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Excerpt from Liz Smith's Column -- November 20, 2006
Click here to go to the Charlie Rose
Website to view the video clip MAYBE I will have seen "Casino Royale" by the time this column appears. The reviews have been solid gold. And I watched Daniel Craig, the new 007, with Charlie Rose last week. He is devastatingly sexy. Charlie opened the show with "Casino Royale"'s trailer, which is compelling. And he also showed a tense scene between Craig and Judi Dench, as James Bond's superior, M. Dame Judi looked like she was having a fine time as she barked, "Utter one more syllable, and I'll have you killed!" Craig described her eyes as "pools you just fall into . . . I felt so drawn to her. I'm sure it's a ploy!"
INTERVIEW: Director Martin Campbell Talks Casino Royale Superheroflix.com -- November 17, 2006
Martin Campbell takes a second stab at directing a James Bond film with Casino Royale. He also made Pierce Brosnan's Bond debut Goldeneye. There was a lot of pressure on Daniel Craig to succeed, but the director is the person most responsible for a film. It's his vision from beginning to end and Martin Campbell did an amazing job here. He comments on coping with the critics and reinventing the most successful film franchise. Excerpt ... Why bring Judi Dench back as M? She's great, but kind of throws off the continuity. Martin Campbell: It doesn't make any sense in the timeline. We simply said that you got to suck that up, because you can't really change Judi Dench at this point, she's just too good. We did discuss it, because there's no logic to it, of course, but we just thought she's so perfect in the role. And somehow, the woman in the role makes the relationship much better with Bond. It gets more depth in their relationship than if it's a man. The man's the boss, but somehow with her, she brings a communion with Bond that is different. She seems like a surrogate Mom. Martin Campbell: Yeah, very much. That's what it's supposed to be. The opening scene where he breaks into her apartment, she's livid, and by the end of it, when she's talking on the phone with him in Venice, it's much more personal. They're locked together now.
Dame Judi dazzles in London -- November 16, 2006
Dame Judi Dench has brought Bond fever to central London as she switched on Christmas lights at a dazzling 007 themed event. The actress, who plays M in Casino Royale, turned on the lights in the Burlington Arcade, having arrived in a silver Austin Martin DB9 previously used in Bond flick Die Another Day. When asked if she thought her Bond character would enjoy the event she replied: "I've left her at home tonight." But if she had the choice of leaving the glamour to the British spy she said: "I don't think so, this is great." More than 800 guests, wearing tuxedos and evening gowns, sipped mulled wine and cheered as Dench took to the stage to hit the switch. She told the assembled crowd: "The first time I came to London when I was a teenager we drove along Piccadilly, which you could do then and my father said to me 'on your left is one of the only streets where you're not allowed to run and you're not allowed to whistle'. "Now I've been here to turn on the lights I expect to be able to run and whistle as much as I like." The special event raised more than £15,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Royal Film Premiere -- November 14, 2006
Click here to watch a Video Clip of a Sky News interview with Dame Judi BBC News Online Coverage -- includes a link to view a Video Clip
Here's a twosome I bet you never thought you'd see ...
Dame Judi and her fiercest competition -- Paris Hilton !!! If this website wasn't having so many problems -- I would have a Caption This Photo Contest !!!
