'Shark Bait' James Bond Collection Shipping From Amazon UK

Although it hit bookshelves in the UK early this past December, Shark Bait, the newest James Bond 007 collection from Titan Books, is now shipping online from amazon.co.uk.

In addition to the title story, the Shark Bait collection also includes The Xanadu Connection (originally not syndicated in the UK) and Doomcrack. The latter represents the first of ultimately five Bond comic strips serialised in the Daily Star and is the one and only time Harry North served as the artist.

Furthermore, this Bond collection also features the second part of an article centering on the 007 adventures in US comic strips. Caroline Bliss (Miss Moneypenny in The Living Daylights and Licence To Kill) provides the introduction. Click here to view the final cover artwork for the collection.

Titan’s Shark Bait collection will be released in the US on 12 February 2008.

Stay tuned for CommanderBond.net for all the latest news on the Titan James Bond comic strip releases.

Craig Commits To Making 'Quantum of Solace' A Success

Press conferences, videos, the official synopsis, not to mention the announcement of the title of Daniel Craig’s newest James Bond film… had enough yet?

If not, then these two video reports regarding Quantum of Solace should prove somewhat interesting. Daniel Craig speaks to both the BBC and ITV News about the choosing of the title for his second 007 film, the pressure of following up 2006’s Casino Royale and more…

First off, the video from BBC News briefly gives fans a view of a Pinewood set of a ‘plush hotel suite in which 007 spends the night with a female agent.’

Also included is an ever-brief scene with Bond stating to an unidentified woman in the film: ‘You’re going to get a phone call in a minute. Would you mind telling them I’m headed for Cairo?’

When quizzed about Quantum of Solace as a title, Craig said: ‘Well, I’m basically going to give you the Ian Fleming line on that. Basically, it’s his idea that once the quantum of solace leaves a relationship, it’s all over. If you don’t have that quantum of solace, then there’s not much left worth fighting for.’

‘So, it’s a lot to do with where he [James Bond] is at at the end of the last movie. His heart’s been broken and he’s going out to find the guy who is responsible. He’s looking for revenge, but he also wants to make himself happy with the world again.’

When asked about the pressure of following up the hugely popular and successful Casino Royale, Craig replied: ‘It’s not the way I think. And even if I did allow myself to think like that, it’d just be for a moment… it’s a team effort.’

A similar question was posed by the ITV News (video here), to which Craig responded: ‘You know, this is more important to me now than it was before. The last time around, I thought that if I failed, I could just walk away, you know, “I screwed that one up, so I’ll go and try something else.” This time we’ve got to prove that the last one wasn’t just pure luck.’

As some 007 fans are already aware, the release date of Quantum of Solace (7 November) is a mere two weeks before the sixth film in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince–the ‘competing British icon’–debuts in theatres.

When asked how he felt about walking away the winner of a potential box-office battle between Bond and Potter, Craig cooly replied: ‘Very favourably. It’d be silly not to really.’

Quantum of Solace sees James Bond out for revenge on a mission that takes him to Austria, Italy and South America.

According to the synopsis, Bond girl Camille, played by Ukrainian-born Olga Kurylenko, leads the secret agent to Dominic Greene, member of a mysterious organization and a ruthless businessman, seeking to control huge natural resources.

Greene is played by Mathieu Amalric, who starred in the Oscar-nominated The Diving Bell and Butterfly. The plot follows on directly from Casino Royale as Bond aims to uncover the truth about Vesper, the beauty who betrayed him, and discovers that she had been blackmailed. ‘James Bond is after revenge, and Camille is after revenge and they have slightly different goals, but in the end they are going to have to collaborate,’ says Kurylenko.

Click here to view the complete Quantum of Solace plot synopsis

CBn will be updating throughout the day for all the latest news and complete coverage of Quantum of Solace–just keep your eyes on the main page.

