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First Official 'Skyfall' Photo Features Daniel Craig as Bond in a Speedo

James Bond in Skyfall

I guess it's honestly no surprise that our first photo and first look at Daniel Craig back as James Bond in Sam Mendes' Skyfall, the 23rd Bond film, features him in a speedo and nothing else. That's pretty much how they started with Casino Royale, too. So here we are once again, and here's Bond in skimpy shorts, no shirt, sitting poolside. Empire has debuted "Skyfall gold", the first photo of Craig as Bond "during filming of Skyfall at the London Four Seasons." It's not much, but because we're Bond fanatics here and will be following the Bond 50 year ahead, I couldn't help but share this. If not for all the ladies more than anything.

 Posted January 13 in First Look, James Bond, Opinions, Photos | 18 Comments

Watch: Totally Awesome 'Bond 50' Blu-Ray Box Set Official Trailer

Bond 50 Blu-Ray Box Set Trailer

All the Bonds, All the Girls, All the Action. Pardon my language, but oh f**ck yes! I've been waiting for this. MGM has been holding onto releasing the last few Blu-Rays in the Bond series because they've been waiting to unveil this bad boy. Coming out this year is the grand poobah, Bond 50, a Blu-Ray box set containing all 22 of the Bond movies on Blu-Ray in high definition (goes for ~$200). This is to die for. And to get you excited, HeyUGuys has found an official trailer for the set, and it's packed with Bond goodness from start to finish. It's not often we break our rules to mention Blu-Rays, but this is absolutely worthy of being watched.

 Posted January 10 in Featured, James Bond, To Watch, Trailers | 13 Comments

Ben Whishaw is Playing a Young Q in Sam Mendes' 'Skyfall' Bond 23

Ben Whishaw / Q

"Must you touch everything?" Well this is odd casting, but we'll have to accept it. THR is reporting that Ben Whishaw (in Layer Cake, Perfume: The Story of a Murderer, The Tempest, Cloud Atlas) will be playing a young agent Q in Sam Mendes' Bond 23, officially titled Skyfall, now shooting in England. Q is an iconic character from the original movies, played by one of my all-time favorite actors Desmond Llewelyn (seen right above), and hasn't appeared in the new Daniel Craig reboot yet. I didn't expect this kind of casting to be confirmed, but here we go. THR simply says that Whishaw is "reported to have been assigned the role."

 Posted November 25 in Casting, James Bond, Movie News | 17 Comments

Bond 23 Confirmed as 'Skyfall', Full Cast Revealed + Photos [Updated]

Bond 23 - Skyfall

As we first heard last week, EON Productions is throwing a press conference in London today to announce the details on Bond 23, now confirmed as being titled Skyfall. The event included the film's producers, director Sam Mendes, and cast lead by 007 Daniel Craig and Judi Dench as M, as well as Bérénice Marlohe, Naomie Harris and Javier Bardem (as the villain) in person, plus Ben Whishaw, Albert Finney and Ralph Fiennes confirmed. The film will be a stand-alone story, written by John Logan, Neal Purvis & Robert Wade, and the title, Skyfall, has an "emotional resonance" we'll understand once we see it.

 Posted November 3 in Featured, Hype, James Bond, Movie News | 35 Comments

Check This Out: Massive, Detailed Infographic on James Bond's Cars

Big James Bond's Cars Infographic

Hey Bond fans, do we have an infographic for you! I recently found this massive, 19,000px-tall infographic titled James Bond's Cars, or the "Historical Background of the Vehicles Driven by Legendary Agent 007." And when they say a historical background on the vehicles, they mean all of his vehicles, every last one, all 23. They cover just about every special car Q built for James, as well as vehicles that were stolen by Bond or driven at any point. He's driven 8 Aston Martins and 4 Fords (wha?) plus a wide variety of others, including Bentley, Rolls-Royce and that Lotus Esprit Turbo from For Your Eyes Only. Check this out below!

 Posted August 26 in Cool Stuff, James Bond | 14 Comments

Rhys Ifans Joins the Cast of Sam Mendes' Upcoming 'James Bond 23'

Rhys Ifans

More casting news for MGM's upcoming Bond 23, being directed by Sam Mendes. It was confirmed a few weeks ago that Javier Bardem, Naomie Harris and Ralph Fiennes were all officially cast in the new Bond film, now we also know that Welsh actor Rhys Ifans is joining. The news comes from The Telegraph (via Bleeding Cool) where they confirm: "Ifans will appear in the film, as well as Javier Bardem, who will play the baddie." They also add, "much of the filming will take place in South Africa." Unfortunately no details on who he'll play. Maybe a henchman? Either way, I'm extremely excited that a new Bond flick is in the works.

 Posted July 17 in Casting, James Bond, Movie News | 7 Comments

Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes & Naomie Harris Definitely in 'Bond 23'

James Bond

Previously, we've heard rumors that both Ralph Fiennes and Javier Bardem were circling roles in Bond 23, the as yet untitled forthcoming sequel in the James Bond franchise starring Daniel Craig as Agent 007. In addition, though we haven't highlighted them, rumors have been circling that Naomie Harris (28 Days Later, Pirates of the Caribbean) was going to have a role in the film as one of the few signature Bond girls that show up in every installment. Now Baz Bamigboye seems to have confirmation that Bardem and Fiennes are already signed, and that Harris will play Miss Moneypenny, the staple Bond character.

