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Genre :

Action, Adventure, Drama

Release Date :

November 17, 2006

MPAA Rating :

PG-13

Director :

Martin Campbell

Starring :

Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, Jeffrey Wright, Giancarlo Giannini, Caterina Murino, Simon Abkarian, Tobias Menzies

REVIEWS RATE:  Critics  Go! Watch this movie. You'll regret if not seeing it.    Readers  4 of 5 [Rate It]

Movies Competing for the 2007 Ivor Novello Awards' Best Film Score Prize

April 24, 2007 12:04:04

Now up for an honor in musical composition, three big screen titles namely "", "", and "Severance" are all in competition for winning the Best Original Film Score at this year's Ivor Novello Awards, an annual celebration in paying respect to the craft of the songwriter and composer.

British Academy of Composers and Songwriters as the organization holding the event has revealed that David Arnold, John Powell, and Christian Henson are the names submitted into the nomination of the category for "Royale", "Meltdown", and "Severance", respectively. Winners will be announced during the award ceremony that takes place in London on May 24.

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The 2007 Empire Awards Recipients Announced

March 28, 2007 03:03:05

Collecting the votes from its readers, Britain's biggest selling film magazine Empire has finally listed out the honorees of its Empire Awards of which ceremony was held in London for the twelfth time.

Based on the votes, collected from over 50,000 people, the magazine proudly gave the top prize of Best Film to latest installment of 007 series "", in the meantime also named stars and the Best Actor and Best Female Newcomer, respectively.

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China Greeted "Casino Royale"

January 30, 2007 01:01:56

Making a breakthrough as the first 007 film to be officially released in China, "" smoothly got its premiere in the country yesterday, January 29 with stars and flying in especially for the event.

"It's been an ambition of mine to get here, and I wish I had more time," Craig remarked while sipping a cup of coffee in a five-star Beijing hotel ahead of the screening.

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"Casino" and "Queen" Deemed RottenTomatoes' Best-Reviewed Films

January 11, 2007 03:01:50

Both received huge praise from critics around, "" and "" finally came out as the RottenTomatoes.com's picks for best-reviewed movies of 2006.

The site, which is operated by Fox Interactive Media, called "Casino" the Best-Reviewed Wide-Release Film of the Year while naming "Queen" so for that of limited release, the former scoring positive rating of 95 percent while the latter a near-unanimous 98 percent rating.

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Big Titles Racing for Oscar's Visual Effects Nods

December 16, 2006 11:12:03

Seven film features were chosen by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences yesterday, December 15, for consideration to be the contenders in Visual Effects category for the 79th annual Academy Awards.

Listed in alphabetical order, they are "", "", "", "", "", "", and "."

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"Casino" Continues Striking Gold Overseas

December 12, 2006 01:12:01

Settles in for a long stay at the top of international box office, "" hits its fourth straight weekend on the spot after satisfyingly adding $36.2 million it has collected from 63 markets into its pocket, Variety has reported.

Still scoring great in the U.K with $5.7 million at 952 theaters, this latest 007 installment therefore raises up its total income to $247.2 million internationally and $376 million worldwide, which is just $55 million short of the Bond film record set by "" in 2002.

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"Casino" Keeps Gaining Large Profit Around the World

December 05, 2006 11:12:29

Remained golden overseas, "" for the third time in a row gloriously dominates the international market after drawing in a tremendous income of $44.7 million at 6,770 theaters in 54 markets, Variety has reported.

Thanks to rave response in European countries, especially the U.K where it is able to cash in $10.4 million on 992 screens, the picture takes in more than the combined grosses of the next four Hollywood flicks namely "", "", "", and "."

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"Casino Royale" Still Takes Large Cash Internationally

November 28, 2006 11:11:11

Continues to hit the jackpot in the foreign market, "" gloriously remains unmoved from its last-week position on the weekend international box office in its second spin ended Sunday, November 26, 2006.

