Skyfall

A new video blog has been released by Honda, who supplied the bikes used in Skyfall’s pre-title sequence. The video goes behind the scenes to look at how the stunt team prepared for the chase in Istanbul. Stunt coordinator Gary Powell explains how they practiced prior to heading for Istanbul, while second unit director Alexander Witt and some of the stunt team discuss some of the challenges faced in filming the rooftop sequence.

There were expectations regarding the potential prominent product placement of Heineken (a lager beer) in the latest Bond instalment, Skyfall. Well, lo and behold, it appeared at least 5 times. It is the first drinks brand that we see, even making the pre-title sequence. Despite its numerous appearances, I didn’t find it that intrusive (and […]

Eon Productions and partners have confirmed that Skyfall earned £20.1 million up until Sunday, making it the most successful opening weekend for a Bond film ever. The film went on general release accross the UK and Ireland on Friday, opening in 587 cinemas. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive and it is also the first 007 film to […]

Following the city’s appearance in Skyfall, the Mail Online were guided around Istanbul by local film producer Ali Akdeniza, who coordinated the Turkish location shoot. Filming in Istanbul included a rooftop motorbike chase, and additional scenes were filmed in Adana, eastern Turkey, and Fethiye on the south coast. The article mentions both the book and film versions of […]

According to an article published yesterday by Deadline Hollywodd, Skyfall is estimated to have grossed $77.7 million in its first weekend, hitting the number one spot in all markets it has been released in, 76% more than Casino Royale and 30% more than Quantum of Solace. IMAX is thought to have accounted for $3.5 million of […]

One of the drinks featuring in Skyfall is a 50 year old Macallan whisky, which Silva mentions is Bond’s favourite. Macallan have confirmed that it is the Macallan 1962 which features in the film. Released in 2009, the 1962 is said to be fruity with ginger and cinnamon and a light peaty flavour and comes […]

On Tuesday night the cast and crew of Skyfall were joined by celebrities and other guests to walk the red carpet for the film’s Royal World Premiere. Prince Charles attended the event at London’s Royal Albert Hall with the Duchess of Cornwall with procedes going to charities supporting past and present members of the UK’s intelligence agencies, of […]

Today will see the eyes of the world focused on the Royal Albert Hall in London as Skyfall‘s cast and crew are joined by a glittering array of talent on the red carpet at the Royal World Premiere of the 23rd James Bond film. Sony are providing a live stream of the event, which you […]

The final trailer for Skyfall was released by Sony on Thursday. The trailer is just over two minutes long, and consists of previously seen footage from other trailers and TV spots. Watch it on YouTube above.

The Independent features a profile of Skyfall director Sam Mendes, noting he is a lifelong Bond fan. Making his debut with American Beauty,Skyfall is Mendes’ sixth feature film and with each he takes pains to avoid a signature style. Read the full article here