The biggest role of the British actor's early career came in 2008, when he faced off against none other than James Bond himself. Seduce Vesper and convince her to betray her country (succeeded).Do the same way to Corinne Veneau (failed). 2010 James Bond Heroes & Villains Simon Kassianides as Yusef A134 Autograph Trading Card - Auto. Raoul Silva | https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Yusef_Kabira?oldid=3950683. … Ernst Stavro Blofeld | Sasha Davidov | Whisper | Email to friends Share on Facebook - opens in a new window or tab Share on Twitter - opens in a new window or tab Share on Pinterest - … Followed by Bond, Greene heads to Austria, making a deal with the CIA to turn a blind eye to the coup; they assume the land he has been promised contains oil. There didn't seem to be any geography and you were wondering what the hell was going on. [59] The main unit began on 3 January 2008[18] at Pinewood Studios. After Bond and Camille leave the party for Camille to show Bond the details of the Tierra Project, Bolivian police conduct a traffic stop. Le Chiffre | Clive | [94] The art gallery fight was intended to be simple, but during filming Craig's stunt double accidentally fell from the construction scaffolding. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Outside, M tells Bond that Greene was found dead in the middle of the desert, shot twice in the neck and some engine oil found in his stomach. [99] The scene was shot in an air tunnel at Bodyflight, which offers the same effects as skydiving. [95] Ten cars were supplied by Aston Martin. [97] The crew also mounted SpaceCams on helicopters, and placed cameras with 1600mm lenses underground, to cover the action. The trail eventually leads them to wealthy businessman Dominic Greene, a member of the Quantum organisation, which intends to stage a coup d'état in Bolivia to seize control of their water supply. Jack Strap | £7.73 + £2.71 P&P . [109], The film premiered at the Odeon Leicester Square on 29 October 2008. [91] He had intended to use Ford GTs for the opening chase,[92] but it was replaced by the Alfa Romeo 159. James Bond Mission Logs Autographed Costume Card Daniel Craig. At an eco hotel in the desert, Greene tells Medrano that he now controls the majority of Bolivia's water supply, and Medrano must accept a new contract that makes Greene Bolivia's sole provider of water at significantly higher rates; if Medrano refuses, Greene will have Medrano replaced and deprive the country of water until it collapses. Oddjob | [59] On 19 April, an Aston Martin employee driving a DBS to the set crashed into the lake. Bambi and Thumper | Meanwhile, Camille kills Medrano, avenging the murders of her family. [134] It was the highest-grossing opening weekend Bond film in the US,[135] and tied with The Incredibles for the biggest November opening outside of the Harry Potter series. Warned by Leiter, he evades the CIA's Special Activities Division when they attempt to kill him. Mary Golson | We were stuffed. This prompted Bond to track Mr. White down and take him into custody. The action sequences and pacing were praised, but criticism grew over the realism and serious but gritty feel that the film carried over. Erich Kriegler | [40] He was surprised that he was approached for the job, stating he was not a big Bond film fan, and that he would not have accepted had he not seen Casino Royale which he felt had humanised Bond; since travelling the world had become less exotic since the series's advent, it made sense to focus more on Bond as a character. Bond tells Kabira's latest target, Corrine Veneau, a Canadian Intelligence agent, of Kabira's true intentions, thus sparing her Vesper's fate. Quantum of Solace We got away with it, but only just. One of the policemen shoots Mathis before Bond kills both of them. [44][61] The wrap party was held on 21 June. [52] Craig noted the letter Q itself looks rather odd. Necros | The review concludes that "Bond has been stripped of his iconic status. [49] The water supply issue in Bolivia was the main theme, with a story based on the Cochabamba Water Revolt.[50]. Tom Ford was hired to tailor "sharper" suits for Craig. Dambala | In July 2006, as Casino Royale entered post-production, Eon Productions announced that the next film would be based on an original idea by producer Michael G. Dr. Kaufman | Hugo Drax | Vesper must do the kidnapper's bidding or Yusef will be killed. And the ongoing shift of M, as played by Judi Dench, to front and centre: the Bond girls fade into insignificance as she becomes his moral counterpoint and theirs is the only real relationship on screen." He was portrayed by Simon Kassianides, who also played Sunil Bakshi in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. ", Bond girl Olga Kurylenko introduces Ford Ka at Paris Motor Show (video), "Avon to introduce Bond Girl 007 fragrance with Gemma Arterton", "Coca-Cola launches ad featuring Jack White's Quantum of Solace music", "Quantum of Solace Hits DVD & Blu-ray in March", "Weekend Box Office Results from 11/14 – 11/16", "UK Tomatometer Preview: Quantum Of Solace – Is the New Bond Shaken or Stirred? Bond infiltrates the complex, kills the chief of police for betraying Mathis, and single-handedly assaults the hotel. [56] Forster wanted to film the plane fight as a homage to Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest, and