The latest 007 series even scores much bigger this time as it successfully garnered a superb tally of $66.2 million at 6,600 theaters in 50 markets, creating an impressive per-location average of about $10,000 to post the sixth-biggest weekend of 2006 internationally.

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"Casino" Draws Big Bucks Overseas

November 21, 2006 10:11:08

Though failed to rule over the domestic box office chart after its opening-day triumph in the U.K., "" turns out to still have something to boast of. Successfully collecting $43.4 million from 31 markets overseas, this latest Bond pic has wonderfully topped the foreign box office for the weekend ended Sunday, November 19, 2006, making its worldwide gross pass a $80-million mark for sure in its debut.

Besides pulling $25.5 million at 988 U.K theaters, the 21st installment of the superspy franchise also amazingly made its way to score $3.3 million in 427 screens in India, the biggest-ever opening for a non-local film in the country. With this great start, the flick sure has big potential to surpass the $271 million mark set by its predecessor "" four years ago.

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"Casino Royale" Breaks U.K 007 Box Office Record

November 17, 2006 01:11:16

The first blow coming from the new James Bond has proven to be extremely powerful indeed.

Opening in wide release yesterday, November 16, in the U.K, "" has gloriously hit the screen harder than any 007 franchise had ever done, selling 1.7 million pounds ($3.2 million) worth of tickets to become the new first-day record-holder of the film series replacing its predecessor, 2002's "."

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A Royal Premiere for "Casino Royale"

November 15, 2006 11:11:03

For the second time, James Bond got the royal treatment in London. Yes, the agent's 21st big screen installment, "", has become the next Bond film after "" to have its world premiere held in the city as the annual Royal Film Performance which Queen Elizabeth II attended.

Taking place in Leicester Square on Tuesday evening, November 14, the screening also saw a number of celebrities walking the red carpet, among them were , Sharon Osbourne, and , as well as the picture's cast members like , , and .

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"Casino Royale" Trailer Released Online on September 7

September 07, 2006 11:09:23

This will be real great news for any Bond fan out there. In the anticipation for the coming of 007's 21st installment "" in theaters on November 17, Sony Pictures Entertainment as the flick's distributor is set to launch a trailer of the film at AOL's Moviefone on Thursday, September 7 at 10:30 p.m. PST.

Another directorial work of "" helmer Martin Campbell, "Royale" is a reboot of the franchise in the same light as "" and sees its hero embarking on his first mission to spy on a potential terrorist which leads him into a game of high-stakes poker in Montenegro. Cast includes as James Bond, as Vesper Lynd, and as M.

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Fire Erupted on British set of "Casino Royale"

July 31, 2006 11:07:59

A serious fire incident unexpectedly occurred on the set of "", the latest installment of James Bond franchise, at Britain's Pinewood Studios on Sunday, July 30, collapsing the roof of a sound stage transformed into a replica of Venice for the production of the movie.

While the cause of the fire had not yet been known, no one was believed to be hurt fortunately. In the meantime, it took about 50 firefighters and eight fire engines to tackle the blaze as there were several cylinders of flammable gas exploded during the occurrence.

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Sir Richard Branson Lands Bond Cameo

July 07, 2006 09:07:48

Sir Richard Branson, the world famous British entrepreneur, lands Bond cameo in the highly anticipated and long awaited "". The man will feature in the flick during a Miami airport check-in sequence.

Speaking on his involvement in the movie project the Virgin boss commented "James Bond is original, cool and sophisticated - just like an airline I know. Virgin Atlantic is delighted to be a global partner of the new James Bond movie, Casino Royale, and I'm just a little excited to be playing a cameo in the film."

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Bond Fans to Boycott "Casino Royale"

February 22, 2006 01:02:03

The angry fans of 007 agent James Bond apparently are planning to boycott the highly anticipated "" due to the fact that British actor is replacing .

