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Oct
31
2008
 Guitar Hero: World Tour The recently released Guitar Hero: World Tour will have a new song for gamers to download as of November 7, 2008: Another Way to Die, by Jack White and Alicia Keys. The song will be availabe for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 versions of the game.
According to a new press release, “To celebrate the releases of the Quantum of Solace and Guitar Hero® World Tour video games, Bond aficionados and rock stars alike will be able to download and play “Another Way to Die,” the new Quantum of Solace movie theme song performed by Jack White and Alicia Keys, in Guitar Hero World Tour. The track will be available on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 160 Microsoft Points and on the PLAYSTATION®Store for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system for $1.99 on November 7th, 2008.”
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Oct
31
2008
 The Quantum of Solace Video Game for Nintendo Wii Bond fans in Los Angeles, California, should be sure to head over to the Best Buy in West Hollywood on Monday, November 3, 2008, beginning at 10:00 p.m. for the exclusive launch of the Quantum of Solace video game.
The event will feature Bond girls, MI6 agents, the Aston Martin DBS from the film and other fun surprises. Additionally, those in line at 10:00 PM will get the exclusive opportunity to be one of the first to play the Bond song “Another Way to Die” performed by Jack White and Alicia Keys which is soon-to-be-released as downloadable content for Activision’s Guitar Hero® World Tour.
According to the press release, “Already know who you’re voting for; sick of presidential election coverage; or just can’t wait for the new movie to step into the shoes of James Bond? Then take a break from politics and come celebrate the launch of Activision’s new Quantum of Solace video game at the Best Buy midnight opening event, with fun activities and prizes awarded throughout the evening.
Prizes include but are not limited to Best Buy gift cards ranging from $10.00 – $2,500.00, one Sony BRAVIA XBR 52” 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV, three PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment systems, and more…”
Live in the USA but not in California? Then be sure to check out this list to see if your local Best Buy is participating in the midnight Quantum of Solace video game launch.
Click here to order the Quantum of Solace Video Game for Playstation3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PC DVD or GameBoy DS
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Oct
27
2008
 Sean Connery and Lois Maxwell as James Bond and Miss Moneypenny While fans and critics alike agreed that change is good after the release of Casino Royale, many were still miffed by the exclusion of Miss Moneypenny and Q from the franchise’s reboot. As Quantum of Solace is a direct continuation, it really didn’t make sense to have either character in that movie either, much to the chagrin of Bond fans worldwide.
However, Daniel Craig has recently revealed that Bond 23 might feature not only the return of Miss Moneypenny, but the first actual romantic scene between her and James Bond. While Moneypenny fantasized about Bond in Die Another Day and the two shared a passionate moment in a virtual reality environment, the two have never done anything more than flirt in ‘real life.’
According to Newspost Online:
‘I think you offer it to the best actors you can. You say, Forget what’s happened. Reinvent it and tell us what you think this character should be’, the Daily Star quoted him as saying. ‘That’s where it should come from,’ he added.
‘They said Bond could never be blonde and then Daniel Craig got the part,’ a source said.
Moneypenny is being cast with a view to the next Bond movie and who knows, she could end up in bed with Bond. Whatever happens, she will feature more than ever before, the source added.
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Oct
24
2008
 Pierce Brosnan, the fifth James Bond, 007 Daniel Craig has recently revealed that he went up to Pierce Brosnan at an awards show a few weeks before accepting the role of James Bond to ask the current 007 for advice.
According to Craig, “After dinner, after having enough to drink, I just went over and said, ‘Look, it’s not on the cards(but) it might be on the cards. If it were to be on the cards, what should I do?’”
Pierce Brosnan replied, “Go for it. Just go for it. You’ve got to have a go at this.”
Source: OneIndia
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Oct
24
2008
 Director Guillermo del Toro The James Bond films are full of cameos ranging from the ever-present Michael G. Wilson to Madonna, Ian Fleming and more. In Quantum of Solace, Marc Forster invited his director friends Guillermo del Toro and Alfonso Cuaron to take small voice cameos.
