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  1. Casino Royale Teaser Poster For Sale Online

    By Devin Zydel on 2006-05-25
    Teaser Poster

    Official ‘Casino Royale’ Teaser Poster

    Bond fans eager to add the new teaser poster for the newest 007 film, Casino Royale, need not wait any longer.

    Previously appearing on eBay, the stylish 69×104 cm (27×41 in) double-sided teaser poster can now be ordered from moviemarket.com for £14.99. The poster features Daniel Craig as James Bond at a casino table with a handgun and chips.

    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.

  2. James Bond Movie Posters Exhibit in New York

    By Devin Zydel on 2006-05-25

    James Bond fans will have a chance to really appreciate the art of the classic film posters this year.

    The Posteritati Gallery, in New York, has opened an exhibit which features many rare and classic international posters of the James Bond 007 films – reports the New York Press. Running through 11 July 2006, fans will be able to view the ‘stylized and cool-looking pictures of spies, guns and not-quite-naked women.’

    The Posteritati Gallery, in New York, is located on 239 Centre Street (between Broome & Grand Sts.). Telephone: 212-226-2207.

    Keep watching CBn for all the latest James Bond 007 news.

  3. 'Tomorrow Never Dies' to be Released with '15' Certificate

    By Devin Zydel on 2006-05-24

    Following up the news that Pierce Brosnan’s debut James Bond film, GoldenEye, would be released uncut on the upcoming ‘Ultimate Edition’ James Bond 007 DVD releases, comes the news that his second film, Tomorrow Never Dies will also have changes made, including a new ’15’ certificate.

    Originally carrying a ’12’ certificate when first released in 1997, the IMDb reports that some footage (roughly six seconds worth), which included the throwing stars on the Stealth Ship, as well as Bond hitting a man’s face with his boot, were cut to qualify for the rating.

    The film is now attached with a ’15’ certificate on amazon.co.uk and can be pre-ordered for £12.74.

    Stay tuned to CBn for all the latest news on the upcoming ‘Ultimate Edition’ James Bond 007 DVDs.

  4. Sunseeker Appearance Confirmed for Casino Royale

    By Devin Zydel on 2006-05-24

    It was reported on CBn back in early May that Sunseeker motoryachts would be featured in the upcoming Casino Royale. Now the appearance has been confirmed.

    Sunseeker motoryachts, which have previously featured in the The World Is Not Enough and Die Another Day James Bond films, will be providing the company’s XS 2000 and Predator 108 for sequences to be filmed in central Europe, the Bahamas, and in studio. Photographs of the XS 2000 can be viewed here.

    On the upcoming Sunseeker appearance in Casino Royale, managing director Robert Braithwaite MBE said: ‘I am delighted that we have been asked to be involved in Casino Royale. Like Sunseeker, James Bond is associated worldwide with luxury, style and performance, I like to think that it would not be a 007 film without a Sunseeker!’

    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.

  5. French 'Blood Fever' Announced

    By Devin Zydel on 2006-05-23

    The French edition of Charlie Higson’s second Young Bond novel, Blood Fever, has been announced – reports the Young Bond Dossier.

    Published as La mort est contagieuse, it will be released on 15 October 2006. It can be pre-ordered from amazon.fr. It will be published by Gallimard. Cover art has not yet been revealed.

    In the meantime, the French edition of SilverFin (under the title of Opération silverfin ) can be ordered from amazon.ca. It is currently discounted to CDN $14.73.

    Keep watching CBn for all the latest James Bond 007 news.

  6. Casino Royale Video Report by Entertainment Tonight

    By Devin Zydel on 2006-05-23
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    Official ‘Casino Royale’ Teaser Poster

    A new video report on the newest James Bond film, Casino Royale is now online. Two seperate videos from Entertainment Tonight are now online, featuring Daniel Craig.

    Speaking on the role to ET’s Mary Hart, Daniel Craig explains ‘My job is not to repeat something that someone else has done. I love Bond, and we all grew up with it, and it’s very precious to me, so I’m trying to look after it–and I’m trying to take it somewhere else so that, with or without me, it lasts another how many years. That’s the deal here.’

    Craig goes on to compare this new, official James Bond film to the 1967 unofficial comedy, Casino Royale. He says, ‘The Casino Royale that was made [in ’67] was a comedy,” says the 38-year-old star. “It was based upon the book, but actually had very little to do with the book. It had about 10 directors, I think, and 10 writers and 10 James Bonds, and it’s nothing to do with this. This [the official 2006 film] is Ian Fleming’s Casino Royale. It’s very close to the book.’

