CBn Forum Member Suggestion Makes The Cut In 'By Royal Command'

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Charlie Higson’s By Royal Command

In an upcoming interview on The Young Bond Dossier, bestselling novelist Charlie Higson reveals that a suggestion made by CommanderBond.net Forum member “Trident” made the cut in his newly-released Young Bond novel, By Royal Command.

In February 2007, “Trident” suggested Young Bond ought to have a timepiece: “One thing I noticed during reading Blood Fever is that James is on serveral occasions wondering what time it is. As I haven’t read Higson’s third book up to now, I don’t know if he already gave Bond his (first?) wristwatch. If not, here is my personal suggestion for a proper watch for 1930s Bond. It’s a Mido Multifort, introduced in 1934, the first automatic, anti-magnetic, water-proof (up to 30 metres; perfectly sufficient back in those days), and shock resistant watch of its time.”

Released last week, By Royal Command sees James Bond obtaining exactly this watch!

Higson explains to the Young Bond Dossier, “I think for the real Bond purists I should have given him a Rolex because that’s his iconic watch. But I sort of love the idea of the Multifort. It just looked like a really interesting watch. And I think, for the time, it is the right watch for him to have. And it’s a nice little nod to CBn.”

A very flattering remark from Charlie Higson that shows precisely the quality of the fans on the CommanderBond.net Forums!

James Bond 007 Ultimate Edition DVDs – 2008 Re-release (US)

As first reported on CommanderBond.net earlier this week, all 20 of the James Bond films from Dr. No through Die Another Day were slated to be re-released on two-disc Ultimate Edition DVD in October 2008 in the UK to mark the theatrical release of Quantum of Solace.

We can now report that 007 fans in the US will be receiving a similar treatment as all the titles are now listed for pre-order on Amazon.com, due for release on 21 October (the same date as the Bond Blu-ray titles and the Casino Royale Collector’s Edition).

Currently, only the same six titles slated for the Blu-ray treatment in the US–Dr. No, From Russia With Love and Thunderball, Live and Let Die, For Your Eyes Only and Die Another Day–are listed online for the Ultimate Edition DVD re-release format.

While these upcoming US releases are expected to be similar to the UK counterparts (which feature new cover artwork), specific details and covers are yet to be revealed.

James Bond Ultimate Edition DVD – 2008 Re-release (US)

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Pre-order 'My Word Is My Bond' Limited Edition

A limited signed and slipcased edition of Sir Roger Moore’s upcoming autobiography, My Word Is My Bond, is available for pre-order.

Hatchards Bookshop is currently accepting orders for this special edition of My Word Is My Bond, which is signed, numbered out of 1,000 and presented in a slipcase.

This limited edition hardback will retail for £35 and is due for release in October 2008. To order a copy, visit Hatchards.co.uk and access the ‘Special Editions’ section.

The quintessential suave hero, Roger Moore has had an extraordinary career that has spanned seven decades, from early television to the golden age of Hollywood and on to international superstardom.

Dashing, handsome and every inch the archetypal English gentleman, he is unforgettable as The Saint, as Lord Brett Sinclair in The Persuaders! and, of course, as James Bond, making seven blockbusting films as arguably the most debonair of the 007s.

For the first time, Roger shares his recollections of playing some of the world’s most famous roles alongside a host of legendary stars. With myriad stories from his personal life–from his childhood in London and experiences during the Second World War, to the happy and turbulent times in his later life. Along with anecdotes about his encounters with the stars and his wonderful memories from the heyday of Hollywood, My Word is My Bond is as frank, funny and disarmingly charming as the legend himself.

My Word is My Bond is scheduled for regular publication 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
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Exclusive James Bond Footage Scheduled For ITV1 Movie Awards

With the forthcoming release of the next Quantum of Solace trailer sparking constant discussion amongst James Bond fans, this new release from the ITV1 National Movie Awards should prove interesting…

Movie Awards To Unveil Exclusive James Bond Preview

ITV1 Secures Worldwide Premiere of Preview Footage from James Bond Film Quantum of Solace as part of The National Movie Awards 2008

On Tuesday 9th September, ITV1’s National Movie Awards will unveil a global exclusive with the first broadcast of preview footage from James Bond’s 22nd adventure Quantum of Solace.

This exciting debut will form part of the evening’s broadcast and will be the first worldwide opportunity to see footage from one of the year’s most hotly anticipated cinematic releases.

Playing at over two minutes in length, the preview is action packed with the latest offerings from Daniel Craig’s iconic Bond, and gives fans the unique opportunity to see Camille (Olga Kurylenko)–Bond’s unlikely ally–and sinister Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric) in action.

This dramatic and explosive footage is sure to delight fans and viewers with a taster of what is to come when Quantum of Solace is released nationwide on 31st October.

The National Movie Awards 2008 will see a fantastic array of stars attend both as nominees and award presenters including Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep, Samuel L Jackson and Emma Watson.

The awards, which are the only film awards to be voted for by the public and include categories for Best Musical, Best Male Performance and Best Film with great acting talent such as Christian Bale, Harrison Ford, Meryl Streep, Johnny Depp, Pierce Brosnan and Will Smith all being nominated.