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Casino Royale By TODD MCCARTHY -- Daily Variety -- 11/11/06 A Sony Pictures Entertainment release of an MGM, Columbia Pictures and Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Prods. presentation. Produced by Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli. Executive producers, Anthony WayeCQ, Callum McDougall. Directed by Martin Campbell. Screenplay, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Paul Haggis, based on the novel by Ian Fleming. James Bond -
Daniel Craig For once, there is truth in advertising: The credits proclaim Daniel Craig as "Ian Fleming's James Bond 007," and Craig comes closer to the author's original conception of this exceptionally long-lived male fantasy figure than anyone since early Sean Connery. "Casino Royale" sees Bond recharged with fresh toughness and arrogance, along with balancing hints of sadism and humanity, just as the fabled series is reinvigorated by going back to basics. The Pierce Brosnan quartet set financial high-water marks for the franchise that may not be matched again, but public curiosity, lack of much high-octane action competition through the holiday season and the new film's intrinsic excitement should nonetheless generate Bond-worthy revenue internationally. Bond made his debut in "Casino Royale" when it was published in 1953, and while the novel was adapted the following year for American television (Barry Nelson played Bond) and in 1967 became a lame all-star spy send-up featuring Peter Sellers, David Niven and Woody Allen, it remained unavailable to the Eon producers until now. As refashioned for this 21st series installment, the novel's focus on a high-stakes cards showdown doesn't kick in for an hour. But Craig's taking over as the sixth actor to officially portray the secret agent on the bigscreen (not including that first "Casino") provides a plausible opportunity to examine the character's promotion to double-0 status, which is neatly done in a brutal black-and-white prologue in which he notches his first two kills. After the pic bleeds into color, Bond pursues a would-be suicide bomber in a madly acrobatic chase through an African construction site, at the end of which he happens to be filmed killing an apparently, if not in fact, unarmed man in images instantly disseminated on the Internet, to the enormous embarrassment of MI6. Welcome to the 21st century, Mr. Bond. Doubling the displeasure of his boss M (Judi Dench happily back for her fifth turn) by surreptitiously entering her flat, Bond ignores her reprimand by high-tailing it to the Bahamas, itself a nice throwback to the film series' origins in "Dr. No." Following a cell phone trail of potential terrorist bombers, Bond tracks one, then another in Miami, where an evening that begins at a "Bodyworks" exhibition ends with a high-speed tarmac battle in which the fate of the world's biggest new jetliner hangs in the balance. Even by this early juncture, the pic has emphatically announced its own personality. It's comparatively low-tech, with the intense fights mostly conducted up close and personally, the killings accomplished by hand or gun, and without an invisible car in evidence; Bond is more of a lone wolf, Craig's upper-body hunkiness and mildly squashed facial features giving him the air of a boxer; 007's got a frequently remarked upon ego, which can cause him to recklessly overreach and botch things, and the limited witticisms function naturally within the characters' interchanges. As matters advance to the Continent, elements even more unusual in the Bond world of late, comprehensible plotting and palpable male-female frissons, move to the fore. Bond's enemy is not a Mr. Evil type plotting world domination, but a financier of international terrorism, Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen), who needs to make financial amends by winning a big-pot poker game at the casino in fictional Montenegro. Bond plans to break Le Chiffre for good at the gambling table, and to this end he is fronted $10 million delivered by a most alluring messenger, Vesper Lynd (Eva Green), assigned to keep tabs on the coin. Their initial meeting on board a Euro fast train fairly crackles with a sexual undercurrent as they perceptively size one another up. But Vesper intends to maintain a professional distance from her temporary colleague, whose contest of wills and luck with Le Chiffre in the hushed confines of a private gaming room is repeatedly interrupted during breaks by spasms of violence and attempts on Bond's life. Yarn does tend to go on a bit once it sails past the two-hour mark, but final stretch contains two indelible interludes crucial to defining this new incarnation of Bond. Constrained nude to a bottomed-out chair, Bond is tortured by Le Chiffre who repeatedly launches a hard-tipped rope upon his nemesis' most sensitive