007 is back on DVD with special Two-Disc Edition

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By Patrick Luce Jan 24, 2007, 20:58 GMT

The $500 million worldwide box office smash, and most successful Bond movie to date, arrives on 2-Disc DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and on the Sony Playstation Portable (PSP) March 13 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film will be available March 13 in a 2-disc DVD set for the suggested retail price of $28.96, on Blu-ray Disc for the suggested retail price of $38.96 and for PSP at the suggested retail price of $28.95. The ultimate secret agent, James Bond “007,” brings audiences to the edge of their seats in the ultimate romantic action thriller Casino Royale. The rugged yet debonair Daniel Craig (Layer Cake, Munich) delivers an explosive performance and breathes gritty life into Ian Flemming’s notorious playboy, “007.” The adrenaline-filled Casino Royale takes audiences back to the mission that ignited the James Bond saga. Director Martin Campbell (GoldenEye, The Legend of Zorro) brings this 21st century Bond adventure to life featuring Craig and stunning leading lady Eva Green (Kingdom of Heaven, The Dreamers). The impeccable pair exhibit explosive chemistry in the complex and multi-faceted adventure. Oscar winner (Best Supporting Actress, Shakespeare in Love, 1998) and six-time Academy Award nominee (Best Actress, Mrs. Brown, 1997; Best Supporting Actress, Shakespeare in Love, 1998; Best Supporting Actress, Chocolat, 2000; Best Actress, Iris, 2001; Best Actress, Mrs. Hendersen Presents, 2005; Best Actress, Notes on a Scandal, 2007), Judi Dench, once again returns as “M”, Bond’s steely superior at M16, the British Secret Service. Casino Royale features veteran actor, Mads Mikkelsen Casino Royale traces the early career of James Bond (Craig) as he is elevated to “00” status. “M” (Dench), head of the British Secret Service, sends Bond on his first “007” mission leading him to Le Chiffre (Mikkelsen), banker to the world’s terrorists. In order to stop him and bring down the terrorist network, Bond must beat Le Chiffre in a high-stakes poker game at Casino Royale. Bond is initially annoyed when a beautiful treasury official, Vesper Lynd (Green), is assigned to deliver his stakes for the game and watch over the government’s money. But as Bond and Vesper survive a series of nearly lethal attacks by Le Chiffre and his henchmen, a mutual affection develops, leading Bond to learn his most important lesson: trust no one.DVD bonus features include:
Becoming Bond - An intimate look at how Daniel Craig stepped into the role of the 6th James Bond.
James Bond: For Real - Inside look at action and stunts of film
Bond Girls Are Forever - Closer Look at Bond's Leading Ladies
Chris Cornell’s Music Video, “You Know My Name”

Casino Royale (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition) is now available for pre-order at Amazon. It is available for pre-order at AmazonUK for a March 19th release. Visit the DVD database for more information.

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