The ITV1 National Movie Awards begin at 8:00pm on Tuesday, 9 September. Visit ITV.com for further details.

CommanderBond.net will keep you updated with all the latest details on the Quantum of Solace trailers.

Brands2Life To Manage 'Quantum' Game Launch

Brands2Life has fought off competition to land the job of managing the UK launch of Activision’s James Bond game, Quantum of Solace.

PR Week reports that the agency will begin a consumer lifestyle campaign before the game is released alongside the film on 31 October.

The agency went against various specialist gaming agencies for the job. ‘One reason we won the pitch was our grasp of the Bond brand,’ said Scot Devine, co-head of consumer at Brands2Life. ‘The 007 brand is the movie world’s most protected and working on it can mean walking a real tightrope.’

The agency states that they have been given a large degree of autonomy in their marketing role.

‘The campaign is going to be media neutral, so it will run across various platforms in the media,’ said Devine. ‘There is going to be a mix of traditional, interactive and guerrilla PR, ranging from editorial in magazines to charity events held in cinemas.’

Stay tuned to 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.

'Quantum of Solace' Charity Screening In Cardiff

As the release date of the 22nd James Bond film approaches, details are beginning to come in the charity premieres that will be held.

Cancer Research Wales will be holding a charity gala screening of Quantum of Solace in Cardiff on Thursday, 30 October 2008.

For a chance to catch the Bond film a day before general release in the UK and support Cancer Research Wales, contact 029 2031 6976. Tickets cost £20 per person.

The venue is Cineworld on Mary Ann Street in Cardiff.

Stay tuned to the CommanderBond.net main page for all the latest news and complete coverage of Quantum of Solace.

'Quantum of Solace' Shifts To 19 November Release In Australia

Daniel Craig is James Bond in Quantum of Solace

In what has quickly become par for the course, another international release date for Quantum of Solace has changed.

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Daniel Craig’s second James Bond film will now be released on 19 November in Australia, one week ahead of the previously announced 26 November date.

The Bond move results after 20th Century Fox decided to move Nicole Kidman’s Australia to the 26 November weekend.

Cinema executives were relieved with Sony’s decision to move 007 up a week and put some space into what will likely be two of the biggest blockbusters in the region.

‘I don’t think it makes an awful lot of sense to have two movies of that size opening against one another,’ said the managing director of the Greater Union cinema chain, Ross Entwistle. ‘It makes for a healthier market if there’s a gap between movies of that scale.’

In related release date news, two other shifts have resulted in delays for the film. Quantum of Solace has been shifted to 21 November in Spain and 14 November in Mexico (the film was previously slated to open in 7 November in both territories).

Click here for CommanderBond.net’s continually updated release dates section.

Time will only tell if that’s the last of the release date shifts for Quantum of Solace. Just keep your eyes on the CBn main page for all the latest details.

Read An Extract From Charlie Higson's 'By Royal Command'

Charlie Higson’s By Royal Command

Young James Bond fans looking for a teaser of Charlie Higson’s latest adventure, By Royal Command, should head over to the official website, YoungBond.com.

The site has posted an all-new extract from the novel following it’s release in the UK just two days ago. The extract can be accessed by accessing the By Royal Command section on the site and following the prompts.

In related news, the Young Bond Dossier informs us of a newly announced competition for Young Bond fans.

Puffin Books is offering fans a chance to win a tour of Young Bond’s London in an amphibious vehicle with London Duck Tours, that includes a stop at the ‘For Your Eyes Only: Ian Fleming and James Bond’ centenary exhibition at Imperial War Museum.

The site has 10 sets of three tickets to give away for this Young Bond adventure. The competition closes on 31 October, so for more details or to enter, click here.

• Order the UK hardback edition of By Royal Command from Amazon.co.uk
• Order the UK audiobook edition of By Royal Command from Amazon.co.uk

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

'Quantum of Solace' Game Collector's Edition Box Art

The box artwork for the Collector’s Edition of Activision’s Quantum of Solace has now become available online: click here to view.

It was just three days ago that CommanderBond.net reported on many of the special features that would be included in this edition of the forthcoming James Bond game, including various behind-the-scenes videos documenting the game’s creation and totaling for more than 20 minutes.

Currently Quantum of Solace Collector’s Edition the is listed for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms only at Amazon.com. Retail price is a slightly higher $69.99.

• Order the Quantum of Solace Collector’s Edition (Playstation 3) from Amazon.com
• Order the Quantum of Solace Collector’s Edition (Xbox 360) from Amazon.com

Stay tuned to 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.

'The Shadow War': Mission Two

Is the release of Charlie Higson’s fifth James Bond novel, By Royal Command, not enough Young Bond action for you? Then, join The Shadow War, Puffin’s exciting new alternate reality game based on the author’s bestselling series.

British SIS agents or a Soviet OGPU spies already conscripted will have received their second mission via email: players will head to Eton College and mingle with the Danger Society to uncover more about the mystery of the fire at Loch Silverfin…

You have a new mission waiting for you. It’s time to visit the world-famous Eton College and join the Danger Society to uncover the mysteries hidden in their secret dossiers. Who knows, you might even bump into James Bond himself!

There are five more missions to come over the next five weeks – for more information on The Shadow War, click here.

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