area, and Craig once and for all claims the character as his own by virtue of the supreme defiance with which he taunts Le Chiffre even in vulnerable extremis. Later, the startling, tragic turn in Bond's relationship with Vesper provides a measure of understanding for his rake-like tendencies down the line. Script by series vets Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, along with Paul Haggis, hangs together reasonably well and is rewarded for its unaccustomed preoccupation with character by the attentiveness to same by director Martin Campbell, back after having helmed the first Brosnan entry, "GoldenEye," 11 years ago. Dialogue requires Bond to acknowledge his mistakes and reflect on the soul-killing nature of his job, self-searching unimaginable in the more fanciful Bond universes inhabited by Brosnan and Roger Moore. Shrewd and smart as well as gorgeous, Vesper Lynd is hardly the typical Bond girl (she never even appears in a bathing suit), and Green makes her an ideal match for Craig's Bond. Danish star Mikkelsen proves a fine heavy, an imposing man with the memorable flaw of an injured eye that sometimes produces tears of blood. Giancarlo Giannini has a few understated scenes as a friendly contact in Montenegro, and while Jeffrey Wright has little to do as CIA man Felix Leiter, he does get off a couple of the film's best lines, and one can hope he may figure more prominently in forthcoming installments. Sebastien Foucan does some eyebrow-raising "free running" stunts in the African chase. "Casino Royale" is the first Bond in a while that's not over-produced, and it's better for it. Production values are all they need to be, and while the score by David Arnold, in his fourth Bond outing, is very good, the title song, "You Know My Name," sung by Chris Cornell over disappointingly designed opening credits, is a dud. Camera (Deluxe color, Panavision widescreen), Phil Meheux; editor, Stuart Baird; music, David Arnold; production designer, Peter Lamont; supervising art director, Simon Lamont; art directors, Dominic Masters, Steven Lawrence, Peter Francis, Alan Tomkins, Fred Hole; set decorators, Lee Sandales, Simon Wakefield; costume designer, Lindy Hemming; sound (DTS/Dolby Digital/SDDS), Chris Munro; supervising sound editor, Eddy Joseph; re-recording mixer, Mark Taylor; sound designer, Martin Cantwell; special effects and miniature effects supervisor, Chris Corbould; visual effects and miniature supervisor, Steve Begg; visual effects, Peerless Camera Co.; stunt coordinator, Gary Powell; associate producer, Andrew Noakes; assistant director, Bruce Moriarty; second unit director/camera, Alexander Witt; casting, Debbie McWilliams. Reviewed at the Avco Cinemas, Los Angeles, Nov. 8, 2006. MPAA Rating: PG-13. Running time: 144 MIN.
Dream comes true for teen 007 fan 11/11/06 -- By Sarah Westcott -- Daily Express Online A YOUNG James Bond fanatic was left shaken – stirred, even – when Judi Dench asked him to escort her to the premiere of the latest 007 movie. Stuart Gibson, 16, was invited by Dame Judi to walk her down the red carpet at the glitzy premiere of Casino Royale next week. The Oscar-winning star phoned Stuart asking him to be her date after she heard about his love of Bond movies through mutual friends of his family. Dame Judi has played secret service boss M in the last four Bond films. Stuart is to escort her to the showing of Casino Royale in London’s Leicester Square on Tuesday. He is also invited to the show’s star-studded party to be held at a secret location. The lucky schoolboy from Chew Magna, Somerset – who has every Bond film on DVD – has bought a Bond-style tuxedo to mingle with the stars. He said: "I couldn’t believe it when I got that phone call. She was so lovely and genuine. She asked if I would be interested and I said of course I would be. I’m really excited. I can’t wait." Stuart has seen all the Bond films and thinks newcomer Daniel Craig will make a great 007. But his favourite is Pierce Brosnan "because he is the perfect representative of the cool British man."
Dan's New Femme Fatale Sky Showbiz News Online -- 11/10/06 Seems like actor Daniel Craig has the hots for one of his female Casino Royale co-stars... And she's not the new Bond girl. It's actually his boss M, played by Dame Judi Dench. Daniel, 38, claimed to have a bit of a soft spot for the actress, 71, despite the slight age difference. According to the Daily Express he said: "She has the naughtiest eyes in show business. "She looks you straight in the eye and she is stunning." And the veteran actress is obviously rather fond of the lovely Dan, too. Following a punishing diet and fitness regime to become the new super-fit Bond, the Dame decided it was time for a well-deserved reward. Daniel explained: "She sent me a present of six bottles of Guinness and a pork pie and note which read, 'Go on, enjoy yourself!'"
