Daniel Craig Scheduled For 'Live with Regis and Kelly' On 14 January

Following up his last appearance back in November 2008 to promote Quantum of Solace, Daniel Craig is again scheduled to appear on the lighthearted talk show Live with Regis and Kelly.

The James Bond star will be a guest on this upcoming Wednesday, 14 January. With his WWII Polish Resistance drama Defiance scheduled for a wide release this Friday in the United States, one can bet the interview will focus on that–but there may be that spare Bond question or two.

The show is broadcast at various times weekly. To find your local affiliate carrying the show, visit the official website.

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Art Directors Guild Nomination For 'Quantum of Solace'

Yet another awards nomination has come in for Quantum of Solace–this time for production designer Dennis Gassner.

The 22nd James Bond entry has been nominated in the Contemporary Films category for the 13th Annual Art Directors Guild, Excellence in Production Design Awards.

This nominated, credited to Gassner, places Quantum of Solace in the running against the four other films in this category:

Burn After Reading – Production Designer: Jess Gonchor

Gran Torino – Production Designer: James J. Murakami

Quantum of Solace – Production Designer: Dennis Gassner

Slumdog Millionaire – Production Designer: Mark Digby

The Wrestler – Production Designer: Timothy Grimes

For the full list of nominees, visit Awards Daily.

The 13th Annual Art Directors Guild Excellence in Production Design Awards will take place Saturday, 14 February, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. The event, hosted by Breaking Bad Emmy winner Bryan Cranston, will also honor director-producer George Lucas with ADG’s Outstanding Contributions to Cinematic Imagery Award.

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'Quantum of Solace' Contributes To Record UK Box Office In '08

Quantum of Solace proved once again that there is no stopping James Bond in the United Kingdom.

According to The Times, the latest James Bond film contributed heavily to a 5% increase in box office takings last year which led to a record £949 million total.

Daniel Craig’s second 007 entry ranked second overall with a year-end gross of £51 million. The ABBA musical comedy Mamma Mia!, starring former Bond star Pierce Brosnan, claimed the number one spot with an astonishing £69 million, becoming the biggest box office hit ever in the UK.

In third place, was The Dark Knight, which ended up with a £49 million gross.

Sean Perkins, research executive at the UK Film Council (UKFC), said: ‘Cinemagoing has tended to hold up well in a recession, but what has helped this year is that the releases have been good.’

More detailed data, including the number of admissions, is expected to be released this upcoming week by Nielsen EDI on behalf of the UKFC.

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'Quantum of Solace' Game Walkthrough – Science Center Interior (8)

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

1 – White’s Estate
2 – Siena
3 – Opera House
4 – Sinkhole
5 – Shanty Town
6 – Construction Site
7 – Science Center Exterior
8 – Science Center Interior
9 – Miami Airport
10 – Montenegro Train
11 – Casino Royale
12 – Casino Poison
13 – Barge
14 – Venice
15 – Eco Hotel

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Quantum of Solace: The Game

Mission 8: Science Center Interior

As with the exterior of the Science Center, stealth is an important factor in this mission. Begin by heading down the hallway, descend the stairs and quietly eliminate the guard up ahead. Patch into the camera towards the right and then exit to go downstairs. Take cover immediately as soon as you see two guards in conversation up ahead on the catwalk. Taking notice of the camera, take out the guards as quickly as possible (but do note that the battle will almost assuredly bring further enemies into the room for you to deal with). Once they are all taken care of, head to the door on the left and unlock it via the keypad.

Head inside and immediately take cover as this room with several catwalks is the sight of an ambush. There are guards on all of the catwalks ahead, so take out all of them before moving up to each next point of cover. When you’re certain that all the enemies are taken care of, head to the last catwalk until you see a line of pipes for you to move across. Proceed through the balancing section to move across and then ascend the ladder on the left in the next room to enter the ventilation duct. Once in, slide down the rope ahead to lower yourself to the basement level (B1).