'Quantum of Solace' Press Conference Video Online

The wait is over! After teasing you with several pictures from the from the press conference held at Pinewood Studios earlier today where Quantum of Solace was announced as the title of Daniel Craig’s second James Bond film, the video coverage of the event is now online.

The event was attended by Quantum of Solace star Dame Judi Dench, director Marc Forster and producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.

With thanks to CBn Forum member ‘Royal Dalton’…

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Quantum of Solace sees James Bond out for revenge on a mission that takes him to Austria, Italy and South America.

According to the synopsis, Bond girl Camille, played by Ukrainian-born Olga Kurylenko, leads the secret agent to Dominic Greene, member of a mysterious organization and a ruthless businessman, seeking to control huge natural resources.

Greene is played by Mathieu Amalric, who starred in the Oscar-nominated The Diving Bell and Butterfly. The plot follows on directly from Casino Royale as Bond aims to uncover the truth about Vesper, the beauty who betrayed him, and discovers that she had been blackmailed. ‘James Bond is after revenge, and Camille is after revenge and they have slightly different goals, but in the end they are going to have to collaborate,’ Kurylenko told reporters.

Click here to view the complete Quantum of Solace plot synopsis

CBn will be updating throughout the day for all the latest news and complete coverage of Quantum of Solace–just keep your eyes on the main page.

'Quantum of Solace' Official Plot Synopsis

Just hours after the press conference that saw the title of the 22nd James Bond film revealed as Quantum of Solace, CommanderBond.net can now bring you the official plot synopsis of the picture.

This synopsis may contain plot spoilers.

QUANTUM OF SOLACE continues the high octane adventures of James Bond (DANIEL CRAIG) in CASINO ROYALE.

Betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. Pursuing his determination to uncover the truth, Bond and M (JUDI DENCH) interrogate Mr White (JESPER CHRISTENSEN) who reveals the organisation which blackmailed Vesper is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined.

Forensic intelligence links an Mi6 traitor to a bank account in Haiti where a case of mistaken identity introduces Bond to the beautiful but feisty Camille (OLGA KURYLENKO), a woman who has her own vendetta. Camille leads Bond straight to Dominic Greene (MATHIEU AMALRIC), a ruthless business man and major force within the mysterious organisation.

On a mission that leads him to Austria, Italy and South America, Bond discovers that Greene, conspiring to take total control of one of the world’s most important natural resources, is forging a deal with the exiled General Medrano (JOAQUIN COSIO). Using his associates in the organisation, and manipulating his powerful contacts within the CIA and the British government, Greene promises to overthrow the existing regime in a Latin American country, giving the General control of the country in exchange for a seemingly barren piece of land.

In a minefield of treachery, murder and deceit, Bond allies with old friends in a battle to uncover the truth. As he gets closer to finding the man responsible for the betrayal of Vesper, 007 must keep one step ahead of the CIA, the terrorists and even M, to unravel Greene’s sinister plan and stop his organisation.

Stay tuned to CBn for complete coverage of Quantum of Solace.

'Quantum of Solace' – The Press Conference

CommanderBond.net has scored several pictures from the press conference held at Pinewood Studios earlier today where Quantum of Solace was announced as the title of Daniel Craig’s second James Bond film.

According to the BBC News, ‘reporters were shown a minute of footage from the new film, including Bond swinging on a rope after an explosion at an art gallery in Siena, Italy. Another scene showed him meeting M–played by Dame Judi Dench–outside in the snow.’

On a tour of the main Bond set at Pinewood, journalists were shown 3 stages, all of them set in Siena. In the largest, two actors including Craig’s stunt double, swung from ropes and fought in an old art gallery.

Quantum of Solace sees James Bond out for revenge on a mission that takes him to Austria, Italy and South America.

According to the synopsis, Bond girl Camille, played by Ukrainian-born Olga Kurylenko, leads the secret agent to Dominic Greene, member of a mysterious organization and a ruthless businessman, seeking to control huge natural resources.

