Casino Royale – Official Website Report #8

Official ‘Casino Royale’ Teaser Poster

The official Casino Royale website blog has been updated by ‘Yarborough.’ Coverage this time centers on Dame Judi Dench and her relationship with new James Bond, Daniel Craig.

Warm weather is finally on the forecast for the 007 crew, a relief for many, including Dame Judi Dench. In contrast with her previous work in the Bond films (which usually was situated in the UK), Casino Royale sees her in both Prague and the Caribbean.

And what does she have to say about co-star Daniel Craig? ‘There’s a kind of self deprecation about him that’s very attractive and when you have a sense of humour in somebody it makes working much easier…’ Read the entire report here on the official website.

Stay tuned to CBn for all the latest news on Casino Royale and all things James Bond 007.

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. Starring Daniel Craig as James Bond, it is currently being filmed in 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.

Discuss this ‘Casino Royale’ news in this thread on the CBn Forums. Thanks to CBn forum member ‘Matt_13.’

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Casino Royale Black Park Filming Pictures

Yesterday, CBn posted the official notice of filming for Casino Royale in Black Park, which was initially discovered on the alt.fan.james-bond messageboards.

Today, several photographs from the filming can be viewed here on http://www.suaveharv.com. James Bond fans may best know the area as the location where Tilly Masterson is killed by Oddjob in Goldfinger. The early forest chase in Octopussy and the pipeline sequence in The World Is Not Enough are also featured here.

Click here to read a report on the current Casino Royale filming details at Black Park. Additionally, further pictures of Black Park can be viewed here on 007nl.com.

Casino Royale Productions Limited

Please note that the new James Bond movie, Casino Royale, will be filming scenes in the middle of Black Park on Tuesday 4th and
Wednesday 5th July from approx. 0700-2000 hours.

During our filming at Black Park there maybe the possibility of some gunfire for the scene, although it is not currently planned.

We will have animals (dogs, goats & chickens) on our filming set as part of the scene.

It would be greatly appreciated if you can keep dogs on leads around our filming area on filming days.

We are liaising fully with the local authorities and also Black Park Rangers with regard to our filming.

We apologies (sic) for any inconvenience caused during our visit to Black Park Country Park.

If you have any queries please call the Black Park Rangers Office.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Official Casino Royale notice

Stay tuned to CBn for all the latest news on Casino Royale and all things James Bond 007.

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. Starring Daniel Craig as James Bond, it is currently being filmed in 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.

Discuss this ‘Casino Royale’ news in this thread on the CBn Forums. Thanks to CBn forum members ‘zencat’ and ‘tim partridge.’

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Monopoly: James Bond 007 Collector's Edition

This game is licenced to thrill as the world’s foremost super spy teams up with the world’s most popular board game. Vie to own all 21 James Bond films, including The Spy Who Loved Me, The Living Daylights, Goldfinger and the latest release, Casino Royale. Celebrate every aspect of the Bond world – the villains, cars, gadgets, MI6 and of course, the Bond Women. The world is not enough as you attempt to bankrupt your opponents and OWN IT ALL.

The James Bond 007 edition of America’s favorite board game comes complete with 6 collectible pewter tokens featuring Odd Job’s Bowler Hat, Rosa Klebb’s Shoe, Aston Martin DBS, 007 logo, Acrostar plane and the Lotus submarine car. Rules include a 60 minute speed play option for a shorter game with the same amount of fun. Get ready to experience the adventure of a lifetime with the world’s greatest secret agent! It’s Bond. James Bond.

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Monopoly: James Bond 007 Collector’s Edition Features

• Original ‘Go,’ ‘Go To Jail,’ ‘Just Visiting/Jail,’ and ‘Free Parking’ spaces remain.
• New James Bond Film spaces include:
  Purple: Double-Oh Assignment / Dr. No
  Light Blue: From Russia With Love / Goldfinger / Thunderball
  Pink: You Only Live Twice / On Her Majesty’s Secret Service / Diamonds Are Forever
  Orange: Live And Let Die / The Man With The Golden Gun / The Spy Who Loved Me
  Red: Moonraker / For Your Eyes Only / Octopussy
  Yellow: A View To A Kill / The Living Daylights / Licence To Kill
  Green: GoldenEye / Tomorrow Never Dies / The World Is Not Enough
  Dark Blue: Die Another Day / Casino Royale
• Comes with six 007-themed pewter tokens: Oddjob’s Bowler, Rosa Klebb’s Shoe, Aston Martin DB5 Car, The Q Boat, Little Nelly Helicopter, and Bond’s Jetpack.
• Chance and Community Chest cards are now Bond Women and Bond Villain cards.
• Ages 8 to Adult
• 2-6 players
• Price: $35.95

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An Evening With Bond Girl Eunice Gayson

Fans will get a chance to meet the very first Bond girl of the official 007 series–Eunice Gayson, who played the character of Sylvia Trench in Dr. No and also in From Russia With Love. Bondstars.com presents ‘An Evening With Eunice Gayson.’