Unlock the door ahead and move around the corner, taking notice of a patrolling guard up ahead. You can quickly take him out just as he turns into the room up ahead. Be especially careful to not be spotted by the security camera in the corner of the next corridor. Wait until it is facing the other direction before disabling it via the box across from you. Take out another patrolling guard up ahead by the vending machine and then move through the room you can see via the windows to enter the security center from the rear. This allows you to take out any remaining enemies by surprise and prevents the chance that you’ll alert any additional guards to your whereabouts.

In the security center, access the elevator via the computer with the flashing light and then begin your ascent in the elevator when it arrives to your right. Unfortunately, the ride is not a smooth one as the enemies are prepared and they lock it down. At this point, the elevator doors will open for a brief period–but don’t rush out as there are several guards just waiting to fire at you. Remain inside and eliminate any guards that you can. After a few moments, the elevator will begin to fall. In the ceiling above you, an escape hatch will eventually open, so move through it as soon as it does. Immediately move to the ladder and climb up and out as fast as possible in order to escape from the rising explosion resulting from the crashing elevator.

Take cover as soon as you emerge from the elevator shaft. Two enemies are waiting for you, but luckily they soon get taken out by the elevator explosion. Move to the corner towards the right and take cover as you eliminate the next pair of enemies ahead. Keep proceeding forward in the hallways, taking cover as necessary to deal with the approaching enemies. There is a TLD-22 submachine gun nearby in a crate if you need it. Head back to the leftside hallway (from the elevator standpoint) and then head down the stairs.

Watch out for oncoming fire as soon as you move down the stairs. Take cover to the right of the staircase and return the fire. There are numerous guards stationed on both sides of this area, so methodically work your way up one side, eliminating everyone you come into contact with. Pay special attention to the guards firing at you from the upper level from both sides. Since you need to eliminate all the guards in this area, patience is required. Don’t head into the middle as you’ll be surrounded by men both on your level and above you. Simply work your way up one side to the opposite end of the room and do the same on the other side.

Once all of the guards are finally taken care of, the door will unlock to the nearby room where one last guard stands in your way. Quickly take him out to complete the level. Mission Complete.

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James Bond Is Germany's Top Box Office Earner In 2008

Quantum of Solace ruled the German box office in 2008.

According to a new Screen Daily report, Daniel Craig’s second James Bond entry ranked as the year’s top earner in the country, with a $42.5 million gross (31.5 million €).

The 007 film, along with several other box office successes such as Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and Rabbit Without Ears, contributed to a 3.5% year-on-year increase in takings.

Furthermore, German film-goers bought 123.6 million tickets in the last 12 months, up 1.57% on 2007’s 121.7 million total.

Last month, it was reported that Quantum of Solace had boosted the country’s box office in the fourth quarter of 2008. The film’s $42.5 million total ranks it the third best for Bond worldwide, behind the the US and UK grosses, respectively.

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'Quantum of Solace' Game Walkthrough – Science Center Exterior (7)

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

1 – White’s Estate
2 – Siena
3 – Opera House
4 – Sinkhole
5 – Shanty Town
6 – Construction Site
7 – Science Center Exterior
8 – Science Center Interior
9 – Miami Airport
10 – Montenegro Train
11 – Casino Royale
12 – Casino Poison
13 – Barge
14 – Venice
15 – Eco Hotel

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Quantum of Solace: The Game

Mission 7: Science Center Exterior

Your first course of business is to take care of the sniper guards protecting the Science Center. Your map should quickly point out the first set of three on the ground level, so move into position. Every shot you take is critical here, because even one miss is sure to alert the other guards and make your job all that much more difficult. Use the command to hold your breath and don’t fire until there is a calmer moment during the rain storm.

