James Bond News - The unsent May newsletter!
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8 June 2012 Hi I sent the June newsletter out the other day, but realised that the May one was never sent.Well, here it is in its full glory. I hope it's still of interest to you a month late! Until next time,
PS Follow me on Twitter and Facebook to keep up to date. Adele confirms she will release new music in 2012 [BBC News]:
According to an report published on the BBC website, Adele has said that while her next album may not be available for two years she will have a single out later this year. The remarks were made to a French radion station and according to the report: The news will fuel speculation that the artist [...] Read more...
Daniel Craig on new James Bond movie Skyfall 2012 [BBC News]:
BBC News was granted behind the scenes access to Skyfall recently and yesterday evening included a short feature on news programmes that included excerpts of an interview with Daniel Craig. Watch the video on YouTube above. Read more...
Meet James Bond’s new girlfriend, to be played by Greek actress Tonia Sotiropoulou in ‘Skyfall’ [MI6]:
Another Bond girl has been added to the lineup for Skyfall, according to our friends at MI6. Their report, which carries photos, says: Meet James Bond’s new girlfriend in “Skyfall”, to be played by Greek actress Tonia Sotiropoulou (Τόvια Σωτηροπούλου). She confirmed the news herself to her Facebook friends by posting this status update: “Dear [...] Read more...
Making a splash on the Skyfall set: clapperboard photo from Skyfall:
The latest clapperboard photo from Skyfall was released via the official 007 Twitter account last night. Read more...
Skyfall trailer due on on May 25:
Baz Bamigboye has reported in the Daily Mail that the first trailer for Skyfall will be released at the end of May, saying: Sony took delivery of the trailer for the 23rd Bond film, Skyfall, earlier in the week. It will be attached to all the prints of Men In Black III, which comes out [...] Read more...
Skyfall video: Entertainment Tonight visits the Skyfall set:
Video from the Skyfall set. Read more...
The James Bond Dossier on CBC Radio 1:
I was recently interviewed by Brent Bambury for his radio program “Day 6″ on Canada’s CBC Radio 1 following the announcement that James Bond would be seen drinking Heineken beer in Skyfall and much of the media reporting that 007 was ditching vodka martins for beer. Follow the link below to listen to the interview, [...] Read more...
James Bond film crew to close part of Istanbul [Hurriyet Daily News]:
The neighbourhood of Eminönü in Istanbul is to be used for a three week shoot for Skyfall, according to an article published by Hurriyet Daily News: Starting April 16, an Eminönü street will be closed to traffic and pedestrians for three weeks. The production company will pay the owners of shops on the street 750 [...] Read more...
Heineken in Skyfall – so what?:
Why it doesn’t matter at all that 007 will be seen drinking Heineken in Skyfall. The recent announcement that James Bond would be seen drinking Heineken beer in Skyfall created headlines around the world, with much of the media reporting that was swapping his vodka martinis for beer. In fact, the most likely scenario is [...] Read more...
Exclusive SKYFALL on-set interviews:
A new video featuring short snippets of interviews with Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem and Bérénice Marlohe has been posted on 007.com. Daniel Craig emphasises that it is not just about James Bond, but about the other characters too and 007's relationship with them and reels of a list of key Skyfall cast members, and that he thinks the story is good. Read more...
William Boyd to write new James Bond novel [Curtis Brown]:
A new addition to the James Bond books is to be published in 2013 according to a press release published on the Curtis Brown website on Tuesday, which started to hit the news yesterday evening. The press release is reproduced in full below, but it is interesting to see that the novel will be set [...] Read more...
Skyfall photos released by Sony:
Sony has released a total of 13 official Skyfall photos, which have appeared on various websites including comingsoon.net from where we sourced them. Read more...
Skyfall balances Emotion and Action: MTV interview with Daniel Craig:
Daniel Craig tells MTV how he sat down with Sam Mendes to discuss what they wanted to put into Skyfall, how Mendes is a huge Bond fan, and some old characters will return as well as some new ones. Read more...
Sky snatches film rights of 007 films after almost 40 years of being screened on ITV [Mail Online]:
It has been announced that after nearly 40 years of being shown on ITV the James Bond films are to move to Sky after coming to an agreement with MGM. The move has angered many fans who have become accustomed to watching the traditional bank holiday Bond. According to The Mail: Dr No was the [...] Read more...
