James Bond News - February 2012
Published: Tue, 02/07/12
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February 7th, 2012 Hi It's been a busy month in the world of James Bond, with filming for Skyfall taking place in Pinewood and at various locations in and around London. And there was some great news for anyone who's been waiting for the remainder of the films to be released on Blu-Ray, with a 50th Anniversary boxed set to be released in October to coincide with Dr No's original release.
Below you can read what's been going on and if you have anything to say please leave a comment on the website or email me here.
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Until next time,
MovieWeb.com provides more details on Ralph Fiennes – SPOILERS:
Recently it was revealed that Ralph Fiennes had let on that he will play a government agent in Skyfall but was unable to provide any further clues. However, according to MovieWeb.com, an insider at Eon Productions revealed more details. [...] Read more...
Set Photos: Skyfall (Bond 23) Takes Over Tower Hill [HeyUGuys]:
Filming for Skyfall has been taking place in London’s Tower Hill today according to the blog HeyUGuys. Despite asking a security guard about the film the blogger had to do some detective work, saying: Over by one of the camera trucks, an operator and his assistant were using a clapper board for camera tests, but [...] Read more...
No, Mr Bond; I expect you to die [Footprints of London]:
More filming took place in London Yesterday, with Sam Mendes shooting scenes with Judi Dench at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. According to a reports the building was doubling as a morgue and several hearses were filmed on location too. Footprints of London reported: Eight coffins draped in union jack flags and arranged [...] Read more...
Photo of Union Jack draped coffins from filming in Greenwich:
Photo of the clapperboard from yesterday’s location shoot in Greenwich (via 007 twitter feed). Read more...
Newman on board for Skyfall:
9 January 2012: Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli today announced that composer Thomas Newman will score the 23rd James Bond film, SKYFALL. “We are delighted to confirm that Thomas Newman will score SKYFALL. Thomas is one of the most respected and successful composers, he has a long history of working with Sam Mendes and [...] Read more...
James Bond Blu-Ray Box Set released in October 2012:
A James Bond box-set featuring Blu-Ray versions of all 22 of the James Bond films in 50th Anniversary packaging is available to pre-order now for delivery in October. It was announced at an event at CES 2012 in Las Vegas that all the movies would be released to mark the 50th Anniversary of Bond on the big screen, including a box set that is sure to become a hot with fans around the world. Read more...
007 headed underground… next stop?:
The official 007 Twitter and Facebook channels published this photo last night, with the line “007 headed underground… next stop?” Sam Mendes was seen shooting around Charing Cross station again yesterday and this clearly is inside the underground station. However, since James Bond works for MI6, what is he doing on assignment in the UK? [...] Read more...
Fans to decide the best Bond movie posters ever:To celebrate 50 years of 007, Royal Mail and EON Productions will be launching a commemorative sheet featuring labels to sit alongside first class stamps featuring the top 10 Bond posters, as voted for by members of the public. From 11pm Saturday people can vote for their favourite Bond posters via http://www.007.com/vote/royalmail and the [...] Read more...
The Inside Story Of Bond:
Legendary Bond producer Cubby Broccoli’s original hardback 1998 autobiography (published as “When The Snow Melts”) has been updated as an eBook edition by EON Productions and features new introductions by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli as well as a selection of rarely seen images. EON Productions will donate all of the income from the [...] Read more...
Quantum of Solace soundtrack:
After the excellent reaction to Daniel Craig’s first outing as 007 in Casino Royale, much was expected of the follow-up, Quantum of Solace. An original story following on directly from the end of the previous instalment, the 22nd James Bond movie once again turned to an old hand to provide the soundtrack. Unlike the accelerated [...] Read more...
Naomie Harris will not play Moneypenny [Mail Online]:
Naomie Harris will not play Miss Moneypenny, the actress has confirmed to the Daily Mail in an interview published online at the weekend. Read more...
Bournemouth Daimler hearses used in new Bond film:
We recently reported on the location filming at Greenwich involving scenes that included a number of hearses, but the Bournemouth Echo has published a report today with some more details. Of the eight hearses used in filming, four of them were from Bournemouth. The paper quotes Roger Smith, who drove one of the cars used [...] Read more...
Graphic action: clapperboard photo from Skyfall:
The official 007 twitter account published another clapperboard photo taken today, although it gives little away other than that scene number is 97F. Read more...
Bond is back-around Godalming as filming for new 007 blockbuster begins locally:
Skyfall cast and crew have arrived at Elstead, near Godalming, according to an article published by Godalming People. The shoot is shrouded in secrecy security staff claiming that trucks were for use by the army. The article says: …despite location signs directing filming vehicles and following signs for ’23′ (try the 23rd Bond film) security [...] Read more...
James Bond takes flak over ‘cynical’ funeral scenes:
We recently reported on funeral scenes shot at Greenwich, which featured a number of hearses. However, the Royal British Legion has accused the film makers of being cynical. According to the Telegraph: The scenes, which feature the bodies of eight servicemen killed overseas being repatriated and driven in a funeral cortege past hundreds of mourners [...] Read more...
