Switzerland Still On The Cards For 'Bond 22'

Tages-Anzeiger Online today reports that the “chances are good” we will see Switzerland as a location in Bond 22.

André Brice of Film Location Switzerland (the Swiss Film Commission), said, “As soon as we found out that Marc Forster grew up in Switzerland and would direct the next James Bond, we had to offer our services.”

“Nothing’s definite yet, but the chances are good.”

The Swiss Alps were first mentioned as a possible location for the next 007 outing as early as June by Forster himself. Forster said at the time, “There can’t be any better place than the alps. No matter if you plan to do romantic scenes or hard action, the alps will be the perfect background for a Bond movie.”

Further fueling rumours was the snippet from this year’s BondStars events that Bond 22 would see Daniel Craig hitting the slopes.

Austria has also been mentioned as a potential location, while 007 fans know filming (article contains SPOILERS) has already taken place in Italy.

James Bond previously visited Switzerland in Goldfinger and On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Forster, while born in Germany, grew up in Bündnerland in southeastern Switzerland.

Keep watching CBn for all the latest Bond 22 news.

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'Daniel Craig: The Biography' Now Shipping From Amazon UK

As previously announced by CBn back in May of this year, two new Daniel Craig biographies were on the way. One of those two books, Daniel Craig: The Biography by Sarah Marshall, is now shipping from amazon.co.uk.

Daniel Craig: The Biography is published by John Blake Publishing Ltd. The hardback, which runs at 288 pages, retails for £17.99. The full blurb:

He’s gorgeous, tremendously talented, charming and sexy. His breathtaking performance as the new James Bond in Casino Royale won him legions of fans and proved that, as well as being an outstanding actor; he could cut it as an action hero and could re-define a cinematic icon to huge critical acclaim. Daniel Craig, arguably the most inspiring 007, has truly made it as an A-list film star. This fascinating and affectionate book reveals everything about Britain’s favourite leading man: how he endured poverty-stricken years when he was first struggling to make it as an actor in London; how he rejected the ‘trivial’ publicity that came when he started to make a name for himself; his relationships, including his marriage to a British actress with whom he has a daughter; plus his encounters with Sienna Miller and Kate Moss and how he has handled the adulation that has come from his new role as 007. This is the intriguing story of a supremely talented actor who has established his reputation, then defied expectations and silenced those who doubted his Bond would live up to its predecessors. It is essential reading for any Daniel Craig admirer and for the masses of film fans for whom his performance as Bond was an unforgettable cinematic experience.

Additionally, a 2008 Daniel Craig calendar is also available to order from amazon. Order online: Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.com

Order Daniel Craig: The Biography from Amazon.co.uk.

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SPOILERS: Video Of Daniel Craig Attending 'Bond 22' Filming

Not only did the world’s media snap photos of current James Bond, Daniel Craig attending filming of Bond 22 in Siena last week, but now, courtesy of YouTube, a video showing the actor has also emerged.

While it doesn’t offer any new insight into what the scenes will involve, fans will no doubt relish the opportunity to see Craig taking in the spectacle of the Palio di Siena – and footage of the Bond 22 cameras in action.

Television coverage of the brutal horse race itself can also be viewed on YouTube.

The James Bond crew were ordered to shoot the race in strict documentary-style, with no manipulation or ridiculing of the event, and no shots of violence involving horses or people to be included.

The sequence is said to see 007 pursuing the film’s villain down narrow cobbled streets, then across the town’s rooftops and through its medievil bottini – a tangled network of underground tunnels – all as the horses charge around the Piazza del Campo.

Keep watching CBn for the latest Bond 22 news.

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'Goldfinger' Screening At The Lafayette Theatre In New York

1964’s Goldfinger

Sean Connery’s third James Bond 007 film, 1964’s Goldfinger, will be screened at the Lafayette Theatre in Suffern, New York this upcoming November as part of the Big Screen Classics series.

The Fall 2007 Big Screen Classics series begins on 8 September and continues each successive Saturday through mid-December.

James Bond fans can be treated to a screening of Goldfinger on Saturday, 24 November 2007 at 11:30 AM. Ticket cost is $6.00 per person.

The Lafayette Theatre is located at 97 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, New York 10901. For further information, phone 845-369-8234 or visit the official website.

