What is Project X?
That’s the question James Bond fans are asking today after a mysterious post appeared on the Ian Fleming Publications website.
The site teases that an announcement will be made on 28 May, the date of Ian Fleming’s birth.
Fans on the CommanderBond.net Forums are eagerly speculating about what the announcement could be.
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Goldfinger
Cinema City Theatres in Anaheim, California has announced their 2010 line-up of films for their Golden Age of Cinema series and James Bond has made the cut.
007 fans will be able to catch a special screening of Sean Connery’s Goldfinger on Wednesday, 9 June at 7:00pm.
Admission to this Bond screening is $7.00 per person (no passes permitted). The theatre is located at 5635 East La Palma Ave., Anaheim Hills, California.
For ticket information or further details, phone 714-970-6700 or visit the official website.
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One of the star cars from 2002’s 40th anniversary James Bond film, Die Another Day, is set to be auctioned off this weekend in California.
The Ford Thunderbird, driven by Jinx (Halle Berry), will be auctioned off along with several other items as part of gala preview of Disney Pixar’s Toy Story 3 to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).
Details on the 007 car follow below:
- Coral-colored Ford Thunderbird driven by none other than superstar Halle Berry in the hit James Bond movie Die Another Day
- Sleek 2002 retro-style Thunderbird made exclusively for the thrilling 007 movie. This unique coral hue features gleaming 21-inch spoke wheels and sleek white seats
- 700 limited-edition copies of this beauty were made, only the Halle Berry original featured the coral-colored roof
- Two of the original design sketches for the James Bond Thunderbird, signed by the project’s lead designer
- James Bond Ultimate Collector’s DVD set, featuring all 24 James Bond films and the theatrical poster for Die Another Day
Passersby will stop and stare when you roll by in this stylish coral-colored Ford Thunderbird driven by none other than superstar Halle Berry in the hit James Bond movie Die Another Day.
This isn’t a copy, folks, but THE car driven by THE gorgeous Ms. Berry in the suspenseful Bond flick. Gentlemen and ladies alike may remember Ms. Berry in her stunning coral-colored bikini that matched impeccably the sleek 2002 retro-style Thunderbird made exclusively for the thrilling 007 movie.
This one-of-a-kind vehicle in the unique coral hue features gleaming 21-inch spoke wheels and sleek white seats. While 700 limited-edition copies of this beauty were made, only the Halle Berry original featured the coral-colored roof. Previously on display at the Ford Motors headquarters in Detroit, this fabulous car comes to JDRF courtesy of Edsel Ford. This is your chance to own a piece of movie history!
When you’re not tooling around town in this head-turning T-Bird, you can still enjoy your car at home. We’ve included two of the original design sketches for the James Bond Thunderbird, signed by the project’s lead designer. To complete your collection, you’ll also receive the James Bond Ultimate Collector’s DVD set, featuring all 24 James Bond films and the theatrical poster for Die Another Day.
You’ll feel like a movie star in this one-of-a-kind James Bond Thunderbird!
The event, including the auction, takes place on Saturday, 22 May at PIXAR Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, California.
For complete details, visit the official website.
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Goldfinger
Sean Connery’s ever-popular third James Bond film, 1964’s Goldfinger, has been chosen as tonight’s moonlight movie at the Greer City Park in South Carolina.
The Greenville News reports that the 007 screening is scheduled to begin at dusk in the park, located at 301 E. Poinsett Street. Concessions will be made available for those attending.
For further information, visit the dedicated Greer City Park website.
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The Wall Street Journal – Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.’s creditors are nearing a choice on a possible strategic partner, a move that could break the logjam over how to resolve the studio’s crippling $4 billion debt load.
The creditors’ current plans would replace at least some of MGM’s top executives, according to several people familiar with the matter, though they added no final decisions have been made.
The creditors, led by J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and hedge-funds Anchorage Advisors and Highland Capital Management, have had discussions with a handful of Hollywood executives about running MGM in exchange for an equity stake in the iconic film studio, these people said.
Those having discussions with MGM’s creditors include Summit Entertainment, Spyglass Entertainment and former Yahoo Inc. executive Terry Semel, these people said. The creditors have also spoken with former News Corp. executive Peter Chernin, although people close to the mogul say he isn’t interested in running MGM.
Choosing a strategic partner to run MGM would likely lead to a reshuffling of the studio’s top ranks, including Mary Parent, ostensibly MGM’s top executive. She shares a new “Office of the CEO” with turnaround specialist Stephen Cooper, who was brought on by MGM’s owners in August to help restructure the studio. He’s expected to leave once MGM’s restructuring is finished.
Creditors believe that a partner with expertise in the entertainment industry can help MGM produce a new slate of movies that could then breathe new life into its film library—its most valuable asset. MGM told creditors it needs $1 billion in fresh capital for new films, but the lenders haven’t signed on to that proposal and are still mulling how much new money, if any, the studio needs and how to raise it. A strategic partner wouldn’t necessarily provide new money, people familiar with the matter said.
The discussions, while serious, remain fluid, these people said. None of the potential partners has committed financing for MGM.
MGM declined to comment.
Private-equity firm Cerberus Capital Management owns Spyglass, which cofinanced recent hits Star Trek and G. I. Joe. Summit, the studio behind the lucrative Twilight vampire franchise, is backed by private-equity firms in addition to other investors.
MGM’s creditors plan to meet with studio management soon to quiz them on different plans proffered by the possible partners, said a person familiar with the situation.
