Posts Tagged ‘Quantum of Solace’

Daniel Craig: Brosnan Urged Me to Take Bond Role

October 21st, 2008 / Author: OK! Staff

Before Casino Royale went into production a few years back, it was announced that Pierce Brosnan would be ending his run as superspy James Bond and would be replaced by up-and-coming hunk Daniel Craig. And while there are several reports of Brosnan being none-too-happy about no longer filling 007’s shoes, Craig says that he received Pierce’s blessing before he even got the role.

In an interview set to air Tuesday night on Extra, the Quantum of Solace star recalls how it all went down. “I sat next to him [Brosnan] at the BAFTAs… after dinner, after having enough to drink, I just went over [to him] and said, ‘Look, it’s not on the cards. It might be on the cards. If it were to be on the cards, what should I do?’ And he said, ‘Go for it. Just go for it. You’ve got to have a go at this.’”

Even though he got the thumbs-up from Brosnan, Craig says his favorite Bond is from an earlier generation. “Sean Connery without a doubt. Nothing against Pierce and everyone else.”

For the entire interview, be sure to check out Extra on Tuesday night!

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September 3rd, 2008 / Author: OK! Staff

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Jack White’s Bond Song

August 21st, 2008

Jack White and Alicia Keys’ performance for the newest James Bond film Quantum Solace theme song, "Another Way to Die," has already made history as the first duet in Bond movie history. Jack recently commented for the first time on the creative process involved in recording the trac.

 

"I drummed for her voice and she mimicked the guitar tones," Jack says of Alicia, "then we joined our voices and screamed and moaned about these characters in the film and their isolation, having no one to trust, not even themselves.  Maybe we became them for a few minutes."

 

The song, written, produced and performed by both musicians, was the culmination of years of waiting to record together, says Jack.

 

"After a couple of years of wanting to collaborate with Alicia Keys, it took James Bond himself to finally make it happen," he reveals. " Alicia put some electric energy into her breath that cemented itself into the magnetic tape. Very inspiring to watch. It gave me a new voice, and I wasn’t myself anymore."

 

Joined in the studio by The Memphis Horns, Jack says additional musicians from Nashville also helped with the historic track. " We wanted to push soul into those tapes, and join the family of Barry, Bassey, Connery and Craig."

Quantum of Solace will hit theaters in November. Meanwhile Jack will be on the road for a series of festival dates in Europe with his band The Raconteurs on Aug. 23. Catch his North Americna tour starting Sept. 16 in Oregon.

Amy Winehouse Bails on Bond Theme

May 5th, 2008 / Author: OK! Staff

Only days after he sparked rumors that singer Amy Winehouse would be the latest star to lend their voice to the theme of a James Bond theme, record producer Mark Ronson has changed his tune, saying that he and the troubled Grammy-winner have shelved all recording projects for the time being.

In an interview with Britain’s Sky News, Mark, who many insiders claim is the mastermind behind Winehouse’s multiple award-winning album Back to Black, explains that the "Rehab" singer is "not ready to record any music," and that it would require a "miracle of science" to complete the tune they’ve been in the studio working on for the upcoming 007 flick, Quantum of Solace.

Well, if there’s one thing the James Bond films are known for, it’s miracles of science, so maybe fans can hold out hope?

Daniel Craig Dishes About New Bond Film

March 20th, 2008 / Author: cwillett

Long listed as merely Bond 22 while in pre-production, the newest installment of the James Bond series left many wondering what the official name of the film will be, including Bond himself, Daniel Craig. But when Quantum of Solace was finally confirmed as the flick’s title, the Brit was very pleased with the choice.

"I’m very happy with it. It came from an Ian Fleming short story," he tells Extra. It encapsulates what the movie is at heart and a lot more which I can’t give any away."

Production is currently underway on Quantum, which will definitely be more action-packed than Casino Royale, Daniel promises. How much more?

"[The stunts have] started to hurt," Daniel, 40, says. "So I can only gauge it by how much pain I’m in and I think we’re doing pretty good."

As for the Bond girls, gone are Eva Green and Ivana Milicevic, and in their place are Brit Gemma Arterton and Ukranian model-turned-actress Olga Kurylenko.

Gemma, 22, plays Agent Fields and says it’s "incredible" being on set. Twenty-eight-year-old Olga portrays Camille, who is "very driven. She has her own mission in the movie and, of course, she comes across Bond. They are opponents and then they have to work together. She’s very feisty."

Quantum of Solace opens Nov. 7.

For more on Quantum of Solace, tune in to Extra tonight!

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