‘Quantum’ of soda for Bond film
James Bond is known for liking his martinis. But now 007 also likes Coke.
The Coca-Cola Co. has inked a deal with Sony Pictures to roll out a worldwide promotion tied to “Quantum of Solace,” the 22nd installment of the Bond series set to unspool Nov. 14 in the U.S. and in the U.K. on Oct. 31.It’s the first time that Coke has promoted a Bond film, and the Bond deal marks the first major movie tie-in for the soft drink giant since the first “Harry Potter” pic in 2001.
“Quantum of Solace” will be backed by several promotional partners — Ford Motor Co., Heineken, Bollinger, Smirnoff, Omega, Virgin Atlantic, Sony Ericsson and Sony Electronics — that have pushed the British spy’s outings in the past and will pony up nearly $100 million in marketing support to push the pic around the world.
Coca-Cola will spend tens of millions of dollars on its own around the pic to hype its Coke Zero product, launching the biggest campaign for the brand since its introduction three years ago.
- from Variety
New Photos from Quantum of Solace!
Quantum of Solace continues the high octane adventures of James Bond in Casino Royale. Betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. Pursuing his determination to uncover the truth, Bond and M interrogate Mr White who reveals the organisation which blackmailed Vesper is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined.
Forensic intelligence links an MI6 traitor to a bank account in Haiti where a case of mistaken identity introduces Bond to the beautiful but feisty Camille, a woman who has her own vendetta. Camille leads Bond straight to Dominic Greene, a ruthless business man and major force within the mysterious organisation, Quantum.
On a mission that leads him to Austria, Italy and South America, Bond discovers that Greene, conspiring to take total control of one of the worlds most important natural resources, is forging a deal with the exiled General Medrano. Using his associates in the organisation, and manipulating his powerful contacts within the CIA and the British government, Greene promises to overthrow the existing regime in a Latin American country, giving the General control of the country in exchange for a seemingly barren piece of land. which is however a main source of the South American water supply. In a minefield of treachery, murder and deceit, Bond allies with old friends in a battle to uncover the truth. As he gets closer to finding the man responsible for the betrayal of Vesper, 007 must keep one step ahead of the CIA, the terrorists and even M, to unravel Greenes sinister plan and stop Quantum getting its way.
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Jack White Praises Alicia Keys’s ‘Electric Energy’ On ‘Quantum Of Solace’ Theme
As we reported last month, White Stripes frontman Jack White has joined forces with singing sensation Alicia Keys to bring to life the theme song for the upcoming Bond flick, “Quantum of Solace.” Titled “Another Way To Die,” the track will feature Keyes along with White, who pulls triple-duty as writer, producer and drummer on the collaboration that will mark the first duet in Bond history, according to the studio.
Now White is speaking out about the collaboration, stating: “After a couple of years of wanting to collaborate with Alicia Keys, it took James Bond himself to finally make it happen. Alicia put some electric energy into her breath that cemented itself into the magnetic tape. Very inspiring to watch. It gave me a new voice, and I wasn’t myself anymore. I drummed for her voice and she mimicked the guitar tones, then we joined our voices and screamed and moaned about these characters in the film and their isolation, having no one to trust, not even themselves. Maybe we became them for a few minutes.”
- from MTV
Latest James Bond Flick Bumped Back a Week
In what appears to be part of a most thorough campaign to botch Entertainment Weekly’s Fall Movie Preview, a recent press release wholly admits that the North American opening of the 22nd James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, back from November 7th to the 14th marks an effort to capitalize on last week’s sudden Harry Potter shift.
Although the removal of the 007th from any coming marketing blitz sure is a shame, it does place this film closer to the release of its predecessor, Casino Royale, which opened on November 17, 2006 to the tune of almost $600 million worldwide. Solace will still premiere in the United Kingdom on October 31.
- from Cine
Bond, James Bond. Ray, Blu-ray. Edition, Collector’s Edition.
