Three New James Bond Blu-ray Discs Available For Pre-order

James Bond Blu-ray Collection Three-Pack, Vol. 3

In addition to the upcoming home entertainment release of Daniel Craig’s Quantum of Solace, James Bond fans can look forward to three additional 007 adventures making their debut on the Blu-ray format.

Due out on 24 March are Goldfinger, Moonraker and The World is not Enough.

These Blu-ray Bond films will be available to purchase separately (retailing at $34.99 each) or can be purchased together in the James Bond Blu-ray Collection Three-Pack, Vol. 3 (no announced retail yet, but likely $89.98).

Currently, these newly announced titles are only available to pre-order from Amazon.com.

The first wave of 007 Blu-ray titles–Dr. No, From Russia With Love, Thunderball, Live and Let Die, For Your Eyes Only and Die Another Day–were released in October 2008.

James Bond On Blu-ray (UK)

James Bond On Blu-ray (US)

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Sir Roger Moore Launches UNICEF Campaign In Dublin

Even at the age of 81, there’s just no stopping Sir Roger Moore.

The Irish Independent reports that the former James Bond star was in Dublin, Ireland yesterday to launch a brand new UNICEF fundraising campaign.

The initiative involves customers of the petrol station chain Topaz being asked to donate two cents on every purchase they make. According to UNICEF, every donation will fund the purification of 10 litres of water in the third world.

‘Irish people have well deserved reputation for generosity down through the years–and not just in the good times,’ said Sir Roger, who is a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF. ‘By supporting this initiative, people will be able to help UNICEF save children’s lives and make the world a better place for children.’

UNICEF director Melanie Verwoerd said the campaign could make a ‘phenomenal difference’.

‘If we have a good buy in from the Irish public, we estimate that we can make more than € 1 million,” she told the Irish Independent. ‘We are very privileged to have Roger Moore here to launch this for us. Somebody with his passion, his stature, his love for children and his commitment to the developing world.’

‘It’s an absolute delight to have somebody like him come and endorse the campaign for us,’ said Topaz chairman Neil O’Leary, and added that he was confident that ‘very substantial sums’ could be raised for the charity through the two cent donations.

Sir Roger will be honoured at a black tie gala dinner in the Burlington Hotel tonight and he will also attend a My Word is My Bond book signing at Easons on O’Connell Street tomorrow at 2:00pm.

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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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Paul McCartney Selects Duffy For 'Live And Let Die' Cover

Her name first crept up as a possible contender for the Quantum of Solace title theme and now she’s back in the news again–this time because of a song James Bond fans have likely heard endless times.

Wales Online reports that the popular Welsh solo artist has been hand-picked by Paul McCartney to perform a cover of his 1973 hit Bond theme, ‘Live and Let Die’.

The song will be featured on an upcoming Heroes album in aid of the War Child charity. The concept behind the album involved some of pop and rock’s biggest songwriters, including Bob Dylan and U2, picking one of their own hits and nominating a favourite modern act to rework the song.

Said Sir Paul: ‘I think Duffy’s version of Live and Let Die is great–I was really impressed.’

Ben Knowles, music director of the charity and executive producer on the album, said the first person they approached for the album was Sir Paul McCartney who quickly responded with his nomination. ‘Sir Paul chose Duffy last spring before her rise to fame,’ he stated. ‘They met on her first appearance on Later with Jools Holland and he knew she was going to be a star.’

He continued: ‘Duffy has done a really stripped bare, northern soul version of the Bond theme song. It’s not just an exact replica of the song but her own personal interpretation of it and she has done a really brave reworking of one of the most played and instantly recognisable songs ever. I would be very surprised if this is the last Bond song she sings.’

‘Duffy’s most successful songs are laid back, quiet and melancholic whereas Live and Let Die is incredibly powerful.’

