July 31st, 2010
by David Leigh
The official trailer for forthcoming Activision game Blood Stone is now available to view online and reveals some of the action in which players can expect to be involved. One of the highlights features a car chase in an Aston Martin DBS, and elsewhere action sequences include 007 parachuting to a motor yacht and the […]
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July 27th, 2010
by David Leigh
Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson are unhappy at MGM’s prospective buyers according to an article published on ABC News. It goes on to say: Broccoli and Wilson also continue to push for Sony Pictures to be involved. The studio was behind the production, marketing and distribution of 2008’s “Quantum of Solace.” The report suggests […]
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July 26th, 2010
by David Leigh
According to reports from Comic Con in San Diego where he was promoting “Cowboys And Aliens”, Daniel Craig responded to a fan’s question regarding Bond 23 by saying “Bond is on hold, but all I can say is I want to get going on it as quickly as possible.” The quote appears first on Empire […]
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July 23rd, 2010
by David Leigh
The proposed merger between Lions Gate and MGM aren’t going at all smoothly thanks to Carl Icahn’s hostile takeover bid of Lions Gate. According to an article in the New York Post: Merger talks between Lionsgate Entertainment and MGM are not going well, sources close to the situation said. Lionsgate, the producer of the “Mad […]
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July 19th, 2010
by David Leigh
The theme from 007: Blood Stone, the forthcoming video game from Activision is now available to watch in high definition at YouTube, featuring the song I’ll Take It All by Joss Stone and Dave Stewart. The game is due to be released later this year on a variety of platforms.
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July 17th, 2010
by David Leigh
When Michael G Wilson unveiled the latest James Bond video game, Blood Stone, yesterday in London he went on to say that also that he expected pre-production work on Bond 23 to resume shortly, according to a report on MI6, which reports Wilson as saying: “Both Barbara and I are convinced that we’ll be bringing […]
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July 16th, 2010
by David Leigh
An interesting story appeared earlier in the week on The HMSS Weblog regarding Playboy Enterprises Inc. The article notes: “Playboy magazine and its parent company, Playboy Enterprises Inc., may be the target of a takeover fight. Why should James Bond fans care? Well, the magazine does have a half-century relationship with a certain gentleman agent.” […]
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July 16th, 2010
by David Leigh
Daniel Craig is to return to the role of James Bond sooner than expected. However, for anyone hoping for a positive announcement regarding Bond 23 is likely to be disappointed as the news is that Craig’s likeness will appear in Activision’s latest James Bond game announced today; Blood Stone will be available for Xbox 360, […]
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July 15th, 2010
by David Leigh
An article on Bondstars.com have announced the death of Alan Hume, who worked on The Spy Who Loved Me , For Your Eyes Only, Octopussy and A View To A Kill. “We are very sad to announce the death of veteran cinematographer Alan Hume. For those of you who were lucky to meet Alan at […]
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July 14th, 2010
by David Leigh
As expected, MGM’s lenders have agreed another debt extension according to The Wall Street Journal. “Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.’s lenders agreed to give the film studio until Sept. 15 to repay interest and principal due on its bank debt, MGM said.” Read “MGM Lenders Extend Debt, Interest Payment Deadline To Sept 15” on The Wall Street Journal
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