Hmm, is this the first Blu-ray double-dip? I think it is! Casino Royale is being re-released on Blu-ray, finally using BD-Live — like “Taking full advantage of the interactive capabilities offered by advanced Blu-ray technology, Casino Royale Collector’s Edition also offers exclusive material found only on the Blu-ray version: a Bonus View picture-in-picture visual commentary with Director Martin Campbell and Producer Michael G. Wilson, as well as “Know Your Double-O,” a BD-Live enabled multi-skill level, multi-player trivia game that pits Bond fans around the world against one another in a game that will entertain both casual fans and experts alike. “
Here’s the full news:
The most successful James Bond movie ever gets a first-class upgrade when Casino Royale Collector’s Edition arrives on DVD and Blu-ray™ High-Def October 21, 2008. Daniel Craig (Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Munich) transforms himself into the urbane and sophisticated Agent 007 for this adrenaline-filled adaptation of Ian Fleming’s first James Bond novel. Audiences revel in the heart-stopping action of Bond’s initial assignment with his license to kill. A box office smash and home entertainment chart-topper, the Collector’s Edition of Casino Royale offers a “Double-O” dose of extra features, plus free e-Movie Cash to see the next Bond installment, Quantum of Solace, in theaters November 7, 2008.
Craig and leading lady Eva Green (Kingdom of Heaven, The Dreamers) breathe new life into the Bond saga, as director Martin Campbell (GoldenEye, The Legend of Zorro) captures all their sizzling chemistry on film. The complex action-thriller also stars Oscar® winner[1] and six-time Academy
Award® nominee[2] Judi Dench (Die Another Day, Shakespeare In Love), who returns to the Bond franchise as “M”, 007’s steely superior at the British Secret Service, and veteran actor Mads Mikkelsen (Exit, Prague), as Le Chiffre, the devious mastermind behind a terrorist banking scheme. The film also introduces the audience to former Miss Italy finalist Caterina Murino, making her steamy American film debut as one of the latest Bond Girls.
Casino Royale Collector’s Edition is bursting with over seven hours of spectacular extras not featured in the original DVD and Blu-ray release, including new documentaries, never-before-seen footage and in-depth profiles of the filmmakers. Taking full advantage of the interactive capabilities offered by advanced Blu-ray technology, Casino Royale Collector’s Edition also offers exclusive material found only on the Blu-ray version: a Bonus View picture-in-picture visual commentary with Director Martin Campbell and Producer Michael G. Wilson, as well as “Know Your Double-O,” a BD-Live enabled multi-skill level, multi-player trivia game that pits Bond fans around the world against one another in a game that will entertain both casual fans and experts alike. This can’t-miss deluxe edition will be available October 21 on 3-disc DVD at a SRP of $29.95 and 2-disc BD at a SRP of $38.96.
Casino Royale Synopsis:
Casino Royale introduces James Bond (Craig) in “00” status. “M” (Dench), head of the British Secret Service, sends Bond on his first mission as 007, leading him to Le Chiffre (Mikkelsen), banker to the world’s terrorists. In order to bring down the terrorist network, Bond must beat Le Chiffre in a high-stakes poker game at Casino Royale. Bond teams with a beautiful treasury official, Vesper Lynd (Green), as he risks millions of Her Majesty’s money, all too aware that should he lose, the funds will strengthen and embolden the very terrorists they hope to stop. As Bond and Vesper survive a series of nearly lethal attacks by Le Chiffre and his henchmen, a mutual affection develops, leading Bond to a terrifying confrontation with his own mortality. As Bond becomes closer to Vesper, he questions his desire to remain a secret agent, leading to a heart-stopping conclusion unlike any Bond film before.
EXCLUSIVE BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:
· Bonus View Picture-in-Picture visual commentary with Director Martin Campbell and Producer Michael G. Wilson
· “Know Your Double-O” – the Ultimate James Bond Trivia Quiz, a BD-Live enabled multi-skill level, multi-player trivia game
BD & DVD SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:
· Documentaries
o Ian Fleming’s Incredible Creation – A remarkable look at the birth and continued success of James Bond, including never-before-revealed information about Bond’s creator and the origins of 007.
o The Road to Casino Royale – The story of why it took over 50 years for the Bond filmmakers to bring Ian Fleming’s first 007 novel to the big screen, featuring the amazing behind-the-scenes stories of the many attempts to make the film.
o James Bond in the Bahamas – A fascinating examination of the links between the the cinematic Bond and the Bahamas, with never-before-told behind-the-scenes stories from Casino Royale, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, For Your Eyes Only and The World Is Not Enough.
o Ian Fleming: The Secret Road to Paradise – A revealing exploration of the world of James Bond’s creator. In this documentary, discover why Ian Fleming was drawn to the Bahamas, and learn the cinematic Casino Royale’s unique link to an important chapter in 007’s secret history.
o Death in Venice – A break down of one of the key scenes in the film.
o Becoming Bond – An intimate look at how Daniel Craig stepped into the role of James Bond.
o James Bond: For Real – A behind-the-scenes look at the ground-breaking action and the stunts in Casino Royale.
o Bond Girls Are Forever – An extended version of the 2002 AMC television special, with new footage and interviews of the new Bond Girls.
