Casino Royale

A profile of screenwriters Purvis and Wade

February 7th, 2011

When the release date of Bond 23 was announced in January, it was also confirmed that Neal Purvis and Robert Wade would reprise their role as screenwriters for the next Bond movie, as well as new blood in the form of John Logan, responsible for writing ‘The Last Samurai’, ‘Gladiator’ and ‘The Aviator’. Bond 23 [...]

A profile of screenwriters Purvis and Wade

David Arnold podcast available online

March 4th, 2010

Neatly dovetailing with our current series on the James Bond soundtracks, David Arnold was recently invited speak after a concert by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in which they played music from several of his film scores including Casino Royale, which is now available as a podcast. Arnold’s credits include Stargate, Independence Day, Godzilla, [...]

David Arnold podcast available online

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

Casino Royale Deluxe Edition DVD & Blu-Ray

December 2nd, 2008

Daniel Craig’s first outing as James Bond in Casino Royale has recently been re-released on DVD and Blu-Ray to coincide with the theatrical release of Quantum of Solace.

Casino Royale Deluxe Edition DVD & Blu-Ray

Kina Lillet returns in Quantum of Solace

November 16th, 2008

Kina Lillet saw a surge in demand following its inclusion in Casino Royale. The same is set to happen once again, with its appearance in Quantum of Solace.

Kina Lillet returns in Quantum of Solace

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

Smirnoff Black recipes – The Vesper

October 21st, 2008

To celebrate the release of Quantum of Solace, Kenji Jesse, Global Ambassador for Smirnoff Black, has compiled a menu of 4 cocktails that will be used at the international premieres.

Smirnoff Black recipes – The Vesper

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