The Vesper Martini
January 3rd, 2007 by David Leigh
Casino Royale has created quite a demand for the drink that Bond orders at the poker match, which he later christens the Vesper. A martini at heart, the Vesper does pack a punch with its mixture of gin, vodka and Kina Lillet.
>> read articleBond 22 Risico
December 15th, 2006 by David Leigh
According to several sources, Bond 22 is to be entitled Risico. Originally a short story appearing in For Your Eyes Only, the plot and characters have already been used in the film version of For Your Eyes Only. Maybe this is true, maybe it isn’t – but whatever the truth, it is unlikely that EON […]
>> read articleCasino Royale review
November 20th, 2006 by David Leigh
Casino Royale was finally unveiled to the world on Tuesday 14 November at the Royal Premiere at Leicester Square in London. 4,200 people packed into Leicester Square’s three cinemas to watch a simultaneous screening of the film in what was the biggest UK premiere ever. Stars from far and wide attended the showing, and the Queen and […]
>> read articleLeicester Square, 13 & 14 November
November 16th, 2006 by David Leigh
Leicester Square was taken over completely for the Royal Premier of Casino Royale. The gardens were shut to the public on Monday and Tuesday while frantic activity went on to dress the square in a Casino Royale theme. The three cinemas screening the film displayed different versions of the poster – the Odeon Leicester Square […]
>> read articleMore positive press for Casino Royale
November 10th, 2006 by David Leigh
Can this be right? The Groaniad has published a positive review of Casino Royale, awarding it 4/5. The reviewer even says that he looks forward to the next Bond film. Read The Guardian review The opinions expressed in the article are those of the author. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the website […]
>> read articleKina Lillet
November 10th, 2006 by David Leigh
Kina Lillet plays an essential part in the world of James Bond, as he specified its inclusion in a drink which he names the Vesper. Discover its history and where you can obtain a bottle today.
>> read articledemandi launches online survey
November 7th, 2006 by David Leigh
Do the fans bond with the `Blonde Bond´? demandi launches “The James Bond Survey” The search for Pierce Brosnan´s successor led to heated discussions among all James Bond fans. Now that `Casino Royale´ is coming to the cinemas, fans can form an opinion whether Daniel Craig is a good choice. Can Craig fill the shoes […]
>> read articleDaniel Craig interview
November 7th, 2006 by David Leigh
With the Royal Premiere (or should we say Royale Premiere) just 007 days away the media is starting to be awash with interviews with the stars. Today you can read an interview with Daniel Craig in the Telegraph, while he is on the front of the Radio Times. The opinions expressed in the article are […]
>> read articleFirst Casino Royale reviews
November 6th, 2006 by David Leigh
The press were invited to a screening of Casino Royale on Friday and the surprise is that the reviews are overwhelmingly positive about both Daniel Craig and the direction of the new film. Craig has been compared favourably to Sean Connery by several reviewers, with the Mirror reviewer claiming that it’s one of the best […]
>> read articleWalk, talk and dress like James Bond
November 3rd, 2006 by David Leigh
Now that we’re counting down the days before the Casino Royale premier it seems a good moment to take a look at some of the clothes and other products featured in the film and perhaps give you the chance to attend the premier dressed like Daniel Craig. Unfortunately the move towards product endorsement in films […]
>> read articleNew 007 Heineken ad
October 8th, 2006 by David Leigh
The new TV commercial for Heineken featuring Eva Green and Vesper has been released online. You can view it below. The opinions expressed in the article are those of the author. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the website owner.
>> read articleCasino Royale Theme leaked online
September 22nd, 2006 by David Leigh
Chris Cornell’s song for Casino Royale was leaked on the internet this week after CD copies were distributed to radio stations in the US. Titled You Know My Name is a fairly bland sing it by numbers rock ballad with hints of horns and strings in the background, the lyrics dealing with killing, gambling and […]
>> read articleUK release date brought forward
September 8th, 2006 by David Leigh
MI6 reports that the release date of Casino Royale has been brought forward by one day to 16th November, two days after the world premier in London. View the full story from MI6 The opinions expressed in the article are those of the author. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the website owner.
>> read articleDress like James Bond
September 8th, 2006 by David Leigh
MI6 reports that shirtmaker Turnbull and Asser is to release a limited edition Casino Royale shirt and bow tie collection. The new design, from the company that has supplied shirts to every actor to play James Bond, is similar to the one worn by Daniel Craig in Casino Royale and features a specially designed collar […]
>> read articleCasino Royale trailer released online
September 8th, 2006 by David Leigh
The eagerly anticipated trailer for Casino Royale was last night released by Sony. Available in several different quality streams, to cater for Bond fans using dialup to the fastest broadband speeds, the trailer shows a number of scenes from the film which is to be released in November. View the Casino Royale trailer here The […]
>> read articleBond 22 release date changed
September 7th, 2006 by David Leigh
It seemed to good be be true – two James Bond films released within 18 months. However, the film business being what it is, Bond 22 has been delayed – we now have to wait until November 7, 2008. The opinions expressed in the article are those of the author. They do not necessarily reflect […]
>> read articleFire on 007 Stage
July 30th, 2006 by David Leigh
It has been reported this morning that eight fire engines are currently attending a massive fire at the 007 Stage at Pinewood Studios, with the loss of a major set for Casino Royale. The set, which resembles Venice, has been completely destroyed and the roof of the famous 007 Stage partially collapsed. There is no […]
>> read articleCasino Royale enters post-production
July 27th, 2006 by David Leigh
YoungBondDossier.com reports that Casino Royale has now finished principle photography and is now in the post-production stage. And ending speculation regarding the theme song, it has been confirmed that Chris Cornell and David Arnold have collaborated on the theme called “You Know My Name”. The opinions expressed in the article are those of the author. […]
>> read articleCasino Royale world premier announced
July 26th, 2006 by David Leigh
MI6 has reported that the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund today announced that Casino Royale would be shown at this year’s Royal Film Performance. The 60th anniversary of The Royal Film Performance will take place on Tuesday 14th November 2006 at London’s Odeon Leicester Square. The opinions expressed in the article are those of the […]
>> read articleJames Bond 22 release date announced
July 24th, 2006 by David Leigh
Columbia Pictures and MGM issued a press release on July 20th 2006 to announce the release of the 22nd James Bond film. The press release gives May 2nd 2008 as the release date, scotching the rumour that they would go for a 2007 release, although it leaves the year clear for promoting Casino Royale’s DVD […]
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