Win Tickets To Upcoming James Bond Screenings In June

Last month, CommanderBond.net reported that four classic James Bond films would be screened at more than 60 venues throughout the UK in June to mark the centenary of producer Albert R. ‘Cubby’ Broccoli.

The four selected 007 films are: Dr. No, From Russia with Love, Goldfinger and On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

A new report from the Norwich Evening News alerts us that fans can now enter to win a pair of tickets to all four of the Bond screenings at Cinema City in Norwich.

To enter, one must answer this rather simple trivia question: Which famous Scottish actor plays Bond in Dr. No? Send in your answer along with your name and contact details to [email protected].

Entries must arrive by 5:00pm on 6 June. Usual Archant competition rules apply.

The Bond films in the Broccoli centenary season have been digitally restored frame by frame by Lowry Digital Images, the world’s leader in digital restoration and image enhancement.

Click here to view the full ‘Spend Sundays With James Bond 007’ press release on CBn.

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'007: Bond And Beyond' Concert In Phoenix, Arizona

The music of James Bond will be on show this weekend in Phoenix, Arizona.

Guest conductor Michael Krajewski and the he Phoenix Symphony present the music of the world’s favorite secret agent, Bond… James Bond. From scores from the 007 movies, including Goldfinger and The Spy Who Loved Me, to music inspired by the world of crime-fighters and superheroes, this is the ultimate tribute to those who have come to save the day.

The ‘007: Bond And Beyond’ will be taking place on Friday, 5 June and Saturday, 6 June at 8:00pm. Ticket prices range between $26.00 and $76.00.

The Phoenix Symphony is located at One North First Street, Suite 200, Phoenix, Arizona 85004. To purchase tickets or for further information, phone 602-495-1117 or visit the official website.

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'Revisioning 007: James Bond and Casino Royale' Now Available

Revisioning 007: James Bond and Casino Royale, a brand new book by author Christoph Lindner is released this month in both the UK and US.

Literary Bond fans best know Lindner for his 2003 critical examination of 007, The James Bond Phenomenon: A Critical Reader (the second edition of which was also just released in the UK).

Revisioning 007: James Bond and Casino Royale is published in hardback and paperback by Wallflower Press. The official blurb follows:

Revisioning 007: James Bond and Casino Royale

Revisioning 007 is a lively collection of new essays on the reinvention of James Bond in the 2006 film Casino Royale, starring Daniel Craig in his first appearance as Agent 007. Treating Casino Royale as a case study in popular film culture and as a significant turning point in the 007 series, the book offers innovative readings of the film and its inte-rrelations with the Bond franchise, the culture industry and recent developments in cinema, society and world politics.

Essay topics range from the analysis of 007’s masochism, voyeurism and hyper-mobility, to the examination of the film’s testicular torture scene, the links between international politics and high-stakes gambling and the changing role of the secret agent in a post-9/11 world order.

Order online:

• Order the UK hardback edition of Revisioning 007: James Bond and Casino Royale from Amazon.co.uk
• Order the UK paperback edition of Revisioning 007: James Bond and Casino Royale from Amazon.co.uk
• Order the US hardback edition of Revisioning 007: James Bond and Casino Royale from Amazon.com
• Order the US paperback edition of Revisioning 007: James Bond and Casino Royale from Amazon.com

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Sebastian Faulks' 'Devil May Care' Is Back In UK Book Charts

One year on and Devil May Care is back in the UK book charts.

Devil May Care

According to the Bookseller, the paperback edition of the Ian Fleming centenary novel made its way into the official UK Top 50 this week. The title debuted in 14th position with a 12,609 part-week sale, 2,636 copies short of the week’s highest new entry, Sheila O’Flanagan’s Someone Special.

One year ago exactly, CommanderBond.net reported that the hardback edition of Devil May Care became publisher Penguin’s fastest selling hardback fiction title ever, shifting 44,093 copies were in the first four days it was on sale.

