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Published: Tue, 12/06/11
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Tuesday 6th December 2011 Hi We're now a month into production of Skyfall and after months of waiting for any news we're suddenly flooded with it.
Check out the news stories and articles we've published since our last email newsletter. Filming has been taking place in London and Pinewood so far, with the cast and crew set to travel to more exotic locations next year for location filming.
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Until next time,
Bond 23 Press Conference:
Here you can read updates direct from the Bond 23 press conference live as it took place on Thursday 3rd November at 11:45 GMT. Read more...
SKYFALL: Official Press Release:
Eon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment Announce 7th November Is Start of Production for 23rd James Bond Film “SKYFALL” LONDON, Nov. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli today presented the cast of the 23rd James Bond adventure, entitled SKYFALL. The film, from Albert R. Broccoli’s Eon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [...] Read more...
Photos from the Skyfall Press Conference:
Members of the cast and crew assembled for the press conference prior to filming of Bond 23, which is to be called Skyfall. Daniel Craig, Sam Mendes and Barbara Broccoli share a joke… … as does Javier Bardem. The producers, director and star. The Bond girls [...] Read more...
Videos from Skyfall Press Conference:
Videos from the Skyfall Press Conference on November 3rd 2011, which members of the cast and crew attended. Read more...
Ralph Fiennes says ‘Skyfall’ will be a special Bond film [IFC.com]:
One of the cast members confirmed by director Sam Mendes in yesterday’s Skyfall press conference was Ralph Fiennes, although he refused be be drawn on who the actor would play. Fiennes was interviewed by IFC.com after the press conference for Fiennes’ forthcoming directorial debut “Coriolanus” and took the opportunity to quiz him about the James [...] Read more...
Tom Ford to dress James Bond for new Skyfall [Reuters]:
It’s been an open secret for some time, but designer Tom Ford yesterday confirmed in a statement that he would continue to dress James Bond, after providing suits and other items of clothing Quantum of Solace. An article published by Reuters states that: Ford, who also dressed the British secret agent in the last installment [...] Read more...
Daniel Craig starts shooting new Bond film Skyfall in London, driving in a Range Rover [Mail Online]:
Shooting on Skyfall appears to have started in Whitehall, London, according to report in the Mail Online. The article includes a series of photos that appear to show a casually dressed Daniel Craig sporting the same short beard as at the Skyfall press conference on Thursday, in scenes that include a Range Rover. The Mail [...] Read more...
Skyfall cars:
Info on the cars that appear in Skyfall, the 23rd James Bond movie staring Daniel Craig as 007. Read more...
Filming on Skyfall officially started today:
The photo above was shared on Twitter today by the official official 007 Twitter account, saying: 8.45am, 07/11/11: ‘Action!’ was called for the first time on the 23rd James Bond movie, Skyfall. (via on Twitter). No photos of Daniel Craig yet, so we still don’t know if he’ll be sporting the short beard from [...] Read more...
Two new cast additions to Skyfall cast:
The official 007 Twitter feed last night confirmed the addition of two new cast members to Skyfall, saying: There are two new additions to the cast of Skyfall: Helen McCrory and Ola Rapace. Ola Rapace firm came to light as a possible contender for a role in Skyfall in late September, when Bleeding Cool mentioned [...] Read more...
Skyfall set visit and First unofficial pic of James Bond 23 Skyfall Set [The Establishing Shot]:
Film blog The Establishing Shot got an exclusive behind the scenes look at the work going on on Skyfall in these first few days of filming in London. Please upgrade your browser The slideshow comprises of seven photos that were allowed with the proviso that neither the cast nor partially built set could be photographed. [...] Read more...
A low blow for Naomie Harris [Daily Star]:
Naomie Harris, who was confirmed as having a role in Skyfall at last week’s press conference has been told to take voice lessons according to media reports today. According to the Daily Star, which broke the story: We’re told: “She has to lower her voice on camera because she has a very high-pitched, girly tone. [...] Read more...
MI6 Confidential #12 – Bond 23 Is Skyfall:
MI6 Confidential, the full-colour magazine celebrating the world of James Bond 007, returns with its twelfth issue. The waiting is over. James Bond 23 is in production. Skyfall is coming… MI6 Confidential attended the official press conference in London to gather the intel and soak up the atmosphere. As well as the 50th anniversary in [...] Read more...
