James Bond News - January 2012
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January 4, 2012 Hi Welcome to the first newsletter of 2012! As you know, it's a big year for all James Bond fans as it marks the 50th anniversary of "Dr No" and will also see "Skyfall", the 23rd James Bond film, released in October. It's also hard to believe that The James Bond Dossier has now been going for 10 years under various guises. The core content of the site was launched in January 2002 and while it originally focused solely on Ian Fleming's books - originally there was no section to cover the movies at all - it has grown, particularly since the release of "Casino Royale" in 2006.
Remember, if you have to anything to say about any of the articles published on the website you can email me, leave a comment on the website, or comment on Facebook. If you're not already following us on Facebook or Twitter then make it your New year resolution to do so now :)
Anyway, follow the links below for the latest news and articles and I'll be back next month!
Naomie Harris on the Set of SKYFALL Alongside Daniel Craig :
Photos have emerged of Daniel Craig, now without a beard, alongside Naomie Harris while shooting a rooftop scene in London yesterday. Craig is wrapped up warmly in an overcoat and scarf, while Harris wraps a duvet around her to keep warm between takes. An article published on The Daily BLAM!, which carries several photos says: [...] Read more...
Judi Dench:
Dame Judi Dench has appeared in every Bond movie since Goldeneye including the successful reboot with Casino Royale, making her the longest-running current cast member of the franchise. Following the resumption of work on Skyfall (the 23rd official Bond movie), it was announced that she would once again reprise her role as ‘M’. Judith Olivia [...] Read more...
Top James Bond destinations:
The Sidney Morning Herald has published an extract from Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2012 (available from Amazon UK and Amazon US) in which it takes a look at the top 10 destinations from the James Bond films. The article says: Beat Bond to paradise with a sortie into his most enviable sojourns of the [...] Read more...
Daniel Craig exclusive interview:
Time Out has an exclusive interview with Daniel Craig to promote ‘The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo’, but naturally they also quiz him on his role as James Bond, his relationship with the press and some of the issues with Quantum of Solace. When the journalist comments that big budget films often don’t seem to [...] Read more...
‘Skyfall’ night shoot at Charing Cross tube station:
Our friends at MI6 picked quite a scoop last night when Charing Cross tube station was being prepared for a night shoot. According to an article published by MI6 that includes photos: In the movie, the location will appear as ‘Temple Station’. In real life, Temple is a London Underground station in the City of [...] Read more...
Aston Martin DB5 Returns for Skyfall:
MI6 reports that Daniel Craig was spotted last night behind the wheel of an Aston Martin DB5 while shooting on location at an industrial estate in Lewisham. The report notes: Shot at night, the scene is reminiscent of “Goldfinger”, with Bond driving the DB5 down narrow streets, zipping past warehouses and ducking under the arches [...] Read more...
Skyfall: scene 134:
A photo of the clapper for shooting on location last night (via the official 007 twitter account). Read more...
Javier Bardem:
Javier Bardem was confirmed as the as yet unnamed Skyfall villain at the press conference in November. Here we take a look at his life. Read more...
Skyfall shoot heading for Wales?:
It was reported recently that Duntrune Castle was no longer scheduled for location shooting on Skyfall but the owner believes that Wales may be used in its place. Robin Malcolm told Scotsman.com: “I knew they were looking at other venues, and I think they’re going to fake it that the Welsh castle is going to [...] Read more...
BAFTA spies corporate film screenings:
BAFTA is set to launch spy themed conferences and events in 2012 at its home at 195 Piccadilly to conincide with Skyfall and the re-release of The Bourne Legacy in UK cinemas. BAFTA, the British Association of Film and Television Arts, is a leading venue for preview screenings and other events and according to ITCM: [...] Read more...
Ralph Fiennes:
Like Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes was another actor linked to Skyfall months before it got under way. It was finally confirmed at the press conference in November that Fiennes had been signed in an unspecified role; however there is much discussion that Fiennes could mark the return of Ernst Stavro Blofeld to the James Bond films. Read more...
Daniel Craig Set To Become Longest Serving James Bond:
An article published by The People today reports that Michael G Wilson has told them that he’d like to sign Daniel Craig for a five picture deal following Skyfall. The article says: “Filming has gone very well so far and I’d love Daniel to surpass Roger’s record and do eight pictures. Daniel’s been an absolute [...] Read more...
Albert Finney:
Albert Finney was confirmed for Skyfall in the November press conference, although his role has not yet been announced. Here we take a look at his life. Read more...
Adana’s old bridge to host James Bond:
A historic bridge in southern Turkey is to be used in filming due to take place in February according to a report by the Anatolia News Agency. The Varda Railway Bridge is close to the village of Hacıkırı in the province of Adana and the production team will spend a total of three months in [...] Read more...
THE JAMES BOND BEDSIDE COMPANION to be republished:
Raymond Benson announced today on his Facebook page that his 1984 book on the James Bond phenomenon is to be republished in January 2012. Initially available in ebook format, it will also be punished as an audiobook as well as in paperback. According to The Book Bond blog: It will be released first as an [...] Read more...
007.com relaunched with new content:
The official James Bond website, 007.com, has been relaunched with new content including a welcome video from producer Michael G Wilson. The video is also available on YouTube and you can view it below: Please upgrade your browser The website also includes images of the Skyfall press conference andthe clapperboard photos already published through social [...] Read more...
50 Years of James Bond Movies:
In the last 50 years, 22 official James Bond movies have made their debut on the big screen. If there is one thing the world has come to accept, it is that James Bond will always return—mostly with a blast and girl in arm. The following is a look at all of the past Bond movies and the tiny little details that made each one of them special. Read more...
Dr No schedule issued 50 years ago today:
50 years ago today the cast and crew of Dr No received their draft schedule for the first James Bond film according to the official James Bond twitter account. Read more...
Ralph Fiennes reveals his passion for James Bond.. and Shakespeare:
While Ralph Fiennes has previously made it known that he is a fan of Ian Fleming’s James Bond books, little has been let on about his charavtyer in Skyfall. In a recent interview with The Daily Record to promote his directorial debut Coriolanus he is quoted as saying: “I used to be a complete nerd [...] Read more...
More Skyfall plot details revealed – SPOILERS:
More details of the plot of Skyfall have leaked out thanks to an article on Ain’t It Cool News, which takes a look at some of the most eagerly anticipated films due to be released in 2012 [...] Read more...
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