Early Bond reviews would make Moneypenny proud By Mike Collett-White -- Reuters -- November 5, 2006 LONDON (Reuters) - British actor Daniel Craig, the controversial choice to play the new James Bond in the upcoming film "Casino Royale," has won early reviews Miss Moneypenny would be proud of. The producers of one of the world's most successful movie franchises were seen taking a considerable risk with Craig, who angry fans said was too blond, too ugly and insufficiently suave to serve on Her Majesty's Secret Service. But if the majority of film critics is anything to go by, the risk has paid off handsomely. The 38-year-old, with a proven acting pedigree, has been credited with revitalizing a series some felt had become bloated and over-reliant on clever gadgets. "It's a terrific debut," wrote the Daily Telegraph's Sinclair McKay, summing up a weekend of praise from British newspapers eager to get their reviews out early. "From the very start, he steps with full assuredness into Sean Connery's old handmade shoes." The Times' Wendy Ide appears to take a swipe at some of Craig's five predecessors in the role by concluding her review: "His main asset quickly becomes evident. He can act." Ide also points out that Bond had met his match in other, younger screen spies Jason Bourne and Jack Bauer, who "share Bond's initials but little else." FEWER GADGETS, VULNERABLE HERO "Casino Royale" takes viewers back to the beginning of Bond's life as a spy, allowing director Martin Campbell to introduce character changes most have welcomed. "This Bond is far more vulnerable than his predecessors," said David Edwards in British tabloid the Daily Mirror. "Not only does he have his heart broken, he also winds up almost dead after a beating." Several reviewers noted one joke that deliberately breaks a Bond tradition. When asked if he wants his vodka martini shaken or stirred, Craig replies: "Do I look like I give a damn?" "Casino Royale" is described as darker and more raw than previous films in the series and less reliant on the gadgets that have helped Bond out of countless scrapes. Only The Observer weekly's Tim Adams was generally negative, calling the time frame of the film "perplexing" and questioning the filmmakers' decision to make Bond more real. "The problem with making Bond more real is that everything around him then seems even more fake than usual," he said. The response to "Casino Royale" will come as a relief to producers Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, who admit they took a risk in casting Craig as Bond. He replaced the popular Pierce Brosnan, whose last Bond film "Die Another Day" raked in an estimated $432 million at the box office. The franchise has generated billions of dollars over its 44-year lifespan. The Bond films are produced by EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc and Sony Pictures Entertainment, the media unit of Japan's Sony Corp. The film goes on general release on November 17.
First Look Photos of Dame Judi as M Screen Captures from the New Trailer -- Released Sept 7th
Click here to access the "Casino Royale" Flash Website ... Print Screen from the new Flash Website Feature
Click on the Black Poker Chip
with the Gun Icon and then the words
Basic Training at the bottom left of
the screen and then M's
Assessment on the Playing Card on the center of the
screen - you will open the section with a new photo of "M"
and a Quiz to see where you best fit in with MI6 ... Click
on Click here to access the "Casino Royale" Flash Website ... Two Print Screens from the new Flash Website There's a new video clip that includes DJD discussing the film -- click on the Red Poker Clip and then the About the Film link and then the Videos link that appears on the Directing Bond ... there's a scene that shows "M" in her home -- and a blooper Click here to access the "Casino Royale" Flash Website ... Two Print Screens from the new Flash Website Click on the Black Poker Chip with the Gun Icon and then the word Mission at the bottom left of the screen and then the word Operatives on the Playing Card on the center of the screen - you will open the section with two new photos of "M", use the scroll bar at the top of the right section until you get to her photo ... There's also a video clip of DJD discussing the film - click on the Red Poker Clip and then the About the Film link and then the Videos link that appears on the Playing Card and then the photo of DJD on the top right section. There's a lot more to see so check out all the other links as well.