chose planes like the Douglas DC-3 to suit that. 2019 Upper Deck James Bond Simon Kassianides as Yusef K... 0 Bids: C $5.99 +C $3.95: Time left: 1m: 2020 Topps UFC MMA Darren Till Rainbow Foil Card #25 . [46] Haggis located his draft's climax in the Swiss Alps,[47] but Forster wanted the action sequences to be based around the four classical elements of earth, water, air and fire. Arkady Ourumov | Auric Enterprises (Flying Circus) | Joe Butcher | But the man himself powers this movie; he carries the film: it's an indefinably difficult task for an actor. [79], Production designer Peter Lamont, a crew member on 18 previous Bond films, retired after Casino Royale. [45] Forster said he created the Camille character as a strong female counterpart to Bond rather than a casual love interest; she openly shows emotions similar to those which Bond experiences but is unable to express. [54] Other places used for location shooting were Madrid in August 2007;[55] Baja California, Mexico in early 2008, for shots of the aerial battle;[56][57] Malcesine, Limone sul Garda and Tremosine in Italy during March,[58] and at Talamone during the end of April. Vesper Lynd | Ian Fleming says that if you don't have a quantum of solace in your relationship then the relationship is over. I really think you people should find a better place to meet. Comninos recovered safely from his injury. Location filming took place in Mexico, Panama, Chile, Italy, Austria and Wales, while interior sets were built and filmed at Pinewood Studios. [82] Gassner wanted his sets to emphasise Craig's "great angular, textured face and wonderful blue eyes", and totally redesigned the MI6 headquarters because he felt Judi Dench "was a bit tired in the last film, so I thought, let's bring her into a new world". Vesper Lynd is an antagonist in the James Bond franchise. Milton Krest | [96][self-published source? Dr. Kananga | [123] Activision released its first James Bond game, also titled Quantum of Solace, which is based on both Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace. [117] Coca-Cola became a promotional partner, rebranding Coke Zero as "Coke Zero Zero 7." AKA: yusuf jam. 1539 N 23rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19121. Bond and M return to London and search Mitchell's flat, discovering Mitchell had a contact in Haiti, Edmund Slate. [70] In a poll by Chilean daily newspaper La Segunda, 75% of its readers disagreed with Lopez's actions, due to the negative image of Chile they felt it presented, and the controversy's potential to put off productions looking to film in the country in the future. Forster aimed to make a modern film that also featured classic cinema motifs: a vintage Douglas DC-3 was used for a flight sequence, and Dennis Gassner's set designs are reminiscent of Ken Adam's work on several early Bond films. [26] It was the name of a short story in Ian Fleming's anthology For Your Eyes Only (1960). [89], Quantum of Solace was the last in Ford Motor's three-film deal that began with 2002's Die Another Day. The country doubled for Haiti and Bolivia, with the National Institute of Culture of Panama standing in for a hotel in the latter country. Gustav Graves | They fall in love. Hans Glaub | The weekend gross of the equivalent of $10.6 million in France was a record for the series, surpassing what Casino Royale made in five days by 16%. [83], Louise Frogley replaced Lindy Hemming as costume designer, though Hemming remained as supervisor. [127] These figures do not include Blu-ray sales or DVD rentals. 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During the Cold War, everything was very clear, the good guys and the bad guys. "[15] He said that "Bond doesn't have that because his girlfriend [Vesper Lynd] has been killed",[51] and therefore, "[Bond is] looking for revenge … to make himself happy with the world again". Lock. Colonel Carlos | Van Bierk | Red Grant | CharmSeductionEspionage Dryden | [151] It was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film, while Kurylenko and Dench were both nominated for the Best Supporting Actress award. Evil-doer He praised the film's shorter runtime, claiming that many other Bond films run out of steam before the end, and included Casino Royale in this category. Magda | Gallo | Blog. James Bond/Vesper Lynd, James Bond/Madeleine Swann, James Bond/Lucia Sciarra, James Bond/Eve Moneypenny, James Bond/Severine, James Bond/Camille Montes, James Bond/Bill Tanner, James Bond/Felix Leiter, James Bond/Dench!M, James Bond/Fiennes!M, James Bond/Ronson, James Bond/Raoul Silva, James Bond/C, James Bond/Hinx, James Bond/Mr. This auction is for a replica of the MI6 file on Vesper Lynd's boyfriend Yusef Kabira, including the autopsy report and photographs of hisfaked death as seen in … Yusef is a member of the Quantum organization. Braun | Hobby Rittenhouse Archives Regular price $29.99 2010 James Bond Heroes & Villains Rory Kinnear as Tanner A133 Autograph Trading Card - Auto. [47] Rumours of a "curse" spread among tabloid media, something which deeply offended Craig, who disliked that they compared Comninos's accident to something like his minor finger injury later on the shoot (also part of the "curse"). Steven Obanno | Abrika | [129][dead link] The film then broke the UK opening-weekend record, taking £15.5 million ($25 million) in its first weekend, surpassing