    The video report ends with brief discussion on the brand new Aston Martin DBS. When asked if he gets his own after filming, Craig answered ‘No… I wish.’ View both Entertainment Tonight Casino Royale video reports here.

    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.

  7. New Casino Royale Photographs Featuring Daniel Craig

    By Devin Zydel on 2006-05-22

    New photographs from the production of the 21st official James Bond film, Casino Royale are now available online.

    Featuring Daniel Craig as 007, the photos, which can be viewed on Photobucket show various shots of James Bond in action outside the Hotel Splendide. One of the shots features the building with the ‘Casino Royale’ sign over the grand entrance.

    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.

  8. Raymond Benson Appearances In June

    By Devin Zydel on 2006-05-22

    Former literary 007 author Raymond Benson will be making three appearances in Illinois and Arizona in June 2006 for James Bond slideshow lectures and book signings.

    Mr. Benson is the author of the Zero Minus Ten, The Facts Of Death, High Time To Kill, Doubleshot, Never Dream Of Dying, and The Man With The Red Tattoo 007 novels. He has also written novelizations for Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, and Die Another Day, in addition to his three short stories: Blast From The Past, Midsummer Night’s Doom, and Live At Five.

    Chicago, IL – 3 June
    Printers Row Book Fair
    Twilight Tales Booth
    12 noon – 2pm
    Dearborn Ave. between Polk and Congress

    Grayslake, IL – 19 June
    Grayslake Area Public Library
    100 Library Lane
    Grayslake, IL 60030
    7pm
    For further informatiom, phone (847) 223-5313

    Phoenix, AZ – 30 June – 2 July
    All Weekend
    ThrillerFest
    Biltmore Resort Hotel
    For further informatiom, visit the ThrillerFest website

    Keep watching CBn for details of any upcoming James Bond 007 events.

  9. Charlie Higson Updates Fans on Young Bond Book 5

    By Devin Zydel on 2006-05-21

    The Young Bond news just keeps on coming. The Young Bond Dossier reports that Charlie Higson has updated fans in an interview on the official Young Bond website on what to expect from the fifth novel (which will be set in the summer of 1934, with the Royal Family playing a role).

    When asked if young James Bond would eventually be joining the secret service in the future, Higson explained:

    ‘Wait and see. All will be revealed in book 5. I have been planting some seeds, but nobody will really put it all together until the last book is published. Certainly James won’t be going to work for MI6 in my books–don’t worry, he won’t become a dreaded teenage spy–and M won’t appear. But we have already seen through the character of Uncle Max that there is a history of spying in Bond’s family. Maybe someone’s been keeping an eye on him? Events in book five will mean that the secret service gets involved…’

    Charlie Higson

    Good things come to those who wait.

    Keep watching CBn for all the latest James Bond 007 news.

  10. Official Casino Royale Website Launches

    By @mrpauldunphy on 2006-05-20

    After what has seemed like an age the official Casino Royale website has been finally thrust upon us!

    It is rather flashy (quite literally, as you need Macromedia Flash 8 to view it) and as a subdued version of the 007 Theme from Thunderball loops in the background, we are treated to a virtual green baize table, where we can peruse the trailer in full-screen glory, images from the film (including new pictures of Jeffrey Wright as Felix Leiter and Giancarlo Giannini as Mathis), our old friend Yarborough’s blog, wallpapers, a poker game and M’s personal computer, on which Villiers kindly informs us in detail of Bond’s chequered past and “current” status at the Secret Intelligence Service. It looks like the filmmakers really are ensuring that Joe Public knows they are starting from scratch with Bond’s character. However purists take note: NOTHING has fundamentally changed about Bond’s past. It’s just been fleshed out a little. Oh, and there’s a nice little explanation of the origins of the name “Vesper” if you hover over Bond’s martini glass.

    Click here to have a gander and tell us what you think in the CBn forum, but as the link to the site increases in length text-wise, I have one question: whatever happened to plain old Jamesbond.com? It seems like we have three Casino Royale sites now all harbouring the same or slightly differing information (here, here and here). Maybe this will change soon.

    Anyway, be sure to stay tuned to CBn for all the latest news on Casino Royale and all things Jimmy Bond, won’t you?

    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 Schik, Ludger Pistor, Claudio Santamaria, and Isaach De Bankole.