Greene is played by Mathieu Amalric, who starred in the Oscar-nominated The Diving Bell and Butterfly. The plot follows on directly from Casino Royale as Bond aims to uncover the truth about Vesper, the beauty who betrayed him, and discovers that she had been blackmailed. ‘James Bond is after revenge, and Camille is after revenge and they have slightly different goals, but in the end they are going to have to collaborate,’ Kurylenko told reporters.

At the event, Craig discussed title with the press, stating: ‘Ian Fleming had written about relationships. When they go wrong, when there’s nothing left, when the spark has gone, when the fire’s gone out, there’s no quantum of solace.’

‘And at the end of the last movie, Bond has the love of his life taken away from him and he never got that quantum of solace.’

‘We could have gone for a snappier title but that’s not part of the deal… it ties into the plot, it’s not some random title.’ – Daniel Craig on Quantum of Solace as the title of the newest 007 film

Craig added that Quantum of Solace would follow 007 as he goes out ‘to find the guy who’s responsible.’

‘So he’s looking for revenge, you know, to make himself happy with the world again. But it, the title, also alludes to something else in the film,’ he added.

Empire Online also points out that Craig Quantum of Solace ‘more of a classical Bond movie. There’s a touch of Ken Adam (production designer who created some of the most famous Bond filmm sets) and ’60s spy movie.’

Craig further added that Bond will be ‘misbehaving more this time,’ although there won’t be anything like Casino Royale‘s torture sequence because ‘Bond’s dealing it out more this time.’

And what about those swimming trunks from Casino Royale? ‘I wish!,’ said producer Barbara Broccoli. ‘I’m still trying…’

‘Barbara’s insisting,’ interjects producer Michael G. Wilson.

CBn will be updating throughout the day for all the latest news and complete coverage of Quantum of Solace–just keep your eyes on the main page.

Daniel Craig: 'Bond is looking for his quantum of solace…'

The Guardian has just posted a new report filled with several new details regarding Quantum of Solace, the 22nd James Bond film starring Daniel Craig as 007.

The title, taken from a short story included in Ian Fleming’s 1960 For Yor Eyes Only collection, has already received a few puzzled looks at it’s mention.

‘It’s grown on me,’ said Craig. ‘I was unsure at first. Bond is looking for his quantum of solace and that’s what he wants, he wants his closure. Ian Fleming says that if you don’t have a quantum of solace in your relationship then the relationship is over. It’s that spark of niceness in a relationship that if you don’t have you might as well give up.’

As previously mentioned by producer Michael G. Wilson, Quantum of Solace will feature ‘twice as much action’ as 2006’s Casino Royale. ‘It’s pretty much jam packed,’ he added.

Quantum of Solace sees James Bond out for revenge on a mission that takes him to Austria, Italy and South America.

According to the synopsis, Bond girl Camille, played by Ukrainian-born Olga Kurylenko, leads the secret agent to Dominic Greene, member of a mysterious organization and a ruthless businessman, seeking to control huge natural resources.

Greene is played by Mathieu Amalric, who starred in the Oscar-nominated The Diving Bell and Butterfly. The plot follows on directly from Casino Royale as Bond aims to uncover the truth about Vesper, the beauty who betrayed him, and discovers that she had been blackmailed. ‘James Bond is after revenge, and Camille is after revenge and they have slightly different goals, but in the end they are going to have to collaborate,’ Kurylenko told reporters.

Judi Dench, who earlier stated that the relationship between Bond and M will be ‘pretty prickly’ in this film, said she will have a much bigger role and we ‘will also get to hear her husband, if not see him.’ Of the film, she says: ‘It’s terrific. I learn to do a few more gadgets.’ Q and Moneypenny will not feature in Quantum of Solace.

