Author Profile: David Leigh

Raymond Benson announced today on his Facebook page that his 1984 book on the James Bond phenomenon is to be republished in January 2012. Initially available in ebook format, it will also be punished as an audiobook as well as in paperback. According to The Book Bond blog: It will be released first as an […]

A historic bridge in southern Turkey is to be used in filming due to take place in February according to a report by the Anatolia News Agency. The Varda Railway Bridge is close to the village of Hacıkırı in the province of Adana and the production team will spend a total of three months in Turkey, arriving in January.

An article published by The People today reports that Michael G Wilson has told them that he’d like to sign Daniel Craig for a five picture deal following Skyfall. The article says: “Filming has gone very well so far and I’d love Daniel to surpass Roger’s record and do eight pictures. Daniel’s been an absolute […]

BAFTA is set to launch spy themed conferences and events in 2012 at its home at 195 Piccadilly to conincide with Skyfall and the re-release of The Bourne Legacy in UK cinemas. BAFTA, the British Association of Film and Television Arts, is a leading venue for preview screenings and other events and according to ITCM: […]

It was reported recently that Duntrune Castle was no longer scheduled for location shooting on Skyfall but the owner believes that Wales may be used in its place. Robin Malcolm told Scotsman.com: “I knew they were looking at other venues, and I think they’re going to fake it that the Welsh castle is going to […]

A photo of the clapper for shooting on location last night (via the official 007 twitter account).

MI6 reports that Daniel Craig was spotted last night behind the wheel of an Aston Martin DB5 while shooting on location at an industrial estate in Lewisham. The report notes: Shot at night, the scene is reminiscent of “Goldfinger”, with Bond driving the DB5 down narrow streets, zipping past warehouses and ducking under the arches […]

Our friends at MI6 picked quite a scoop last night when Charing Cross tube station was being prepared for a night shoot. According to an article published by MI6 that includes photos: In the movie, the location will appear as ‘Temple Station’. In real life, Temple is a London Underground station in the City of […]

Time Out has an exclusive interview with Daniel Craig to promote ‘The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo’, but naturally they also quiz him on his role as James Bond, his relationship with the press and some of the issues with Quantum of Solace. When the journalist comments that big budget films often don’t seem to […]

The Sidney Morning Herald has published an extract from Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2012 (available from Amazon UK and Amazon US) in which it takes a look at the top 10 destinations from the James Bond films. The article says: Beat Bond to paradise with a sortie into his most enviable sojourns of the […]

Dame Judi Dench has appeared in every Bond movie since Goldeneye including the successful reboot with Casino Royale, making her the longest-running current cast member of the franchise.  Following the resumption of work on Skyfall (the 23rd official Bond movie), it was announced that she would once again reprise her role as ‘M’. Judith Olivia […]

Photos have emerged of Daniel Craig, now without a beard, alongside Naomie Harris while shooting a rooftop scene in London yesterday. Craig is wrapped up warmly in an overcoat and scarf, while Harris wraps a duvet around her to keep warm between takes. An article published on The Daily BLAM!, which carries several photos says: […]

Skyfall is due to shoot at the Department of Energy and Climate Change this week, according to a tweet by Greg Barker, the Minister who heads up the department. On Saturday he tweeted: Prepping 4 #COP17 at #DECC & discovered filming new James Bond here next week! Sad 2 miss but #Durban genuinely about saving […]

Helen McCrory is to play a politician named Clair Dowar in Skyfall, according to the official James Bond 007 Facebook page, which states: Actress Helen McCrory appeared on British breakfast TV show Lorraine early this morning talking about her work in the Harry Potter series, Scorsese’s Hugo and of course, her upcoming role in SKYFALL. […]

Caterpillar is pleased to announce its involvement with the world’s favorite secret agent and longest running film franchise in history – James Bond 007. SKYFALL is produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his third film as James Bond. Details […]

Photos have emerges of filming at The Four Seasons Hotel in Docklands, which is doubling for a hotel in Shanghai according to MI6. In an article that includes photos, MI6 writes: Daniel Craig has been spotted filming a rooftop pool scene at the Four Seasons hotel in London for “Skyfall”. Read “Skyfall swimming scenes filmed […]

Skyfall was shooting at The Four Seasons Hotel in Docklands yesterday according to a report that appeared on MI6. According the report, which also carries some photos of the hotel: …the spa area was closed to the public for the duration of the filming. Despite the infinity pool having great views of the River Thames, […]

Another Skyfall clapper photo has been released via the official 007 Twitter account showing a row of empty wine and martini glasses. The scene is 59A, which puts it between “Shoot day 10” (scene 53G, 18 November) and “Night shoot ahead” (scene V64BA, 25 November).  

An article published on The Guardian’s website discusses the current move from 35mm film stock to digital photography. With Skyfall being shot digitally, the article says: Even that master of cinematography, Roger Deakins, is shooting Skyfall, the next Bond film, on Red’s rival, the Arri Alexa, according to the IMDb. If Deakins is doing it, […]

According to out friends at MI6, night filming took place at Ascot last week, which is doubling for Shanghai International Airport. According to the article on MI6: Filming has been taking place at after dark for scenes set at night, presumably to help hide the racetrack outside. It is not clear if the image of […]