· Featurettes
o The Art of Freerunning – An in-depth look at the freerunning chase and the freerunning technique with the sport’s founder, Sebastien Foucan.
· Filmmaker Profiles: in-depth conversations with key creative forces behind Casino Royale, including never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage:
o Martin Campbell, Director
o Chris Corbould, Special Effects
o Phil Meheux, Director of Photography
o Gary Powell, Stunt Coordinator
o Alexander Witt, Second Unit Director
o David Arnold, Composer
· Deleted/Extended Scenes
o “Rescue & Recovery”
o “Squandering Government Funds”
o “Cricket Pavilion”
o “Gettler Raises Bond’s Suspicions”
· Storyboard Sequence
o Freerunning Chase — Watch the storyboards presented in animatic form, or view them in comparison to the finished film sequence.
· Scene Deconstruction
o Catching a Plane: From Storyboard to Screen, featuring outtakes and never-before-seen footage.
· Music Video: Chris Cornell “You Know My Name”
· Crew Commentary: Audio Commentary with scene-specific comments and observations from many of Casino Royale’s creative team.
Casino Royale was directed by Martin Campbell (GoldenEye, The Legend of Zorro); produced by Michael G. Wilson (Die Another Day, Tomorrow Never Dies); written by Neal Purvis (screenplay – The World Is Not Enough, Die Another Day), Robert Wade (screenplay – The World Is Not Enough, Die Another Day) and Paul Haggis (screenplays – In the Valley of Elah, Crash); and stars Daniel Craig (Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Munich), Eva Green (Kingdom of Heaven, The Dreamers), Judi Dench (Die Another Day, Shakespeare In Love) and Mads Mikkelsen (Exit, Prague).
Casino Royale is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violent action, a scene of torture, sexual content and nudity, and has a run time of 144 minutes. Artwork is available at www.SPHEPublicity.com. Visit Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on the Web at www.SonyPictures.com.
“Oscar®” and “Academy Award®” are the registered trademarks and service marks of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Casino Royale
3-disc DVD Catalog #: 24924
3-disc DVD UPC Code: 043396249246
3-disc DVD Order Date: 9/18/08
3-disc DVD SRP: $29.95
2-disc BD Catalog #: 24923
2-disc BD UPC Code: 043396249233
2-disc BD Order Date: 9/18/08
2-disc BD SRP: $38.96
Jack White & Alicia Keys Duet For James Bond’s Quantum of Solace
Forget all those Amy Winehouse rumours, the theme song for Quantum of Solace, the 22nd Bond film, will be sung by Alicia Keys and Jack White.
The song, called Another Way To Die, as the press release excitably informs us, will be the first duet in Bond history. The song is written and produced by White. Interestingly, he also played drums on the song, presumably leaving White Stripes bandmate Meg sitting at home carefully arranging her wardrobe into red and white.
Crackhead idiot Amy Winehouse won’t record track for new James Bond film
Amy Winehouse has abandoned recording the theme to the latest James Bond film because the singer is not ready to work, her producer said Friday.
Mark Ronson, who produced much of Winehouse’s Grammy-winning “Back to Black,” said the soul diva is “not ready to record any music.”
Ronson said the two started work on the track for the upcoming Bond movie “Quantum of Solace” but it would take “some miracle of science” to finish it, he said in an interview with Sky News.
From AP
New Bond Villain Goes Subprime
Gone are the days of James Bond villains with bleeding eyes or scars and fluffy cats — the fictional super-spy’s latest adversary has been given a contemporary twist for the subprime era.
Mathieu Amalric, who plays nefarious businessman Dominic Greene in the new Bond adventure ‘Quantum of Solace’, will have no physical villain traits and says his evil character’s anonymity makes him all the more real — and frightening.
“It’s so difficult to know who are the villains today. They look like wallpaper,” Amalric, one of Frances leading screen stars, said during an interview with Reuters on a remote desert mountainside in northern Chile that will serve in the movie as an eco-tourism hotel and his lair.
“Maybe they’re in banks, maybe they are the insurance companies, maybe they’re in labs, even in the subprime crisis,” he said.
Via Reuters