Silva Screen's 'James Bond – The Gold Collection'

Following up the release of ‘The Ultimate James Bond Film Music Collection’ in late 2006 to mark the theatrical release of Casino Ryale, Silva Screen is back again with another 007 music collection–‘James Bond – The Gold Collection’.

Due for release in mid-October in the UK and US, this 2-CD set will track the series’ 45 years of music, from Dr. No through Casino Ryale.

SILVA SCREEN PRESENTS

JAMES BOND – THE GOLD EDITION

A Lavish 2 CD Set

From Dr. No to Casino Ryale, this lavish CD collection features James Bond signature tunes, spanning over 45 years of Bond music.

Featuring classic John Barry themes as well as themes by Monty Norman, Lionel Bart, Paul McCartney, Marvin Hamlisch, Bill Conti, Michel Legrand, Sheryl Crow, Madonna and David Arnold.

Including an EXCLUSIVE 24 page booklet James Bond – A Musical History written by GEOFF LEONARD and PETE WALKER, acclaimed authors of JOHN BARRY – The Man With The Midas Touch, a title to be reissued this autumn.

PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS SILVA SCREEN BOND RELEASES:

“The disc is packed full of favourites…everything’s recorded perfectly” – Total Film

“John Barry’s scores are given a lustrous working over by his main arranger and orchestrator Nic Raine” – CD Choice

To be released on 20th October 2008 in time for the October 31st UK opening of the 22nd James Bond film Quantum Of Solace.

Tracklisting:

Disc One:

1. Dr. No – The James Bond Theme
2. From Russia With Love – From Russia With Love
3. From Russia With Love – 007 Takes The Lektor
4. Goldfinger – Goldfinger
5. Thunderball – Thunderball
6. You Only Live Twice – You Only Live Twice
7. You Only Live Twice – Capsule In Space
8. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service – We Have All The Time In The World
9. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service – Escape From Piz Gloria/The Ski Chase
10. Diamonds Are Forever – Diamonds Are Forever
11. Live And Let Die – Live And Let Die (edit)
12. The Man With The Golden Gun – Slow Boat From China/Nick Nack/ The Man With The Golden Gun
13. The Spy Who Loved Me – Nobody Does It Better
14. Moonraker – Moonraker (edit)
15. Moonraker – Arrival At Chateau Drax/Freefall

Disc Two:

1. For Your Eyes Only – For Your Eyes Only
2. Octopussy – All Time High
3. Never Say Never Again – Never Say Never Again
4. A View To A Kill – Wine With Stacey/Fanfare/Snow Job
5. The Living Daylights – The Living Daylights End Title
6. Licence To Kill – Licence To Kill
7. GoldenEye – GoldenEye
8. GoldenEye – Tank Drive Around St. Petersburg
9. Tomorrow Never Dies – Tomorrow Never Dies
10. Tomorrow Never Dies – Surrender
11. The World Is Not Enough – Ice Bandits
12. The World Is Not Enough – The World Is Not Enough
13. Die Another Day – Die Another Day
14. Die Another Day – Going Down Together
15. Casino Royale – You Know My Name

‘James Bond – The Gold Edition’ will be released stateside on 14 October 2008. The UK release will follow on the 20th of the month. Pre-order online:

• Order ‘James Bond – The Gold Edition’ from Amazon.co.uk
• Order ‘James Bond – The Gold Edition’ from Amazon.com

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'James Bond: The Secret World Of 007' Shipping In UK

The newest edition of James Bond: The Secret World of 007 by DK Publishing and Alastair Dougall is now shipping a few days early from Amazon.co.uk.

The well-known Bond book, which was last reprinted in 2006 for the release of Casino Royale, has been updated once again with further coverage on the film plus Daniel Craig’s newest entry in the series, Quantum of Solace.

Earlier this month, publisher DorlingKindersley-uk.co.uk posted some preview pages of what is new in this 2008 edition.

Become an expert on the extraordinary career of 007 and get the inside scoop on his missions, from defeating the power-mad schemes of Dr No to the mysteries of Casino Royale and go behind the scenes of his latest movie, Quantum of Solace through unseen photography.

