Along with a free Skyfall poster, the current issue of Total Film (October 2011), have rated and reviewed the James Bond 50th Anniversary Blu Ray Boxset, as well as the individual films in the set. Released late September, the Blu Ray boxset has received a 5 star review for both in presentation and extras. Read on to reveal what Total Film have rated the first 22 James Bond films.
On Thursday 25th October 2012, the Kilmarnock Odeon will be hosting an advanced screening of Skyfall in aid of Cancer Support Scotland. Priced at £22 a ticket, the screening will begin at 8pm and be preceded by a night of Bond themed entertainment.
You can read the full article here, or head over to the ODEON website and book your tickets now.
Play.com have confirmed via Facebook that Goldeneye is getting an exclusive steelbook. In a competition to win the Bond 50 Blu Ray Boxset, Play.com have also asked fans to vote for their favourite steelbook artwork, the first being a new edit of Pierce Brosnan standing behind the gunbarrel, and the latter being the theatrical poster artwork. You can vote for your favourite here, as well as entering for a chance to win the Boxset.
I never thought that I would ever stand in front of Scaramanga´s golden bullet – and so close that I could read „007“ engraved in it. Then again, I never thought that I would ever actually stand in front of the thick padded door to M´s office or see all the gadgets that Q has invented or look at the tuxedos every Bond actor has worn or the glamorous dresses of all those women Bond has charmed.
But I have. In London, at the Barbican centre which hosts the exhibition „DESIGNING 007 – 50 Years of Bond Style“ which is still open until September 5th. I strongly recommend every Bond fan to see it. You will not be disappointed. And should it travel to the rest of he world (I was told the next stop could be Toronto) and you live near enough – don´t hesitate to go.
Granted, it is a bit annoying that photography is not allowed within the exhibition. Then again, it would probably be even more annoying to have constant flashlights in the different rooms. And let´s face it: you would not be able to stopphotographing since every little detail of this exhibition brings back memories of the films. The exhibition catalogue sets you back 30 pounds but is completely worth it since it really offers pictures of everything on display.
Entering the Barbican centre you will pass along a row of every movie poster (even up to the „Skyfall“ teaser) and, of course, stop for the wax figure of Sean Connery leaning against the Aston Martin in the famous pose from „Goldfinger“. (Here, you can actually take a photo, and, yes, you have never seen so many 60-somethings rushing towards that display, waiting with glassy eyes to be photographed by their spouses or anybody who can not flee in time.)
Commanderbond.net would like to wish seven time James Bond actor Sir Sean Connery a Happy Birthday, celebrating 82 years today.
As 007 Legends is set to hit the shelves mid October, Gamespot UK gives their verdict on the new James Bond game. Watch here.
Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli discuss Bond on Blu Ray, the pressure of taking over an extremely popular franchise, the involvement of Martin Campbell, the Bond formula and Cubby Broccoli, as the Bond 50 Blu Ray release set gets nearer.
Fans waiting for the promised collectors edition of Quantum of Solace might have just a small glimmer of hope on the horizon, as Amazon has listed that a double pack of Daniel Craig’s first two James Bond films will be available October 2nd. News of an apparent collectors edition has been making the rounds since 2009, with director Marc Forster previously confirming his involvement. However, news of the recent Bond50 BluRay collection put doubt in the mind of Bond fans, as not many new special features have been confirmed for the set. I must stress now, that this could be just reissue of two previously released editions. However, nothing is confirmed yet either way, so try not to get too excited. Check the Amazon page here.
Martini Bond image (c) Judy Walker
CommanderBond.net for some time now is notorious for having people everywhere. One of our people currently works under the cover of ‘Claer Barrett’ for the Financial Times (who are unaware of her undercover work, so please handle this information with the usual discretion). Her real purpose, of course, cannot be divulged entirely here. What we can share – no, in fact must share – however, is a mission report from her latest assignment. Exclusively for CBn she attended the Sunday evening performance of ‘Martini Bond – The Hunt for the Spy Who Loved Her Mum’.
Review of Martini Bond, performed at the Camden Head pub, London NW1 Sunday 19th August 2012
by Claer Barrett
Forget “The Spy who shagged me”, the comic turn enlivening north London’s theatregoers is Martini Bond – the illegitimate daughter of James Bond, who is shaken but not stirred at the prospect of finally meeting her father, who is missing presumed dead in Switzerland.
The creation of Ms Bond, which marks the stage debut for writer and FT journalist Lyndsey Jones, has spawned a satirical farce laced with gags referencing 007’s exploits in the age of austerity.
Trusty gadget-provider “B&Q” expects Martini to self-assemble equipment for the mission to rescue her father; the principal baddie dreams of bringing about global economic collapse; and predictably, Britain’s foreign policy is in tatters (on the last night of the run, a sneaky line was added referencing the diplomatic brou-ha-ha in the wake of the Julian Assange story).
After enjoying two sell-out nights at the Camden Fridge Festival, the hour-long production manages to send up every Bond cliché in the book, but Jones also subverts the genre from a witty feminist perspective. Anarchic plotlines include menopausal Ninjas, a bazooka firing brassiere and (shock horror) a lesbian love scene to rival Mr Bond’s famous seductions.
20th Century Fox are planning a re-release for 11 already available Bond Blu Rays (Excluding Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace) and have supplied new cover artwork, with no new special features, as far as we can tell.
Availble October 2nd, Dr No, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, Live And Let Die, The Man With The Golden Gun, For Your Eyes Only, Licence To Kill, The World Is Not Enough and Die Another Day are available to pre-order now, from the FOX Website. Click here to Pre Order and see the individual artwork.
Thank you very much to CBn Member ‘lechero’ for the alert.