Bondstars.com invite you to spend an evening with one of Britain’s most popular actresses, from her days in live TV at Alexandra Palace to James Bond, Hammer Horror and The Sound of Music on stage in London’s West End, Eunice Gayson has enjoyed a successful and varied career spanning over 60 years. In this unique one woman show, Eunice will recall hilarious tales and anecdotes from her show business career.

Signed merchandise will be available to purchase from 6:00pm and there will also be a paying bar.

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An Evening With Eunice Gayson
Saturday 18th November at 7:30pm
Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts
Malet Street
London
WC1E 7JN

Tickets are £12. Click here for full details.

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Casino Royale Filming In Black Park

A poster on the alt.fan.james-bond message boards are reporting that filming for Casino Royale, the 21st official James Bond film, will be moving to Black Park, which is located by Pinewood Studios:

Casino Royale Productions Limited

Please note that the new James Bond movie, Casino Royale, will be filming scenes in the middle of Black Park on Tuesday 4th and
Wednesday 5th July from approx. 0700-2000 hours.

During our filming at Black Park there maybe the possibility of some gunfire for the scene, although it is not currently planned.

We will have animals (dogs, goats & chickens) on our filming set as part of the scene.

It would be greatly appreciated if you can keep dogs on leads around our filming area on filming days.

We are liaising fully with the local authorities and also Black Park Rangers with regard to our filming.

We apologies (sic) for any inconvenience caused during our visit to Black Park Country Park.

If you have any queries please call the Black Park Rangers Office.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Official Casino Royale notice

Stay tuned to CBn for all the latest news on Casino Royale and all things James Bond 007.

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. Starring Daniel Craig as James Bond, it is currently being filmed in 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.

Discuss this ‘Casino Royale’ news in this thread on the CBn Forums. Thanks to CBn forum member ‘zencat.’

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'James Bond: The Authorised Biography Of 007' Now Discounted

First UK paperback edition

A reprint of James Bond: The Authorised Biography Of 007, by John Pearson, was previously announced on CBn as due for release from Amazon.co.uk on 19 October 2006. Now Bond fans can pre-order this elusive title at a discounted price of £12.53.

The novel is a “true” biography (of sorts) of agent James Bond, covering the events of his life from his childhood up to the many adventures described in Ian Fleming’s 007 adventures. It was last printed in 1986 (by Grafton in the UK and Grove Press in the US), making it one of the most difficult titles to come by. This new edition will be published by Century. Bond fans should jump on this opportunity and pre-order soon.

Check out the CBn overview of James Bond: The Authorised Biography of 007 here.

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Discuss this news in this thread on the CBn Forums, the largest James Bond forum in the world. With thanks to ‘zencat.’

Pre-order James Bond: The Authorised Biography of 007 from Amazon.co.uk (19 October 2006).

James Bond Boat Show Heading To Melbourne

James Bond fans will get a chance to see four of the magnificent boats used in the 007 films, thanks to the 2006 Club Marine Melbourne Boat Show – reports bymnews.com.

Set for 6 to 10 July 2006 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, the show will feature the Tow Sled from Thunderball, the Bath-O-Sub from Diamonds Are Forever, the Neptune Submarine from For Your Eyes Only, and the Q-Boat from The World Is Not Enough.

Thunderball: Tow Sled (1965)
The underwater tow sled was used by James Bond and the villain Largo. There were 14 boats originally built for the production company. Today, there are only two known to exist. The original builder, Jordan Klein, owns the other remaining sled.

Diamonds Are Forever: Bath-O-Sub (1971)
The underwater bath-o-sub is one of two originally featured in the film and was used by 007’s nemesis, Blofeld, to escape from the oil-drilling platform that doubled as his headquarters. It can be seen as Blofeld climbs inside and is lowered over the side of the oil platform.

For Your Eyes Only: Neptune Submarine (1981)
This Neptune submarine is one of two originally built by the film’s production company. This is the actual working wet submersible that was seen throughout most of the film. It had to be operated by stunt men using scuba gear.

The World Is Not Enough: Q Boat (1999)
Major Boothroyd’s famous Q boat. Fifteen boats were originally built for the production. Today only 8 survive. The Q Boat that performed the barrel roll stunt seen on the screen will be on display.

The 2006 Club Marine Melbourne Boat Show will be located at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre: Clarendon Street, Southbank (Melway Map 1C Ref G5). Show times are from 10 AM – 9PM on all days except Sunday 9 July: 10 AM – 7PM.