According to eTaiwanNews:
“Quantum” director Marc Foster tells the newspaper El Universal in an interview published Wednesday that he knows both directors and asked them to portray members of a fictional Bolivian army. Del Toro, whose films include the “Hellboy” movies and “Pan’s Labyrinth,” does several voices. “Children of Men” director Cuaron will perform the speaking part of a helicopter pilot.
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Oct
21
2008
 Daniel Craig, Judi Dench and Marc Forster at a Quantum of Solace press event Paltalk, a Socialcasting Web site, invites you to take part in an online voice and video interview with Quantum of Solace director, Marc Forster, on October 23, 2008 at 5pm EST.
According to the Web site, “Get the insider scoop on the latest Bond gadgets and hear how Bond defeats the baddies one more time. We’ve even created a cool contest where you can submit to us your fantasy Bond Girl profile – just for fun. Two winners will get a special Bond gadget pack signed by Marc Forster. Just go to http://www.paltalk.com/bond-contest/ and enter the contest.”
For more information or to sign up to participate, head over to Paltalk’s Hollywood Now page.
The interview is completely free. Only registration is required.
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Oct
21
2008
Though the CD/DVD combo is not due out until October 28, Universal Exports is proud to offer visitors video streams of the music videos contained on Disc 2.
According to the official press release:
Hollywood, California – October 6, 2008 – As 007 fans eagerly await the November 14 U.S. opening of MGM’s new James Bond film, ‘QUANTUM OF SOLACE, ‘ Capitol/EMI announces an expanded CD, CD/DVD and digital release of ‘The Best Of Bond… James Bond’ on October 28. The CD and digital album both feature 23 musical standouts from the Bond franchise’s 46 years plus a previously unreleased bonus track, and the CD/DVD includes five music videos, a filmed concert performance and more.
Just as James Bond has evolved over time, so have the films’ memorable themes. ‘The Best Of Bond… James Bond’ collects an impressive selection of classic and contemporary Bond themes by many of popular music’s top stars, including Paul McCartney and Wings’ “Live & Let Die,” Madonna’s “Die Another Day,” Duran Duran’s chart-topping “A View To A Kill,” Shirley Bassey’s “Goldfinger,” Tina Turner’s “GoldenEye,” kd lang’s “Surrender,” Sheryl Crow’s “Tomorrow Never Dies,” Chris Cornell’s “You Know My Name,” Carly Simon’s “Nobody Does It Better,” and Tom Jones’ “Thunderball,” among many others. John Arnold’s previously unreleased “James Bond Theme” closes the collection.
EON Productions/Danjaq, LLC, is owned by the Broccoli family and has produced twenty two James Bond films since 1962, including ‘QUANTUM OF SOLACE.’ The James Bond films, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, make up the longest running franchise in film history and include the recent blockbuster films ‘GoldenEye,’ ‘Tomorrow Never Dies,’ ‘The World is Not Enough,’ ‘Die Another Day’ and ‘Casino Royale.’ EON Productions and Danjaq LLC, are affiliate companies and control all worldwide merchandising of the James Bond franchise.