Knowles also weighed in on the comparisons between Duffy and another instantly recognizable 007 theme performer, Dame Shirley Bassey. ‘Wales has an incredible track record of doing Bond themes and here you have two powerful and individual Welsh voices doing a Bond song–you can’t help but compare both artists.’

I also think the album will bring different generations together–I can imagine children arguing with their parents about who sings Bond theme songs the best–Dame Shirley or Duffy.’

Lyn Davies, head of vocal studies at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, was a fan of Sir Paul’s choice. ‘Duffy has her own kind of style and she will lend the song a totally different style from what’s been done before,’ she said.

‘She has a unique voice that also harks back to previous eras. Sir Paul will have spotted her potential to create something new from his classic song–new wine in old bottles, if you like. She’s one in a very long line of Welsh vocalists in every field of vocal endeavour that is doing well and that’s great news.’

Jessica Morgan, managing director of Cardiff’s Space recording studios, also voiced her praise for the selection, stating: ‘Despite being a very demanding song to sing, Duffy has the guts in her voice to carry off Live and Let Die.’

Heroes, the fifth War Child album, which raises money to help children affected by conflict, was recorded over six months in studios in London, Manchester, Paris, Berlin, New York and Los Angeles and was mastered at Abbey Road studios in London. It is due for release on 16 February.

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Honor Blackman To Host 007 Concert In July

Bond girl Honor Blackman, famous for her role as Pussy Galore in 1964’s Goldfinger, will be the guest of honour at an upcoming James Bond-themed concert later this year.

Blackman will host the ‘Licenced to Thrill’ concert, which will take place on Sunday, 12 July as part of Llangollen 2009 in Wales. Songs such as ‘Goldfinger’ and ‘You Only Live Twice’ among others are slated to be performed.

Licenced To Thrill

Carl Davis presents the music of James Bond 007.

Featuring the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera, vocalists Mary Carewe and Simon Bowman, and hosted by Honor Blackman.

A glittering evening of fabulous orchestral sounds and favourite melodies under the baton of Carl Davis.

Honor Blackman a.k.a. Pussy Galore hosts the evening, introducing two of the most talented singers from the West End stage and television. Including Goldfinger, You Only Live Twice and the iconic Bond Theme.

Plus a firework display finale

Tickets for this Bond-themed concert vary in price from £16 to £39. The concert will begin at 7:45pm.

To purchase tickets or for further information, visit the official website.

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'Quantum of Solace' Game Walkthrough – Miami Airport (9)

Stuck on a level? Not sure where to go next? Use this CommanderBond.net walkthough as your guide to Activision’s debut James Bond 007 game, Quantum of Solace.

This Quantum of Solace: The Game walkthrough is applicable for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii and Windows PC platforms.

NOTE: For a complete rundown of the cell phone locations throughout the game, click here: Part I | Part II.

Quantum of Solace: The Game: Walkthrough

Quantum of Solace: The Game

Mission 9: Miami Airport

Quantum of Solace

Enemies have infiltrated the security centers of Miami Airport with a computer virus, so it’s your job to head in and set things right. Begin the mission off by heading down to the security room near the patrolling guard. Take him out, head inside that room and patch into the cameras.

Then head past the office cubicles towards the Administrative offices. Be careful not to be spotted by a camera up ahead–instead, crouch down and slip across behind it to where you’ll see a control box that allows you to disable it. Stay hidden in that corner by the camera and wait for a patrolling guard to pass by. Take him out quickly when he starts to walk away from your position. Look out for a second camera up ahead and do the same crouch routine as before to knock out this one via the control box located to the right.

Hack the locked door towards the left of this camera to enter the server room. After hacking the computer to upload your files, the doors in the room will open and an enemy security team will be despatched to deal with you. Quickly head out into the hallway and take cover. Take out all of the approaching enemies and then proceed forward to hack the next server room up ahead.

