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Immersed in Movies: 'Skyfall' Is Both Homecoming and Breakthrough

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James Bond has always been about looking forward and back at the same time, but never more so than in "Skyfall," which is both a homecoming and a breakthrough for the 50th anniversary. In fact, it's all about exploring the old and the new. That's the central metaphor; it's embedded in every ambiguous moment. It was worth the extra year taken to craft the script, do the prep, and hone every delicious detail into an organic whole.

By Bill Desowitz
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October 19, 2012 4:29 PM
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'Skyfall' Early Review Round-Up: Mendes, Craig, and Bardem Rise to the Occasion

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Early reviews for Bond 23 are glowing. Directed by Sam Mendes, "Skyfall" features Daniel Craig in his third Bond film and showcases Javier Bardem as the sinister villain and Judi Dench's M. Reviewers report that under Mendes' guidance, this James Bond might be the best of them all.

By Maggie Lange
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October 15, 2012 4:21 PM
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Adele-Theme 'Skyfall' Trailer, Plus Daniel Craig Visits SNL & Remembers Forgotten Bond Girls

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Daniel Craig and pseudo-Bond girl Adele (who sings the theme song) are doing their part in promoting the latest Bond film, Sam Mendes' "Skyfall." The song does add quite a bit to this latest trailer (below), reminding us just how dashing and badass 007 is (in case we've forgotten since 2008's ho-hum "Quantum of Solace"), while Craig also appeared on SNL to help remind us of some lesser-known Bond girls from the past few decades -- Diane Keaton and Ellen Degeneres, to name a few. Watch:

By Sophia Savage
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October 9, 2012 1:43 PM
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Bond News: 'Skyfall' Submerges with Underwater Video, Adele's Theme Song & 50 Years of Bond Gadgets [Video]

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The video blog and promotion materials for the 23rd James Bond film, "Skyfall," may be at risk of giving everything away! In this latest clip, production experts show us how the underwater action sequences were shot for the film...

By Maggie Lange
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October 1, 2012 2:29 PM
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Bardem Brightens New 'Skyfall' Trailer with Badass Blond Locks

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It's tough to follow Daniel Craig as James Bond opening the 2012 Summer Olympics with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. Nonetheless, at least the latest international trailer for Sam Mendes' take on Bond, "Skyfall," features badass Javier Bardem.

By Sophia Savage
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July 31, 2012 1:16 PM
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Watch: Daniel Craig Shows Off Custom-Made Tom Ford Suits in 'Skyfall' Vlog; Orgy of 50th Anniversary Bond Programming

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Daniel Craig is nothing if not a dapper James Bond. Check out the latest video blog for the 23rd Bond film, "Skyfall," in which costume designer Jany Temime describes the necessity for 007 suits that fit Craig "near his body," while remaining "very supple, and move with him." Temime worked with fashion designer Tom Ford...

By Beth Hanna
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June 7, 2012 4:21 PM
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'Skyfall' Heading to IMAX

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To ring in the 50th anniversary of the 007 franchise, Bond 23 "Skyfall" will release in IMAX theaters simultaneously with the film's international release on October 26th, 2012. James Bond fans will be able to absorb Daniel Craig's rippling physique projected larger-than-life.

By Beth Hanna
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February 23, 2012 3:06 PM
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WATCH: Sam Mendes' Ho-hum Videoblog Debuts on 007 'Skyfall' Website

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Sam Mendes' first videoblog debuted with more of a whimper than a bang (or more of a stir than a shake if you prefer) at 7:00 AM GMT on the official "Skyfall" website. At one minute and thirty seconds, the videoblog is probably not what diehard Bond fans have been waiting for.

By Beth Hanna
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February 22, 2012 9:39 AM
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New 'Skyfall' Website 007.com Hints at Details of Fiennes Role

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Check out 007.com, official website of the upcoming James Bond film, “Skyfall,” with its slick countdown: as of Monday there are just 297 days, 6 hours, and 12 minutes left until the November 9 premiere.