Smirnoff Black recipes – Black Tie
October 29th, 2008 by David Leigh
Using the distinctively smooth Smirnoff Black vodka as it’s base, shaken with fresh mint and a touch of sugar topped up with sparkling Champagne.
>> read articleMI6 Declassified #4 – bumper 'Quantum of Solace' edition
October 27th, 2008 by David Leigh
Issue 4 of MI6 Declassified is an extended Quantum of Solace bumper special edition, featuring 007 star Daniel Craig, director Marc Forster, and producers Michael G. Wilson & Barbara Broccoli all talking about the 22nd James Bond adventure. Solace Is Golden – Go behind the scenes of Quantum of Solace through six countries and its […]
>> read articleSmirnoff Black recipes – Quantum of Solace
October 27th, 2008 by David Leigh
In Quantum of Solace Bond’s life is tumultuous. It has been shaken by the loss of Vesper but his resolve has not been stirred.
>> read articleSmirnoff Black recipes – 007 Black Martini
October 24th, 2008 by David Leigh
The Vodka Martini, “shaken not stirred”, is easily the most famous of all Bond’s drinks and ordered some 20 times in the Eon films. Shaking a Martini rather than stirring it will make the drink colder, more aerated and slightly cloudy due to the presence of ice shards. Smirnoff Black, which has a mellow smoothness […]
>> read articleSmirnoff Black recipes – The Vesper
October 21st, 2008 by David Leigh
To celebrate the release of Quantum of Solace, Kenji Jesse, Global Ambassador for Smirnoff Black, has compiled a menu of 4 cocktails that will be used at the international premieres.
>> read articleQuantum of Solace reviews: roundup by the BBC
October 21st, 2008 by David Leigh
In addition to its own review, in which Lizo Mzimba called it a “badder, better but not bigger”, the BBC has published a summary of Quantum of Solace reviews published by the UK media. On the whole all reviews are favourable, although they tend to agree that it is not as good as Casino Royale. […]
>> read articleEddie Joseph – Quantum Of Solace Sound Editor
October 19th, 2008 by David LeighTod Houg – Visual Effects Designer on Quantum of Solace
October 18th, 2008 by David LeighBond Girl 007 – new Avon fragrance inspired by Bond girls
October 17th, 2008 by David Leigh
Avon’s Bond Girl 007 is a new fragrance timed to coincide with the release of Quantum of Solace that is inspired by the Bond girls.
>> read articleOnline poll to find out who is the greatest 007
October 16th, 2008 by David Leigh
To celebrate the release of the latest Bond Film Quantum of Solace, The Times newspaper have partnered with online community polling website Poll The People to find out who the public considers to be the greatest 007 of all time. The Times Knowledge magazine will feature the latest Bond film on the cover this Saturday, […]
>> read articleQuantum of Solace receives 12A rating in the UK
October 15th, 2008 by David Leigh
Quantum of Solace has received a 12A rating in the UK according to the website of the British Board of Film Censors. The website also confirms a running time of 106 minutes and that no cuts were made, although it was submitted prior to completion for advice its suitability to receive the 12A classification, noting […]
>> read articleSony Ericsson Limited Edition Titanium Silver C902
October 10th, 2008 by David Leigh
James Bond’s phone for Quantum of Solace was confirmed by Sony Ericsson to be the C902 Titanium Silver in August and is available as a limited edition and will include a memory card pre-loaded Bond related content. The C902 includes a 5 megapixel camera with slide out lens cover, face detection and auto focus. Talk […]
>> read articleTom Ford 108 sunglasses
October 10th, 2008 by David Leigh
Daniel Craig wears Tom Ford 108 sunglasses in Quantum of Solace. Find out more about them here, with links to buy online.
>> read articleReview: James Bond – The Gold Edition double CD
October 10th, 2008 by David Leigh
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when this double CD featuring orchestral versions of the Bond themes played by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra arrived on my desk. However, any initial concerns were allayed when I saw that the James Bond Theme at least featured Vic Flick, who played on the original. Playing […]
>> read articleQuantum of Solace game
October 8th, 2008 by David Leigh
The Quantum of Solace video game will be released in the UK on October 31st and November 4th in the USA, but to get a taster of what the PC version will be like you can try the Quantum of Solace video game demo for free. Download the Quantum of Solace video game demo for […]
>> read articleAutographica 12 to feature Bond girl reunion
October 8th, 2008 by David Leigh
The upcoming Autographica 12 event – ‘the world’s largest autograph show’ – will feature a reunion of Bond girls from past and present 007 films in the series.
>> read articleRick Pearson & Matt Chessé talk about editing Quantum of Solace
October 6th, 2008 by David Leigh
Rick Pearson and Matt Chessé talk about editing Quantum of Solace in this short video available on YouTube.
>> read articleInterview with Olga Kurylenko in November edition of 'In Style' magazine
October 6th, 2008 by David Leigh
The November issue of In Style magazine features an interview and photo shoot with the Ukrainian model and actress Olga Kurylenko, who plays Bond girl Camille in the forthcoming Quantum of Solace. You can read selected quotes from the interview below: Working on set with the crew “English is not my first language, so the […]
>> read articlePaul Engelen – Make up designer on Quantum Of Solace
September 26th, 2008 by David Leigh
Paul Engelen talks about creating effective and speedy makeup applications for the production of Quantum Of Solace.
>> read articleQuantum of Solace soundtrack – OST track list
September 25th, 2008 by David Leigh
After his success with the soundtrack for Casino Royale, David Arnold’s return for the Quantum of Solace soundtrack was assured.
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