Video: New Quantum of Solace featurette
Sony has released a new behind-the-scenes clip from Quantum of Solace, the 22nd Bond film, which you can see below. As you'd expect, it's not exactly loose-lipped with plot details, but we do get a couple of small details. The clip is primarily concerned with showing off the glamorous new locations of this movie – and they do look stunning – but producer Michael G. Wilson drops in that they're filming an old-fashioned aerial dog fight and we see both the new Bond girls (Gemma Arterton and Olga Kuryle

Quantum of Solace to be released week early
Quantum of Solace, the next James Bond film, is to be released earlier than expected - on 31 October - its producers have announced. The 22nd film in the series, and Daniel Craig's second outing as 007, had been due for release on 7 November. The title of the film, which follows on from 2006's Casino Royale, is taken from a short story published by Bond creator Ian Fleming in 1960. Filming has already taken place in Panama and the United States. The main film shoot, with Marc Forster directi

‘Bond’ Screenwriter Paul Haggis Has ‘No Idea’ What ‘Quantum Of Solace’ Means
Some four weeks after it was announced, you’re probably still wondering what the title of the next James Bond movie, “Quantum of Solace,” actually means. Star Daniel Craig insisted that the oddly-phrased moniker “ties into the plot,” but don’t tell that to the Oscar-winning writer of the script…because he’s just as confused as the rest of us. “I have no idea,” Paul Haggis admitted when asked for the meaning on the Oscar red carpet Sunday. “It’s not my title.”

Video: 'Quantum of Solace' Set Visit
"The Insider" heads down to the top secret Panama City set of the new James Bond film 'Quantum of Solace' -- and our very own LARA SPENCER goes one-on-one with Daniel Craig, who returns to the role of the super agent. "You're allowing me to be on the set at a very pivotal moment," an appreciative Lara says to Daniel during a break from shooting a huge party scene featuring more than 700 extras. "You're more than welcome," the sexy star replies, adding with a laugh: "It's for you guys. We knew you we

Daniel Craig wants to celebrate his 40th "in style"
Daniel Craig wants to celebrate his 40th birth anniversary in true style and has vowed that he will take time out from shooting the new Bond movie Quantum of Solace to make merry on his big day. The actor said he is determined to mark March 2 in style because he suspects the next decade will fly by. "I was a pain in the a*** at 30. I didn't know what I wanted to do. I couldn't commit. Not much has changed," The Daily Express quoted him, as saying. "My 40th is in the middle of Bond but I'll celebrate it a

MGM announces fall/winter line-up; Robocop to return?
MGM recently issued a press release, alluding to the possible return of Robocop to the big screens: "MGM is planning an exciting fall and winter release schedule. In partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, MGM will bring new installments of two of its tentpole franchises -- the new James Bond movie QUANTUM OF SOLACE and Steve Martin in PINK PANTHER 2. MGM will also release United Artists' international thriller VALKYRIE, starring Tom Cruise on October 3. With the appointment of Parent, MGM will ent

Official 'Quantum of Solace' Trailer Coming 2 July
According to Ain’t It Cool News, an official Quantum of Solace (starring Daniel Craig, Gemma Arterton, Olga Kurylenko, Judi Dench and Mathieu Amalric) trailer will be attached to Sony Pictures’ Hancock, a superhero comedy starring Will Smith, Jason Bateman and Charlize Theron. Hancock hits cinemas on 2 July in the United Kingdom and the United States. It’s unclear whether the trailer will be a teaser or a theatrical. The teaser trailer for Casino Royale was released in May 2006 so it’s possible t

New Bond girl Gemma Arterton to star as Hardy's Tess in BBC drama
A few months ago, Gemma Arterton was an unknown actress making ends meet working in a beauty shop in London's Covent Garden. Now the 22-year-old is not only the newest Bond girl but has won the role of Tess of the d'Urbervilles in a major BBC TV series. Gemma was named as 007 Daniel Craig's sidekick in the new Bond movie Quantum Of Solace just six months after graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. And yesterday, the BBC confirmed she will play Thomas Hardy's heroine Tess, alongside

"Quantum of Solace" Cancels Machu Picchu Shoot
According to Reuters, producers for the upcoming James Bond movie Quantum of Solace said on Friday they have scratched plans to film near the Inca ruins at Machu Picchu -- Peru's top tourist site -- due to bad weather. Filming for the 22nd Bond movie, starring Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Amalric, Judi Dench, Gemma Arterton, Jeffrey Wright, Jesper Christensen and Joaquin Cosio, had been set to start early this month in Cuzco, a city in southeastern Peru near the ancient Incan citadel. "They d

Daniel Craig would only do gay Bond scene if it guaranteed him an Oscar
Daniel Craig would only do a gay scene in the new James Bond movie if he was guaranteed an Oscar, says his 'Layer Cake' co-star. Tamer Hassan - who appeared alongside Daniel in Matthew Vaughn's 2004 British gangster film - believes Daniel would get frisky with another man in upcoming 007 adventure 'Quantum of Solace' if it fulfilled his Academy Award dream. He told BANG Showbiz: "That's Daniel dying for an Oscar. Ever since 'Brokeback Mountain' everyone wants to have a gay scene to win an Oscar. "