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  1. Top Gear Exclusive – The DB5 is back!

    By Matthew Harkin on 2012-07-19

     

    A brand new video blog has just been released, showcasing the Aston Martin DB5 in ‘Skyfall’. New behind the scenes footage shows Bond and M walking into a garage and retrieving the signature vehicle. The full video blog can be found here.

  2. Why is this shark laughing?

    By Helmut Schierer on 2012-07-18

    In a somewhat unexpected development reports of James Bond’s unusual shoestring budget have gained new momentum by yesterday’s unveiling of two Honda CRF 250R motorbikes, which saw extended use during the pre-titles-sequence of this year’s upcoming James Bond film ‘Skyfall’. However, sources close to the production insist the two machines are not meant to replace James Bond’s Aston Martin, neither in ‘Skyfall’ nor in the future.

    The two motorbikes in question were unveiled yesterday at the ‘Bond In Motion‘ exhibition currently hosted at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. Representatives of Honda (UK) said they were delighted to see their products chosen by the Bond production and announced a range of further promotional events to celebrate the occasion (further information on upcoming activities: www.honda.co.uk, Facebook/HondaCarsUK and Twitter @Honda_UK). First among these is the offer of twenty pairs of tickets for the ‘Bond In Motion’ exhibition in a competition.  To win you have to tweet the answer to this question:

     

    The Honda CRF250R features in the upcoming Bond film Skyfall, but which Honda model featured in the 1971 film Diamonds are Forever?

    To enter:

    • Follow @Honda_UK
    • Tweet the answer to the question and include #Honda007 in your tweet

     

    And we guess this may be the reason for this shark’s laughter.

  3. New ‘Skyfall’ Trailer Runtime revealed.

    By Matthew Harkin on 2012-07-13

    After the recent confirmation of a new trailer  for the latest Bond epic ‘Skyfall’, the BBFC have officialy released the runtime. The second ‘Skyfall’ trailer, has been classified as a PG and runs for 3 minutes 1 second. So expect a high dose of Bond action. The trailer should be online within the next week or so, but some sources speculate that the trailer could be online very shortly.  The second trailer for ‘Skyfall’ is also rumoured to be attatched to The Dark Knight Rises, the last film in the Christopher Nolan Batman trilogy.

  4. Brand new ‘Skyfall’ Trailer shown at Comic Con

    By Matthew Harkin on 2012-07-13

    Our Bond fandom is in overload today, as news of a brand new ‘Skyfall’ Trailer was shown at an IMAX Screening at Comic Con. Commanderbond.net has yet to see it, but compiled below is a list of first reactions and descriptions. Thanks to Marketto007, Shrublands and thecasinoroyale for the alert.

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  5. First official Look at Q in ‘Skyfall’

    By Matthew Harkin on 2012-07-12

    Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, producers of the 23rd James Bond adventure, SKYFALL, announced today that the character of Q will be making a welcome return to the Bond franchise and confirmed that the role will be played by British actor Ben Whishaw.

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  6. SKYFALL EXCLUSIVE COMING TO COMIC CON

    By Matthew Harkin on 2012-07-10

    An update from the IMAX Twitter feed has announced that a never before seen preview of Skyfall will showcase at this years San Diego Comic Con.

    More news to follow…

  7. Bond has NOT replaced his Martini in ‘Skyfall’

    By Matthew Harkin on 2012-07-08

    Sam Mendes has confirmed that James Bond has not ditched his Martini in favour of Heineken. Recent Tabloid reports suggested that Bond will in fact replace his signature Martini for beer in the upcoming James Bond movie. Speaking to GQ Magazine, Mendes said “There is a moment where he drinks Heineken, or rather a beer. But there is a story reason for that. And he does drink other things…”

    There wasn’t really any kind of doubt that this would be the case however, as Bond fans already knew that EON Productions have had a long standing product placement with Heineken, and it was just the media blowing things out of proportion.  Bond took a sip of beer in 2008’s ‘Quantum of Solace’ but still managed to down 6 vodka martini’s.

    Skyfall opens in the UK on October 26th.

     

  8. Two new web documentaries focus on the look and style of James Bond.

    By Matthew Harkin on 2012-07-02

    This web documentary focuses on the creation of the iconic world inhabited by James Bond over the last 50 years. We spend time with award winning set designer, Sir Ken Adam; as well as Aston Martin’s Head of Design; along with the designers and the makers of the legendary Golden Gun.

    This new web documentary details the evolution of James Bond’s personal style, meeting award winning costume designer, Lindy Hemming; and a handful of bespoke tailors who have been instrumental in shaping and crafting this icon of style over 50 years.

  9. Daniel Kleinman returns for ‘Skyfall’

    By Matthew Harkin on 2012-07-02

    Daniel Kleinman, who worked on the main title sequences for all four Pierce Brosnan Bond movies, and ‘Casino Royale’, will helm the opening title sequence for ‘Skyfall’, it has been confirmed. ‘Skyfall’ will be Kleinmans first Bond movie in 6 years, as MK-12 handled the main title sequence for 2008’s ‘Quantum of Solace’.

    It was reported that work on the opening titles for ‘Skyfall’  began in May, when British model Charlotte Edwards tweeted that her and a fellow model would be working on the title sequence. As promising as this sounds, it looks like fans might be in for a more traditional sequence this time round, as the Bond series is famous for including silhouetted girls in the opening titles.

    Are you happy with the return of Kleinman? You can discuss this news here.

  10. ‘Skyfall’ to help launch Sony’s latest smartphone

    By Helmut Schierer on 2012-06-27

    Today Mobile Magazine’s website reports the cross-company marketing of Sony Mobile’s new smartphone – as yet unnamed – that is to feature prominently in Sony Pictures’ new Bond film ‘Skyfall’. According to this, exclusive promotional links and trailers for the film are an important feature of the marketing strategy for the new device.

    Mobile Magazine’s article can be found here

    You can discuss this news in this thread

    Thanks to CBn forum member Luigi Ferrari for the alert.