James Bond 24 is officially titled SPECTRE. Come check out the first teaser poster, cast list and synopsis.

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Jim Cassidy
Published: December 4, 2014Posted in: News
James Bond 24 is officially titled SPECTRE. Come check out the first teaser poster, cast list and synopsis.

In 2012, we saw the third film in the Daniel Craig James Bond series, SKYFALL, take the movie world by storm.  Director Sam Mendes righted what many thought was a weak point in Craig’s time as 007 in QUANTUM OF SOLACE after a very well received first outing in CASINO ROYALE.  SYKFALL became the most financially successful film in the Bond franchise and was beloved by critics and audiences alike.  Mendes is now back in the director’s chair for the 24th official outing of James Bond and as of today, we have a whole heap of new information to provide.  During an announcement today at the Pinewood Studios in London on the 007 stage (otherwise known as the stage where budgets go to die…,” quipped Sam), Mendes, along with producer Barbara Broccoli, not only introduced us to the new name of the film, SPECTRE, but we were also introduced to new and returning cast members, all of which you can see below.

Another thing that was introduced today was the brand new Astin Martin DB10 which the production team designed along with Astin Martin specifically for this film.  It is absolutely breathtaking, in my opinion.  Some other worthy notes are the planned filming start dates (next Monday, December 8), where they will be filming (all of which you can see in the official press release below) as well as some of the key production team like the writers (SKYFALL writers John Logan and Neal Purvis & Robert Wade), new Director of Photography (Hoyte van Hoytema who most recently shot Christopher Nolan’s INTERSTELLAR) and new editor Lee Smith.

Check out the first official teaser poster:

James Bond Spectre - Poster - 001

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Here you can read the official press release regarding the upcoming film:

James Bond Producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli today released the title of the 24th James Bond adventure, SPECTRE.  The film, from Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment, is directed by Sam Mendes and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his fourth film as Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007.  SPECTRE begins principal photography on Monday, December 8, and is set for global release on November 6, 2015. 

Along with Daniel Craig, Mendes presented the returning cast, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw and Rory Kinnear as well as introducing Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Dave Bautista, Monica Bellucci and Andrew Scott.  Mendes also revealed Bond’s sleek new Aston Martin, the DB10, created exclusively for SPECTRE.  
 
A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organisation. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.
 
The 007 production will be based at Pinewood Studios, and on location in London, Mexico City, Rome and Tangier and Erfoud, in Morocco.  Bond will return to the snow once again, this time in Sölden, along with other Austrian locations, Obertilliach, and Lake Altaussee.
 
Commenting on the announcement, Wilson and Broccoli said, “We’re excited to announce Daniel’s fourth installment in the series and thrilled that Sam has taken on the challenge of following on the success of SKYFALL with SPECTRE.”.
 
Written by John Logan and Neal Purvis & Robert Wade, Director of Photography is Hoyte van Hoytema and Editor is Lee Smith.  Production Designer, Dennis Gassner returns along with Costume Designer, Jany Temime and Composer, Thomas Newman.  Action Specialist, Alexander Witt is the 2nd Unit Director.  Stunt Coordinator is Gary Powell, SFX Supervisor is Chris Corbould, and Visual Effects Supervisor is Steve Begg. 
 
Skyfall, the 23rd James Bond film, was a worldwide box office phenomenon, opening #1 in 70 territories around the world, taking over $1.1 billion worldwide and setting a new all-time box office record in the UK by becoming the first film to take over £100 million.  
 
The launch of SPECTRE was streamed live on 007.com and Facebook.com/JamesBond007, and the video is now available on demand at both sites. 

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Beyond the press release, you can also see the official announcement by Sam Mendes and producer Barbara Broccoli below:

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Also, from the JamesBond twitter account, we have some cast announcements:

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Not all of the new cast members were human though.  Joining the film is the brand new Aston Martin DB10

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So what do think of the cast, the name of the 24th Bond Film and all of the other details that were released today?  Let us know in the comments below.

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SPECTRE is directed by Sam Mendes and stars Daniel Craig, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw, Rory Kinnear, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Dave Bautista, Monica Bellucci and Andrew Scott.  

SYNOPSIS: A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organisation. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.

SPECTRE is set to hit theaters on November 6, 2015.

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Jim is an avid movie enthusiast, representing the general movie going audience, looking at movies for their entertainment value as opposed to their critical weight. He enjoys the escapism that movies provide. He is a fan of all genre's of movies, but gravitates toward comic-based movies, summer "popcorn" flicks and over-the-top comedies as his preference.