SKYFALL - Official James Bond Movie Title

Skyfall - Bond 23 Press Conference

Today November 3, 2011, James Bond 007 is officially back!  A press conference was held today in London, England at the Ballroom of the Corinthia Hotel to give insight on the 23^rd Bond adventure.

The stage was set with 9 places cards at the front of the room covered.  People tweeted wondering who would be in attendance. 

Then, at 11:46 GMT, the title was announced as “SKYFALL!”

Gathered for the press conference was James Bond 007 himself Daniel Craig.  Joining him were Bond Producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli along with Director Sam Mendes. 

Today’s other news was the casting of the key characters of the film.  Joining Daniel Craig in Skyfall will be Javier Bardem, Bérénice Marlohe, Naomie Harris, Dame Judi Dench, Ben Whishaw, Ralph Fiennes and Albert Finney. 

Skyfall

Sam Mendes went on to say that he has loved Bond movies since he was a child and the first movie he saw was Live and Let Die. After seeing Daniel Craig as Bond in Casino Royale he knew he wanted to be a part of this legacy.  He also confirmed that despite recent reports that there will be ACTION!  Mendes tells us later that Skyfall will be stand-alone and have no connection with Quantum. (See Quantum of Solace)

Barbara Broccoli talks spoke about Sam Mendes’ Childish enthusiasm.  She also noted that today is also the 50th anniversary to the day that Sean Connery was announced as Bond for Dr. No.  Very fitting!

Michael G. Wilson informed that audience that a 007 Documentary was currently being produced to coincide with the 50th Anniversary along with a way for the fans to celebrate.  

Skyfall - Skynews

Shooting starts today! And it will take place at Pinewood Studios, Scotland, Whitehall in London and in Turkey.

Craig stated that he is quite comfortable stepping back into the famous shoes and can hardly wait to get started.  Javier mentioned that 007 was very much a part of his childhood. Like other 007 alumni, some of fondest memories were seeing Bond at the cinema with his family. Bérénice Marlohe stated that she has too been watching them since she to was a child and after getting the part, it took her days to realize that it was true! Naomie Harris couldn’t believe that this was actually happening. She has spent two months training and is very ready for the "rollercoaster that is about to commence".

Bérénice Marlohe is said to be playing a glamorous enigmatic character named Severin while Naomie Harris will be playing a field Agent named Eve.  (So much for the reports on Miss Moneypenny)

The other character names of the cast members went without mention.  One reporter asked if they were left out intentionally because Bond Fans would recognize the names?  The cast skirted the question which can only leave us to doubt that we may be seeing some 007 familiar characters back in the NEW JAMES BOND 007 film titled SKYFALL.

Stay connected with Station C Canada for the latest on SKYFALL.  

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Video from the BBC of the Skyfall Press Conference


From 007 on Twitter regarding the Skyfall plot: 
Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. 

James Bond Locations - Thunderball - Ian Fleming

During a recent visit to Nassau I was able to track down some literary 007 locations. It's always great to travel to the places that 007 has been.  Look for more posts on 007 Travel in the future here on Station C Canada.  Nassau is loaded with Thunderball film sites but it also has many literary sites.

Thunderball
Chapter 11 / Domino

Bay Street and Parliament Street, Nassau

"The girl in the sapphire blue MG two-seater shot down the slope of Parliament Street and at the junction with Bay Street executed an admirable racing change through third into second." 

Frederick Street, Nassau

"Bond caught hold of the leather-bound safety grip on the dashboard as the girl did a sharp turn up Frederick Street and another one on to Shirley Street. "  

Government  House is featured in Thunderball where he has a meeting along as in For Your Eyes Only where Bond attends a dinner party and is told a story about the Quantum of Solace from the Governor.  This is where Bond remarks that he wouldn't mind marrying a air hostess.    

Thunderball
Chapter 12 / The Man from the CIA

Government House

"After a shower and a tepid, touristy breakfast on his balcony overlooking the beautiful beach, he had gone up to the Government House at nine o'clock for a meeting with the Commissioner of Police, the Chief of Immigration and Customs, and the Deputy Governor."

Government House

Later on in the literary world of 007, Bond returns to Nassau in Raymond Benson's High Time To Kill where the he revisits the Governor before Union Assassins have him killed.

A Quantum of Solace

Lastly, west on Bay Street, before Love Beach, (where Vargas got the point in the film) my travelling companion noticed a sign while we were speeding by.  Lucky for me I keep observant company and a house had this unusual sign out front letting everyone know that Mr. Fleming brought 007 to the island.  

View Station C Canada's 007 James Bond Locations.

They Have People Everywhere

Now if you are going to have your head quarters present and hiding in plain site it is recommended to not put the title of your organization outside of your store.  Mr. White would not be pleased with the careless act.  Money isn't as valuable in their organization as knowing who to trust.  Or do you think he is just throwing this in the face of CIA and the MI6?

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