5 October 2012, Singapore – Today marks the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise and it is also Global James Bond Day.
1962 was the day Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman adapted Ian Fleming’s books and brought Dr No to screen. 007 is the longest running in film history with 23 films to date.
The latest movie SKYFALL will be released in the UK 26 October, US 9 November and Singapore 1 November.
Global James Bond Day Happenings
US – Film Retrospective at The Museum of Modern Art in New York | Music of Bond Night hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles
UK – Auction of James Bond memorabilia at Christie’s with proceeds going to UNICEF and other charitable causes
Belgium and South Africa – Workers will turn up to work dressed in gowns and tuxedos to celebrate with Bond-themed Casual Fridays.
Singapore – MediaCorp Channel 5 holds the Ultimate Bond Anniversary Party at 1-Altitude hosted by Bobby Tonelli and Jacqui from 987FM. Guests will enjoy rounds of martini, champagne and free flow of beer.
Feature documentary “EVERYTHING OR NOTHING: The Untold Story of 007” will be screened in Australia, Belgium, France, Holland, India, Japan, Latvia, Mexico and Russia while radio stations around the world will play Bond theme songs.
Skyfall Official Theme Song Premiere
Adele premieres her latest recording “Skyfall” the official theme song of the upcoming 007 adventure today at 0:07 BST (London time) (7.07am here). In Singapore it was first released on MediaCorp Class 95 from 8am.
After reading the script for the film, Adele enlisted Paul Epworth to co-write and produce the theme song to “Skyfall”. Adele admits, “I was a little hesitant at first to be involved with the theme song for Skyfall. There’s a lot of instant spotlight and pressure when it comes to a Bond song. But I fell in love with the script and Paul had some great ideas for the track and it ended up being a bit of a no brainer to do it in the end. It was also a lot of fun writing to a brief, something I’ve never done which made it exciting. When we recorded the strings, it was one of the proudest moments of my life. I’ll be back combing my hair when I’m 60 telling people I was a Bond girl back in the day I’m sure!” Recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, “Skyfall” features the lush accompaniment of a 77-piece orchestra.
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