The newest Bond film in the Daniel Craig-helmed series, “No Time to Die,” was set to release in theaters this November, but is now slated for April 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.Ĭheck out IO Interactive’s teaser trailer for “Project 007” below. It also incorporates gambling minigames, such as Baccarat and Blackjack. The game features a story including characters from multiple James Bond films, such as Oddjob and Jaws. “Creating an original Bond game is a monumental undertaking and I truly believe that IO Interactive, working closely with our creative partners at EON and MGM, can deliver something extremely special for our players and communities.” In 1998, Nintendo released James Bond 007 for the Game Boy developed by Saffire. “It’s true that once in a while, the stars do align in our industry,” IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak said in a statement Thursday. EON Productions is assisting with game development. “Project 007” - which is a tentative title for the upcoming game - is licensed by MGM and Delphi and in development in IO’s two Nordic studios in Copehnagen, Denmark and Malmö, Sweeden. IO Interactive said the game will be released on “modern systems and platforms,” so it’s safe to assume the game will be playable on both current consoles and PCs, though the company didn’t say if it will be available on the recently released next-generation consoles from Microsoft and Sony Interactive. IO Interactive announced the project in a teaser trailer today, but the upcoming game doesn’t have a release date yet.Ī free mobile title called “ 007: World of Espionage” was released by developer Glu in 2015, but there hasn’t been a major PC and console James Bond game since the last James Bond-inspired video game for console and PC, “ 007 Legends,” came out in 2012 from Activision (timed to the theater launch of “Skyfall”).ĭetails about “Project 007” are sparse so far, but IO Interactive said the game will not be based solely on Ian Fleming’s “Casino Royale” novel or the 2006 film adaptation (or the prequel novels by Anthony Horoqitz) - instead, its a “wholly original Bond story developed exclusively as a video game.” DESIGNING BOND – Production designer Mark Tildesley and costume designer Suttirat Anne Larlarb, along with cast and other filmmakers, discuss the inspiration, challenges and trials of concepting and making such remarkable sets and costumes for the iconic Bond franchise.After eight years, fans of the “James Bond” franchise will finally get a new video game, and it will tell the superspy’s origin story.Ī new game “Project 007” and in development from IO Interactive, the same company that developed the acclaimed spy series “ Hitman.” IO Interactive will use its proprietary game design software, Glacier (which it used to make the “Hitman” series) to develop the upcoming Bond game. We’ll hear from Daniel Craig, Cary Fukunaga, other key cast and filmmakers, on what it was like filming at these spectacular locations. As well as returning to Bond’s spiritual home, Jamaica, for Daniel Craig’s final outing, we also go on a global journey taking in Italy, Norway and Scotland. A GLOBAL JOURNEY – Exotic locations are synonymous with all Bond movies and No Time To Die is no different. In this piece we see how No Time To Die continues with this tradition with its amazing action sequences. KEEPING IT REAL: THE ACTION OF NO TIME TO DIE – In a world full of CGI-heavy action films, the Bond franchise proudly stands out from the crowd for always shooting practical stunts, without the use of special effects. The features also include a breakdown of action sequences that favored practical effects instead of the traditional CGI that has become the norm when it comes to blockbusters. The features include a behind-the-scenes look at the epic opening sequence that was shot in Matera, in the south of Italy, with the Aston Martin DB5, one of the most iconic James Bond cars. With a release date programmed just in time for the holidays, No Time to Die hits shelves on December 21, and features exclusive content that includes over an hour of bonus material. The story follows a retired Bond that is brought back to work when a scientist goes missing and a mysterious new villain played by Academy Award winner Rami Malek emerges. After being delayed several times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, No Time to Die premiered in early October in theaters and has since become one of the highest grossing films of 2021, with over $700 million earned worldwide. The last installment of the James Bond film franchise starring Daniel Craig has set a date to hit shelves in 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD formats.
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