Bond title revealed!

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by: Mike Sampson Jan. 24, 2008

UPDATE - Sony held the BOND 22 press conference earlier this morning, which announced the official title as QUANTUM OF SOLACE and below we have added the film's official synopsis as well as some pics of the cast from the vent.

Betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. Pursuing his determination to uncover the truth, Bond and M (JUDI DENCH) interrogate Mr White (JESPER CHRISTENSEN) who reveals the organisation which blackmailed Vesper is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined.

Forensic intelligence links an Mi6 traitor to a bank account in Haiti where a case of mistaken identity introduces Bond to the beautiful but feisty Camille (OLGA KURYLENKO), a woman who has her own vendetta. Camille leads Bond straight to Dominic Greene (MATHIEU AMALRIC), a ruthless business man and major force within the mysterious organisation.

On a mission that leads him to Austria, Italy and South America, Bond discovers that Greene, conspiring to take total control of one of the world’s most important natural resources, is forging a deal with the exiled General Medrano (JOAQUIN COSIO). Using his associates in the organisation, and manipulating his powerful contacts within the CIA and the British government, Greene promises to overthrow the existing regime in a Latin American country, giving the General control of the country in exchange for a seemingly barren piece of land.

In a minefield of treachery, murder and deceit, Bond allies with old friends in a battle to uncover the truth. As he gets closer to finding the man responsible for the betrayal of Vesper, 007 must keep one step ahead of the CIA, the terrorists and even M, to unravel Greene’s sinister plan and stop his organisation.


Kurylenko, Craig and Gemma Arterton


Amalric, Kurylenko, Craig and Arterton


Kurylenko and Arterton


Craig, Dench and director Marc Forster

Sony Pictures is holding a press conference this afternoon for BOND 22 where, among other things, they're expected to officially announce the film's title. But Empire Magazine believes they've got the early scoop. They're reporting that the 22nd James Bond film is titled QUANTUM OF SOLACE. Huh? Doesn't have quite the same ring as CASINO ROYALE but I suppose we'll have to wait and see what it means. As Empire explains, it is the title of an Ian Fleming short story but one that doesn't necessarily lend itself to a big-budget action film (it involves a dinner party, dull guests and offensive remarks...sounds like a weekend at the Sampson house). I'm sure they'll adjust the plot to make the Quantum of Solace some kind of weapon or jewel or something that Bond must recover. Stay tuned to JoBlo.com later today for more from the Bond press conference with appearances by stars Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathie Amalric and director Marc Forster.

Source: Empire Online , Sony Pictures

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darknite125
6:08PM on 01/25/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
'Bout time
About time they revealed the title, and it's cool they are picking up where the last one left off and forgetting it completely.
About time they revealed the title, and it's cool they are picking up where the last one left off and forgetting it completely.
 
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a7xfan
12:30PM on 01/25/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
wtf
i wish they would just fucking fin ish this piece of shit series allready, how many more do we need to see, 22nd one this will be will it? ffs, finish this turd allready, its boring and dated by about 25 years
i wish they would just fucking fin ish this piece of shit series allready, how many more do we need to see, 22nd one this will be will it? ffs, finish this turd allready, its boring and dated by about 25 years
 
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deadshot
9:14PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i'm glad
that this is a direct sequel. I loved CR and I thought I'd hate Danny Craig, but he proved himself more than equal to the task of playing Bond. This title is kinda cool in and of itself, and it's cool that it's an Ian Fleming title. I love some of the other titles but frankly, those fit the other films better as far as what those films were trying to accomplish. This seems to fit where the Bond...
that this is a direct sequel. I loved CR and I thought I'd hate Danny Craig, but he proved himself more than equal to the task of playing Bond. This title is kinda cool in and of itself, and it's cool that it's an Ian Fleming title. I love some of the other titles but frankly, those fit the other films better as far as what those films were trying to accomplish. This seems to fit where the Bond films are going. I only wish it had a better director. I hated all of Forster's films so far so I hope he's able to step it up.
 
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dtti
8:00PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
To all of you saying this being about him avenged Vesper doesn't make sense:

These first movies are about him becoming James Bond, and he still is not cold and calculating to the point of not caring on who made the woman he loved betray him. Making it a direct sequel totally makes sense and is the best idea.
To all of you saying this being about him avenged Vesper doesn't make sense:

These first movies are about him becoming James Bond, and he still is not cold and calculating to the point of not caring on who made the woman he loved betray him. Making it a direct sequel totally makes sense and is the best idea.
 