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Corgi Announces Licence Agreement For James Bond Through 2010

According to a press release, Corgi International Limited has announced a new licence agreement with EON Productions for the James Bond 007 series to continue through 2010. The full release:

Corgi International Limited announces a license agreement with EON Productions for James Bond

Corgi International Limited (Nasdaq GM:CRGI) today announced that it has entered into a Master Toy & Collectible Replica agreement with EON Productions. The agreement for the James Bond classic movie archive runs through 2010 and includes the forthcoming James Bond Movie due for release in 2008 and subsequent movies released during the course of the term.

This worldwide agreement will allow Corgi International to release both mass market product ranges as well as core collectibles on innovative product lines that include, Action Figures, Vehicles, Electronic Roleplay, Die Cast, High Specification Remote Control released under the Popco brand and High end Replicas released under the world renowned Master Replicas branding, amongst other items in varying scales and formats.

Corgi International CEO Michael Cookson commented, “Corgi has had a long association with the James Bond license, and as a licensee for over 40 years on Die Cast, we truly believe that we have reached an agreement where we can use our expertise in both the mass and collectibles markets to release products to a fan base that is both core and aspirational, something that most people believe James Bond to be. Our product range will commence before the movie release in 2008 with classic movie product and replicas and continue with some strong and innovative mass market lines, and we are proud to continue our association with such a franchise.

Keith Snelgrove, SVP Global Business Strategy for EON Productions, also commented “We pride ourselves in the long-standing business relationships we have with many of our James Bond franchise partners. Corgi has been with us since the beginning, and we are excited to see the new range of both toys and prop replicas that Corgi International will bring to market in conjunction with our next film and beyond.”

For a listing of upcoming James Bond-related diecast models coming from Corgi in 2007, click here to visit Modelenium.co.uk.

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Charlie Higson Follows The Footsteps Of Young Bond

Guardian Unlimited has today published a superb article by Young Bond author Charlie Higson, as he gives his sons a guided tour of the locations of his London-set novel, Double Or Die.

Charlie Higson’s ‘Double or Die’

Higson provides a commentary for many of the fascinating locations that featured in his third novel about James Bond’s adventures at Eton, including Regent’s Park, Highgate East Cemetery, Lincoln’s Inn Fields, Spitalfields and the Docklands. Higson not only tips off readers as to where they can find the brain of mathematician Charles Babbage, but also where to get the best ribs, burgers and barbecue chicken in London!

To read the article, head on over to Guardian Unlimited.

The Guardian previously included the limited edition book, The Young Bond Rough Guide To London with its 7-8 April Weekend Edition, which gave readers an in-depth look at Double Or Die‘s locations.

Double Or Die is available now, while the collector’s edition of the novel will hit Waterstone’s shelves on 25 October. And don’t forget to check out CBn’s brand new competition, in which you can win a copy of the Double Or Die audiobook, narrated by Charlie Higson himself.

• Purchase the UK paperback of Double Or Die from Amazon.co.uk
• Purchase the UK audiobook of Double Or Die from Amazon.co.uk
• Pre-order the US hardback of Double or Die from Amazon.com
• Pre-order the US audiobook of Double or Die from Amazon.com

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With thanks to CBn Forum member ‘zencat’.

Activision Announces 007 Game Developers

K1Bond007 tips us off that Activision announced a couple of extra details regarding their upcoming debut James Bond video game at the 2007 German Games Convention.

It’s been rather quiet since Activision was granted the 007 rights in May 2006; the only real piece of news to have emerged is that the game is expected to be based on Bond 22.

Now, it has been revealed that studios Treyarch, Beenox and Vicarious Visions are developing the game, which will appear on next-generation consoles, Windows PC and hand-held platforms.

The news that the game will appear on PC should be particularly welcomed by 007 gamers; the most recent game to appear on PC was 2003’s Nightfire.

K1Bond007 speculates that each developer will handle a different platform, offering the “likely scenario” that Treyarch will develop the game for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, Beenox will handle the PC version and Vicarious Visions will develop the Wii, DS and/or PSP port.

Electronic Arts passed the James Bond rights to Activision following the release of 2005’s From Russia With Love.

Keep watching CBn for more news of the upcoming game.