Starting with a foreword penned by M herself, uncover the world of Bond, the world’s most famous secret agent. Spectacular photographs reveal the secrets of many of Bond’s amazing gadgets, racy vehicles and racier eye-candy. Explore the lairs of the supervillains he has defeated and follow bullet-by-blow accounts of some of his most death-defying chases and battles.

Investigate 007’s distinctive style, his complicated love life and relationships with other members of M16 from M to Q and Miss Moneypenny. It’s a thrill-a-page 007 adventure.

The US release of James Bond: The Secret World of 007 will follow on 20 October.

Order online:

• Order the UK hardback edition of James Bond: The Secret World of 007 from Amazon.co.uk
• Order the US hardback edition of James Bond: The Secret World of 007 from Amazon.com

Keep your eyes on the CBn main page for all the latest literary James Bond news and coverage.

'SilverFin' Graphic Novel Slips Out Early

While it isn’t due for official release until the end of next week, the SilverFin graphic novel has slipped out early and is now shipping from Amazon.co.uk.

Adapted from author Charlie Higson’s debut Young James Bond adventure by artist Kev Walker, SilverFin: The Graphic Novel features more than 300 full-colour illustrations.

The blurb follows:

It’s James Bond’s first day at Eton, and already he’s met his first enemy. This is the start of an adventure that will take him from the school playing fields to the remote shores of Loch Silverfin and a terrifying discovery that threatens to unleash a new breed of warfare.

The hugely anticipated first-ever Young Bond graphic novel, adapted from Charlie Higson’s bestselling SilverFin, explosively illustrated by Young Bond artist Kev Walker.

Walker, who has contributed to the official Young Bond website, is also responsible for the cover art on the US releases of Blood Fever and Double Or Die.

Be sure to order soon as Amazon.co.uk currently has the price slashed 50% off retail.

Stay tuned to the CommanderBond.net main page for all the latest details on the SilverFin graphic novel and all Young Bond-related news.

Additional 'Quantum of Solace' Worldwide Release Dates Announced

Since CommanderBond.net’s last update at the beginning of the month, a few changes have occurred relating to the worldwide release dates of Quantum of Solace.

Three new dates have been added to our complete listing for the 22nd James Bond film:

• Japan – 24 January 2009
• Vietnam – 14 November 2008
• Ethiopia – 7 November 2008

This newly announced date for Japan will make it (up to this point) the last territory the 007 film will open in.

In addition, the release dates for Peru, Singapore and Thailand have changed slightly. View our continually updated worldwide release date listing for all the details.

Stay tuned to the CommanderBond.net main page for most up-to-date and complete coverage of Quantum of Solace.

'Quantum of Solace' Supplement In Next Week's Mail On Sunday

Gemma Arterton is MI6 Agent Fields

For The Mail on Sunday readers in the UK, be on the lookout next week for a special Quantum of Solace supplement featuring over 75 on-set photographs.

This James Bond special will be included in the Live magazine supplement on Sunday, 5 October.

In addition to the photos, this supplement will also feature interviews with Daniel Craig, Bond girl Gemma Arterton and many members of the Quantum of Solace crew. Visit their official website to get a sneak peek at the cover.

Stay tuned to the CommanderBond.net main page for most up-to-date and complete coverage of Quantum of Solace.

Smirnoff To Launch James Bond Campaign In October

Back in July of this year, longtime partner of the James Bond series, Smirnoff Vodka, announced their official partnership with the 22nd instalment, Quantum of Solace.

Marking nearly 50 years of association between the company and Bond, Smirnoff announced three 007-themed cocktails at the time–the Vesper, the 007 Shaken Not Stirred Martini and the Quantum of Solace–in addition to several other planned events.

Today, CommanderBond.net reports with further details on Smirnoff’s worldwide campaign, set to launch in October 2008, including details on their all-new Travel Retail Smirnoff Black limited-edition cocktail shaker.

Travel Retail Smirnoff Black limited-edition cocktail shaker

Smirnoff Shaken Not Stirred By New James Bond Film

Diageo-owned Smirnoff Vodka has announced its official partnership with the world’s most famous secret agent in the next James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, which is set for global release in November 2008. The partnership will see James Bond-inspired initiatives from Smirnoff in markets worldwide.