007 effect takes over Adana [Hurriyet Daily News]:
Skyfall has finished shooting in Adana and moved on to Istanbul, according to an article in Hurriyet Daily News. The article also says that the number of tourists to the area has increased due to the “007 effect”, helping the local economy: The Adana leg of the shooting for the James Bond ‘Skyfall’ movie has [...] Read more...
Bond team shopping at second-hand shop [Hurriyet Daily News]:
The Skyfall production team has been visiting second hand shops in Adana where they are buying up a variety of items. Hurriyet Daily News reports: The team has bought old objects and accessories such as coffee boxes, bamboo-made furniture, radios and bookshelves. The owner of one shop said the film makers returned to the shop after [...] Read more...
Skyfall bike accident in Grand Bazaar [Video]:
The video above was posted on CNN Turkey and shows CCTV footage of an alleged accident during the filming of a sequence in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. The bike supposedly crashed into a 400 year old shop and caused considerable damage to the glazing. Note: You may first have to view an advertisement. You [...] Read more...
Video of Skyfall rooftop motorbike stunt:
Video footage of a stunt involving a stuntman dressed as Daniel Craig driving a motorbike across the rooftops of Adana in Turkey has been posted online. You can view it above after a short advert. Read more...
The stakes are high on the Skyfall set today: clapperboard photo from Skyfall:
The latest Skyfall clapperboard image was released last night via the official 007 twitter channel and shows casino chips on a table decorated with Chinese characters. The scene is likely set in Macau. Read more...
Amazon Publishing to Publish James Bond Backlist:
Press release: Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Ian Fleming Publications Ltd today announced that Amazon Publishing has acquired a ten-year license for North American rights to the entire list of James Bond books by Ian Fleming in print and ebook. Along with the iconic series, Fleming’s two works of non-fiction, consisting of a collection of travel [...] Read more...
Activision to release “007 Legends” to celebrate 50 years of big screen Bond:
Press release: To celebrate the James Bond franchise’s 50th anniversary, Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), will launch gamers back through time to relive a selection of Bond’s most iconic and intense undercover missions from the popular Bond film franchise with 007™ Legends. A first-of-its-kind Bond video game, [...] Read more...
Barbican announces corporate packages for Designing 007 – Fifty Years of Bond Style during Summer 2012:
The Barbican has announced details of the first corporate packages for Designing 007 – a celebration of 50 years of Bond style. With unprecedented access to EON’s archive, Designing 007 is a multi-sensory experience which will transform the Barbican spaces and take the audience on a journey through 50 years of Bond style – from [...] Read more...
‘Skyfall’ Shanghai location video blog:
A new video blog that goes behind the scenes on Skyfall has been posted on Yahoo Movies. Click the play button to watch the video above. Read more...
We are careful not to damage cultural values: Bond producer [Hurriyet Daily News]:
Skyfall producer Michael G Wilson spoke at a press conference held in Istanbul ahead of the arrival of Daniel Craig and the first unit in which he reassured locals that filming has not damaged historic buildings. Hurriyet Daily News quoted Wilson as saying: “As people in the film sector we create illusions. This is what [...] Read more...
Aegean town welcomes James Bond film team [Hurriyet Daily News]:
The Skyfall production team has moved to Fethiye in the Aegean province of Muğla, according to an article Hurriyet Daily News, which says that a thousand strong team has arrived in town. The article says security is tight: Tight security measures have been taken around the area in which the film will be shooting. Security officials have [...] Read more...
First ‘Skyfall’ Teaser Trailer Screened at CinemaCon [Aceshowbiz.com]:
Sony previewed the trailer for Skyfall to an audience at 2012 CinemaCon in Las Vegas. According to Aceshowbiz.com: The video opens with the interrogation scene where Daniel Craig’s Bond is looking at the city of London. Then, there is someone speaking on the voiceover, “Country”, to which Bond replies, “England.” It seems like the agent [...] Read more...
Buckingham Covers to issue first day covers to commemorate 50 years of 007 on the big screen:
The Royal Mail is is to issue a special limited edition stamp sheet to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the James Bond films. The stamps feature the top ten most popular posters based on a vote at the beginning of the year and will be available from 1st May. Collectors will be interested in two [...] Read more...
Bond back in Turkey! – clapperboard photo from Skyfall:
The latest clapperboard photo from the set of Skyfall was released via the official 007 Twitter account last night and shows a Turkish flag flying from a sailing boat. Read more...
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