After these three are taken care of, ascend the nearby ladder and use the billboard for cover as you take out the three rooftop snipers (they are each located the lights). With these three out of the way, head to the alley on the street level and proceed forward. You should be able to take out the first guard by the dumpster with little trouble as his back is turned to you (but watch out for the patrolling one). Then patch into the cameras on the right side (the box with the flashing light). One final guard awaits towards the end of the alley, so quickly take care of him before he gets a chance to fire and alert others to your position.

Proceed to the building door by the truck and take part in the unlocking procedure which has you press the correct buttons on the directional pad (similar to what was required to unlock the gate in Mission 1: White’s Estate). Once you’re inside, head out the door to your left and take out the two guards patrolling in this area.

Move forward until you see an additional two guards up ahead in the parking lot. Don’t rush forward as an enemy ambush is prepared for you. Instead, take cover where you are by the crates and take out at least one of the guards to trigger the ambush. Enemy attackers will approach from a variety of directions, including the very back of the parking lot as well as the truck by the loading bay. Be sure to keep your distance while attacking in order to prevent them from flanking you. There’s a chance you may run low on ammunition, so grab one of their M14s if necessary.

Once this massive attack is over, ascend the fire escape ladder by the right side of the truck and jump across to the fire escape (note that there is a D.A.D. System in the room by the foot of the stairs) and start climbing the building. Be careful not to rush past the guard that emerges from the door to your right once you reach the second level. Once you reach the ledge at the top level of the ladder, carefully move across so as not to be caught in the enemy’s spotlight. When it is safe, climb the drainpipe at the end of the ledge to reach the rooftop.

The rooftop marks another major battlepoint for this mission, so be prepared for enemies from both directions immediately upon arriving. Winning the battle is a simple case of taking cover and firing back, but not remaining in one position for too long as these guards have grenades.

Once all of these guards are taken care off, a helicopter battle sequence begins. Two guards are dropped off the first time it flies by to ambush you, so take them out as quickly as possible. Around the next bend of the rooftop are more enemies that have taken cover and are prepared for you–so grab cover and return the fire.

Continuously fire at the helicopter with the D.A.D. System, MI4 or your SAF 9mm. Watch out for guards that are dropped off when the helicopter flies directly above you. Continue your attack against it until the ending kicks in. Mission Complete.

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'Quantum' Misses Out On Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards

Early last month it was reported on CommanderBond.net that Quantum of Solace had been nominated in two categories for the 14th Broadcast Film Critics Association’s Critics Choice Awards: Best Action Film and Best Song.

The winners were revealed yesterday and James Bond unfortunately failed to take home either of the two prizes. Quantum lost the battle for best film to The Dark Knight, while Bruce Springsteen’s song-of-the-same-name for The Wrestler trumped ‘Another Way To Die’ by Jack White and Alicia Keys.

The full list of nominees in both categories follows:

Action Movie

• The Dark Knight
• Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
• Iron Man
• Quantum of Solace
• Wanted

Song

• “Another Way To Die,” Jack White and Alicia Keys/Jack White, Quantum of Solace
• “Down to Earth,” Peter Gabriel/Peter Gabriel and Thomas Newman, WALL•E
• “I Thought I Lost You,” Miley Cyrus and John Travolta/Miley Cyrus and Jeffrey Steele, Bolt
• “Jaiho,” Sukhwinder Singh/A.R. Rahman and Gulzar, Slumdog Millionaire
• “The Wrestler,” Bruce Springsteen/Bruce Springsteen, The Wrestler

Click here for the complete list of winners.

The Broadcast Film Critics Association, which represents more than 200 television, radio and online critics from the United States and Canada, founded the Critics’ Choice Awards in 1995.

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Final US Cover Art For Charlie Higson's 'Hurricane Gold'

The final cover artwork that will grace the forthcoming US hardback edition of Charlie Higson’s fourth Young James Bond novel, Hurricane Gold, has been revealed.