The promotional campaign begins in October 2008 with the Travel Retail Smirnoff Black limited-edition cocktail shaker at the heart of the campaign. The stainless steel cocktail shaker encases a 70cl bottle of Smirnoff Black vodka.

Diageo GTME Marketing Director Nick Robinson said the campaign would provide “exceptional support” to the Smirnoff brand and enhance the in-store experience: “James Bond and Quantum of Solace provide the ideal opportunity to reach our key target market and enhance perceptions of the brand. This powerful campaign emphasises the premiumisation potential across our vodka portfolio in the year ahead.”

The global marketing campaign will include a broadcast advertising campaign, on- and off-premise promotions, a public relations campaign and digital campaign linked to the Smirnoff website (www.smirnoff.com).

“Almost half a century since the debut of the ‘shaken not stirred’ vodka martini, Smirnoff and James Bond are still the perfect match: two bold, iconic brands that epitomise originality and authenticity,” said Diageo Global Senior Vice-President Philip Gladman. “This renewed partnership gives vodka drinkers around the world a taste of the Bond lifestyle, from cocktails to prestigious VIP premieres.”

Produced by Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli for EON Productions and distributed by Sony Pictures Entertainment, Quantum of Solace follows the last Bond film, Casino Royale, in which Smirnoff was also an official partner. The partnership marks almost 50 years of collaboration between the Smirnoff brand and the 007 franchise.

The brand made its original appearance alongside Bond in Dr No, the first James Bond movie, which premiered in 1962. Sean Connery’s request for a “martini, shaken not stirred” made with Smirnoff vodka helped change how people made 007’s favourite cocktail–from using traditional gin to making it vodka-based.

Inspired by Quantum of Solace, The Quantum of Solace and The Black Martini are the newest Smirnoff cocktails.

Keep your eyes on the CBn main page for most up-to-date and complete coverage of Quantum of Solace.

'The Shadow War': Mission Five

Participants in the first James Bond alternate reality game ever, The Shadow War, will have received their fifth mission this week…

This week you need to unravel the message you found in Lisbon so we need you to go back to Keithly, back to where this all began. Something’s going on there, there’s someone mysterious on the move and YOU need to find out what’s going on.

Charlie Higson’s By Royal Command

Charlie Higson’s fifth Young Bond novel, By Royal Command is now in bookstores across Canada. Canadian bookstores receive the UK editions of the Young Bond novels, which means any of the 20 copies containing a secret code might have found their way across the Atlantic. To date, not a single copy with the alternate codeword has emerged, so get hunting and be sure to let us know if you’re holding a lucky copy of the novel on the CommanderBond.net Forums.

It’s not too late to sign up for the Shadow War, the innovative Young Bond alternate reality game, based on Charlie Higson’s bestselling novels. Simply head over to the official Shadow War website to register.

Keep watching CommanderBond.net for all the latest developments regarding Young Bond and The Shadow War.

'Quantum of Solace' Game Environments

Following up the recent string of behind-the-scenes videos focusing on the debut James Bond game from Activision, Quantum of Solace, a new one is now available at GameTrailers.com.

Examining the incredible importance of the environments gamers exist in as 007, this new video also showcases several snippets of the missions from the game.

‘The environments are an exciting part of this game,’ says executive producer Garrett Young. ‘It’s where you exist, it’s where the story is told and it’s where you pursue and accomplish your mission as James Bond.

‘Most of the scenes in our game will be scenes that gamers will recognize from the [Quantum of Solace and Casino Royale] movies.’

‘When we create it as a videogame, we can’t just simply create the hallway that James Bond is in,’ adds design director Jeremy Luyties. ‘We need to create the hallway and the world that exists outside this hallway that shows you you’re in this real place that ties everything together.’

Young also praised the filmmakers for their extensive assistance in making Quantum of Solace the game as similar to the film version.

‘They’ve given us thousands of photos so that we could take their scenes that they’re building either at Pinewood in London or on location and then create our interactive environments for the game.’

Check out the video link below for a brand new look into much of the action promised in Activision’s Quantum of Solace…

In related Bond game news, concept artwork from one of the Quantum of Solace multi-player arenas has been released online. Click here to get your first look.