A VW to a kill: Bond’s Beetles:
Dozens of VW Beetles are headed for Turkey, where they will be involved in an elaborate action scene, according to Weston-super-Mare People. Their article, which was published earlier today, says: Motorists driving across the Avonmouth Bridge can see tens of thousands of cars sitting on the docks. The article quotes a reader, who spotted the [...] Read more...
Sneak Peek: The Omega Seamaster Limited Edition James Bond 50th Anniversary Watch:
It looks like Omega is to release a limited edition Seamaster timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of 007 on the big screen after an Omega dealer in the UK released details on its website. A report on HODINKEE says: The watch is in the Seamaster series, uses a “007″ theme on the black [...] Read more...
Skyfall’s Bérénice Marlohe used IMDb to land James Bond role:
Skyfall Bond girl Bérénice Marlohe says she landed the role of Severine through IMBb. According to a Digital Spy article, quoting an interview with Empire, the French actress says: “I totally heard by chance that they were doing the casting for a James Bond movie, and that one of the auditions was taking place in [...] Read more...
Shaken Not Stirred – The Vodka Martini:
I have been putting off writing about the Vodka Martini, the most prominent of Bond’s drinks and a cocktail that gave birth to the most famous bar instruction of all time: “Shaken, not stirred”.
The Vodka Martini is a variation on the original Dry Martini, which, in turn, is descended from the Manhattan. The Martini was originally made with sweet vermouth, but, around the turn of the last century, it became more popular to drink it with dry vermouth. The first reference to the Dry Martini can be found in How To Mix Fancy Drinks from 1903. Read more...
Skyfall second unit in Shanghai:
It appears that Skyfall‘s second unit was shooting in Shanghai in China for three days last week, according to a number of reports that have surfaced online. According to a report on James Bond Brasil (and translated by Google Translate): …filming of 007 – Skyfall began in Shanghai on the evening of January 17 (Tuesday) [...] Read more...
Industrial Action: clapperboard photo from Skyfall:
The latest clapperboard photo from the set of Skyfall was last night posted to the official 007 Twitter account. Once again it gives little away other than showing some kind of industrial backdrop and geo-location data show it was taken at Pinewood studios. Read more...
Daniel Craig gets to grips with a Range Rover while shooting latest Bond installment, Skyfall:
Daniel Craig was spotted shooting scenes for Skyfall in London on Saturday. In a piece published in the Mail Online they comment that rather than filming from behind the wheel Of an Aston Martin, Craig was being chauffeured in a tricked out Range Rover with a stuntman on top: Daniel was spotted shooting scenes for [...] Read more...
MI6 Confidential #13 – The Art of Bond:
Whether it be early conceptual artwork, the production design of sets and gadgets, poster campaigns, or bringing a literary character to life, James Bond’s world owes a lot to the many creative processes and talented people who have contributed over the decades. This special issue features a few snapshots of those elements from the films, [...] Read more...
Grigioperla swimming trunks:
Daniel Craig caused quite a stir when he appeared in those trunks while filming in the Bahamas while filming Casino Royale. The move appears to have been targeted at the female cinema-going public, who could almost be heard to collectively gasp when the pictures were first seen. In addition to the light blue trunks, Bond [...] Read more...
Naomie Harris discovered new muscles while filming ‘Skyfall’:
Naomie Harris is happy with the physical preparation required for Skyfall, according to a recent interview in which she is quoted as saying: “It’s been a lot of hard work. My body’s completely changed.” “I’ve got muscles where I never knew it was possible to have muscles, which is all very exciting.” She also says [...] Read more...
First Official Picture from Skyfall Revealed:
The first official photo from Skyfall was revealed this morning, showing a bearded Daniel Craig in a scene set in Shanghai. No other details have been revealed. Read “First Official Picture from Skyfall Revealed” at 007.com Read more...
Studio fire at Pinewood doesn’t disrupt James Bond movie:
The Buckinghamshire Advertiser has reported on a fire at Pinewood Studios last Friday that started on a catering truck used to feed the cast and crew of Skyfall. Read more...
Pillars of strength: clapperboard photo from Skyfall:
The weekly photo from the set of Skyfall was released last night via the official 007 twitter account and as usual it gives little away. However, the pillars shown in the photo are in Trinity Square, London, which was used for a night shoot several weeks ago. Read more...
Possible “Skyfall” Teaser Trailer description hits the web:
Bond23.net has reported that a media studies student has seen a rough cut of a Skyfall trailer due to be released at the end of February. As they quite rightly state in the article: IMDb is not renowned for its accuracy regarding in-production films. Nonethless a poster at their forums named Liz has revealed that [...] Read more...
More Skyfall filming in London:
More first unit scenes from Skyfall we shot in London yesterday, with more footage planned for today. Yesterday a suited Daniel Craig was photographed in action; you can see photos from the shoot on ComingSoon.net. The photos show him looking much looking very Bond-like, clean shaven and carrying a Walther PPK. His grey pinstriped suit [...] Read more...
Videos: Skyfall shooting in London:
The cast and crew of Skyfall has been seen shooting scenes in London over the last few days. A number of clips are available on YouTube, which you can view below: Daniel Craig in Range Rover (January 28) Please upgrade your browser On the run 1 (February 3) Please upgrade your browser On the run [...] Read more...
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