MGM received a waiver on debt payments from creditors until July 14, its fifth reprieve since November. A recent auction failed to produce bids high enough to placate MGM’s creditors, many of whom want to recoup more than $2 billion.
MGM is still exploring a roughly $1.5 billion bid from Time Warner Inc., but MGM’s creditors have signaled they’re no longer interested in parting with the studio.
The creditors now plan to take over MGM through a debt-for-equity swap, most likely through a streamlined bankruptcy process that would garner approval from many creditors before a court filing.
While numerous details of the creditors’ plans remain uncertain, their leading scenario involves bringing aboard a strategic partner to run the studio and receive an equity stake, one of the people familiar with the situation said. The creditors would own the rest of the studio after converting some or all of their debt to equity. The new partner could produce, market and distribute MGM’s films, said the person familiar with the situation.
However, they still need to raise fresh funds. “Some capital has to be put up by somebody,” said a person familiar with the situation.
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Charlie Higson’s literary James Bond is back in the USA.
Charlie Higson’s By Royal Command
Today marks the release of several major Young Bond titles stateside, including:
The By Royal Command hardback is published by Disney/Hyperion and features all new cover artwork from artist Owen Richardson. This title is also made available in three different audiobook formats courtesy of Blackstone Audio.
SilverFin: The Graphic Novel, featuring the artwork of series regular Kev Walker, is available as both a hardback and paperback. Cover artwork is similar to the UK edition, which was released in late 2008.
All of the above Young Bond items can currently be ordered from Amazon.com—many of them at a discounted price…
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Written by: Dell Deaton, www.jamesbondwatches.com author-creator
Thanks to the efforts of Bob Ridley and his Watchmakers International, the “Bond Watches, James Bond Watches” exhibit will feature on display a restored Rolex Submariner 6538 model throughout its run at the National Watch & Clock Museum in Columbia, Pennsylvania.
Although publications such as WatchTime and researchers including James Dowling have discussed a range of possibilities, no credentialed expert has ever officially gone on record to identify an exact reference number for the Dr. No Rolex Submariner worn by actor Sean Connery as James Bond in that film.
Until now.
Screen Capture: James Bond Ultimate Edition, Dr. No (feature film), ©1962 United Artists Corporation and Danjaq, LLC
At the specific request of JamesBondWatches.com, the world renowned Rolex trader and author Franca E. Guido Mondani studied the wristwatch images that appeared on screen in Dr. No and personally identified this for our publication as a 6538 model. This follows up on with even greater specificity on research published in the limited edition text on which he served as editor, Rolex Submariner Story, 2009 edition.
With this information, I approached Watchmakers International in my role as Guest Curator for the upcoming “Bond Watches, James Bond Watches” exhibit to see if he could make a 6538 available for display as part of this at the National Watch & Clock Museum, June 18, 2010, through April 30, 2011. In response, he’s not only been able to make just such arrangements, but the 6538 to be displayed is one that he has personally restored.
Bob Ridley and Watchmakers International is not only one of the foremost restorers of vintage Rolex pieces, but also exclusive sponsor for our display of Ian Fleming’s personal Rolex as part of the exhibit.
Dell Deaton is the creator-author of JamesBondWatches.com and guest curator for the “Bond Watches, James Bond Watches” exhibition, June 18, 2010 through April 30, 2011. He is a member of both the National Watch & Clock Association and American Marketing Association, and a recognized expert on Ian Fleming and James Bond horology. Previously, he was elected to a three-year term on the board of directors that governs the Center for Exhibition Industry Research, and served three terms on the editorial advisory board for Exhibitor Publications.
Bondstars.com – the stars’ official online autograph store has announced three James Bond film private signings for July 2010.
The featured 007 film stars are: Shirley Eaton (Jill Masterson in Goldfinger), Luciana Paluzzi (Fiona Volpe in Thunderball) and Bernard Horsfall (Campbell in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service).
Visit Bondstars.com to order and for complete details on these James Bond signings.
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From Russia with Love
Brighton Memorial Library will be getting into the James Bond spirit later this month.
The Rochester, New York library will be hosting two screenings of popular 007 films From Russia with Love and Casino Royale (2006) on 24 and 25 May, respectively, as part of their James Bond event week.
Both screenings are scheduled to begin at 6:30pm. Attendees will also be able to cast their votes for their favourite James Bond film star and enter to win several spy-themed prizes.
The Brighton Memorial Library is located at 2300 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, New York 14618.
For further information, phgne the library at 585-784-5300 or visit their official website.
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Variety reports that Pierce Brosnan has signed up to star in St. Vincent.
The former James Bond star will headline the crime thriller alongside Billy Bob Thornton, Maria Bello and Giovanni Ribisi.
To be directed by Walter Hill from a script by Cameron Young, the film is scheduled to begin shooting on 12 July in Detroit.
St. Vincent follows a hitman (Brosnan) who goes undercover as a priest to get close to his target, a gangland traitor (Thornton). However, he soon discovers that playing the good guy is more dangerous than being a mob killer.
The film is being financed by Premier National Studios, Quickfire Films and Stuart Ford’s IM Global, which also is handling international sales and currently shopping the title at Cannes.
Jon Turtle, Claudio Castravelli and Irish Dreamtime’s Beau St. Clair will produce the film, with Ford, James Atherton, Stephen Simmons and Gus Palkovi handling executive producer duties.
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