Keep turning to the CommanderBond.net main page—and our brand new Twitter feed—for complete coverage of Devil May Care and all the latest literary James Bond news.

'Quantum of Solace' Screening In Franklin, North Carolina

Daniel Craig is James Bond in Quantum of Solace

The latest entry in the cinematic James Bond franchise, 2008’s Quantum of Solace, is set to be screened in Franklin, North Carolina next week.

Daniel Craig’s second 007 film has been chosen as the Wednesday Movies at the Library selection for 10 June at the Macon County Public Library in Franklin, North Carolina.

Quantum of Solace will be screened at both 4:30 and 7:00pm. English subtitles are included and popcorn will be served. Attendees are free to bring their own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. There is no charge to attend the screenings, however donations are welcome.

The Macon County Public Library is located at 819 Siler Rd., Franklin, North Carolina 28734. For more information, phone the library at 828-524-3600 or visit their official website.

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'Thunderball' On The Big Screen In New York

Thunderball

James Bond fans in New York can catch Sean Connery’s fourth 007 outing on the big screen later this month.

Thunderball will be screened on Saturday, 13 June at both 2:30 and 7:30pm at the Capitol Theatre Center for the Performing Arts in Rome, New York.

Admission is $3.50 for adults, $1.50 for children, and free for Capitol members. Tickets are available at the door.

The Capitol Theatre is located at 220 W. Dominick Street. For further information, phone the box office at 315-337-6453 or visit the official website.

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Win Two Tickets To An Exclusive VIP Screening With Charlie Higson

The Young Bond Dossier has launched an all-new competition that Young Bond fans won’t want to miss.

In conjunction with publisher Puffin Books, they are offering five sets of two tickets to a special preview screening of a short film for Charlie Higson’s new book The Enemy. With make-up done by a movie professional, this promotional film is said to be amazing!

This exclusive VIP screening will be held in London on Tuesday, 23 June and will be followed by a Q&A with Charlie Higson. To enter the drawing for these incredibly limited tickets, all you have to do is answer the following question:

Who directed the celebrated 1968 cult zombie film Night of the Living Dead?

Click here to email your answer along with your name, age, and address

Only one entry per person. Closing date is Friday, 12 June. You must be over 13 to enter and be available to attend the screening on 23 June. If you are under 16 you will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Visit The Young Bond Dossier for full terms and conditions.

The Enemy will be published by Puffin on 3rd September 2009. Set in contemporary London after a mystery illness attacks everyone over the age of 14, gangs of kids are left to fend for themselves, dodging adults who are so crazed by disease they have become little better than wild animals who feed on the living!

'The James Bond Phenomenon: A Critical Reader' Released In UK

The second edition of Christoph Lindner’s The James Bond Phenomenon: A Critical Reader has been released this month in the UK and is currently shipping from Amazon.co.uk at a discounted price of £12.74.

Originally published in the UK and US at the end of 2003, The James Bond Phenomenon: A Critical Reader features various essays examining from different perspectives the cultural icon that 007 has become.

This new edition of The James Bond Phenomenon: A Critical Reader is published in paperback by Manchester University Press. At 272 pages in length, it retails for £14.99 / $24.95. A release in the US follows in early August of this year.

The book’s original blurb follows:

The James Bond Phenomenon: A Critical Reader (2nd ed.)

Sean Connery’s tuxedo, Ursula Andress’ bikini, Oddjob’s bowler hat, and Q’s gadgets are just a few defining features of the 007 world examined in this text. Drawn from the fields of literary, film, music and cultural studies, the essays in this collection range from revitalized readings of Ian Fleming’s spy novels to the analysis of Pussy Galore’s lesbianism, Miss Monneypenny’s filmic feminism and Pierce Brosnan’s techno-fetishism.

Together the essays not only consider the James Bond novels and films in relation to their historical, political and social contexts, from the Cold-War period onwards, but also examine the classic bond canon from an array of theoretical perspectives. What the text aims to show is that there is much more to the 007 series than cheap thrills, fast cars and beautiful women.

