Daniel Craig Interview In Playboy's November 2008 Issue

Daniel Craig

As the theatrical release date of Quantum of Solace draws closer every day, expect a wave of upcoming interviews, talk show appearances and other media events involving the cast of the 22nd James Bond film.

One such interview to keep an eye out for will be with Daniel Craig in the forthcoming November 2008 issue of Playboy Magazine.

While details are limited at this point as to the specific content of the interview, you can bet that the topic of Bond will be on the agenda.

Former 007 star Pierce Brosnan gave a rather candid interview for the magazine back in November 2005, in which he discussed his departure from the famous role. Click here for excerpts from this interview (Warning: adult language).

We’ll keep you updated as further details on this Daniel Craig interview become available. Just keep your eyes on the CommanderBond.net main page.

'Another Way To Die' Single Available For Pre-order

‘Another Way To Die’ 7 inch single

Following up it’s first radio broadcast on BBC’s Radio 1 earlier today, the ‘Another Way To Die’ single is now available for pre-order at Amazon.com.

The Jack White-Alicia Keys duet for the 22nd James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, will be released to 007 fans in the United States on a limited edition 7 inch vinyl single on Tuesday, 30 September.

The single, which is also available to order at recordstore.co.uk for UK-based Bond fans, will contain the main title theme and an instrumental version.

The official J Records soundtrack for Quantum of Solace will follow on 28 October.

• Order the ‘Another Way To Die’ 7 inch single from Amazon.com

Have you listened to ‘Another Way To Die’ yet? Be sure to vote in the CommanderBond.net poll and have your say on the forums.

As always, keep your eyes on the CBn main page for all the latest James Bond coverage.

Listen To 'Another Way To Die'!

The wait is over – “Another Way To Die”, the theme song to the new James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, has received its first radio broadcast on Jo Whiley’s BBC Radio 1 show.

Jack White

007 fans eager to listen to the first duet in James Bond soundtrack history can head over to BBC Radio 1 and fast-forward 55 minutes into today’s broadcast; the song immediately follows Paul McCartney & Wings’ “Live And Let Die” and a-ha’s “The Living Daylights”.

Love it or hate it – and there’s plenty of feedback on BBC’s Forums to indicate both are popular opinions – “Another Way To Die” will feature on Quantum of Solace‘s official soundtrack, due for release on J Records late next month.

Share your opinion on the CommanderBond.net Forums!

Charlie Higson At London's Apple Store On 24 September

Another event has been added to Charlie Higson’s Young Bond tour to promote the release of his latest novel, By Royal Command.

Higson will dropping by The Apple Store in London on Wednesday, 24 September for a meet and greet with Young Bond and The Fast Show fans.

This ‘Meet the Author’ event is scheduled to begin at 7:00pm and there is no cost to attend. The Apple Store is located at 235 Regent Street, London, W1B 2EL.

For further details, visit the official website or phone 020 7 153 9000.

Visit the Young Bond Dossier for a full listing of Higson’s By Royal Command book tour dates.

Stay tuned to the CommanderBond.net main page for all the latest By Royal Command and literary James Bond coverage.

'Quantum of Solace' TV Spot #2 Airs

The second TV spot for Quantum of Solace made it’s debut late last night in the US according to CommanderBond.net Forum members and is now, naturally, available to view online at YouTube.

Click below for a full one-minute preview of the 22nd James Bond film, including more discussion between villains Dominic Greene and Elvis, the stunning, action-packed car and boat chases, Bond girl Camille in action and much more…

We’ll keep you updated on the CBn main page with all the latest news regarding new TV spots for Quantum of Solace. Just keep your browsers pointed at CommanderBond.net.

'The Shadow War': Mission Four

Attention: James Bond fans! Your fourth Shadow War mission is here!

From today (Wednesday 17th September), there’s a new mission. You’re headed to a bookshop in Lisbon where all is not as it seems. Do you have the intelligence and skill to work out what?

Check your inbox for more details.

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.

Last week’s mission saw British and OGPU spies headed to London’s Docklands to identify an elusive ship. The mission required fans to consult their copies of the recently-released By Royal Command to find a hidden codeword (The Young Bond Dossier has the scoop for non-players and the curious).

But there are 20 – and only 20 – copies of the book somewhere out there that have a different codeword. If you’re holding a lucky copy of By Royal Command, then let us know on the CommanderBond.net Forums.

