A new 'Skyfall' video diary has been released taking a look behind the scenes at the soundtrack recording with composer Thomas Newman...

Music Video Diary

16th October 2012

In this latest look behind the scenes of the making of "Skyfall", composer Thomas Newman talks about working with the orchestra and recording the soundtrack to the new James Bond film.

"There's something about that tune that's just classic and iconic and you have to honour that." - Thomas Newman

Briefing
The 23rd James Bond film, "Skyfall", commenced principal studio photography on 7th November 2011 for a UK release on October 26th, 2012 and the USA on November 9, 2012. MGM will produce, finance and distribute 007's 23rd adventure in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Daniel Craig will be returning as the legendary British secret agent, alongside Judi Dench as "M", with Sam Mendes directing a screenplay written by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and John Logan. The cast will also include Bérénice Marlohe, Javier Bardem, Naomie Harris, Ralph Fiennes, Albert Finney and Ben Wishaw. The film will shoot at Pinewood Studios and on location in London, England; Scotland; Shanghai, China and Istanbul, Turkey.

It will be the longest gap between Bond movies without a change in the lead role. In addition, 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the EON Productions series of James Bond films.

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