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Thanks to CBn Forum member “K1Bond007” for the heads-up.

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Win A Copy Of The 'Double Or Die' Audiobook By Charlie Higson

Charlie Higson’s Double or Die

A lucky CBn member now has the chance to win a copy of the Double Or Die audiobook, the third Young James Bond novel from Charlie Higson which was released earlier this year in the UK.

‘With kidnap, violence, explosions, and murder, it was no ordinary weekend. But then, James Bond is no ordinary boy… In a North London cemetery, a professor is kidnapped at gunpoint. A suspicious letter crammed with cryptic clues arrives at Eton. To decipher the deadly mystery, James Bond must take a series of dangerous gambles. Once the code is cracked, he has just 48 hours to save the professor from the dark forces that threaten to destroy them both. And if the professor can’t escape, it’s not only his future under threat. It’s the rest of the world’s…’

This competition is open to all members of CBn. You must be a registered member of the CBn Forums and answer the following question correctly to be eligible to win. Not yet a member of CBn? Register here now–it is free and only takes a minute!

To enter, fill out the following questionnaire and send a Communiqué/Private Message on the CBn Forums to ‘CBn Competition’ (Subject: CBn Double Or Die) by Midnight EST on 10 September 2007 (simply click on the link in this paragraph).

1. True or False: Charlie Higson’s newest novel, Hurricane Gold, is due for release in October 2007 in the UK.
2. What is your CBn Forum Screen Name?
3. What country/state do you live in?

To discuss this CBn competition or if you have any questions visit this thread on the CBn Forums, the largest James Bond 007 forum on the internet.

All those who answer correctly will be put into a drawing and the winner will be sent a Communique/Private Message via the CBn Forums to the Screen Name they provided to inform them of their winning. The winner must respond to this PM within three (3) days with the requested information (name, mailing address, etc) or another drawing will be held. The winner will be announced once shipping information has been received. The item will be shipped from the USA. In the event that a prize has been stolen or mishandled during shipment, CBn will not be able to replace the specific item–this has yet to be a problem.

Mads Mikkelsen To Attend London Film & Comic Con

The most recent villain in the James Bond series, Mads Mikkelsen, who portrayed Le Chiffre in last year’s Casino Royale, will be attending the upcoming London Film & Comic Con.

In addition to Mikkelsen, several cast and crew members from the 007 films will also be in attendance. The full list:

• Mads Mikkelsen (Le Chiffre, Casino Royale)
• William Hoyland (McGregor, For Your Eyes Only)
• James Dowdall (Stunts, Die Another Day, The World Is Not Enough, Tomorrow Never Dies, GoldenEye, Never Say Never Again, Octopussy)
• Tracey Eddon (Stunts, The World Is Not Enough, GoldenEye, A View To A Kill, Never Say Never Again

)

The London Film & Comic Con will be taking place on Saturday, 1 September and Sunday, 2 September 2007 at Earls Court 1, Warwick Road, London, SW5 9TA.

For general enquiries, phone 01908 671138 or visit the official website.

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MGM Announces 40th Anniversary DVD Of 1967's 'Casino Royale'

007 Magazine OnLine today reports on MGM Home Entertainment’s announcement of a brand new DVD edition of that James Bond oddity, 1967’s Casino Royale.

“Casino Royale: The 40th Anniversary Edition” will be released on Region 1 DVD on 6 November. In addition to a 2.35 anamorphic transfer and Dolby Digital 5.1 and Mono audio tracks, the DVD will include a whole host of special features:

• Audio commentary with 007 historians Steven Jay Reuben and John Cork
“The Making Of Casino Royale” featurette
• “Bond James Bond” featurette
• “A 3 Ring Circus” featurette
• “More Directors, More Stars” featurette
• “The Big Climax” featurette
• “It’s a Wrap!” featurette

007 Magazine OnLine notes that the current DVD release of Casino Royale includes an interview with co-director Val Guest, the theatrical trailer and the original 1954 CBS television production starring Barry Nelson. There is no word yet on whether these extras will be present on the 40th anniversary release.

The disc will retail for $19.98. However, you can pre-order it now for $13.99 at Amazon.com.

CBn will bring you news on the cover art and release dates for the rest of the world, as they come to hand.

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