To date, none of the 20 copies have emerged online, so be sure to check yours!

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

Sir Sean Connery To Present 'The Man Who Would Be King' At ArcLight Hollywood

Sir Sean Connery is scheduled to make an appearance at the ArcLight Hollywood cinema next month to introduce a special screening of his 1975 film The Man Who Would Be King.

The former James Bond star is taking part in the Target Presents AFI Night at the Movies event, scheduled for Wednesday, 1 October. The event will feature 12 modern and classic American films, all screened on the same night.

Each of the selected films will feature an introduction by one of the legendary stars or filmmakers associated with it. Sir Sean will be introducing The Man Who Would Be King, while other films such as The Silence of the Lambs, Tootsie and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotess Mind will feature Jodie Foster, Dustin Hoffman and Jim Carrey, respectively.

All of the film screenings begin at 7:00pm. Doors open to ticketed guests at 5:30pm. Ticket costs per person are $25. Tickets can be purchased online at www.arclightcinemas.com or in person at the ArcLight Hollywood box office (6360 W. Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028) beginning Wednesday, 17 September.

Click here for the full press release and additional details on this upcoming event.

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Revamped US Young Bond Covers In 2009

US fans will have several Young James Bond-related releases to keep track of when 2009 rolls around.

In addition to the already announced debut of the Hurricane Gold hardback and Double or Die in April and March, respectively, Charlie Higson’s first two titles in the series–SilverFin and Blood Fever–will be getting revamped releases as well.

Both books will be re-released in paperback on 10 March 2009 with all-new cover art from Kev Walker.

Walker is the man responsible for the original US cover for Blood Fever and Double or Die, the latter released earlier this year. He also created the illustrations for the upcoming SilverFin graphic novel, due in October.

The new US edition of Blood Fever, retailing for $7.99, is listed on Amazon.com. A pre-order link for SilverFin is forthcoming.

• Order the US paperback (new edition) of Blood Fever from Amazon.com

Keep you eyes on the CommanderBond.net main page for all the latest Young Bond coverage.

'Quantum of Solace' – Official Blog Report #26

The official Quantum of Solace blog has been updated today with another crew member from the 22nd James Bond 007 film: make-up designer Paul Engelen.

Watch The Paul Engelen Blog Report Online

‘I’m the chief make-up artist on this Bond film,’ Engelen says on location.

‘This is my sixth Bond film. I started with Roger Moore initially and then Pierce Brosnan in Die Another Day and now with Daniel Craig.’

He continues: ‘First thing in the morning, we’re the first people [the cast] see. I like to think that our trailer is sort of a very tranquil place to be. There’s bit of music playing, you can have a cup of coffee or something and just generally chill out and concentrate on what’s going to lie ahead for the course of the day.’

‘With all make-up really, I’ve got to make it the most effective and in the speediest way I can do it. It’s really in my interest to get it down to as limited a time as possible. But I love it. It’s like painting, it’s part of the whole reason I do this job I suppose. And coming away to these very glamorous locations.’

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

"It just had to feel like Bond."

The 2 October edition of Rolling Stone goes inside the production of the latest James Bond theme song, Quantum of Solace‘s “Another Way To Die”.

Jack White

“I didn’t want to imitate anything or be retro … It just had to feel like Bond,” said Jack White, of his collaboration with Alicia Keys.

According to the magazine, White used to listen to John Barry’s James Bond soundtracks in between early White Stripes gigs. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service‘s instrumental theme song – one of Barry’s finest contributions to the 007 canon – was a particular favourite.

So, White is perfectly aware of the footsteps he is following in. “You’re definitely taking on a responsibility – there’s a tradition of powerful music in all these films … But that’s why I’m involved creatively with music – for challenges like this. That’s what I live for.”

White recorded the track with Raconteurs bassist Jack Lawrence before having Keys record her vocals. Keys also plays the track’s piano, while White features on the drums.

White mixed the track while watching main title sequences from past James Bond films.

Alicia Keys

Both White and Keys clearly enjoyed the collaboration. Says White, “I like that [Alicia] sneaks odd-sounding things into pop music that shouldn’t be there.” Keys was similarly admiring: “I love Jack and the White Stripes, the rawness of their style. ‘Seven Nation Army’ obviously is crazy. And ‘Icky Thump’ – the intro to that is off the chain.”

The duo have already shot the song’s music video and plan to perform it live on several occassions, including, potentially, at the Quantum of Solace premiere.

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