With essays by Umberto Eco, Tony Bennett, Tara Brabazon, Toby Miller and Jim Leach, among others, Lindner illustrates not only how the Bond character has conquered the globe, but has sustained its pre-eminence across six decades. Starting with the original books and moving through the films, the music and the marketing, this study should be of use to students of film, media, popular literature, marketing and cultural studies.

• Order the paperback edition of The James Bond Phenomenon: A Critical Reader (2nd ed.) from Amazon.co.uk
• Order the paperback edition of The James Bond Phenomenon: A Critical Reader (2nd ed.) from Amazon.com

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Daniel Craig's 'Defiance' Arrives On Blu-ray/DVD In US

Daniel Craig’s epic World War II drama, Defiance, is released today on Blu-ray and DVD in the US.

Daniel Craig’s Defiance

Based on an extraordinary true story, Defiance is an epic tale of family, honor, vengeance and salvation in World War II. The year is 1941 and the Jews of Eastern Europe are being massacred by the thousands. Managing to escape certain death, three brothers take refuge in the dense surrounding woods they have known since childhood. There they begin their desperate battle against the Nazis. Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber and Jamie Bell star as brothers who turn a primitive struggle to survive into something far more consequential – a way to avenge the deaths of their loved ones by saving thousands of others.

Special features include:

• Commentary by director Edward Zwick
• Defiance: Return to the Forest (HD)-Explores all aspects of production from the early stages of pre-production to shooting on location in Lithuania. Edward Zwick and his creative team discuss some of the challenges and also the rewards of adapting this well-documented historical event into a feature film.
• Bielski Partisan Survivors (HD)-Photo gallery of images taken by Edward Zwick including behind-the-scenes images and surviving members from the Bielski Otriad.
• Children of the Otriad: The Families Speak (HD)-Descendents of the Bielski family tour the film’s set and relate the story of the real-life partisans along with efforts to preserve the brothers’ legacy.
• Scoring Defiance (HD) Academy Award nominated composer James Newton Howard and violinist Joshua Bell discuss the incredible film score for Defiance. (Blu-ray only)
• Theatrical trailers (HD)

Defiance was already released on Region 2 Blu-ray and DVD on the 18th of last month. All versions are available to order online from their respective Amazon websites:

• Order Defiance from Amazon.co.uk (DVD)
• Order Defiance from Amazon.co.uk (Blu-ray)
• Order Defiance from Amazon.com (DVD)
• Order Defiance from Amazon.com (Blu-ray)

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Sir Roger Moore Pushes For Global Action Regarding Crimes Against Children

Sir Roger Moore is pushing for a stronger worldwide response in regards to crimes against children.

Speaking at the publication of a new UNICEF report on the sexual abuse of children in Berlin on 2 June, the former James Bond star stressed the point that those who commit these horrible crimes should be pursued across borders.

The full press release follows:

Sir Roger Moore

Former James Bond star Roger Moore lashed out on Tuesday against the sexual exploitation of children, urging those who abuse minors to be pursued across national borders.

Speaking at the publication of a new UNICEF report on the sexual abuse of children, Moore said: “Childhood is being destroyed by sexual abuse, violence and neglect. We must stop it. If we do nothing, our silence would mean acceptance.”

The 81-year-old British actor, a longtime UNICEF ambassador, added: “I can hardly imagine a more shameful violation of the rights of children as the deliberate exploitation of their bodies by unscrupulous adults to serve their sexual appetite.”

“They destroy the childhood of their victims and do harm to them that lasts throughout their lives.”

He called for better cooperation between police forces, public prosecutors and the business sector.

“Perpetrators must be followed across borders,” he urged.

The UNICEF report quoted data from a 2006 World Health Organization (WHO) document estimating that as many as 150 million girls and 73 million boys under 18 are “every year forced into sex”.

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