Keep your eye on the CommanderBond.net main page for the most complete and up-to-date coverage of Activision’s Quantum of Solace.

Quantum of Solace will be released on 31 October in the UK and 4 November in the US on the following formats: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 2, Nintendo DS and Windows PC.

Total Film's 10-Page 'Quantum of Solace' Exclusive

Following up their current issue which featured an interview with Bond girl Olga Kurylenko, the November 2008 edition of Total Film is dedicated to 007 with a 10-page Quantum of Solace.

While not yet available on magazine store shelves (expected release is early next week), subscribers to Total Film have gotten their first look at the issue, which features Daniel Craig as James Bond on the cover (click here to view).

CommanderBond.net Forum members report that this issue features several never-before-seen photographs from Quantum of Solace and also includes a few spoilers.

Keep an eye out at your local bookstore for a copy!

Similar movie magazine Empire recently released their Quantum of Solace October issue. It is currently available.

Keep your eyes on the CBn main page for most up-to-date and complete coverage of Quantum of Solace.

'My Word Is My Bond' Read By Sir Roger Moore

James Bond fans can get up close and personal with former 007 star Sir Roger Moore as he reads the audiobook edition of his forthcoming autobiography, My Word is My Bond.

Due for release on 9 October in the UK, this audiobook edition will be published by BBC Audiobooks and retails for £12.99.

ROGER MOORE
My Word is My Bond

Published by BBC Audiobooks on 9 October 2008
ISBN: 9781408409466
RRP: £12.99; Duration 2 hours 30 mins on 2 CDs

The download of this title will be available from 6 October 2008, RRP: £9.00
Download ISBN: 9781408423974

Screen legend Sir Roger Moore reads his first ever autobiography recounting with his trademark charm and candour his life and career on stage and screen. In this new release from BBC Audiobooks Sir Roger has recorded the story of his extraordinary career spanning seven decades, from early television to the golden age of Hollywood and on to international stardom.

Dashing, handsome and every inch the gentleman Sir Roger has starred in some of the most treasured films and fêted television series of the last 50 years. Playing the debonair adventurer Simon Templar in The Saint and the charismatic playboy Lord Brett alongside Tony Curtis in The Persuaders Moore was perfectly poised to assume the role of 007, taking Bond to new levels of suavity, style and charm.

Throughout My Word is My Bond Sir Roger recounts his story with his trademark charm and feeling, leading us through his family life, his marriages, and his later battle with cancer and interweaving his personal history with wonderful stories from the heyday of Hollywood and seven block-buster Bond films. Here he is uniquely positioned to give an affectionate insight into the Bond family, the close relationships and all the fun on set filming iconic scenes including the ski-chase opening to The Spy Who Loved Me and exploding Scaramanga’s Lair in Live and Let Die.

My Word is My Bond is peppered with personal anecdotes about Sir Roger’s work with such icons as Elizabeth Taylor, Lana Turner (who taught him how to kiss), David Niven and Michael Caine with whom he became great friends. Another friend and neighbour Audrey Hepburn introduced Sir Roger to UNICEF for whom he works as an ambassador, a role he is passionate about and on whose behalf he has travelled across the globe to some of the world’s most dangerous trouble-spots. His work for UNICEF was honoured with a knighthood in 2003 and he continues to act as an ambassador and spokes-person for the charity.

In this audio-recording, released on 9 October and in the hardback edition of
My Word is My Bond: The Autobiography , released by Michael O’Mara Books Ltd on 2 October Sir Roger gives us a unique glimpse into his fascinating life story. Packed with stories about his childhood in London and experience during World War II, his encounters with the stars and his wonderful memories of Hollywood, My Word is My Bond provides a fascinating insight into the life and career of a true icon.

My Word is My Bond will be published in hardback on 2 October in the UK and 4 November in the US. Pre-order online:

• Order the UK hardback edition of My Word is My Bond from Amazon.co.uk
• Order the UK signed hardback edition of My Word is My Bond from Amazon.co.uk
• Order the UK audiobook edition of My Word is My Bond from Amazon.co.uk
• Order the US hardback edition of My Word is My Bond from Amazon.com