Available for Pre-Order Scheduled to ship October 16, 2006 from Amazon.com
Book Description Featuring the debut of a brand-new Bond and set in a number of spectacular European locations, Casino Royale is the latest addition to the most successful film series ever made. Working alongside cast and crew, premier showbiz photographer Greg Williams creates a unique visual record of the making of the movie. Daniel Craig as James Bond, Eva Green as Vesper Lynd, Mads Mikkelsen as Le Chiffre Craig: Dench ordered me to be Bond The Evening Echo Online News -- 17/03/2006 British actor Daniel Craig insists he didn't feel like James Bond until his co-star Dame Judi Dench ordered him to become 007. The 37-year-old is so in awe the Oscar-winning actress - who took over the role of 'M' in 1995's Goldeneye - he had no choice but to slip into the role of the suave superspy. He tells MTV: "The scenes with Judi - doing those M scenes. She's redefined M since she's been playing the role. "Once we were doing those, she literally gave me the order to go out and be Bond."
Thanks to Ellen G, US, for bringing this to my attention
French star is Bond leading lady French actress Eva Green will be the female lead in the new James Bond movie, Casino Royale. The 25-year-old will play femme fatale Vesper Lynd in the movie, which will also see Daniel Craig's first performance as the suave secret agent. Danish-born actor Mads Mikkelsen has already been confirmed for the role of Bond's nemesis, Le Chiffre. Syriana star Jeffrey Wright will play CIA agent Felix Leiter. Work on the movie is already under way in Prague. Green, 25, made her film debut in 2003 in The Dreamers, about a French brother and sister who befriend a young American during the Paris student riots of 1968. Last year she starred in Ridley Scott's historical drama Kingdom of Heaven. Casino Royale, directed by Martin Campbell, is based on the 1953 novel by Ian Fleming which introduced James Bond. The most recent Bond film, Die Another Day, which saw Pierce Brosnan paired with Halle Berry, took more than $425m (£245m) worldwide after its release in 2002.
Casino Royale Villain Confirmed ... plus more Click here to watch a Video Clip from the Press Conference Source: Variety February 15, 2006 Casino Royale director Martin Campbell confirmed on Wednesday that Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen (King Arthur) will play the evil Le Chiffre in the 21st James Bond installment. Campbell, Daniel Craig, Judi Dench and producers Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli were on-hand at a press conference today at the Czech Republic's Barrandov Studios. Asked who will play the Bond girl, Campbell revealed the choice is now down to "two or three" but added "you'll just have to wait to find out." Eva Green and Olivia Wilde are thought to be the finalists. Variety says audiences will see more insight into M's (Dench) back story than they ever have to date in the film with a scene set in her London apartment, constructed in modernist beige by Barrandov, complete with Asian art and Tanqueray gin cocktail service. Bond himself will show his more sensitive side, said Campbell, in that the film, based on the first of Ian Fleming's Bond books, reveals how he became "the Bond we all know and love." The cast and crew jet off to the Bahamas shortly to shoot a chase sequence at seaside construction site, then will be back to Prague for studio and location work, and Italy and the U.K.'s Pinewood.
Thanks to Sandy H. for sharing this Source: Empire Online November 24, 2005 Dench Confirms She's Back For Bond Exclusive: Dame Judi talks Casino Royale At the Mrs Henderson Presents premiere last night, we took a few moments out to talk to Judi Dench about her role as M in Bond. Producers have previously been unwilling to confirm whether she would be returning as the spymaster general, but Dame Judi was less close-lipped when we asked her if she was back for more.
"Yes of course. And I heard today that I'm not going to be
in London. I'm going to get to go to Prague and The Bahamas.
They're getting me out of my box. It's a whole film there.
I'm very much looking forward to working with Daniel, but
I've not even read a script yet. All I know is that we're
due to start in February." The new James Bond Film -- a remake of the old classic? Directed by: Martin Campbell Writing credits: Ian Fleming (novel) / Neal Purvis (written by) Dame Judi returns as M
In the first of Ian Fleming's tales of 007, Bond finds
himself on a mission to neutralize lethal, high-rolling
Russian operative called "le Chiffre."
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