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Casino Royale (Original title)Bond 21 (Help search title)
Dates: 2006 (Copyright), 17 November 2006 (Release)

Countries: USA, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Germany

Directed by: Martin Campbell

Synopsis: The 21st 'official' James Bond adventure. Bond makes his first two kills and becomes a '00' agent. In Madagascar, Bond chases a bomb-maker through a building site as the man makes for his embassy. Linking the man to terrorist Dimitrios, Bond chases a suicide-bomber at Miami airport. Bond's actions wreck the financial plans of Le Chiffre, private banker to the world's terrorists. Le Chiffre stages a high-stakes poker game at Casino Royale in Montenegro in a bid to recoup his losses. Bond is sent, accompanied by Treasury accountant Vesper Lynd, to beat Le Chiffre at the card table, in order to put him out of business. Attempts are made on Bond's life, and the trail of deceit and killing eventually leads Bond and Vesper to a showdown in Venice.

Genres:
Action and Adventure, Thriller

Subjects:
Espionage, Casinos, Arms sales
Releases
Date: 16 November 2006Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour and Black and White - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 144 mins Dialogue (original): English

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (66)
In: Empire supplement: Bond: the ultimate celebration  Pages: 12-13
Title: opening titlesAuthor: Godfrey, AlexArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English

In: Journal of British Cinema and Television v10 n2 2013  Pages: 298-320
Title: Bond for the age of global crises: 007 in the Daniel Craig eraAuthor: HOCHSCHERF, Tobias Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article discussing the ways in which the James Bond franchise has evolved with the first two films starring Daniel Craig as Bond: 'Casino Royale' (2006) and 'Quantum of Solace' (2008). Argues that these films have moved away from a Cold War dynamic to reflect the changed world order, and suggests that many of their features have been influenced by 'quality' television programmes.

In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v37 n4 Winter 2009  Pages: 179-188
Title: "The Coldest Weapon of All": The Bond Girl Villain in...Author: GARLAND, Tony W. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...James Bond Films". How the Bond girl villain has changed over the franchise, focusing on Vesper Lynd in CASINO ROYALE and how she is like a film noir femme fatale.

In: Empire n246 December 2009  Pages: 112-113
Title: Icons of the decade: James BondAuthor: WISE, Damon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles iconic fictional film characters from the 1990s onwards as voted by the readers of 'Empire' magazine. Discusses the impact the casting of Daniel Craig in the role of James Bond had in resurrecting the franchise.

In: Radio Times 19 Sep 2009  Page: 35
Title: Changing of the GuardAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen Finance v21 n11 18 Jun 2008  Page: 6
Title: Top 10 British movies sell 13 mil. retail DVDsAuthor: ADLER, Tim Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Report on figures released by the BVA (British Video Asso- ciation) with tables of the top twenty retail films last year and the top twenty British ones. CASINO ROYALE was the top selling DVD in both categories.

In: Empire n231 September 2008  Pages: 113-123
Title: 10 years of DVDAuthor: CROOK, Simon, DE SEMLYEN, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Special feature celebrating the impact of the DVD over the past ten years. Includes top tens for: 'making of' extras, alternative versions, Easter eggs, biggest DVD heroes, deleted scenes, top sellers and films most wanted on DVD.

In: Radio Times 20 Sep 2008  Page: 37
Title: Barry Norman's Greatest Hits.Author: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article in which Barry Norman assesses CASINO ROYALE and Daniel Craig's portrayal of James Bond.

In: Empire n226 April 2008  Pages: 168-169
Title: The top 10: Shameless product placementsAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A top ten listing of films that have obvious instances of product placement in them.

In: Empire n232 October 2008  Pages: 96-105
Title: The Bond identityArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Photographs featuring behind-the-scenes images from the making of all the James Bond films.

In: Cinema Business n51 November 2008  Pages: 24-25
Title: Action stationsAuthor: ... Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: UK Film Council's analysis of the market share, box office and audiences for action/thriller films including DIE HARD 4.0, The BOURNE ULTIMATUM,CASINO ROYALE and MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 3.