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buddha
6:49PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
info here...
the title is lifted from an ian fleming short story...the main thing is that the action has been ratcheted up by twice the amount of the first, according to this story here...(perhaps a mod can fix this link so it works)

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the title is lifted from an ian fleming short story...the main thing is that the action has been ratcheted up by twice the amount of the first, according to this story here...(perhaps a mod can fix this link so it works)

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FrogSimmons2
6:35PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i think the real question is
does he get his balls slapped around in this one??
does he get his balls slapped around in this one??
 
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BarryShaft
6:11PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Wow, that's just a terrible title. I love the synopsis...oh wait...no I don't as it's about a page long and really only skimmed through it. It might just be me...but aren't synopsis supposed to be like two sentences? I dunno, I don't know if I like the idea of it being such a direct sequel... I never really viewed the end of Casino Royal as much of a cliffhanger being that Bond tracked down the...
Wow, that's just a terrible title. I love the synopsis...oh wait...no I don't as it's about a page long and really only skimmed through it. It might just be me...but aren't synopsis supposed to be like two sentences? I dunno, I don't know if I like the idea of it being such a direct sequel... I never really viewed the end of Casino Royal as much of a cliffhanger being that Bond tracked down the guy responsible for all the trouble... but now there's got to be a giant conspiracy behind every little thing that occured in Casino Royal... Ah well, the director rocks (which is kind of a first going into a bond flick), Daniel Craig rocks, should still be fun.
 
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randychico
6:06PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Its sound like a newagey film documentary. Whatever, I'll also most definitely be seeing it. Tho' Im not a fan of it being like a direct sequel where he's doing all of this for his love, I thought that was to build his persona but it looks like now he's all sentimental. I do enjoy the possibilities of finding out what this mysterious organization is.
Its sound like a newagey film documentary. Whatever, I'll also most definitely be seeing it. Tho' Im not a fan of it being like a direct sequel where he's doing all of this for his love, I thought that was to build his persona but it looks like now he's all sentimental. I do enjoy the possibilities of finding out what this mysterious organization is.
 
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gyro_44
5:53PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Quantum addy whatty now? I'm certainly not a big fan of the title either. Doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, or sound cool.

I still look forward to the film. Craig definitely won me over big time as Bond last time around and I'm hoping the series can continue accordingly.
Quantum addy whatty now? I'm certainly not a big fan of the title either. Doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, or sound cool.

I still look forward to the film. Craig definitely won me over big time as Bond last time around and I'm hoping the series can continue accordingly.
 
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miguel_montes
5:31PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I like the new title. And I also like the director. So, it's all good so far.

By the way, is Olga Kurylenko a good Bond girl or a bad Bond girl?
I like the new title. And I also like the director. So, it's all good so far.

By the way, is Olga Kurylenko a good Bond girl or a bad Bond girl?
 
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xxxoverridexxx
5:30PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
...
I have never seen Gemma Arterton before but now I am in love.
I have never seen Gemma Arterton before but now I am in love.
 
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Jack_Torrance
4:55PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Hey...
Any new Bond is good Bond in my book, I've been dying for some news on this flick, hopefully a trailer will be out in the next few months
Any new Bond is good Bond in my book, I've been dying for some news on this flick, hopefully a trailer will be out in the next few months
 
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blk_flower
4:53PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
yeah this title sucks, what happened to titles like never live twice or even the bad bond film die another day, those are real bond titles.
yeah this title sucks, what happened to titles like never live twice or even the bad bond film die another day, those are real bond titles.
 
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lalex81
4:51PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Besides the bad title I dont like the idea of a Bond sequel with him going on a personal vendetta.
He's more professional than that, that's why he went through all the torture in Casino Royale not minding if Vesper was getting killed or not.
Besides the bad title I dont like the idea of a Bond sequel with him going on a personal vendetta.
He's more professional than that, that's why he went through all the torture in Casino Royale not minding if Vesper was getting killed or not.
 
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afulinara
4:36PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Quantum of Solace. Sounds like a book you'd find in a new age gift shop, right next to R.A. Wilson's Prometheus Rising. Hahahaha.
Quantum of Solace. Sounds like a book you'd find in a new age gift shop, right next to R.A. Wilson's Prometheus Rising. Hahahaha.
 
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dtti
4:34PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Oops, just read the end of the article. NEVERMIND!
Oops, just read the end of the article. NEVERMIND!
 
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dtti
4:33PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
So is this going to be a direct sequel about his love's husband and Bond trying to kill him? Cause if it isn't, then consider me out.
So is this going to be a direct sequel about his love's husband and Bond trying to kill him? Cause if it isn't, then consider me out.
 