Admission: Adults $17; Children (under 16) $8; Students & Pensioner Concession Card Holders $12 (with ID); Family (2 adults and all kids) $40. Full details here.

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Sideshow Sean Connery Legacy Edition Preview

Fans of the many different James Bond film figures from Sideshow Collectibles have something new to look forward to.

Set to be previewed at the Comic Con 2006 event in San Diego, California next month (19-23 July) is the Sideshow Sean Connery Legacy Edition figure.

This new James Bond figure follows the announcement of the Roger Moore Premium Format figure, which will also be previewed in July.

The official announcement from Sideshow follows: ‘We’d like to take this opportunity to give Bond fans a peek at our next 12-inch figure: Sean Connery in his classic white tux! This will be the first in a new line of James Bond figures we call ‘The Legacy Collection.” This collection is meant to highlight the iconic look of different actors who played the sophisticated spy through the ages, rather than focusing on 007 from specific films.’ Click here for the first picture of this new Sean Connery James Bond figure.

Previous 12-inch Sideshow Sean Connery figures have retailed for $40.00, but this new Legacy Edition collection may signify higher prices.

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'The Phoenix Project' next James Bond comic collection from Titan

CommanderBond.net has learned that Titan Books next collection of James Bond Comics will be The Phoenix Project which is currently slated for a February of 2007 release.. The collection will include the title story along with “The Black Ruby Caper”, “’Til Death Do Us Part” and “The Torch-Time Affair”. All stories feature art by Yaroslav Horak and stories by Jim Lawrence.

The story “The Phoenix Project” originally appeared in newspapers September 1974 to February 1975, “The Black Ruby Caper” appeared February 1975 – July 1975, “’Til Death Do Us Part” from July 1975 – October 1975, and “The Torch-Time Affair” from October 1975 – January 1976.

Stay tuned to CBn for all the latest news on the Titan James Bond 007 comic strip collections.

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Purchase all the Titan James Bond 007 graphic novels from Amazon:

• The Man With The Golden Gun
  – Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com
• Octopussy
  – Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com
• On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
  – Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com
• Goldfinger
  – Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com
• Casino Royale
  – Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com
• Dr. No
  – Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com
• The Spy Who Loved Me
  – Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com
• Colonel Sun
  – Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com
• The Golden Ghost
  – Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com (30 October 2006)
• Trouble Spot (Pre-order: 30 January 2007 (US))
  – Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com

20 Minutes Of Casino Royale Screened By Sony

Lucky Bond fans who were attending the Euro Cinema Expo at the Amsterdam RAI convention center got a chance to see 20 minutes of the newest James Bond film, Casino Royale – reports the Young Bond Dossier.

The full report from Variety follows:

Serendipitously taking the final studio slot to show off product at Cinema Expo, Sony closed the Euro exhib confab with a bang Thursday evening, creating the week’s most high-profile event by screening 20 minutes of “Casino Royale,” the latest installment in its James Bond franchise.

That made Cinema Expo attendees the first audience in the world to see how the latest, blond Bond — Daniel Craig — handled the role.

Sony Pictures Entertainment vice chairman Jeff Blake introduced the Bond footage after Sony Intl. prexy Mark Zucker showed off the studio’s product reel.

Rumors began slipping out Thursday that the Bond scenes might screen, but the event was largely a surprise, and Blake said that the studio only got the OK from Bond’s producing team two days earlier, when he and SPE Motion Picture Group chair Amy Pascal visited London.

The footage showed off Craig as a grittier Bond, with scenes of more intense, visceral hand-to-hand combat than 007 has tackled in recent pics. One black-and-white scene flashed back to Bond’s first ever (brutal and hard-to-pull-off) kill as an agent, as well as his (much more sleek and signature) second assassination.

Also introducing the pic was one of the new Bond girls, Caterina Murino, and the reel featured some sultry scenes between her and Craig. For any gearheads, Bond’s new ride also got some screen time, as did high-octane chase scenes, including one of Craig following a baddie up and down a construction site with aerial jumps and twists.

“This footage has never been seen, except by all of us just two days ago,” Blake said, his voice audibly cracking with excitement. Pascal was also at Cinema Expo in the audience with Sony brass. Blake added that the pic would offer a “distinct European flavor” for the international exhibs.

The studio immediately followed the footage with a casino-themed party inside the Amsterdam RAI convention center.

Ian Mohr – Variety

Read one CBn member’s report of this event here on the CBn forums.

Stay tuned to CBn for all the latest news on Casino Royale and all things James Bond 007.

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. Starring Daniel Craig as James Bond, it is currently being filmed in 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.

Discuss this ‘Casino Royale’ news in this thread on the CBn Forums. Thanks to CBn forum members ‘zencat’ and ‘J J.’

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