Gemma Arterton, who plays the role of MI6 Agent Fields in the film, further discussed her role as well. ‘She doesn’t do anything too advanced, it’s not like she’s killing people.’ In response to the big question, she says: ‘Yes I do kiss Daniel Craig. The kiss has happened and yes … it was quite incredible. It was all a bit of a daze. I felt such a giggly girl because he’s such a man.’

Arterton also revealed that she had been previously warned by another Bond girl to open her post with a letter-opener now that she has kissed Craig. ‘You get hate mail, apparently.’

Mathieu Amalric plays the villainous role of Dominic Greene and plans to keep this Bond baddie down to earth. ‘There’ll be no metal jaw, no white hair, no scar, no eye with blood. Just my face,’ he said. ‘The director saw something in me that had to do with the devil. That was a compliment.’ Speaking about his character in the film, Amalric said Greene has ‘the smile of Tony Blair and the crazy eyes of Nicholas Sarkozy.’

When asked if it took much persuasion to accept the role, he simply said: ‘It’s impossible to say to your kids that I could have been in a Bond film but I refused.’

Last, but not least is Olga Kurylenko as the main Bond girl of Quantum of Solace, Camille. After earlier stating her character was a fighter and ‘on her own mission and driven by revenge,’ Kurylenko also said: ‘At the beginning she is an opponent but they are going to have to collaborate. We’ll see if she’s a villain.’

‘James Bond didn’t get to Ukraine,’ said Kurylenko. ‘[But] I’ve got a big box of DVDs and I’m going to be an expert.’ She revealed has not yet started filming, but spend the last three weeks learning how to fight, fire a weapon and body fly (a form of indoor skydiving).

CBn will be updating throughout the day for all the latest news and complete coverage of Quantum of Solace–just keep your eyes on the main page.

'Quantum of Solace' Plot Details

WARNING: Possible plot spoilers

As earlier reported on CommanderBond.net, the title of Daniel Craig’s second James Bond film was revealed as Quantum of Solace.

The Producers Speak

As literary 007 fans are well aware, the title comes from a lesser known short story included in Ian Fleming’s 1960 For Yor Eyes Only collection. Producer Michael G. Wilson stated that the title was only decided a few days ago and added that Quantum of Solace would begin ‘literally an hour after the last film left off.’ ‘We thought it was an intriguing title and referenced what happened to Bond and what is happening in the film,’ he said.

Interestingly enough, Wilson also said that Quantum of Solace would feature ‘twice as much action’ as 2006’s Casino Royale. A report from Sky News stated: ‘It will have more gadgets and twice as much action as Casino Royale. And Daniel Craig seems happy to do more Bond films. Producers are talking to him on a film by film basis.’

‘It is not a revenge movie,’ added producer Barbara Broccoli. ‘It’s a lot more complicated than that. It has lots of action but it also deals with the inner turmoil Bond is feeling.’

When asked if Eva Green, who portrayed Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale would be returning in a flashback for this film, Broccoli stated: ‘There are no flashbacks in the film, but she’s certainly on Bond’s mind.’

The Plot

Quantum of Solace sees James Bond out for revenge on a mission that takes him to Austria, Italy and South America.

According to the synopsis, Bond girl Camille, played by Ukrainian-born Olga Kurylenko, leads the secret agent to Dominic Greene, member of a mysterious organization and a ruthless businessman, seeking to control huge natural resources.

Greene is played by Mathieu Amalric, who starred in the Oscar-nominated The Diving Bell and Butterfly. The plot follows on directly from Casino Royale as Bond aims to uncover the truth about Vesper, the beauty who betrayed him, and discovers that she had been blackmailed. ‘James Bond is after revenge, and Camille is after revenge and they have slightly different goals, but in the end they are going to have to collaborate,’ Kurylenko told reporters.

Additionally, Empire Online uncovered further details regarding the plot for Quantum of Solace:

The plot centres on an attempted coup in a South American country. Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric) wants to control one of the world’s most important natural resources and to aid in this he makes a deal with an exiled South American general to get him back into power.

