The Royal World premiere of Casino Royale (2006) in London
By: Anders Frejdh
Published:
2006-11-15
On the evening of 14th November 2006 thousands of people gathered at Leicester Square in London for the World Premiere of the much anticipated Casino Royale starring British actor Daniel Craig in his first outing as Agent 007.
The premiere, which was the 2006 Royal Film performance attended by
HM Queen Elizabeth II &
The Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip and organised for
CTBF (
Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund), the trade charity of the film and television industries in United Kingdom.
The Casino Royale London World Premiere ticket.
The Casino Royale London World Premiere brochure.
This time marked the 60th Royal Film Anniversary and the second time a Bond film was chosen by the Royal family. (The first time was the World Premiere of
Die Another Day in 2002)
The premiere took place at three cinemas simultaneously;
Odeon Leicester Square,
Odeon West End and
Empire which made it the biggest film premiere in Europe ever!
Photo from the World Premiere of Casino Royale at Leicester Square in London. Copyright © Erik Olsson. All rights reserved.
Not only was it an unforgettable evening with the screening of one of the best Bond films ever (
our review) but also a possibility to spot several famous people if one looks at the people that did attend.
Both old and new Bond personalities attended the premiere of Casino Royale
•
Andrew Noakes (associate producer)
•
Anthony Waye (executive producer)
•
Barbara Broccoli (producer)
•
Callum McDougall (executive producer)
•
Caterina Murino (actress)
•
Chris Corbould (special effects supervisor)
•
Chris Cornell (performer of the title song)
•
Daniel Craig (actor)
•
Daniel Kleinman (vinjett)
•
David Arnold (film soundtrack composer)
•
Debbie McWilliams (casting director)
•
Eva Green (actress)
•
Gary Powell (stunt coordinator)
•
Giancarlo Giannini (actor)
•
Ivana Milicevic (actress)
•
Jeffrey Wright (actor)
•
Jesper Christensen (actor)
•
Judi Dench (actress)
•
Lindy Hemming (costume designer)
•
Mads Mikkelsen (actor)
•
Martin Campbell (director)
•
Michael G. Wilson (producer)
•
Monty Norman (composer of
The James Bond Theme)
•
Neal Purvis (screenwriter)
•
Peter Lamont (production designer)
•
Richard Branson (cameo in the film)
•
Robert Wade (screenwriter)
•
Sébastien Foucan (actor)
•
Stuart Baird (editor)
•
Tom So (actor)
•
Colin Salmon
•
Dame Shirley Bassey
•
Maryam d'Abo
•
Michelle Yeoh
•
Rick Yune
•
Samantha Bond
•
Sean Bean
•
Vijay Amritraj
As well as many famous celebrities:
• British singer and artist
Sir Elton John
• American singer and artist
Jake Shears
• Spanish singer and artist
Julio Iglesias
• British actress
Keira Knightley
• American actress and singer
Lindsay Lohan
• Irish manager
Louis Walsh
• Harrods owner Mohammed al-Fayed
• Business woman
Paris Hilton
• British author
Peter James
• British singer and artist
Rachel Stevens
• British skådespelerskan
Sadie Frost
• British singer and artist
Sarah Harding
• American singer and actress
Sharon Osbourne
• British actor and director
Sir Richard Attenborough
• British singer and artist
Sting
• English fotball player
Teddy Sheringham
• Music band
The Sugababes
• Swedish television host
Ulrika Jonsson
A great night out for Bond fans and others who wanted a taste of a glittering, memorable, spectacular and well organised event!
Professor Jane Somerville, Anders Frejdh, author Peter James and Erik Olsson at the World Premiere of Casino Royale in London 2006. Copyright © Erik Olsson. All rights reserved.
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