‘Quantum Of Solace’ Premieres In London
Daniel Craig, Dame Judi Dench and more came out for the world premiere of the latest 007 film Quantum of Solace in London, England last night. Held at the Odeon Leicester Square, this “Royal World Premiere” was attended, not only by a who’s who of British celebs but also by the young Princes of Wales William and Harry. Here are a few pics from the red carpet arrivals last night:
The new James Bond Daniel Craig was lookin’ quite dapper in his swanky tuxedo, even if that arm sling kinda clashed with the look a bit. It turns out that Craig essentially dislocated his shoulder while working on Quantum and had to undergo shoulder surgery to correct the problem. No word on how long he’ll have to wear the sling but hopefully it won’t be for much longer. The ladies at last night’s premiere looked lovely, Jack White (of Detroit’s White Stripes) looked frightfully awful but I think it was a look he was going for. As for the princes? Well they were there last night too. After the jump, check out a few pics of the dapper Royals as they made their grand arrival last night …
Man, they sure look good in their tuxes, don’t they? When asked who his favorite Bond is, Prince Harry revealed that the current blonde Bond is not his pick:
Prince Harry turned out to help Daniel Craig celebrate the world premiere of Quantum of Solace in London Wednesday night. So he must be a huge fan of the blond Bond, right? Well … not exactly. Before the movie began, Harry and his older brother, Prince William, spent a half-hour outside chatting with 200 servicemen, military veterans and their families. And high-spirited Harry made no secret of his favorite 007 star. “There’s only one Bond,” he told Stan Pepper, an 88-year-old veteran. “Sean Connery.” That might comes as a bit of a blow to Craig, the reigning James Bond, who strutted the nearby red carpet with girlfriend Satsuki Mitchell.
Aww … poor Daniel Craig. In all honesty, he hasn’t been James Bond for very long. Sean Connery’s Bond is legendary … that said, I am fully on Team Craig and am looking forward to his long career ahead as the new James Bond for the new generation. By pretty much all accounts, last night’s premiere was a stunning success. It’s always nice when you can get princes to attend your premiere events. Sounds like fun. Quantum of Solace opens here in theaters on November 14.
[Photo credit: Splash News; Source]
Tags: 'Quantum Of Solace', Dame Judith Olivia Dench, Daniel Craig, Elle Macpherson, Gemma Arterton, Jack White, Prince Henry 'Harry' Charles Albert David of Wales, Prince William Arthur Philip Louis of Wales
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October 30th, 2008 at 8:58 am
I think Craig is by far the best Bond, as the most recent films have been by far the best Bond films.
What’s with the poppies on the lapels?
October 30th, 2008 at 9:04 am
god, Prince Harry is hot.
October 30th, 2008 at 9:09 am
Awww V. Here’s the info:
Poppies are worn to commemorate the sacrifice of veterans in World War I and other wars. Rememberance day is November 11th.
Movingon.org…
While Craig is deffo hot, Harry and Wills look smashing indeed.
October 30th, 2008 at 9:16 am
The poppies are a yearly tradition in both Canada and England and are worn as a sign of Remembrance around Remembrance Day.
The poppy is a symbol taken from the poem “In Flanders Fields” by Canadian soldier LtCol John MCRae. He wrote it during WWI and the opening lines are:
“In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below…”
I grew up in Canada and every Nov. 11th we would gather as a school and recite this poem. If you go to Canada or England around this time of year, literally everyone wears a poppy on their lapel.
I hope that helps :-)
October 30th, 2008 at 10:06 am
Jack White looks like a smug zombie in that pic. ;)
Here’s an alternate theme for Quantum of Solace which I think is brilliant.:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMoJRLStD9c
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October 30th, 2008 at 10:38 am
we do the poppies here in the US too
October 30th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
I wanted to know the event making them wear the poppies - I’m a military kid, so I’m aware of the significance. Not that I’d ever discourage someone from wearing a poppy, but 12 days prior to the actual occasion seems early.
October 30th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Hey V! I’m a marine wife :-) I just grew up in canada prior to meeting my hubby.
From my experience, we always wore the poppies from Canadian Thanksgiving up to Christmas! It kind of becomes a part of your wardrobe for a while and you keep it on your coat or something you wear often. My Grandpa even wore one to my wedding in February.
Christine- that’s cool that they do it here in the US, as well. I’ll have to try and find one so I can particiapte here, as well. It’s a very nice tradition and a great way to pay respect.
October 30th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
To V:
Even though Remembrance Day is only observed on the one day, it’s customary for Brits and Canadians to wear the poppies for a week or two leading up to that day. I believe that in Canada we usually wait until after Halloween (which, I don’t think is celebrated as much in the UK) so that the more sombre Remembrance Day observance isn’t compromised.
October 30th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Elle Macpherson looks like a stuffed sausage in that dress…wow!
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November 3rd, 2008 at 1:50 am
I totally thought Jack White was Michael Jackson until I read further.
November 16th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Quantum of Solace is entertaining at least… a lot of high quality visuals, but the movie as a whole could stand to lose six or seven fewer chase scenes