Andrew Good asked:


Alicia Keys tickets are now available and can be bought or sold online at Stubhub.com.

Fans of R&B soulstress Alicia Keys will be pleased to know she’ll be helping to create the theme song to Quantum of Solace, the newest James Bond film, coming to theaters in 2009. It will follow the franchises’ reboot that the gritty, realistic and ultra-violent Casino Royale kicked-off in 2006. Keys will be singing a duet with Jack White, with music provided by The Raconteurs.

If you’re a fan of either artist, it should sound exciting, especially with Alica Keys tickets now available. Both are popular and successful recording artists with real talent behind them, and it’ll be interesting to hear their take on the Bond mystique through song.

Though it’ll be the first duet ever recorded for a Bond theme, it’s far from the first time a pop band or artist lent their talents to the franchise. Let’s take a quick look at some of the other recording artists who made Bond a legend.

Dr. No, 1962, John Barry and Orchestra

Composer John Barry has worked on the vast majority of the Bond themes over the years, and is credited with performing the signature guitar sound that opens the Bond theme. Blending an element of danger with exoticism, it’s lasted this long because it so epitomizes Bond as a character.

Thunderball, 1965, Tom Jones

By the fourth Bond film, popular artists enter the picture. But while there was a burgeoning youth culture filled with bands to choose from, the theme was sung by Tom Jones—not really an artist that appeals to the crowd that we know associate with Bond fans. But at the time, it was also thought of as a film for more mature audiences. Regardless, he definitely brings a touch of class to the music.

Live and Let Die, 1973, Paul McCartney and Wings

You can’t do much better than having an ex-Beatle perform your song. And indeed, “Live and Let Die” isn’t a bad theme song, though there’s little else to appreciate from Wings’ output.

A View to A Kill, 1985, Duran Duran

At this point, prominent singer/songwriters and vocal artists become the minority. Bond was a caricature by the ‘80s, with one of the worst films of the franchise, Moonraker, just a few years before this. Ironically, Moonraker best defines the public perception of a Bond film, probably because it provided plenty of fodder for satire in the Austin Powers movies.

Die Another Day, 2002, Madonna

Undoubtedly one of the worst films from the last reboot of the franchise has one of the worst Bond themes. Working with Madonna, who had reinvented her career as a dance club artist, the heavy beats and repetition of the phrase “Sigmund Freud” leave this being a fairly ridiculous entry in the series.





Lester

The Prancing Stallion asked:


I want to become James Bond. I’m 45 years old, blond, blue eyed, British know martial arts. Where can I get my hands on one of those Aston Martins? Should I wear only tweed jackets or tuxedos as well? If you’re a beautiful blond lady, would you be my Bond girl? How much is would the Omega watch with a laser cost me? Do you recommend to gamble only in Casino Royale or in Vegas as well?

Mathew

Adam R asked:


Does anyone know where i can download the new James Bond novel ‘Devil May Care’ for free?

Dan

Joel Owens asked:


James Bond is no Superman. Though this may be true, his propensity for saving the world can rival that of any popular superhero we know. With his martini-toting allure and appeal that every man wants to have and every woman wants, James Bond has become the very epitome of masculinity on and off screen. No one can deny it. James Bond films are a phenomenon in Hollywood box office history with millions of ticket and merchandise sales under this franchise’s belt.

Almost 45 years of ******* gave us 22 007 films. In every offering, we James Bond actors put on their moves to channel the Bond suaveness. In these films, we found ourselves awestruck by action-packed scenes, galvanizing gadgets and vile villains that made the viewing experience more exciting. So relive the excitement and reminisce as we look back at some James Bond films that made our jaws drop.

5. Dr. No

This film first launched the Bond fever on the silver screen that’s why it made the list. Aside from that, this film has introduced us to the world of suaveness as Bond takes care of the deed to save the world from megalomaniacs. The exciting storyline brings Bond to the depths of Jamaica to look into the suspicious disappearance of another British spy. He faces the sinister Dr. Julius No, a demented scientist who schemes on firing rocket missiles to destroy the western world. In this film, we do not only see Bond duke it out with the vilest nemeses. We also see him bag the very first James Bond girl, Ursula Andress.

4. From Russia With Love

This 007 film has introduced us to a lot of fascinating James Bond villains like the SPECTRE, our favorite spy’s worst archenemy. Not only that. This is the film where we first catch a glimpse of Ernst Stavro Blofeld…well, even if it was just his hand, and his Persian cat.

This is the first 007 movie focused on the secret agent’s love ventures and action adventures. The plot is basically about the Russians sending a voluptuous female spy, Daniell Banachi, along with other antiheroes to annihilate Bond and stop his conquest to save the world.

