As the Blu Ray Boxset is a mere few weeks from release, HMV customers are in for a treat. As well as the 23 stunning high definition discs, HMV have also listed exclusive individual art cards for each Bond film, from 1962’s Dr No, right up to this years highly anticipated ‘Skyfall’, which will be supplied with the set. You can pre-order the set here, which is released on September 24th.
Described as “The most dangerously sophisticated fragrance in the world”, The official James Bond 007 fragrance has been launched to coincide with the 50th Anniversary. It is available to buy here.
THE BOND 50
A CBn member survey to find the 50 Best Bond Film Moments
Some years ago, CBn ran a couple of member surveys entitled “The Bond 50”; the first of general “Bond Moments” including the novels, and the second of the Villains.
Time’s moved on, the first Bond 50 was prior to the release of Casino Royale, therefore time to run it again. The “50” thing seems more than a little coincidental.
Various forums updates mean that the threads and results are not that easy to find any more…
So…
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Eon series, we’re running it again.
To take part, by Friday 21 September 2012, send a Private Message to CBn member “Jim” setting out
– Your top five Eon Bond film moments
– With an explanation (as short or as long as you like) why you’ve picked each one
Also – for a bit of a hoot – nominate your “worst” moment in the Eon Bond series.
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Seems it’s Bond week at the Standard’s headquarters in Derry Street. That’s the only explanation for the second intriguing article this week, related directly to one half of Bond producers EON. This time it’s Barbara Broccoli who features prominently in a short but interesting interview summary.
Broccoli spoke to the Standard’s Liz Hoggard and had some revealing things to say. So as Cubby Broccoli’s daughter she grew up with so many people talking about James Bond around her she used to believe he was a real person until she was seven; perhaps longer than she believed in Santa. There is no denying with this childhood the woman definitely has Bond in her blood.
So it seemed not only natural she would join the Bond ship in her professional career, but would also become a defining influence, once her father had to hand over the family business. Barbara Broccoli was instrumental in the casting of Craig and defended this decision against fierce criticism from all sides:
“It’s absurd,” she shudders slightly. “I think that’s the trouble with the internet now. Everyone has an equal voice so people read something — supposedly written with great authority — and it’s by a 12-year-old in a little town some place in the United States who’s never seen Daniel Craig, doesn’t know what he’s capable of, and starts this fire. And then it’s given prominence, which is bizarre. Of course we were making the film and we knew what we had, so we just ignored it.”
Which definitely put some perspective back into the matter, and the outcome apparently has proven her right, to the chagrin of countless 12-year-olds in the hinterlands.
Her further comments of course touch the new film ‘Skyfall’ and the respective roles of Dame Judy Dench, Javier Bardem and Daniel Craig in this.
Interestingly, Monday’s controversial report about Michael G Wilson’s comments at a culture seminar isn’t mentioned at all.
Read the Evening Standard’s full article here
Discuss this news in this thread
Thanks to CBn forum member Shrublands for the heads up.
A brand new Skyfall video blog has been released. Along with Daniel Craig and Judi Dench, Director Sam Mendes takes us behind the scenes as we find out what it’s like filming in Bonds home country.
Speaking to themortonreport, Die Another Day actor Rick Yune looks back on the James Bond legacy, and his performance as Zao in Pierce Brosnans final outing as James Bond.
Yesterday’s Evening Standard had one intriguing story on Michael G. Wilson speaking at a culture industry seminar during the Olympic Games in London. Wilson supposedly went on record with claims EON would have no problem to move onward and replace Craig, should the need arise.
From the article:
Recalling the decision to axe Craig’s predecessor, Wilson said: “Pierce [Brosnan] was well-liked and the grosses were going up. But we knew we had to change things before they started to taper off. Bond is the star. He is bigger than any actor that portrays him.”
Read the entire Evening Standard story here.
While emphasis should be placed on the fact this is in no way the first time EON (or its constituents) seem to contradict earlier statements, it could be speculated this tiny piece of publicly placed information might indicate negotiations about Craig’s future contract have entered a crucial phase.
However, chances are the public will not become much more aware of this beyond what the Standard piece implies.
You can discuss this news in this thread
With Moonraker and On Her Majesty’s Secret Service already unveiled, Activision have exclusively revealed to ShortList.com Die Another Day and Licence to Kill as the third and fourth Bond movie-inspired missions included in this year’s upcoming 007™ Legends game (released 19th October in the UK). Check out the incredible video.
Legends features a storyline tying together five classic Bond movie-inspired missions, plus a sixth mission based on this year’s highly-anticipated movie – SKYFALL – which will be available post launch as downloadable content. It features re-imagined movie moments that showcase state-of-the-art spy gadgets, an arsenal of weapons and sleek vehicles in exotic locations that best utilise Bond’s quick wits and style to take down notorious villains.
Watch the exclusive trailer here.
As the 50th Anniversary Blu Ray Collection is due to hit shelves next month, some news has come to light regarding some classifications. It has been confirmed that Diamonds Are Forever and Casino Royale will be reclassified with a 12 and 15 certificate respectively, with the latter being passed as uncut.
The Coca-Cola Company has announced its Coca-Cola Zero brand is to team up with the 23rd instalment of the James Bond series, Skyfall, as part of promotions for the films worldwide release this autumn.