Madonna May Perform Live At Premiere

Rumours as to when we'll be cathing Madonna performing the Die Another Day theme are currently rife. While it seems that Madonna may not perform the theme at the MTV Awards 'The Observer' has rpeorted that Madonna may perform the theme tune at the premiere of Die Another Day in London. The premiere will take place on November 18 at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

As to the prospect of the live preformance, The Observer has quoted a source close to Madonna as saying "She was delighted to be asked to play for the Queen."

The Observer, on July 14, claimed that the 43- year old singer will perform the title track live for the Queen at the film's world premiere in London. The Observer's report quoted a source as saying: "She was delighted to be asked to play for the Queen."

At this stage, just file this one under the 'rumour' file.

Thanks to 'robster006' for alerting us to the article. If you'd like to discuss this news please visit this thread of the Die Another Day Forums.

Source: IanFleming.Org

David Bowie Keen To Play Villain

Bond 21 hasn't even moved in to production, yet newspapers world-wide are already hot on so-called 'exclusives'.

Todays rumour comes from 'The Jakarta Times' who have reported that David Bowie is keen to play the villain in Bond 21.

To sum it up in two words? Fat chance.

If you'd like to discuss this news please visit this thread of the Bond 21 Forums.

Source: Dark Horizons

Taking the Aston Martin for a Walk…

German TV Station RTL has published an article which is called "Bond's little Tricks". A lot of information from the official Website's early Production Report on the Car Workshop is given, but there are some nice pictures and a hot information.

In one sentence it is said;

Although the new Aston Martin looks very cool – but of course he can just shoot and swim in the film.

While we have heard and even seen the Machine Guns on Bond’s Aston Martin, we haven’t heard of Bond’s Car going swimming in ‘Die Another Day’.

Additionally 'RTL' published some photos; you can see Pierce Brosnan taking the V12 for a Walk.

Be sure to head to the forums and discuss this news here!

Graves Diamonds Logo Features In Ice Palace

A round of applause goes out to Cyris who's sharp eyes have noticed the Graves Diamonds logo as a feature of the Ice Palace;

If you look to the left of the upper balcony you'll notice the first side of a G in the center of the foutain like ice sculpture of the logo. It appears that there are 3 G's in the sculpture.

Thanks goes out to Cyris for pointing that out!

Anna Edwards Confirmed As Cast Member

Yesterday CommanderBond.Net reported that actress Anna Edwards had been listed as a cast member of Die Another Day by the IMDb.

Today we have received official word that Edwards does indeed have a role in the film, however, sources refused to confirm her role in the film.

Anna Edwards has been added to CommanderBond.Net's Cast & Crew listing for Die Another Day.

If you'd like to discuss Edwards casting please visit this thread of the Die Another Day Forums.

James Franco In Die Another Day?

It's an old rumour that has started being recycled across the internet again. In the first week of this month, entertainment news source Entertainment Weekly reported that American actor James Franco will appear in Die Another Day.

Franco, best known perhaps for his recent role as Harry Osborn in Spirderman, has not revealed any details on the role, nor confirmed that he actually has one. However, according to Entertainment Weekly they know the name of his character, they just can't reveal it.

There are several possibilties as to a character that Franco could play. If his nationality is to be considered he could play an American soldier, who we're told still feature in Die Another Day. However, Franco's age may be a reason to reconsider such a theory.

If you'd like to discuss this news please visit this thread in the Die Another Day Forum!

Thanks to Jason for sending in the news.

Anna Edwards Cast In Die Another Day?

The IMDb listing for Die Another Day has recently updated to include actress Anna Edwards as a cast member.

If Edwards has been cast, as yet there is no official confirmation, her part in Die Another Day will be her third credit role. To date, she is only credited by the IMDb with two films, Hera Pheri and Kartoos, both Bollywood Films.

CommanderBond.Net will feature further information on Edwards' involvement with Die Another Day as it comes to hand.

Until then, please discuss this news in this thread of the Die Another Day Forums!

Thanks to 'Jeff007' for reporting the news!

Footage Screens At Cinema Expo International

Footage from Die Another Day was recently shown at the Cinema Expo International in Amdsterdam. So far, it hasn't been revealed what footage was screened, however, sources for CommanderBond.Net have suggested that scenes from the Ice Palace and the pre-title sequence were shown.

The footage has been reported as being approximately 8 minutes in length and reportedly screened before 'Minority Reports', however, Minority Reports wasn't scheduled to be shown on June 25 so it is possible the screening took place before Windtalkers.

The screening, organised by 20th Century Fox, was attended by Pierce Brosnan and close to one thousand industry insiders.

Thanks to PaulZ108 for sending in the news. If you'd like to discuss it, please do so in this thread of the Die Another Day Forums.

Will Halle Berry Return In Bond 21?

Halle Berry's character Jinx has been the most speculated and debated character of Die Another Day to date. It all began with Berry's revelation that Jinx was a villain, then there was some backstepping with Berry saying
her character wasn't actually a villain.

While her exact role to date isn't quite known we'd like to present two pieces of 'evidence' which could shed more light on Jinx. And if it sheds no more light, it should definetley add to the speculation.

The first bit of information to be presented is one recently discovered,
however, it is dated. It comes from a BBC America news clip of the press
conference in Cadiz. It’s dated sometime in April 2002. A frame from the
interview is below;

If one pays careful attention to the caption under Halle Berry’s name you’ll
note it reads, The New Blofeld.

So is Halle Berry actually the films villain? By this stage Berry had
‘confirmed’ she’d be appeared in Die Another Day as Bond’s ally.

To add weight to the theory that Berry may actually be the films villain are
Pierce Brosnan’s recent comments.
In a recent interview Brosnan stated that when Bond turns to Jinx, “even she
turns out to be something that she’s not”.

So is Jinx the films villain? And more importantly, will she return for Bond
21?

If you'd like to discuss this news, please do so in this thread of the Die Another Day Forums.

Purvis And Wade Not Yet Signed For Bond 21

In brief news, in an interview with English newspaper "Express" screenwriters Neil Purvis and Robert Wade have revealed that they haven't yet signed to write the 21st James Bond screen adventure.

The pair commented, "You can't presume anything in this business."

Seemingly, their return depends on the success of Die Another Day which will be released this November.