3. Diamonds are Forever

James Bond goes on a cat-and-mouse chase to foil his vilest enemy, Ernst Stavro Blofeld. He goes to countries like Japan, Egypt and Maui to finally put an end to the man who is responsible for the death of Tracy, one of the many women he has gotten himself involved with. The most fascinating thing about this movie is that we see Bond suffocating the bald evil of a man, Blofeld.

Just when you think the chase between these two is over, the plot thickens. Bond goes on a spying-spree to investigate a diamond-smuggling operation in South Africa. The mission takes him to the City of Sins where he meets the voluptuous villain, Plenty O’toole, and foils the scheming she was trying to pull. Then, there are the cool gadgets like the moon buggy and the submarine that the characters use in the race against time to save the world. When he is already about to do the final kill to finish the mission, he is surprised to find out that Blofeld is indeed alive and now has a clone! As always, our spy survives the mission and goes on doing the things he’s best at—spying and womanizing.

2. Die Another Day

James Bond is trapped in North Korea after a failed mission that almost cost him his life and honor. Being a true spy, he survives all the torture and when a prisoner trade has been done by Korea and the world peace forces, he goes back to England accused of being a traitor for spilling secret information. Bond pursues the enemies and once again, is commissioned by the government to go on a mission to stop terrorism.

The story, soundtrack and the overall appeal of the movie are awesome, although this movie might be too long for some audience to stomach. However, I admit that what made this Bond film join the roster of top Bond films, are the gadgets. That invisible James Bond vehicle is just stunning. With a technology like that, it is no wonder that Bond is able to dodge the fastest bullet and survive the harshest explosives.

1. Tomorrow Never Dies

Tomorrow Never Dies revolves around a demented media mogul trying to make superpowers of the world clash against each other to create pandemonium. Together with Wan Lin, the tough Asian ***** portrayed by Michelle Yeoh, Bond fights the mastermind and brings world peace back.

The plot may be common, and the ending a usual mission accomplished for Bond. However, this movie boasts of ass-kicking fight scenes that we haven’t seen so beautifully captured on camera. The James Bond girls in this movie are tough and believably lethal to boot. The gadgets are a big plus, as well. The BMW0il and BMW1200 motorcycle are eye candies especially when Bond rides them and had an uncanny car chase scene with Michelle Yeoh. No doubt about it, this movie is the definitive piece among the 22 James Bond films.



Clyde

Harmione Granger asked:


Is there a video game that is like the 64 James Bond game? Do you think the wii will get that as one of its games in the virtual console?! these are the systems i own Playstation 3, Wii, PSP, Gamecube anything in there would be helpful!

Duane

James Johnson asked:


Before you can legally take your car out onto the road, there are certain requirements you need to adhere to. For starters, car identification is an important factor pertaining to drivers and it is through registration plates that cars are recognized. Just like the colour of a car or extra features represent the character and personality of a driver; personal number plates also illustrate uniqueness.

This year, the popularity of a box office hit will influence some of the registration plates that will take to the streets. What Is The DVLA Up To? The DVLA (which stands for the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) has always offered personal number plates for residents that like to showcase creativity. Gearing up for a March 1st release, the DVLA will send tons of 07 plates that pay homage to the latest entry in the James Bond motion picture series.

Casino Royale, starring Daniel Craig, made waves with the public and now coupled with the New Year, 07 registration plates will soon be on the rise. For the 07 personal number plates, you may pay up to 999 pounds for your very own piece of the James Bond Casino Royale memory.

The DVLA database became available for the public to start making orders on November 13th with a final release date of the first of March. With the many 007 possibilities for personal number plates, you can really have fun making fellow drivers guess the reasoning behind your registration plates origin. Wouldn’t it be cool to have a 07 displayed on the back of your car? And if you do not act fast, the more than 250,000 07 combinations for personal number plates will dwindle to an inexistent amount.

You do not want to limit the potential of creative registration plates. Take Advantage of Searchable Databases. If you are interested in exploring the world of personal number plates, you may search archives to see if your combination still remains.

If your do not act fast, you may lose your chance to take advantage of an entertaining vanity plate that also fits well into the scheme of a new year. If at first you do not find a satisfying arrangement, you can also search a convenient database that is easily scannable across the Internet. Whether you wish to impress a significant other or have always held a soft spot for the James Bond flicks, personal registration plates are a fun way to add a little pizzazz to the exterior of your car.

In no time, you could be showing off one of the many 07 personal number plates if you act fast and come up with a combination that is still available.



Zachary

Mckyle asked:


I need the exact drink formula, like how many parts of what. its for a party and i wanna impress my friends. Plus James Bond is freakin cool.

Lucille