Chester to Host Regional '007' Preview
‘Casino Royale’ the eagerly anticipated James Bond film will be previewed to an exclusive audience at the Odeon in Chester on Wednesday 15th November 2006. North West Vision has confirmed the regional premiere will take place in the historic walled city, which was the birth place of the new James Bond, Daniel Craig.
The agency has been working closely with BAFTA and regional partners to secure this special advanced screening for an invited audience of regional dignitaries and industry talent.
Alice Morrison, Chief Executive of North West Vision said:
“Our Cheshire and Warrington Film Office is presently experiencing a boom in filming with recent figures showing that the period January to August 2006 has beaten figures recorded for the whole of 2005. Hosting the regional bond preview in Chester will only help to reinforce the region’s potential as the destination for filmmaking.”
Cllr Ann Farrell, Chester City Council’s Culture Portfolio Holder said:
“We are all absolutely thrilled and delighted that the new James Bond film, ‘Casino Royale’ will be given a regional screening at the Odeon cinema in Chester. It’s a double celebration for Chester as our Odeon has its 70th birthday in 2006 and the movie stars the City’s own Daniel Craig as British secret agent 007. Hollywood came to Chester in 1936 when the Odeon first opened and now it’s back here again. It’s a great Christmas present for the City”.
Kam Kandola, Regional Programmer at BAFTA said:
“In partnership with North West Vision, BAFTA is thrilled to be hosting a screening of Casino Royale at the beautifully preserved Grade 2 listed Odeon Cinema in Chester in celebration of its 70th birthday this year. Daniel Craig was born in Chester and it is a particular treat to have a preview screening of his first appearance as James Bond in the city in which he was born.”
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EON Productions’ Casino Royale is the 21st James Bond 007 film in the 44 year franchise. The MGM/Columbia Pictures production began shooting in January. Its world premiere is in London on 14 November and is due for release in the UK on 16 November 2006 a day ahead of the US. The film is produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli with director, Martin Campbell.
Douglas Fairbanks Junior was present at the opening of the Odeon, Chester in 1936.
North West Vision is the film, TV and digital media development agency for England’s Northwest. It works behind the scenes supporting, funding and promoting film, TV and digital production in the Northwest. Find out more at: www.northwestvision.co.uk
The Cheshire and Warrington Film Office is managed by North West Vision and is grateful to the support it receives from the Cheshire partners.
BAFTA in the Regions, run in partnership with the regional screen agencies, is a programme of screenings and events taking place throughout England. Launched in 2005, the programme works to inspire industry practitioners and the public, provide access, develop audiences, and celebrate excellence. For more information, visit the British Academy of Film and Television Arts website: www.bafta.org
The British Academy Award is based on a design by Mitzi Cunliffe.
Press contacts: Marketing Projects PR Tel: 01244 330000 Web: www.marketingprojects.co.uk Jane Harrad-Roberts Mobile: 07785 395705 Email: jane@marketingprojects.co.uk Phil Brotherhood Mobile: 07884 493370 Email: phil@marketingprojects.co.uk
Contact: North West Vision Tel: 0870 609 4481 Web: www.northwestvision.co.uk Jacqui Rafferty Mobile: 07958 748064 Email: jacquir@northwestvision.co.uk
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