In: Empire n225 March 2008  Pages: 91-97
Title: 40 films that guarantee you sexAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Listing and brief critique of forty films that could be considered sexy or erotic. Plus a brief listing of five films that are a "turn-off".

In: Empire n211 January 2007  Page: 202
Title: At Home: Casino RoyaleAuthor: GRAYDON, Danny Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n211 January 2007  Pages: 40-41
Title: In cinemas: Casino Royale: The redux reviewAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: StarBurst vSpec. n84 Yearbook  Page: 86
Title: Reviews: MoviesAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: StarBurst n348 April 2007  Page: 100
Title: Reviews: DVD ReviewsAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v17 n1 January 2007  Pages: 52-53
Title: Reviews: Films: Casino RoyaleAuthor: CLARKE, Roger Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Empire n215 May 2007  Pages: 120-129
Title: Empire Readers Awards 2007Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Mainly photographic report on the main award winners of the Empire Readers Awards for 2007, including brief acceptance s peeches.

In: Screen International n1578 5 Jan 2007  Page: 24,26,28,30,32
Title: Films 2006Author: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles the British films of 2006 that could prove popular with the BAFTA voters in 2007.

In: Cinema Business n34 May 2007  Page: 30
Title: Bond joins £50m clubArticle type: ChartsLanguage: English
Description: Highlights the success of CASINO ROYALE and PIRATES OF THE C ARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST in taking more than £50m at the U K box office in 2006. Includes a top ten listing of all the films to have achieved this in the UK.

In: Empire n214 April 2007  Pages: 136-137
Title: At Home/DVD New: Casino RoyaleAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Cinema Retro v3 n7 2007  Pages: 54-55
Title: A royal Royale evening in London...Author: PFEIFFER, Lee Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A report on the royal premiere of CASINO ROYALE in London 20 06.

In: British Cinematographer n19 January 2007  Pages: 20-22
Title: A Deeper Bond.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article in which Phil Méheux talks about the planning. production and filming of CASINO ROYALE, and the techniques and equipment used in shooting particular scenes and special effects. Plus, a fimlography for Méheux.

In: Screen International n1581 26 Jan 2007  Page: 31
Title: Box Office: Numbers back up 007's storyAuthor: GUBBINS, Michael Article type: ChartsLanguage: English
Description: Brief report on how the international box office for CASINO ROYALE (2006) backs up the producer's decision to re-invent the James Bond movie franchise.

In: Cinefex n108 January 2007  Pages: 52-58,61-64,67-73,132,134
Title: Back to BasicsAuthor: FORDHAM, Joe Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: CASINO ROYALE's special effects.

In: Cinema Retro v2 n6 Autumn 2006  Page: 33
Title: Finally - and at last - the 'proper' versionArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief preview of CASINO ROYALE (2006).

In: Broadcast 21 Apr 2006  Page: 3
Title: ITV beats C4 to snare new BondAuthor: REVOIR, Paul Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: ITV has acquired exclusive rights to new runs of the complete library of James Bond films, and exclusive terrestrial rights to the new Bond film CASINO ROYALE.

In: Empire n199 January 2006  Pages: 62-63
Title: Popcorn: What's in store for MI5's newest recruit?Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A profile of Daniel Craig with particular reference to his taking on the role of James Bond in CASINO ROYALE.

In: Empire n210 December 2006  Pages: 72-76,78-80,82,84,
Title: No more Mr Nice SpyAuthor: WISE, Damon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the making of CASINO ROYALE with both cast and cre w, including the changes that have been made to the Bond fra nchis to bring it into the 21st century.

In: Creative Screenwriting v13 n6 Nov/Dec 2006  Page: 29
Title: Casino RoyaleAuthor: WHARTON, David Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Robert Wade and Neal Purvis comment on their script for CASINO ROYALE.