The Best Of Bond… James Bond (CD, CD/DVD, Digital Album)
1. “James Bond Theme” – John Barry Orchestra
2. “From Russia With Love” – Matt Monro
3. “Goldfinger” – Shirley Bassey
4. “Thunderball” – Tom Jones
5. “You Only Live Twice” – Nancy Sinatra
6. “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” – John Barry Orchestra
7. “We Have All The Time In The World” – Louis Armstrong
8. “Diamonds Are Forever” – Shirley Bassey
9. “Live & Let Die” – Paul McCartney and Wings
10. “Man With The Golden Gun” – Lulu
11. “Nobody Does It Better” – Carly Simon
12. “Moonraker” – Shirley Bassey
13. “For Your Eyes Only” – Sheena Easton
14. “All Time High” – Rita Coolidge
15. “A View To A Kill” – Duran Duran
16. “The Living Daylights” – A-Ha
17. “Licence To Kill” – Gladys Knight
18. “GoldenEye” – Tina Turner
19. “Tomorrow Never Dies” – Sheryl Crow
20. “Surrender” – kd lang
21. “The World Is Not Enough” – Garbage
22. “Die Another Day” – Madonna
23. “You Know My Name” – Chris Cornell
Bonus Track
24. “James Bond Theme” – John Arnold (previously unreleased)
DVD
1. “A View To A Kill” – Duran Duran (music video)
2. “For Your Eyes Only” – Sheena Easton (music video)
3. “GoldenEye” – Tina Turner (music video)
4. “The Living Daylights” – A-Ha (music video)
5. “All Time High” – Rita Coolidge (music video)
6. “Goldfinger” – Shirley Bassey (Live at Royal Albert Hall, 1974)
7. Documentary: “The Music Of James Bond”
Oct
20
2008
 Daniel Craig - The 6th 007 While he is signed on to do a total of four James Bond movies, Daniel Craig recently told Playboy magazine “I did sign on for four so a piece of paper says there are two more to do. But let’s see how this one goes. In the film business, everything doesn’t always go according to plan”. He added that “We’ll wait and see. If it goes wrong, we’ll have to rethink things.”
In all likelyhood, the actor is simply trying to hedge his bets having seen how nasty the press can get when people are unhappy with their James Bond. And it’s true…based on what happened to Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan, you never can tell who will be 007 from one movie to the next. Still, despite his trepidation it’s a safe bet that Craig will have to make good on the four movies stipulated on his “piece of paper.”
Source: Den of Geek
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Oct
20
2008
While it has long been known that Sean Connery was not Ian Fleming’s first choice to play James Bond, it has just been revealed that things were far worse than anyone ever knew. During an October 15 interview with the South Bank Show, Connery told interviewer Melvin Bragg that he had “little time” for Fleming and that 007′s creator was initially angered that a “working class Scot” had earned the role.
 Sean Connery and Ian Fleming on the set of Dr. No These recent revelations come on the heels of another 50 year old secret: that Ian Fleming had a list of seven actors for the part including Cary Grant and David Niven, but not Connery. In fact, according to Connery, he and Fleming never met until they were on the set of Dr. No. After running through a list of his preferences, they came to Connery because they “couldn’t afford most of the people they wanted.”
This is all especially interesting, as Fleming certainly warmed up to Connery during his final years of life, to the extent that in his final Bond novels Fleming gave 007 a Scottish background.
According to the Daily Express:
Now Sir Sean has revealed more about tension behind the scenes as cameras started rolling on the first Bond film in 1961. In an interview with Melvin Bragg to be shown on the South Bank Show on Wednesday, Sir Sean says he had little time for the secret agent’s creator.
He says: “I never got introduced to Fleming until I was well into the movie but I know he was not happy with me as the choice.
“What was it he called me, or told somebody? That I was an over-developed stunt man. He never said it to me. When I did eventually meet him he was very interesting, erudite and a snob – a real snob.
“But his company was very good for a limited time for me.”
Fleming’s first choice of actor to play 007 in Dr No, the first Bond book to reach the big screen, was Cary Grant – but he was too expensive. David Niven, James Mason, Patrick McGoohan, Rex Harrison, Richard Burton and Stewart Granger were also on his list. Niven turned down the role because he felt he was too old.
Sir Sean, who confesses he was surprised to get the part, says: “They couldn’t afford most of the people they wanted. That was the start. They were seeing people, they were advertising in the papers. Then they brought me in to see them and they wanted me.”
Sir Sean’s performance won Fleming over and in later books he gave 007 a partly Scots ancestry. Sir Sean tells the South Bank Show he was convinced that the Bond movies were doomed to failure.
“Anybody that says it was going to be a success is lying. I must say that from the beginning. I think about it quite a bit. If I see it on a screen I think, yeah, they could have done this better or that better.”
He says he believes now that the series can continue for years. “The ingredients are all there for a kind of movie that people want to see. It’s very good, entertaining value. It’s a spectrum of actors, from myself to Daniel Craig, who I thought was fantastic in the role.”
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