ Quantum of Solace, the 22nd James Bond adventure, has taken in over $167.1 million to become the most successful Bond film of all time in North America, surpassing the $167 million grossed domestically by Casino Royale, it was announced today by Jeff Blake, chairman of Sony Pictures Worldwide Marketing and Distribution. The film is still playing in 891 theaters in the United States.

In addition, Quantum of Solace has grossed another $382.9 internationally, with the important market of Japan still yet to open. Taking in a worldwide gross so far of $550 million, Quantum of Solace is already the second-highest grossing Bond film of all time worldwide.

Commenting on the announcement, Blake said, “It is always gratifying when the audience responds to a film, but to be working with a character as successful as James Bond and see the two films Sony has handled become the two most successful films in the history of the franchise makes us all tremendously proud. It has been a special thrill to work on the Bond films, and we couldn’t be more excited by the success of Quantum of Solace.”

Daniel Craig reprises his role as Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007 in Quantum of Solace, the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures/Columbia Pictures release of EON Productions’ 22nd adventure in the longest-running film franchise in motion picture history. The film is produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli and directed by Marc Forster. The screenplay was written by Paul Haggis and Neal Purvis & Robert Wade.

About EON Productions

EON Productions/Danjaq, LLC, is owned by the Broccoli family and has produced twenty two James Bond films since 1962, including Quantum of Solace. The James Bond films, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, make up the longest running franchise in film history and include the recent blockbuster films GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not Enough, Die Another Day and Casino Royale. EON Productions and Danjaq, LLC, are affiliate companies and control all worldwide merchandising of the James Bond franchise.

About Columbia Pictures

Columbia Pictures, part of the Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group, is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in more than 100 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com.

About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries, is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world’s largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,100 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., Ventanazul, MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Domestic Networks LLC, MGM Distribution Co, MGM International Television Distribution Inc, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Worldwide Digital Media, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 120 countries. MGM ownership is as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), TPG (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit www.mgm.com.

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