In: StarBurst vSpec. n76 Doctor Who  Page: 130
Title: Trailer parkArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1544 14 Apr 2006  Page: 2
Title: This week's top stories: Bond nears completionArticle type: NoteLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1575 8 Dec 2006  Page: 36
Title: Box Office: North America: Warner climateAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the post-Thanksgiving slowdown at the North Americ an box office, but notes that the release of CASINO ROYALE a nd HAPPY FEET have consolidated revenues. Includes a table o f the domestic market share for Jan-Nov 2006 by distributo

In: Screen International n1575 8 Dec 2006  Page: 37
Title: Box Office: UK: Flushed with successAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the upturn in UK box office takings for November d ue to the release of both CASINO ROYALE and BORAT compares t akings from the same period in 2005. Includes the UK top ten films for the first eleven months of 2006.

In: Screen International n1575 8 Dec 2006  Page: 39
Title: Box Office: International: By Royale appointmentAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Reports on Sony Pictures Releasing International (SPRI) reco rd-breaking $1 billion dollar take at the international box office due to successes such as CASINO ROYALE and The DA VIN CI CODE. Includes SPRI's top five grossing films.

In: Film Review n666 February 2006  Pages: 42-47
Title: 2006 PreviewArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n207 September 2006  Pages: 64-71
Title: Preview special: Bet on BondAuthor: WISE, Damon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of CASINO ROYALE, including interviews with cast and crew and discussion on how this version of James Bond differs from all the others.

In: American Cinematographer v87 n12 December 2006  Pages: 42-50,52,54,56-57
Title: High stakes for 007Author: SILBERG, Jon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Martin Campbell and cinematographer Phil Méheux, discuss the ir work together on CASINO ROYALE and the the creative and t echnical challenges they faced.

In: Film Review n677 December 2006  Pages: 50-60,62-64,66-74
Title: Casino RoyaleArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Dossier on the production and cast of CASINO ROYALE. Include s a Bond countdown.

In: Empire n203 May 2006  Pages: 14-17
Title: Future Films: 007 Special: Casino RoyaleArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English

In: Premiere v20 n1 September 2006  Pages: 64-73,76,78,80,82
Title: Ultimate Fall Movie PreviewArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief preview of films due to be released during Autumn 2006

In: Cinema Business n29 November 2006  Page: 35
Title: Relax, James Bond is in safe handsArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Praises director Martin Campbell's work on the James Bond fi lms, including CASINO ROYALE. Also gives the UK box office f or the: GOLDENEYE, TOMORROW NEVER DIES, The WORLD IS NOT ENO UGH and DIE ANOTHER DAY.

In: Screen Finance v19 n3 8 Feb 2006  Page: 3
Title: Five films worth £95m start shooting in JanuaryAuthor: ADLER, Tim Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of five UK-produced features which started shooting in January 2006: DRAGNET, La MÔME, The MAGIC FLUTE, PENELOPE and CASINO ROYALE.

In: Film Review n672 July 2006  Pages: 48-52
Title: Premium BondArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1572 17 Nov 2006  Page: 36
Title: Final cut: Shaken and stirredArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief report on the world premiere of CASINO ROYALE in Londo n's Leicester Square.

In: Cinema Business n30 December 2006  Page: 32
Title: Mission accomplishedArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the UK box office success of CASINO ROYALE. Includ es statistics for box office takings, number of screens, and admissions.

In: Screen International n1573 24 Nov 2006  Page: 10
Title: The UK is not enoughAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson are making production plans on the 22nd James Bond film but have to dec ide whether it will shoot in the UK or abroad like CASINO RO YALE.

In: Screen International n1573 24 Nov 2006  Page: 32
Title: Nobody does it betterAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: CASINO ROYALE topped 27 territories on its opening weekend. Tables show the domestic and international takings of the fi rst 20 Bond films and the gross takings of DIE ANOTHER DAY b y territory, the most successful Bond film to date.

In: Premiere v20 n3 November 2006  Pages: 58-64,103
Title: The book of DanielAuthor: ROSTON, Tom Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Actor Daniel Craig looks back at his involvement with the ch aracter of James Bond for CASINO ROYALE, from the moment he was offered the part to the promotion of the film.

In: Variety 13 Nov 2006  Page: 44, 50
Title: ReviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1538 3 Mar 2006  Page: 9
Title: Czech boomAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The Czech Republic is enjoying a film production boom, with CASINO ROYALE currently shooting and funding for local films revisited by government.

