January 2nd, 2012
by David Leigh
While Ralph Fiennes has previously made it known that he is a fan of Ian Fleming’s James Bond books, little has been let on about his character in Skyfall. In a recent interview with The Daily Record to promote his directorial début Coriolanus he is quoted as saying: “I used to be a complete nerd […]
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December 30th, 2011
by David Leigh
The official James Bond website, 007.com, has been relaunched with new content including a welcome video from producer Michael G Wilson. The video is also available on YouTube and you can view it below: The website also includes images of the Skyfall press conference andthe clapperboard photos already published through social media channels, information on […]
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December 22nd, 2011
by David Leigh
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.
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December 20th, 2011
by Q-branch staff
Albert Finney was confirmed for Skyfall in the November press conference, although his role has not yet been announced. Here we take a look at his life.
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December 14th, 2011
by David Leigh
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: […]
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December 12th, 2011
by David Leigh
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 […]
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December 11th, 2011
by Q-branch staff
Javier Bardem was confirmed as the as yet unnamed Skyfall villain at the press conference in November. Here we take a look at his life.
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December 10th, 2011
by David Leigh
A photo of the clapper for shooting on location last night (via the official 007 twitter account).
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December 10th, 2011
by David Leigh
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 […]
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December 9th, 2011
by David Leigh
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 […]
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