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The world premiere for "Quantum of Solace" will
be held at The Odeon in Leicester Square, London,
on Wednesday 29th October 2008...
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"Quantum of Solace" World Premiere Announced
5th August 2008
Princes William and Harry will be among the first to see the
latest James Bond film when the world premiere is held in London
later this year, the producers have announced via the Press Association.
Michael Wilson and Barbara
Broccoli also revealed that Quantum
of Solace will be screened on October 29 at
the Odeon cinema in Leicester Square.
The royal brothers have asked for proceeds
from the event to benefit two charities, Help for Heroes
and the Royal British Legion.
Last time around for "Casino
Royale", three
theatres in Leicester Square were used for the premiere
with the Odeon hosting HRH Queen Elizabeth II and the cast
and
crew.
The
first
James Bond film to use the Odeon in Leicester Square for
its premiere was Goldfinger
back in 1964. A total of thirteen 007 outings have
made their world debut at the theatre to date.
Stars of the 22nd 007 adventure, including
Daniel Craig, Dame
Judi Dench and Gemma
Arterton,
will also attend the premiere. Directed by Marc
Forster,
the film will be released in cinemas around the country
and worldwide from October 31st by Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Wilson and Broccoli said: "We are thrilled Prince
William and Prince Harry have agreed to attend the world
premiere of our latest James Bond film, and are pleased
this event will help raise much needed funds to support
the servicemen of our country through the Princes' chosen
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Above: The Odeon in 2006 for Casino
Royale |
Help for Heroes was launched last October to help wounded servicemen
and women. The charity raised £6 million to help provide
a swimming pool and gym complex at Headley Court rehabilitation
centre in
Surrey and continues to raise money to ensure that the wounded
get the best practical help and support. Since 1921, the Royal
British Legion has protected the interests, welfare and memory
of those who are currently serving, or have
served, in the Armed Forces and their dependants.
Quantum of Solace, part of the longest running franchise in
film history, picks up the storyline just one hour after the
end of 007's last film, Casino Royale.
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Produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli (Eon
Productions), QUANTUM OF SOLACE was released in the
UK on October 31st 2008 and is directed by
Marc Forster. Principal photography started on January
3rd
2008 at
Pinewood Studios and around the UK, and foreign locations
including Italy, Panama, Chile, Peru and Austria.
Paul Haggis completed the script based on a first draft
screenplay developed by regular scribes Neal Purvis & Robert
Wade, with later polish by Joshua Zetumer. The story
is a direct continuation of the events of Casino
Royale. 007 faces off against
villains Mathieu Amalric (Dominic Greene), Anatole
Taubman (Elvis) and Joaquin Cosío (General Medrano).
Olga Kurylenko (Camille) and Gemma Arterton (MI6 Agent
Fields) play the Bond Girls. Dame Judi Dench (M), Jeffrey
Wright (Felix Leiter) and Giancarlo Giannini (Mathis)
reprise their roles as Bond's allies. It is British
actor Daniel Craig’s second outing as James Bond,
following his debut film Casino Royale released November
16th 2006.
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