the previous record of £14.9 million held by Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. [94] A full-scale replica of the building's exterior was used for the exploding part Bond and Camille escape from. Alec Trevelyan | [106] White's favourite Bond theme is John Barry's instrumental piece for On Her Majesty's Secret Service, and he watched various opening credit sequences from the series for inspiration while mixing the track. [139], Roger Moore, the third actor to play Bond in the films, said that Daniel Craig was a "damn good Bond but the film as a whole, there was a bit too much flash cutting [and] it was just like a commercial of the action. On the DVD sales chart the film opened at No. May 28, 2020 - Explore Digital Artist, Illustrator,De's board "Onur Gucel" on Pinterest. Bond tells Kabria's latest target, a Canadian intelligence agent named Corrine Veneau (Stana Katic), who Yusef really is, sparing her Vesper's fate. Leo | Swatch designed a series of wrist watches, each of them inspired by a Bond villain.[124]. Following Greene's death and the dismantling of Quantum, Bond manages to track down and confront Kabira at his apartment before telling Corinne about Kabira's true occupation and advising her to alert the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. Alone in her hotel room, Vesper can't help remember a strange conversation with Yusef not all that long ago. Braun | Bond travels to Kazan, Russia, where he finds Vesper Lynd's former lover, Yusef Kabira, a member of Quantum who seduces women with valuable connections and is indirectly responsible for her death. Originally, he would have emerged from the city's cisterns at Siena Cathedral, but this was thought disrespectful. Baron Samedi | Auric Goldfinger | After killing the security detail, he confronts Greene. Rosie Carver | A tie-in advert featured the orchestral element of "Another Way to Die. [4] Second unit filming began in Italy at the Palio di Siena horse race on 16 August 2007,[53] although at that point Forster was unsure how it would fit into the film. Bond is looking for his quantum of solace and that's what he wants, he wants his closure. Leroy | [102] As with Casino Royale, Arnold kept use of the "James Bond Theme" to a minimum. Stromberg Shipping Line (Liparus Crew) | Realizing now that he's done for, Kabira decides to accept his fate by asking Bond to kill him and get it over with. Previous Image. The film grossed $168.4 million in Canada and the US, and $417.7 million in other territories, for a total of $600.1 million. Perez | Mr. Kil | A Special Branch bodyguard working for Quantum member Guy Haines, an advisor to the British Prime Minister, is killed by one of Greene's men after Bond throws him off a roof. See who you know in common; Get introduced; Contact Yusuf directly; Join to view full profile People also viewed. Severine | SMERSH | [110] The film was originally scheduled to be released in the UK and North America on 7 November; however, Eon pushed forward the British date to 31 October during filming,[111] while the American date was pushed back in August to 14 November, after Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince had been moved to 2009, thereby allowing the distributors to market the film over the autumn blockbuster Thanksgiving holiday weekend. [127] As of 1 November 2009[update], 2,643,250 DVD units were sold, generating $44,110,750 in sales revenue. Imposter 00 | After interrogating Greene following General Medrano's death, Bond learns of Kabira's true occupation with Quantum and that he is currently targeting Canadian agent Corinne Veneau, even giving her the same kind of necklace he gave to Vesper. There are no audio commentaries or deleted scenes on these editions. Felsen | [77] The crew returned to Italy from 13 to 17 May to shoot a (planned) car crash at the marble quarry in Carrara,[78] and a recreation of the Palio di Siena at the Piazza del Campo in Siena. A sequence requiring several hundred extras was also shot at nearby Colón. Main Villains $4.69 0 bids + $4.66 shipping . 3 interactive class activities to energize your online classroom; Sept. 9, 2020. [94] Originally three Alfa Romeos were in the sequence: but Forster felt the scene was running too long and re-edited the scene so it only looked like two Alfas were chasing Bond. Edmund Slate | [99] Daniel Craig and Olga Kurylenko did their own stunts for this scene. Vargas | Kra | General Chang | Eventually, Bond learns that Quantum was nothing more than a front run by Ernst Stavro Blofeld of SPECTRE, and that Kabira was nothing more than a pawn alongside Mr. White, Le Chiffre, Greene and Medrano; all of them used by Blofeld as part of his plot to wreak psychological pain on Bond. ", "Bond has activists on his tail over new film's 'brutal' horse race finale", "Filming locations for Quantum of Solace", "Bond 22 filming takes place in Madrid, Spain during last week of August", "Quantum of Solace – Production Diary (7)", "Barracks and airport provide location for Bond film", "Marc Forster Finds His Quantum of Solace", "James Bond series takes a 'Quantum' leap", "James Bond has new nemesis: irate Chilean mayor", "¿Apoya Ud. Bond learns Slate is a hitman sent to kill Camille Montes at the behest of her lover, environmentalist entrepreneur Dominic Greene. Wilson. 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