In: Italian Cinema v3 n2 May 2006  Page: 18
Title: In briefArticle type: Location ReportLanguage: English
Description: Lists the various locations where CASINO ROYALE was shot.

In: Screen International n1576 15 Dec 2006  Page: 38
Title: Mark of honourAuthor: GRAY, Jason Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief discussion of how the locally made BUSHI NO ICHIBUN th e final part of Yoji Yamada's 'Samurai' trilogy, stopped CAS INO ROYALE from being number one at the Japanese box office on its opening weekend.

In: StarBurst n343 November 2006  Pages: 48-52
Title: Shaken, Not Stirred: Bond Set Report!Author: BRETT, Anwar Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1571 10 Nov 2006  Page: 20,22,24
Title: Bond ambitionAuthor: WISE, Damon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Report on the production and promotion of CASINO ROYALE. Table shows the total gross takings of the previous five Bon d films in selected markets.

In: Screen International n1571 10 Nov 2006  Page: 30
Title: Casino RoyaleAuthor: MARSHALL, Lee Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Radio Times 11 Nov 2006  Pages: 12-13, 15-16
Title: I, Spy.Author: SVETKEY, Benjamin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article/interview in which Daniel Craig talks about playing the role of James Bond in the latest film CASINO ROYALE, and the problems associated with it in terms of acceptance in the role and impact on career.

In: StarBurst n344 December 2006  Page: 73
Title: Reviews: New moviesAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1502 27 May 2005  Page: 3
Title: This week's top stories: Bond at Barrandov?Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Barrandov Studios in the Czech Republic is in advanced talks with Eon Productions to house the new James Bond film, CASINO ROYALE.

In: Screen International n1499 29 Apr 2005  Page: 3
Title: This week's top stories: Mystery Bond's blind dateArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: New distributor Sony has earmarked 17 November 2006 for the release of CASINO ROYALE in North America and the UK.

In: Screen International n1520 21 Oct 2005  Page: 6,8
Title: Never say dieAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An analysis of the James Bond franchise's enduring appeal. Plus a Bond timeline (1953-2005) and notes on the production of CASINO ROYALE.

In: Film Review n664 December 2005  Pages: 10-11
Title: Despatches: The name's CraigArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Actor Daniel Craig comments on taking over the role of James Bond in CASINO ROYALE.

In: Inside Film n83 Dec 05/Jan 06  Page: 14
Title: Martin CampbellAuthor: GALVIN, Peter Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director Martin Campbell briefly discusses his career referring to EDGE OF DARKNESS, The LEGEND OF ZORRO and CASINO ROYALE.

In: Screen International n1521 28 Oct 2005  Page: 18
Title: Campbell trades masks for MartinisAuthor: MITCHELL, Wendy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director Martin Campbell briefly comments on his involvement with The LEGEND OF ZORRO and the casting and portrayal of the new Bond in CASINO ROYALE.

In: Screen International n1513 2 Sep 2005  Page: 3
Title: This week's top stories: Haggis gets bite of BondArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Screenwriter Paul Haggis has been signed to 'polish' the script of CASINO ROYALE.

In: Screen International n1492 11 Mar 2005  Page: 8
Title: The Bond supremacyAuthor: MINNS, Adam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Scriptwriters Robert Wade and Neal Purvis comment on the screen adaptation of Fleming's novel CASINO ROYALE, which tells how James Bond becomes a secret agent.


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (6)
Title: Resisting James Bond: power and privilege in the Daniel Craig era
Author: Funnell, Lisa  Pages: ix, 186 pages

Title: Being Bond: a Daniel Craig retrospective
Author: SALISBURY, Mark  Pages: 252 pages

Title: Some kind of hero: the remarkable story of the James Bond films
Author: FIELD, Matthew  Pages: 704 pages

Title: music of James Bond
Author: BURLINGAME, Jon  Pages: ix, 293 pages

Title: Revisioning 007: James Bond and Casino Royale
Author: LINDNER, Christoph  Pages: xiv, 186 pages

Title: Bond on set: filming 007. Casino Royale
Author: GREG, Williams  Pages: 144 p.