James Bond: Born in the trenches [Ottawa Citizen]:
Ben Macintyre wrote an article originally published in The Times (now inaccessible due to a paywall) and republished by the Ottawa Citizen in which he argues that Ian Fleming’s father, Valentine Fleming,who died in the First World War, provided the prototype for James Bond. According to the article Fleming once said: “I couldn’t possibly be [...] Read more...
Drinks at the Hermitage Bar from Casino Royale:
Before the Vesper, there was the Americano; this is the first cocktail that James Bond ever orders. He does this at the bar of the Hermitage Hotel whilst he waits for Mathis and Vesper Lynd. When they arrive, Bond orders Mathis a Fine à l'eau and a Bacardi for Vesper. Read more...
James Bond watch sells for $198,000 [AFP]:
The Rolex Submariner worn by Roger Moore in Live And Let Die sold at auction in Geneva yesterday for 180,000 Swiss francs according to Christie’s. However, that is far lower than the estimate of 200 to 400,000 Swiss francs and so something of a bargain. AFP writes: Its hyper-intensified magnetic field was meanwhile intended to [...] Read more...
Community shaken and stirred by 007 rejection [Press and Journal]:
Duntrune Castle, which had been mentioned by its owner as a shooting locations for the finale of Skyfall, may not be used after all. Press and Journal reports: The end scenes of Skyfall – starring actor Daniel Craig as the famous special agent – were due to be filmed at Duntrune Castle on Poltalloch Estate, [...] Read more...
SkyFall: Day 10 shot from the set:
A photo from the set of SkyFall gives little away. Image courtesy the official James Bond Twitter account @007. Read more...
For your highbrows only! Car and watch makers pay millions for plugs in Bond films… but for literary magazine it’s free [Mail Online]:
While the James Bond films are famous for the large product placement deals on the last few pictures, not every product that makes it onto the screen has a sponsorship deal attached. The owners of Lillet Blanc, for example, received an unexpected boost in demand for Kina Lillet when it was featured in Casino Royale. [...] Read more...
Daniel Craig cuts a mysterious figure as James Bond filming Skyfall in London [Mail Online]:
Locations filming on Skyfall continued in Trafalgar Square at the weekend, when Daniel Craig, still sporting a beard, appeared dressed rather more formally than previously. According to the Mail Online, where you can view photos: The star, Daniel Craig, who plays the secret agent, was snapped outside The National Gallery in a long dark coat [...] Read more...
Syd Cain (1918-2011) [MI6]:
Syd Cain, who worked on five of the James Bond films as Art Director and Production Designer, died yesterday at the age of 93. According to an obituary published by MI6: Broccoli hand-picked their first Bond crew largely from his experience with Warwick Films, and selected Cain as his Art Director on “Dr. No”, where [...] Read more...
Ian Fleming’s naval jacket sells for £13,750 at auction [MI6]:
A jacket worn by Ian Fleming while observing a raid on Dieppe while servind in Naval Intelligence during the Second World War was sold at auction for £13,750 yesterday. The jacket had been expected to raise between £5,000 and £7,000 when auctioned by Bonhams and was lately owned by Lord Ivar Mountbatten, who had inherited [...] Read more...
Tabloids push Skyfall theme rumours:
The tabloids are having a field day with reports of who will perform the Skyfall theme song, with a report by The Sun that Noel Gallagher was scheduled to meet Michael G Wilson to being denied by the former Oasis star in a typically robust fashion on his blog. Weanwhile The Star is reports that [...] Read more...
Casino Royale soundtrack:
The James Bond franchise has seen regular changes in actors, style and direction over the years. And, after Pierce Brosnan’s final appearance as 007 in Die Another Day, the series underwent arguably its greatest reinvention to date. Whilst being the 21st film in the series, Casino Royale took James Bond back to his roots, as [...] Read more...
New James Bond film to shoot scenes in Wharf [Wharf.co.uk]:
Location filming for Skyfall is due to take place at Canary Wharf over the next few weeks. According to the report on Wharf.co.uk (via MI6): Daniel Craig will reprise his role as the suave superspy in Skyfall, the 23rd film in the long-running movie franchise, and The Wharf can exclusively reveal that some scenes will [...] Read more...
Ben Whishaw to play Bond gadget geek Q [The Sun]:
According to a report in The Sun today Ben Whishaw, who was confirmed as joining the cast of Skyfall in a press release on November 3rd, is going to play Q in the new James Bond film. The lightweight article states: JAMES Bond will have a rival in the hunk department after rising star Ben [...] Read more...