Olga Kurylenko’s character, Camille, is half Ukrainian and half South American. She leads Bond to Greene in his effort to find out more about Vesper, the woman he loved and lost in Casino Royale.

Empire also reports that Mathieu Amalric isn’t planning on portraying the newest Bond villain as a larger than life figure. He said: ‘He’s not an over the top villian… no scars, no metal jaw–he is nude [which Empire assumes meaning no visual oddities].’

CBn will be updating throughout the day for all the latest news and complete coverage of Quantum of Solace–just keep your eyes on the main page.

'Bond 22' is 'QUANTUM OF SOLACE'

EON Productions just announced at a Press Conference held at Pinewood Studios
near London, that the title for the 22nd installment of the James Bond series
will be

QUANTUM OF SOLACE

Furthermore, story details have emerged. As the BBC reports, “At a press conference at the facility, reporters were shown a minute of footage from the new film, including Bond swinging on a rope after an explosion at an art gallery in Siena, Italy. Another scene showed him meeting M – played by Dame Judi Dench – outside in the snow.”

CBn has scored the first stills from the shown video footage.

Reuters reports, that Quantom of Solace sees James Bond out for revenge on a mission that takes him to Austria, Italy and South America.

According to the synopsis, Bond girl Camille, played by Ukrainian-born Olga
Kurylenko, leads the secret agent to Dominic Greene, member of a mysterious
organization and a ruthless businessman, seeking to control huge natural
resources.

Greene is played by Mathieu Amalric, who starred in the
Oscar-nominated The Diving Bell and Butterfly. The plot follows on
directly from Casino Royale as Bond aims to uncover the truth about Vesper,
the beauty who betrayed him, and discovers that she had been blackmailed. "James
Bond is after revenge, and Camille is after revenge and they have slightly
different goals, but in the end they are going to have to collaborate,"
Kurylenko told reporters.

On a tour of the main Bond set at Pinewood, journalists were shown 3 stages, all
of them set in the Italian city of Siena. In the largest, two actors including
Craig’s stunt double, swung from ropes and fought in an old art gallery.

Keep watching CommanderBond.net for the developing story.

'Quantum of Solace'?

Earlier this morning, CBn Forums members ‘Cyclone49’ and ‘Gobi-1’ discovered that http://www.quantumofsolace.com and http://www.quantumofsolacemovie.com redirect to Sony Pictures’ official website. Does this mean Quantum of Solace is the title of Bond 22? Confirmation will likely be given later today at the press conference at Pinewood Studios near London.

As you probably know, “Quantum of Solace” is the title of a short story in Ian Fleming’s For Your Eyes Only so it seems like there’s a very good chance that it could be the title of Bond 22.

Keep your eyes on the CommanderBond.net main page for all the latest news and details on Bond 22.

'Bond 22' Press Conference To Be Held In Pinewood Tomorrow

Sony Pictures have confirmed that there will be a press conference for Bond 22 tomorrow. The press conference will take place in
Pinewood Studios near London. Additionally, there will be a photo call.

Most of the main cast will be attending: Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Gemma
Arterton, Mathieu Amalric, Jeffrey Wright and Dame Judi Dench. Director Marc
Forster and producders Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson will also be there.

It is not known if the title is revealed tomorrow.

There will be several TV feeds:

1st Feed:
Date: 24th January 2008
Time: 16:55-18:30 GMT

Satellite: IS 10.02 XP 65 Dig 19
Downlink Frequency: 11526.5 V
FEC: 3/4
Symbol: 5.632
Color: PAL

2nd Feed:
Date: 24th January 2008
Time: 1845-1915 GMT

3rd Feed:
Date: 25th January 2008
Time: 0600-0630 GMT

Satellite: Eutelsat W1 TXP B4 CH-4
Downlink Frequency: 11106.5 V
FEC: 3/4
Symbol: 5.632
Color: PAL

CommanderBond.net will keep you updated with all the latest news and details
on Bond 22.