A Female Villain For 'Young Bond Book 4'

Charlie Higson’s Young Bond Book 4 (which will most likely be released in 2008) will feature a female as the main villain of the story – reports the Young Bond Dossier.

According to Higson, the villain of this fourth Young Bond adventure was originally planned to be a man, but later changed to a woman.

Additionally, as Young Bond Book 3 (due for release in the UK in January 2007) does not feature an evil creature as the first two novels did, Young Bond Book 4 will once again.

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Nicholas Dodd To Conduct Casino Royale Score

Soundtrack.net reports that Nicholas Dodd will be conducting and orchestrating David Arnold’s Casino Royale score.

Dodd has worked with Arnold several times in the past, including the three most recent James Bond films: Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, and Die Another Day.

Other non-Bond work by Dodd includes Capote, Sahara, Vanity Fair, and Changing Lanes.

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Casino Royale is the 21st James Bond 007 film produced by franchise holders Eon Productions. The MGM/Columbia Pictures production began shooting in January and is due for release worldwide on 17 November 2006. Casino Royale will premiere on 14 November in London. Starring Daniel Craig as James Bond; locations include the Czech Republic, the Bahamas, Italy and the UK.

The film co-stars Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, Jeffrey Wright, Judi Dench, Giancarlo Giannini, Caterina Murino, Simon Abkarian, Tobias Menzies, Ivana Milicevic, Clemens Schick, Ludger Pistor, Claudio Santamaria, and Isaach De Bankole.

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Charlie Higson Confirms Apache Weapon In Young Bond Book 3

Charlie Higson has confirmed the apache weapon (as discovered by CommanderBond.net forum member ‘K1Bond007’) that will feature in Young Bond Book 3 – reports the Young Bond Dossier.

Higson says: ‘Nice work on the apache pics. You’ve nailed it. Although my version has a slight adaption to the knuckle dusters in that the gun doesn’t have to be reversed to use them. I saw some pictures of these nasty little guns … and just knew that I had to use them in the book.’

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Pre-order the UK edition of Young Bond Book 3 from Amazon.co.uk (4 January 2007)

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James Bond 'Ultimate Edition' DVD Website Launched

A website for the James Bond 007 ‘Ultimate Edition’ DVDs has been launched at www.theultimatebond.com.

Featured are a competition to win an Aston Martin V8 Vantage for a year, details on the restoration process on the Bond DVDs, pages for each 007 film, and more. Note: this website centers primarily on the release of the Bond DVDs in the UK.

Click here for CommanderBond.net’s round-up of all the latest James Bond 007 ‘Ultimate Edition’ DVD news: front and back cover art, box cover art, worldwide release dates, menu and screen caps, new certificates, ordering details, special features, technical specs, and more.

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'James Bond And Indiana Jones: Action Figures For Two Heroes'

Make room on your bookshelves for yet another James Bond book this upcoming November.

James Bond And Indiana Jones: Action Figures For Two Heroes, written by Nicolas Fleurier, will be released just in time for Casino Royale.

The book (which is fully illustrated) chronologically covers the action figures that have been released over the years for both the James Bond and Indiana Jones series. Included are articles, listings, and more.

Due for release in November 2006, James Bond And Indiana Jones: Action Figures For Two Heroes can currently be pre-ordered from amazon.com for a discounted price of $12.97.

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Daniel Craig On Casino Royale And His Future As Bond

A brand new Casino Royale article has appeared online at News Of The World.

Contains spoilers

New James Bond star Daniel Craig speaks about getting physically prepared for the role, some of the negative press, working with Eva Green, his future as 007, and much more.

‘I wanted to look like Bond could kill somebody. I’m not trying to be extra tough, but I wanted to look physically big. I got a personal trainer. I wanted to bulk up quickly so I did a lot of weights and had a high-protein diet,’ says Craig.

And what about the action scenes? ‘…I had four stunt doubles and they were dealing with injuries all the time. All of it was very physically demanding. I could say now that I would go back and do it again, now that my body’s recovered.’

As to what the future holds for Craig as James Bond, he simply replied ‘I’ve signed up for two more, and then I can get on with my life!’ Needless to say, anything can happen this early on.

Craig explains how Bond is affected after meeting Vesper Lynd in the film: ‘He gets his heart broken because he gets double crossed. It creates this person who is no longer emotional, but is actually going to go out for revenge.’

Lastly, what films does he choose when asked his favourite of the series? ‘When I went to the cinema for the first time it was Roger Moore’s Live And Let Die, which was a fantastic movie. But Sean Connery defined the role and one of my favourite movies is From Russia With Love.

Click here to read the entire article on Casino Royale and Daniel Craig.

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Casino Royale is the 21st James Bond 007 film produced by franchise holders Eon Productions. The MGM/Columbia Pictures production began shooting in January and is due for release worldwide on 17 November 2006. Casino Royale will premiere on 14 November in London. Starring Daniel Craig as James Bond; locations include the Czech Republic, the Bahamas, Italy and the UK.

The film co-stars Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, Jeffrey Wright, Judi Dench, Giancarlo Giannini, Caterina Murino, Simon Abkarian, Tobias Menzies, Ivana Milicevic, Clemens Schick, Ludger Pistor, Claudio Santamaria, and Isaach De Bankole.