Sony Re-Teaming with MGM to Co-Finance/Distribute James Bond 23

Sony Pictures / James Bond

Briefly: I knew this would happen! Throughout all the proceedings surrounding MGM finally getting back on the right track, many kept wondering if another studio would end up winning rights to some of their big franchises like James Bond. Well, Sony Pictures, who distributed Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace to much success, has officially reached an agreement to "co-finance and theatrically market and distribute Bond 23 worldwide" in 2012, as well as Bond 24 after that. I really didn't expect Sony to give up this big franchise, plus its only getting better with Sam Mendes directing, and maybe Javier Bardem starring, next.

 Posted April 13 in Development, James Bond, Movie News | 9 Comments

Check Out This Excellent Vintage Bond-Like Poster for Pixar's 'Cars 2'

Cars 2

The First James Bond-Cars Film Adventure! I've got a confession to make: Pixar really sold me with this whole James Bond mixed with Cars storyline. I'm hooked. And brilliantly designed posters like this are only making me more excited to see this, which I know is pretty much sacrilege to Pixar devotees who despise the first Cars. This new "vintage" poster for Pixar's Cars 2 recently hit the web and while I can't find its true origin, I owe credit to Upcoming Pixar and Cinema Blend for helping me find a high res version. I just love how perfectly classic James Bond it is, with the European villain-car guy and everything. Enjoy!

 Posted April 8 in James Bond, Opinions, Pixar, Posters | 11 Comments

Ralph Fiennes Also Close to Joining Sam Mendes' James Bond 23

Ralph Fiennes

You may know him as Voldemort, you may know him as Hades, you may know him as Amon Goeth, and you may soon know him as Coriolanus. But it looks like British actor Ralph Fiennes may be joining the Bond universe, too. Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail (via The Playlist) is reporting that Fiennes is in talks for a role in James Bond 23, the upcoming Sam Mendes directed Bond movie that MGM gave the greenlight to for a late 2012 release. Word is that he's still in discussion and that it's not the same villain role that Javier Bardem is currently considering. Either way it's great, as it seems like Mendes is rounding up a hell of a cast.

 Posted February 4 in Casting, James Bond, Movie News | 10 Comments

James Bond Films' Composer John Barry Has Passed Away at 77

John Barry

The action of Agent 007 on Her Majesty's Secret Service would never have been so thrilling if it wasn't for that sultry, signature theme music. Sadly, Reuters reports composer John Barry, the man behind the sexy orchestral arrangements that charged up many adventures with James Bond, has just passed away. EON Productions, the company behind James Bond released a statement this morning saying, "It is with great sadness that the family of composer John Barry announce his passing on January 30 in New York." Though no official cause of death was provided, apparently the legendary music man suffered a fatal heart attack.

 Posted January 31 in James Bond, Movie News, Obituaries | 9 Comments

Javier Bardem Just Offered Starring Role in MGM's James Bond 23

Javier Bardem

We normally don't like posting about news that's just an "offer" especially when it's not confirmed and could potentially fall through, but I'm a James Bond fanatic, so I'm more than happy to cover this exciting news. Deadline is reporting that Spanish actor Javier Bardem, who received an Oscar nomination last week for his performance in Biutiful, has been offered a starring role in James Bond 23, the upcoming Bond movie being directed by Sam Mendes. Everyone should know that a few weeks ago it was confirmed that MGM and EON Productions are finally bringing back Daniel Craig for Bond 23 due in theaters November 9th, 2012.

 Posted January 30 in Casting, James Bond, Movie News | 21 Comments

MGM Officially Announces November 2012 Return of James Bond!

James Bond

After hearing that the unfortunately delayed next installment of James Bond was being halted by MGM's financial woes, good news came in the form of a plan for Agent 007 to return in November 2012. While red tape and rumblings of halted pre-production had recently created skepticism about hitting that mark, today MGM officially announced (via press release) that James Bond will return to theaters on November 9th, 2012. And if that wasn't enough good news, Daniel Craig is confirmed to reprise his role on Her Majesty's Secret Service and Sam Mendes will still be at the helm of this 23rd installment of the ever-growing James Bond franchise. Hell yes!

 Posted January 11 in Casting, James Bond, Movie News | 38 Comments

MGM Wants James Bond Back in Theaters By November 2012

James Bond

Though MGM just recently filed for bankruptcy, that's actually a huge step in the studio finally getting on its feet (along with the previous news of Spyglass Entertainment executives stepping in to manage the studio). Along with MGM finally waking up from its coma, so are their most precious commodities. Many fans who were disappointed that MGM had postponed the next installment in the James Bond franchise was delayed indefinitely can breathe a sigh of relief as Bloomberg reports (via MovieWeb) that MGM plans to have Agent 007 back in theaters by November of 2012 and every two years after that. Here's where Neo says, "Whoa!"

 Posted November 4 in James Bond, Movie News | 28 Comments

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