Win A Casino Royale Special Edition DVD

A lucky CBn member now has the chance to win a brand new copy of the recently released two-disc special edition DVD of Casino Royale. This DVD edition of Daniel Craig’s debut James Bond film is the widescreen version and is region 1 encoded (USA & Canada). Click here for CBn’s Casino Royale DVD overview.

This competition is open CBn members located in the USA and Canada. 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!

To enter, fill out the following questionnaire and send a Communique/Private Message on the CBn Forums to Qwerty. (Subject: CBn Royale) by Midnight EST on 31 March 2007 (simply click on the link in this paragraph and scroll down on the page that appears until you come across “Send Communique”).

1. True or False: The canon roll of the Aston Martin DBS in the film set a world record.
2. What is your CBn Forum Screen Name?
3. What country/state do you live in?

To discuss this CBn competition or if you have any questions visit this thread on the CBn Forums, the largest James Bond 007 forum on the internet.

All those who answer correctly will be put into a drawing and the winner will be sent a Communique/Private Message via the CBn Forums to the Screen Name they provided to inform them of their winning. The winner must respond to this PM within three (3) days with the requested information (name, mailing address, etc) or another drawing will be held. The winner will be announced once shipping information has been received. The item will be shipped from the USA. In the event that a prize has been stolen or mishandled during shipment, CBn will not be able to replace the specific item–this has yet to be a problem.

Casino Royale DVD Reviews Online

After months of waiting for James Bond fans, the region 1 DVD and Blu-ray release of Casino Royale finally took place this past Tuesday and the region 2 release is only a few more days away. Several entertainment and DVD websites have published new reviews f the 21st official 007 film…

The Casino Royale DVD earned an overall score of A- at UGO, with the extras being the only major drawback. ‘As a DVD, Casino Royale doesn’t kick as much ass as the movie, but it does offer a great dose of action to tide fans over until the inevitable ultimate and extended editions.’

ZAP2it was somewhat more pleased with the bonus features–they ‘complement but don’t overwhelm’ according to the reviewer. ‘It’s appropriate then that the 2-disc DVD is similarly restrained, classy and informative. The bonus features generally celebrate Bond as an iconic figure with only one extra, “James Bond: For Real,” geared towards behind-the-scenes action on the film itself…’

The Blu-ray edition also scored well in the DVD Talk review. This edition earned four or more stars (out of a possible five) in every category, with the exception of–yes, big surprise–the special features, where it earned three. The final thought: ‘Casino Royale is a terrific revitalization of the James Bond franchise, and this Blu-ray edition has excellent picture and sound, as well as a couple of interesting supplements. How could it not come highly recommended?’

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Casino Royale Blu-ray DVD Set For Record-Breaking First Week Sales

According to a report from High-Def Digest, the Blu-ray DVD edition of Casino Royale is set for a record-breaking first week of sales for a next-generation disc.

The Blu-ray DVD edition of Daniel Craig’s debut James Bond film cracked the amazon.com top 10 list of the best selling DVDs on 13 March–a first for a high-definition release–peaking at #8 (it is currently in the #9 spot while the standard widescreen edition is at #1).

This backs up predicitions that Casino Royale would score record-breaking overall first week sales for a next generation DVD release. The Departed, which was released last month, is the current record-holder, selling 20,000 units of its Blu-ray edition in the first week.

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Sebastien Foucan To Sign Casino Royale DVDs At HMV On 19 March

With the region 2 DVD release of Casino Royale set for Monday, 19 March, several James Bond fans will likely be stopping by at HMV thanks to a recently revealed instore event.

Sebastien Foucan, who played the free-running villain Mollaka in the opening scenes of Casino Royale will be signing copies of the DVD when it is released on this upcoming Monday. He’ll be located at the store on 150 Oxford Street in London at 1:30pm.

Visit HMV’s official website here for further details.

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Casino Royale Bonus 'Bond On Set' Exclusive At Target Stores

13 March Update: What Target reports as the bonus “making-of” DVD is in fact the second disc containing special features which is available everywhere. The actual Target bonus is an exclusive miniature edition the book Bond on Set: Filming Casino Royale by Greg Williams.

While many James Bond fans have already pre-ordered the upcoming Casino Royale online, others have waited to see what sort of specials will be offered for those who purchase the film instore–Best Buy, Walmart, and now Target, are a few to check out come Tuesday.

Target Stores will be offering a bonus “making-of” DVD in addition to the Casino Royale. While details are unfortunately limited as to what exactly is on this bonus DVD, a picture of the set can be here in the weekly Target ad. Note that the picture is the same as the cover artwork for the book Bond on Set: Filming Casino Royale by Greg Williams.

This Target Casino Royale exclusive will be priced at $22.99.

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Casino Royale Region 1 DVD Released Today

The region 1 DVD of Casino Royale has been released today in the USA and Canada.

Amazon.com is currently selling the 21st official James Bond film at a discounted price, while many stores such as Wal-Mart, Best Buy, and Target, are offering 007 specials of their own. The region 2 release is on 19 March.

Region 1:

• Release Date: 13 March 2007
• Retail Price: $28.95 (DVD)
• Retail Price: $28.95 (PSP)
• Retail Price: $38.95 (Blu-ray DVD)
• Format: DVD / Blu-ray DVD / Sony PSP
• Two-Disc Collector’s Edition
• Anamorphic Widescreen Presentation
• English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
• French Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Sound
• Order (Widescreen DVD) – Amazon.com
• Order (Full Screen DVD) – Amazon.com
• Order (PSP) – Amazon.com
• Order (Blu-ray DVD) – Amazon.com

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Ford Sells Aston Martin In $924 Million Deal

According to a report from the BBC, Ford has sold Aston Martin for £479 million ($924 million) to the motorsport firm, Prodrive, which is heading the UK-led consortium that is buying the company.

