Casino Royale

Casino Royale locations

October 20th, 2011

The plot of Casino Royale (2006) sees James Bond travel to locations such as Madagascar, The Bahamas, Montenegro and Venice, and required a number of weeks on location in addition to the studio work. Principal photography for Casino Royale commenced on January 31st 2006, and ran all the way through to July 21st, with the [...]

Casino Royale locations

“Hotel Splendide” from Casino Royale

July 12th, 2011

In the film version of Casino Royale James Bond and Vesper stay in Hotel Splendide in an unidentified town in Montenegro. While there does turn out to be a Hotel Splendide in Montenegro, it is a concrete highrise rather than the neo-baroque design of the film. The real Hotel Splendide is located in Becici, on [...]

“Hotel Splendide” from Casino Royale

Daniel Craig

April 28th, 2011

Daniel Craig (Daniel Wroughton Craig) was born on the 2nd of March, 1968 in the town of Chester, England. His father, Timothy Craig was the owner of two pubs; The Boot Inn and The Ring o’ Bells. His mother, Carol Olivia worked as an Arts Teacher. Daniel spent a part of his childhood in Liverpool [...]

Daniel Craig

Persol 2720-S Sunglasses

March 12th, 2009

The Persol 2720-S sunglasses worn by Daniel Craig the latter half of Casino Royale are the second of two models supplied to James Bond by the historic Italian eyewear company for the film

Persol 2720-S Sunglasses

Persol 2244-S Sunglasses

March 10th, 2009

007 wears Persol 2244-S Sunglasses when arriving in the Bahamas in Casino Royale

Persol 2244-S Sunglasses

Algerian Love Knot success inspires new Bond girl earrings

November 13th, 2008

Emitations Algerian Love Knot was inspired by the Sophie Harley original that appears in Casino Royale, and swiftly went on to become their most popular item of jewellery with orders from around the world.

Algerian Love Knot success inspires new Bond girl earrings

Bond in The Bahamas: The One and Only Ocean Club

March 25th, 2008

James Bond stays at The One and Only Ocean Club in Casino Royale. Located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas with spectacular ocean views and first class service.

Bond in The Bahamas: The One and Only Ocean Club

Algerian Love Knot

March 13th, 2008

Information about the Algerian Love Knot worn by Vesper in Casino Royale.

Algerian Love Knot

Souvenirs from the Casino Royale world premiere

March 7th, 2008

There are several months still to go before the release of Quantum of Solace. However, to help fill the gap – not that there is much of a gap with all that is going on, with books, exhibitions and the new film – you can view a selection of souvenirs from the World Premier in [...]

Souvenirs from the Casino Royale world premiere

The Casino Royale premiere – working on Leicester Square

December 15th, 2007

Take a look at what was going on during the morning of November 14th 2006, when Leicester Square was thrown into chaos in preparation for the Royal Premiere of Casino Royale. Centre stage was the Aston Martin DBS and film crews from around the world were taking turns to get close up.

The Casino Royale premiere – working on Leicester Square