Launched a Web site, http://www.craignotbond.com as a protest, there they wrote "EON Productions angered fans around the world when they fired Pierce Brosnan at the height of his popularity as Bond. To add insult to injury, EON cast a short, blond, odd-looking Daniel Craig in the role of Bond."

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French Actress Eva Green Is the Next Bond Girl

February 17, 2006 12:02:03

French actress has been named as the official new Bond girl to star opposite 007 in the upcoming 21st James Bond movie "." The announcement was released Thursday Feb 16, 2006 by MGM and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Moreover, MGM and Sony also confirmed earlier reports that Danish-born actor Mads Mikkelsen has accepted the role of Le Chiffre, Bond's nemesis, and Jeffrey Wright has joined the cast as Felix Leiter. With the cast on board, Martin Campbell again is giving hand at directing. Shooting began in January and "Casino Royale" is eyeing a Nov. 17 release date.

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Producers to Reveal the Next Bond Girl

February 16, 2006 11:02:21

Who's the next Bond Girl? No need to raise that question for more as producers of the highly anticipated "" have scheduled a press conference Wednesday Feb 22nd in Prague, during which they will announce the answer to that question.

Despite the absence of its leading lady or villain, the filming of the action flick keeps rolling. And while many has speculated on and to play 's lady, producers reportedly have confirmed that Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen will play Bond's nemesis.

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"Casino Royale" Spins Despite Bond Girl's Absence

February 03, 2006 01:02:41

The show must go on, and that was exactly what the crews of "" have applied in mind. Despite the absence of the Bond girl also the villain, this latest installment of James Bond series has stepped on filming process last Friday, January 27 in the Czech capital of Prague with blond-haired billed as 007.

Based on the report of the Hollywood Reporter, the filmmakers took this decision to stick with the plan of making a holiday release date and so, some crucial scenes involved the babe and bad guy are not to be taken for at least a month. Targeted to come up on theatres by November 17, the film will also be shot in Bahamas, Italy and Pinewood Studios near London.

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007's Love Interest Finally Is Found

January 18, 2006 11:01:14

Hollywood's speculation finally is answered. Ending the much talk about the identity of Vespa Lynd, 007's love interest in the highly anticipated "," the name of comes up.

In recent publication, the Aussie actress reportedly is poised to become 's first ever James Bond girl. Apart from numbers of famous names, including , Rachael Stirling and , that have been linked with the movie, Byrne's spokesperson insisted "it's fairly certain" the actress will be cast.

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Producers Targeting Simpson for Bond's Girl Role

December 23, 2005 01:12:35

Producers of the highly anticipated "" as yet desperate to find the perfect figure to play the next Bond's girl role. Shortly after and turned down the offer to play female lead Vesper Lynd in the new film, they are now targeting the newly-single .

While rumors centering on Jessica's involvement in the movie has yet confirmed, British actor surely will take the role of the 007 agent with the film set to start shooting next year.

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Charlize Theron Won't be the Next Bond's Girl

December 21, 2005 03:12:54

Bad news. Ups. Well good news maybe. Or it could be both for different persons. reportedly has turned down the Bond girl role in the highly anticipated "."

For the film producers, this of course a bad news for there's only one month left to find the female lead of the film as the flick is slated for a fall 2006 release date.

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Williams Tapped to Sing Casino Royale's Theme Song

December 14, 2005 09:12:34

British great singer has been tapped by producers of the upcoming James Bond movie "" to sing the film's theme song. Meanwhile, veteran singer Tony Christie thinks the song he has written for the film is just perfect for Williams.

"Robbie's voice would suit it down to the ground - plus he's current and hip so it would be absolutely great if he did it," explained Christie. "We tried to make it a typical Bond theme tune with a throbbing dramatic bassline filling the background." Record on the set reportedly due February next year.

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Is Charlize Theron the Next Bond Girl?