Skyfall locations:
London Locations shooting started in London, with the Skyfall cast and crew seen filming in Whitehall, Smithfield Market and Trafalgar Square in the first half of November. According to reports more filming is due to take place at The Four Seasons Hotel in Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf in Docklands. Pinewood Studios Filming at the [...] Read more...
Skyfall: Night shoot ahead:
A new photo has been revealed by the official 007 Facebook Page showing a night shoot on November 25th, although it reveals little at all. Read more...
Ben Whishaw cast as Q in new James Bond film Skyfall [BBC]:
Ben Whishaw has been confirmed as playing the gadgetmeister Q in Skyfall according to the BBC, which states: British actor Ben Whishaw has been cast as Q in the new Bond film Skyfall, his agent has confirmed. Whishaw had been confirmed in an unnamed role by Eon Productions and Sony but recently has been widely [...] Read more...
Ascot Racecourse Filming [MI6]:
According to out friends at MI6, night filming took place at Ascot last week, which is doubling for Shanghai International Airport. According to the article on MI6: Filming has been taking place at after dark for scenes set at night, presumably to help hide the racetrack outside. It is not clear if the image of [...] Read more...
Naomie Harris:
Following weeks of speculation it was finally confirmed at the SkyFall press conference that Naomie Harris would appear in Skyfall. Although she was widely expected to appear in the film, she told journalists that her character is called Eve; she had been widely tipped to play the part of Miss Moneypenny leading to further speculation [...] Read more...
Ben Whishaw:
During the Skyfall press conference at the beginning of November it was confirmed that Ben Whishaw had been signed in an unspecified role. After speculation in the press it was confirmed by his agent that he would play Q in the new movie. Read more...
Don’t keep it reel: why there’s life after 35mm [guardian.co.uk]:
An article published on The Guardian’s website discusses the current move from 35mm film stock to digital photography. With Skyfall being shot digitally, the article says: Even that master of cinematography, Roger Deakins, is shooting Skyfall, the next Bond film, on Red’s rival, the Arri Alexa, according to the IMDb. If Deakins is doing it, [...] Read more...
Skyfall: Dry Martini?:
Another Skyfall clapper photo has been released via the official 007 Twitter account showing a row of empty wine and martini glasses. The scene is 59A, which puts it between “Shoot day 10″ (scene 53G, 18 November) and “Night shoot ahead” (scene V64BA, 25 November). Read more...
‘Skyfall’ filming at Four Seasons hotel in Canary Wharf yesterday [MI6]:
Skyfall was shooting at The Four Seasons Hotel in Docklands yesterday according to a report that appeared on MI6. According the report, which also carries some photos of the hotel: …the spa area was closed to the public for the duration of the filming. Despite the infinity pool having great views of the River Thames, [...] Read more...
Helen McCrory:
While most of the cast were announced at the press conference or in the press release that followed, Helen McCrory was one of two actors confirmed for Skyfall via the official 007 Twitter feed on 7th November. McCrory's role has yet to be announced. Read more...
Bérénice Marlohe:
Bérénice Marlohe is a French actress and model who shot to international fame when it was announced that she had been won the supporting role of Bond Girl in Skyfall. Read more...
Skyfall swimming scenes filmed in London [MI6]:
Photos have emerges of filming at The Four Seasons Hotel in Docklands, which is doubling for a hotel in Shanghai according to MI6. In an article that includes photos, MI6 writes: Daniel Craig has been spotted filming a rooftop pool scene at the Four Seasons hotel in London for “Skyfall”. Read “Skyfall swimming scenes filmed [...] Read more...
Caterpillar Inc. to be featured in SKYFALL, the latest James Bond film:
Caterpillar is pleased to announce its involvement with the world’s favorite secret agent and longest running film franchise in history – James Bond 007. SKYFALL is produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his third film as James Bond. Details [...] Read more...
Helen McCrory’s Skyfall role revealed:
Helen McCrory is to play a politician named Clair Dowar in Skyfall, according to the official James Bond 007 Facebook page, which states: Actress Helen McCrory appeared on British breakfast TV show Lorraine early this morning talking about her work in the Harry Potter series, Scorsese’s Hugo and of course, her upcoming role in SKYFALL. [...] Read more...
Skyfall to shoot at the Department of Energy and Climate Change:
Skyfall is due to shoot at the Department of Energy and Climate Change this week, according to a tweet by Greg Barker, the Minister who heads up the department. On Saturday he tweeted: Prepping 4 #COP17 at #DECC & discovered filming new James Bond here next week! Sad 2 miss but #Durban genuinely about saving [...] Read more...
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