‘Spectre’ Demolishes All-Time Box Office in Nearly Every Releasing Market, UK’s Biggest Cinema Opening of All-Time

CULVER CITY, Calif., November 1, 2015 – Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment announced today thatSPECTRE has shattered box office records in nearly everymarket in which it has been released, led by a historic performance in the UK. In total in the six released territories, the film has taken in $80.4 million, including $67.7 …

Monica Bellucci and Lea Seyudoux: The Strong Women of ‘Spectre’

James Bond, of course, is always drawn to women and Columbia Pictures’ new 007 action adventure SPECTRE proves that he can still woo them. Italy’s Monica Bellucci (“Malena,” “The Matrix” sequels) and France’s Lea Seydoux (Cannes Palme d’Or winner “Blue is the Warmest Color”) play the new women in Bond’s life. In the film, a …

Bond Villains Execute Sinister Plot in ‘Spectre’

Certified screen baddies Christoph Waltz (“Inglourious Basterds,” “Django Unchained”) and Dave Bautista (“Guardians of the Galaxy”) prove to be formidable villains for Daniel Craig’s James Bond, in Columbia Pictures’ new 007 action adventure SPECTRE. In the film, Bond infiltrates a secret meeting and uncovers the existence of the sinister organisation known as SPECTRE and he …

M, Q, Moneypenny Got Bond’s Back in ‘Spectre’

In Columbia Pictures’ new 007 action adventure SPECTRE, trust and danger are “all in a day’s work” for the trusted colleagues of James Bond in the MI6, namely M (Ralph Fiennes), Q (Ben Whishaw) and Moneypenny (Naomie Harris). As 2012’s Skyfall drew to a close, the filmmakers introduced the man who would take over the …

‘Spectre’ – Bigger and Bolder than ‘Skyfall’

When approaching the 24th James Bond movie, SPECTRE, from Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment, the filmmakers were keen to ensure that the film followed on closely from its predecessor, the $1.1 billion global smash Skyfall. Daniel Craig, of course, is back for his fourth outing as 007, while the …

Latest ‘Spectre’ Vlog Hypes Real Action

The newest behind-the-scenes vlog from Columbia Pictures’ SPECTRE focuses on the action sequences which may be viewed here: Director Sam Mendes says: “The tradition for Bond is always real stunts, real action, real explosions,” while Special Effects Supervisor Chris Corbould adds, “It’s going to be a real rollercoaster ride.” SPECTRE follows the release of SKYFALL, …

‘Spectre’ World Premiere Announced as 2015 Royal Film Performance

LONDON, September 16, 2015 – Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment announced today that the 24th James Bond adventure, SPECTRE, has been selected for The Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund’s Royal Film Performance 2015. The World Premiere will be attended by Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge …

Sam Smith To Sing ‘Writing’s on The Wall’ for ‘Spectre’

CULVER CITY, Calif., September 8, 2015 – Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment today confirmed that Sam Smith has recorded “Writing’s On The Wall,” the theme song to SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond adventure.  SPECTRE will be released in the UK on October 26 and in the US (and the …