December 07, 2005 01:12:46

Oscar winning actress has been linked with a role as the next Bond girl in the highly anticipated "." The movie beauty reportedly has been offered the role by the film's director Martin Campbell.

While still considering to take the great opportunity to star alongside , the British actor chosen to portray the famous spy, Theron has been preparing for yet another potential Oscar-winning role: that of the single mother Josey Aimes, in the drama flick "."

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Angelina Jolie Is the Perfect Bond Girl

November 15, 2005 09:11:20

Her exotic look, sexy body, and her getting used to with such tough roles in several action movies are numbers of reasons that make deserves the role as the next Bond girl. Overall, she's just perfect for the role. And in fact, the actress herself says that she loves the script for the highly anticipated "."

Apparently, producers of the film are said to have considered her for the part of Vesper Lynd, a Russian double agent who beds agent 007. Furthermore, it is said that Jolie has asked the producers to make her character stronger and meaner. A source is quoted in Britain's The Sun newspaper as saying: "Angelina would rather play a baddie than eye candy." However, Jolie has yet inked a deal to take the role.

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More Cast on Casino Royale

November 14, 2005 08:11:22

While many are busy guessing on who the cast behind the highly anticipated "" are, Movies Online comes up with details on it. It is claimed that actress Cassandra Hepburn is in talks to play the next Bond girl in the action adventure drama.

Meanwhile, The Independent Online reveals that British reality TV star Jasmine Lennard won't reprise he role as Vesper Lynd, instead she is still being considered for a couple of minor walk-on parts.

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Jolie to Join Casino Royale Cast

October 18, 2005 10:10:28

Soon as was officially announced to be the next 007 agent, the casting to star in the highly anticipated "" continues. It is reported that the film producers have referred to actress as "perfect" for the role of Vesper Lynd, a Russian double agent who beds James Bond.

Some other actresses reported to be the new Bond girl among others include , and . Elsewhere, singer also is eyeing to get the part.

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Newly Found: The Next James Bond

October 13, 2005 08:10:41

Thanks to recent publication which highly highlighted his past romance with model that the relatively unknown actor could favorably draw the attention of those producers. Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson, producers of the highly anticipated "," have pointed their fingers at the star.

Among many other actors reported to be the next James Bond, including , Craig is the one chosen by the producers who plan to announce their selection of Craig at a news conference this week. This obviously swept away rumors saying Brosnan will reprise the role despite the fact that he's joining the film cast.

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Casino Royale On the Way

September 06, 2005 10:09:28

Oscar-nominated screenwriter and director, Paul Haggis, has been tapped to adapt Ian Fleming's "" for the big screen, which script is based on the 1953 novel. Haggis, who will pen the script for the film even before producers have announced who the next 007 is, will work together with Martin Campbell who is returning as the project's director.



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The Casino Royale Is in Preparation

August 31, 2005 09:08:03

Who'll replace to get the license to kill? No one knows as the people behind are still busy with the production.

For the sake of "," Sony and MGM's 21st installment of the lucrative Bond franchise, Paul Haggis has been tapped to do a rewrite of Neal Purvis and Robert Wade's work. In time, producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson have brought back Martin Campbell to direct. So, why don't you give it a shot guys?!

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daniel craig has well-shaped body and i love his blue eyes. as for the movie, this 21st james bond has too many action and it's has big difference with its other bond movie. but.. still i enjoy it.

posted by moviegeek on Nov 27, 2006

It was the Best Bond Movie i have ever scene since nothing.

posted by carol Harwell on Jul 04, 2008

this is the film i want to give all five stars . very good film . and without mads mikkelsen it is nothing he did a exellent roll of le chiffre. i think this is the hero of film as villian.

posted by hatim mirjat on Jan 14, 2009

I loved every bit of this film and the new bond (Daniel Craig) compliments the new change very well!

posted by Review of my Choice on Mar 25, 2009

PICsMp

posted by Qixcoegi on Jul 13, 2009