Once this is done with, head for the third and main server room. There are two cameras up ahead and several guards, so be wary. The control box to the first one is towards the left, but watch out for a patrolling guard before heading over to it. Also, be sure not to take out any of the guards while they are in view of the security cameras–this will alert an enemy security team to your presence. Once you reach the second camera, wait for it to turn away and then quickly take out the guard there with a takedown and disable that camera via the control box.

Once you’re in the main server room, hack the server to further combat the enemy virus. Unfortunately, an enemy team is alerted to your whereabouts, so prepare for a firefight. Take what cover you can as you deal with the several guards the enter the center of the room (and watch out for the spare few that will try to flank you). One particularly helpful tactic is firing at the red canisters on the ceiling to trigger a gas release that momentarilly stuns nearby enemies, making them easier to fire at.

Quantum of Solace

After all of these guards are finally taken care out, exit to the garage via the door marked Maintenance. Ascend the stairs, taking out the guard positioned up there (which overlooks the luggage area) and enter the second office to the right to pick up a D.A.D. System. Once you’ve done this, head over to the windows and take out as many enemies from above as possible–this is much easier than dealing with them on a level playing field.

Once this set of enemies is taken care of, head down to the lower floor and prepare for a firefight in the luggage area. There are several enemies to deal with, so stay under cover as much as possible in the corner of the room until you’re certain that no one is remaining. Take the ramp on the right side of the room and jump over the fence via the stacked crates next to it to proceed forward.

Take cover immediately upon reaching the next section. You should be able to take out the enemies on your level from your current position. There are explosives to fire at near the second catwalk, so that should help you somewhat. After, walk towards the outside loading bay … but the door closes before you reach it … so climb the ladder to your left. This next section is the sight of yet another firefight. Again take cover and eliminate the enemies on the catwalks on your level (and any others below you can spot). Then head down and take out the rest on this level, staying under cover as much as possible and being wary of those that may try to flank you.

When everyone here is finally taken out, head over to the garage doors and activate the switch. Your final battle is against Carlos as he attempts to blow up the plane. He’ll move left each time to get closer to his target. Lead him and take him out as quickly as possible to complete the objective. Mission Complete.

Quantum of Solace is currently available on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 2, Nintendo DS and Windows PC platforms in the UK and US. Click here to order.

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Landmark Theatre Lines Up Three James Bond Screenings On 30-31 January

New Jersey’s Landmark Theatre has lined up three of Roger Moore’s James Bond films for the big screen later this month.

007 fans can catch The Man with the Golden Gun, For Your Eyes Only and Octopussy on Friday the 30th and Saturday the 31st of this month.

• Friday, 30 January:
• 8:00pm: The Man with the Golden Gun

• Saturday, 31 January:
• 3:30pm: For Your Eyes Only
• 7:30pm: Octopussy

The Man with the Golden Gun

When MOORE Bond Was Good Bond

Few fictional characters have earned such a lasting role in popular culture as the super secret agent James Bond, who first appeared in the novels and short stories of Ian Fleming but took on a life of his own on screen when first played in 1962 by Sean Connery.

The recent hubbub over Daniel Craig’s “new” – and blond-haired – Bond is testament to the character’s enduring appeal. But the first and most intense controversy over the Bond series came when Connery grew tired of the role and was replaced by Roger Moore, who had become famous as television’s The Saint. The super spy himself never faced a greater challenge than Moore did in taking over a character that was so closely associated with another actor.

Connery’s die-hard fans still complain that Moore wasn’t as good. But the fact is that Moore made seven Bond films to Connery’s six (not counting the “unofficial” Never Say Never Again). And Moore stayed in the role for 13 years to Connery’s nine, all the while maintaining the franchise’s popularity.

Ticket pricing is as follows: General Admission ($6.00) / Seniors & Children 12 and younger ($4.00). Special Double Feature Pricing: General Admission ($8.00) / Seniors & Children 12 and younger ($6.00).

The Landmark Theatre is located at 54 Journal Square, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306.

For further information or to purchase tickets, phone 201-798-6055 or visit the official website.

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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?