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studboi69
4:17PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
WTH?
Quantum of Solace!? Sounds like another Castlevania game (i.e. Symphony of the Night, Aria of Sorrow, Harmony of Dissonance). Whatever, I'm still in line to see this one!
Quantum of Solace!? Sounds like another Castlevania game (i.e. Symphony of the Night, Aria of Sorrow, Harmony of Dissonance). Whatever, I'm still in line to see this one!
 
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rocky1188
4:16PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Quantum of Solace?
Sounds like a new razor coming out for schick.

The plot sounds great though and I think Forster is a top notch director. So I'm interested to see what he brings to the table.
Quantum of Solace?
Sounds like a new razor coming out for schick.

The plot sounds great though and I think Forster is a top notch director. So I'm interested to see what he brings to the table.
 
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shmuckluck2
4:08PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I hate the title. It sounds like a science fiction movie. But, like the people below have said, screw the title. The movie is giong to be awesome and I can't wait!
I hate the title. It sounds like a science fiction movie. But, like the people below have said, screw the title. The movie is giong to be awesome and I can't wait!
 
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MovieManiac226
4:01PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm not so sure about the title, but the plot sounds great! It sounds realistic, unlike the pre-reboot Bond franchise.
I'm not so sure about the title, but the plot sounds great! It sounds realistic, unlike the pre-reboot Bond franchise.
 
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Snowboy
3:47PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Quantum of Solace...interesting. I like it. The story sounds like it'll be a good one, and with Marc Forster directing, this should be good.
Quantum of Solace...interesting. I like it. The story sounds like it'll be a good one, and with Marc Forster directing, this should be good.
 
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ElderPredator
2:26PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Awesome Plot!
That's a terrific storyline and it sounds like we're in for one hell of a ride. I absolutely can't wait! (By the way, Olga and Gemma look HOT!!)
That's a terrific storyline and it sounds like we're in for one hell of a ride. I absolutely can't wait! (By the way, Olga and Gemma look HOT!!)
 
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Mut
2:24PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Um ... "Quantum of Solace?" Doesn't exactly sound very Bond-like. Maybe if the film in question was "Flash Gordon and the Quantum of Solace," THAT might work, but for Bond? Gimme a freakin' break.
Um ... "Quantum of Solace?" Doesn't exactly sound very Bond-like. Maybe if the film in question was "Flash Gordon and the Quantum of Solace," THAT might work, but for Bond? Gimme a freakin' break.
 
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Neon October
2:23PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
xxxoverridexxx!
I Am Legend - "The movie with the black guy"....that's so wrong that it's just funny.
I Am Legend - "The movie with the black guy"....that's so wrong that it's just funny.
 
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ElderPredator
1:55PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
SWEET!
Am I the only one who can't wait to hear the theme song to this one? :-)
Am I the only one who can't wait to hear the theme song to this one? :-)
 
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Omen666
1:20PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Who cares what it's called!
No matter what, as long as Craig is Bond, the film will rock!!! I can't wait!
No matter what, as long as Craig is Bond, the film will rock!!! I can't wait!
 
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Servo
12:39PM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Why is this reminding me of Moonraker?

If this takes place in space I'm going to be pissed.
Why is this reminding me of Moonraker?

If this takes place in space I'm going to be pissed.
 
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plkrtn
11:42AM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
xxxoverridexxx - irony much
That would be
"Mr Magorium's Wonder Emporium"

Anyway, title is good, as long as it has some kind of context.
That would be
"Mr Magorium's Wonder Emporium"

Anyway, title is good, as long as it has some kind of context.
 
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xxxoverridexxx
9:20AM on 01/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This is amazing!
If thats the title, I personally don't mind but being that I work at a movie theater part-time, I will have hours and hours of fun listening to people trying to pronounce it.

You couldn't believe how many people can't pronounce movie titles right or how they make up their own titles.

Some examples:

The Matrix - "The Mattress" (Russians)

If thats the title, I personally don't mind but being that I work at a movie theater part-time, I will have hours and hours of fun listening to people trying to pronounce it.

You couldn't believe how many people can't pronounce movie titles right or how they make up their own titles.

Some examples:

The Matrix - "The Mattress" (Russians)

Mr. Bean - Mr. Beans

I Am Legend - "The movie with the black guy"

Saw IV - Saw I.V. (as in hospital equip)

Mr. Magorium's Magical Emporium - Mr. Majors House of Magic

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