The Young Bond Dossier has given fans the first look at the cover, which is again designed by artist Kev Walker. Click below for a full view:

Hurricane Gold US Hardback
Cover Artwork

Walker, who recently worked with Higson on the graphic novel adaptation of SilverFin, also designed the soon-to-be-released covers for the first two Young Bond adventures. They are due out in March 2009 in the US.

Fans first got a glimpse at the prototype artwork for the Hurricane Gold hardback back in June of last year, but this final artwork differs in that the Precious Stone character has been replaced by Manny the Girl–keeping in line with the Bond vs. Villain theme for the US covers.

Published by Hyperion and retailing for $16.99, the Hurricane Gold hardback will be published on 7 April ’09 in the US. Pre-order online:

• Order the US paperback (new cover) of SilverFin from Amazon.com
• Order the US paperback (new cover) of Blood Fever from Amazon.com
• Order the US paperback of Double or Die from Amazon.com
• Order the US hardback of Hurricane Gold from Amazon.com

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'Quantum of Solace' Becomes Highest Grossing James Bond Film In US

As predicted, Quantum of Solace has gone on to surpass the box office record of 2006’s Casino Royale and become, inflation unadjusted, the highest grossing James Bond film of all time in the United States.

Full press release follows:

Quantum of Solace Top Bond Film Of All Time At North American Box Office

$167.1 Million Gross In North America–And Counting–Surpasses Casino Royale

At the motion picture box office, there is one man who keeps showing that nobody does it better: Bond. James Bond.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’/Columbia Pictures’ Quantum of Solace, the 22nd James Bond adventure, has taken in over $167.1 million to become the most successful Bond film of all time in North America, surpassing the $167 million grossed domestically by Casino Royale, it was announced today by Jeff Blake, chairman of Sony Pictures Worldwide Marketing and Distribution. The film is still playing in 891 theaters in the United States.

In addition, Quantum of Solace has grossed another $382.9 internationally, with the important market of Japan still yet to open. Taking in a worldwide gross so far of $550 million, Quantum of Solace is already the second-highest grossing Bond film of all time worldwide.

Commenting on the announcement, Blake said, “It is always gratifying when the audience responds to a film, but to be working with a character as successful as James Bond and see the two films Sony has handled become the two most successful films in the history of the franchise makes us all tremendously proud. It has been a special thrill to work on the Bond films, and we couldn’t be more excited by the success of Quantum of Solace.”

Daniel Craig reprises his role as Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007 in Quantum of Solace, the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures/Columbia Pictures release of EON Productions’ 22nd adventure in the longest-running film franchise in motion picture history. The film is produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli and directed by Marc Forster. The screenplay was written by Paul Haggis and Neal Purvis & Robert Wade.

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 Columbia Pictures

Columbia Pictures, part of the Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group, is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in more than 100 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com.

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.

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Cinema Audio Society Sound Mixing Nod For 'Quantum of Solace'

Quantum of Solace has scored a nomination from the Cinema Audio Society for sound mixing.

The 22nd James Bond film will compete against four others for the top prize in the feature film category. The Cinema Audio Society (CAS) Awards will be presented on Sunday, 14 February at the Crystal Ballroom of the Millennium-Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California.

The films competing in the feature film category for sound mixing are:

The Dark Knight – Ed Novick, Lora Hirschberg, Gary A. Rizzo

Iron Man – Mark Ulano, CAS, Christopher Boyes, Lora Hirschberg

Quantum of Solace – Chris Munro, CAS, Mike Prestwood Smith, Mark Taylor

Slumdog Millionaire – Resul Pookutty, Ian Tapp, Richard Pryke

Wall-E – Tom Myers, Michael Semanick, CAS

In early 2007, Munro, Prestwood Smith and Taylor (along with Eddy Joseph and Martin Cantwell) won a British Academy Film (BAFTA) award for their work on the sound mixing in Daniel Craig’s first James Bond film, Casino Royale.

Last year, Munro stated that Quantum of Solace would feature state-of-the-art sound equipment.

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