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'Goldfinger' Screening At Akron-Summit Library In November

James Bond fans in Ohio will be able to check out 1964’s Goldfinger, starring Sean Connery as James Bond, on the big screen in November.

Goldfinger will be shown on Thursday, 16 November 2006 at 6:30PM at the Akron-Summit County Public Library in Akron, Ohio. There is no cost to attend the event.

The location is 60 S. High St., Akron, Ohio 44326. Details also available by phone: 330-643-9000. Click here for full details on the screening and the theatre.

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'James Bond In The 21st Century: Why We Still Need 007' Now Available

Originally set for a 1 September 2006 release in the US, James Bond In The 21st Century: Why We Still Need 007 has hit the book shelves early.

While not yet released online at amazon.com, it can currently be pre-ordered there for a discounted price of $12.21. James Bond In The 21st Century: Why We Still Need 007 is set for a UK release on 7 September.

JAMES BOND IN THE 21ST CENTURY
WHY WE STILL NEED 007

The man needs no introduction. He’s Bond. James Bond. Women want him, and men want to be him. Living life in the fast lane, he’s licensed to kill and ready to thrill. James Bond is a ruthless agent who has convinced the world that not only is he the ultimate spy, but he always gets the girl, too. But has Bond outlived his usefulness? Is he still relevant today?

Today, James Bond is more important than ever.

James Bond in the 21st Century provides an entertaining and smart look at secret agent 007. Leading writers look at the evolution of Fleming’s secret agent, the classic Bond debates, and the films’ deeper subtext, offering advice for Mr. Bond, would-be villains, and discarded Bond girls alike, discovering why we still need 007.

Funny and insightful, James Bond in the 21st Century is a different look into the work and lifestyle of 007. It is perfect for fans, young and old, of the world’s most famous secret agent.

Topics Include:

J A Konrath surveys Bond’s Q section gadgets. Which are worth buying and which ones are wastes of money?

Who’s the sexiest Bond girl? Erin Dailey and Harry Elliott discuss their picks.

Bond–bland? Bond expert Lee Pfeiffer thinks so–and he’s got some compelling reasons why.

John Cox unearths the sexual subtext in the Bond films. Could his relationship with his father be to blame?

Movie critic Michael Marano can beat up James Bond–so why does 007, particularly Timothy Dalton’s version, still present such a threat?

007 continuation novelist Raymond Benson compares the literary bond to the cinematic Bond. Will they ever be the same?

It takes more than a martini: Italian writer and translator Andrea Carlo Cappi tells you everything you need to know to drink, eat and dress like Bond.

David Morefield shows how to be an evil genius and beat 007 once and for all.

Contributors Include:

• Raymond Benson
• Bruce Bethke
• Andrea Carlo Cappi
• John Cox
• Erin Dailey
• Ray Dempsey
• Harry Elliott
• Natasha Giardini
• Raelynn Hillhouse
• JA Konrath
• Michael Marano
• Louis Markos
• David Morefield
• Lee Pfeiffer
• Adam Roberts
• Steven Rubio
• Mark W. Tiedemann
• Lawrence Watt-Evans
• Sarah Zettel

Publication Details: James Bond in the 21st Century

Editor: Glenn Yeffeth
ISBN: 1-933771-02-x
Pub. Month: September 2006
Retail: $17.95 (US)/$24.95 (CAN)
Publisher: BenBella Books
Cover: Trade Paperback

Order: James Bond in the 21st Century

From: Amazon.com
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From: Amazon.ca

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Sideshow George Lazenby Legacy Edition Figure Available To Pre-order

The Sideshow George Lazenby Legacy Edition figure is now available to pre-order from Sideshow Collectibles.

The Sideshow George Lazenby Legacy Edition figure is the fifth in this new line of James Bond figures.

This new 12″ James Bond figure follows the announcement of the Roger Moore Premium Format figure and the four other Legacy Edition figures: Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, and Pierce Brosnan. Click here for all the pictures of this 007 figure on the Sideshow Collectibles website.

This James Bond figure is estimated to ship in the fourth quarter of 2006, and can be pre-ordered now at Sideshow for $44.99.

The Legacy Collection George Lazenby as James Bond Figure includes:

• Authentic George Lazenby portrait
• Fully articulated body with 30+ points of articulation
• Expertly tailored fabric costume

• Accessories include:
• Poker Chip w/ George Lazenby print
• Martini Glass
• Walther PPK
• Bond Family Crest printed accessory
• Interchangeable hands
• Watch
• 12″ figure display stand featuring the 007 logo print

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Sir Sean Connery Honoured With BAFTA Award

Sir Sean Connery is to be honoured today in his native city by the Scotland screen industry – reports ITV.

While celebrating his 76th birthday, Connery will be receiving an award from British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) Scotland.

‘Sir Sean is already a Bafta lifetime achievement winner and a fellow of the academy. But this is the first time that Scotland’s screen industry has had the opportunity to honour him. With this award BAFTA Scotland will thank him for his 50 years of international film work and for his continued support of Scottish cinema,’ a spokesman said.

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