Ford will hang onto a £40 million stake in the company and Aston Martin will remain at its purpose-built factory in Gaydon in Warwickshire, employing over 1,800 people.

‘This is an incredible opportunity–Aston Martin is one of the world’s most iconic brands,’ said Dave Richards, who heads the Prodrive company. ‘We are confident we now have all the right ingredients to take Aston Martin to even greater heights.’

John Sinders, a banker in finance and shipping who is also in the consortium, said, ‘The dream for me was to own an Aston Martin, never to own part of the company. It’s a dream come true.’ Two Kuwaiti companies–Investment Dar and Adeem Investment–are addtionally involved.

The partnership was ‘a tremendously exciting opportunity,’ said Aston Martin chief executive Ulrich Bez. ‘It is a new beginning which will give the company the opportunity to attain an even higher level of excellence. This next stage in the company’s history promises to be the most exciting yet.’

With this sale finally taking place, many James Bond fans are wondering how this will affect Bond 22 and future 007 films. Be sure to voice your opinion on the CBn Forums.

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Casino Royale Collectible Coin DVD Bonus At Circuit City Stores

With the region 1 DVD release of Casino Royale tomorrow, James Bond fans who have waited to purchase the film instore have quite a few options in terms of the best place to go.

Circuit City stores will be offering a collectible coin (modeled after one of the Casino Royale poker chip designs) to those who buy either the DVD or Blu-ray edition. Click here to order online.

This is in addition to the other offers stores such as Wal-Mart, Target, and Best Buy are offering. For full details, check out CBn’s Casino Royale DVD overview.

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'Bond 22' Rumour: Abbie Cornish Talking To 007 Producers?

IGN reports that Australian actress Abbie Cornish is rumoured to be one of the contenders for the Bond girl role in 2008’s Bond 22.

In an article published in Australian magazine New Idea, a source citing an unnamed studio insider said: ‘Abbie is perfect because she is not familiar to film audiences, but at the same time people have become intrigued by her. She may not have enjoyed being caught up in a scandal [referring to a supposed affair with Stop Loss co-star Ryan Phillippe] at the time but it certainly helped her profile.’

The magazine also notes that Cornish will supposedly be flying to Singapore for a meeting with James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.

It’s important to note that all Bond 22 rumours this early on should be taken with a grain of salt. Time will tell…

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Casino Royale's Omega Watches To Be Auctioned In April 2007

According to Dell Deaton’s James Bond Omega blog, two of the watches worn by Daniel Craig as James Bond 007 in Casino Royale will be auctioned off as part of Antiquorum’s “Omegamania” event.

The Omegamania auction will take place on 14 and 15 April 2007 in at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel du Rhone in Geneva, Switzerland. For further contact details, click here. Details on the two Casino Royale watches follow:

THE “CASINO ROYALE SEAMASTER” – ACTUALWATCH WORN BY DANIEL CRAIG DURING THE FILMING – (Click here for the catalog page.)

Omega, “Seamaster, Professional, Co-Axial, Chronometer, 300m/1000ft””, No. 81735282, Ref. SU 168.1630. Prototype, made in 2005. Worn by Daniel Craig during the filming of Casino Royale in 2005/2006. Very fine, rare, and important tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, center seconds, stainless steel diver’s wristwatch with date, helium escape valve, blue bezel graduated for the decompression times, and a stainless steel Omega brick-link bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original box and Certificate of Authenticity.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, lyre lugs, unidirectional rotating blue aluminium bezel with faceted edges, graduated to 60 minutes, gas escape valve at 10, sapphire crystal. D. Royal blue wavepattern with applied luminous steel baton and dot indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, date aperture. Steel “arrow” hands with luminous tips. M. Cal. 2500, C.O.S.C. certified, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, co-axial escapement, free-sprung monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Diam. 41 mm Thickness 12.5 mm. Dial, case and movement signed.

THE “CASINO ROYALE PLANET OCEAN” – ACTUALWATCH WORN BY DANIEL CRAIG DURING THE FILMING – (Click here for the catalog page.)

Omega, “Seamaster Professional, Co-Axial, Chronometer, 600m/2000ft”, “Planet Ocean”, No. 81084716, Ref. SU 168.1650. Worn by Daniel Craig during the filming of Casino Royale in 2005/2006. Very fine, rare, and important, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, center seconds, stainless steel diver’s wristwatch with date, revolving black bezel for the decompression times, and rubber strap with a stainless steel Omega buckle. This watch is sold with the original box, Certificate of Authenticity, and 3-year Omega guarantee.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, lyre lugs, unidirectional rotating bezel with serrated edges graduated to 60 minutes , gas escape valve at 10, sapphire crystal. D. Matte black with luminous steelframed baton indexes and white Arabic quarters, outer minute/seconds division, date aperture. Luminous steel “broad arrow” hands. Orange-tipped luminous center seconds hand. M. Cal. 2500, C.O.S.C. certified, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, co-axial escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring. Dim. 45.5 x 51 mm Thickness 16 mm. Dial, case and movement signed.

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