Today we head to the Bond 23 press conference which has to be the most anticipated that I’ve ever been to. At the press conference, we’re hoping to officially find out the title of the movie officially (which we think will be Skyfall). According to the info we have, the press conference will be attended by Producers Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli, Director Sam Mendes, Daniel Craig and other key members of the cast.

We’re hoping that if technology allows, to live blog the entire press conference so keep your eyes peeled below for updates as they happen. Who knows what will happen but we know it will be very exciting!

The press conference is due to begin at 11.45 so keep your eyes peeled for updates below. You won’t need to click refresh, text should appear magically!

UPDATE: See a round-up of all the highlights in Jon’s post here.

  James Bond 23 Press Conference (11/03/2011) 
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Now at the Press conference. T-minus 1 hours till we hope that the cast and filmmakers turn up
We’ll be blogging it all live right here for you so stay tuned!
Thursday November 3, 2011 10:46 
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All name tags are covered so we don’t know 100% who’s coming other than the 2 producers, Daniel Craig and the Director Sam Mendes
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In the meantime, here’s what it looks like
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it’s coming, honest!
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James Bond Press Conference
Thursday November 3, 2011 11:00 
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and there it us! No title of the movie yet and all name tags covered. Going dark for a bit. We’ll kick off about 11.45 if all rungs to time
Thursday November 3, 2011 11:01 
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Room’s pretty full now. 25 mins to go until kick off. Will it be called Skyfall?
Thursday November 3, 2011 11:19 
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Room completely packed now. Only spaces left are the 9 chairs up the front
Thursday November 3, 2011 11:33 
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The room is packed. The lights are dim. The iconic 007 logo is on the screen… [via Twitter]
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[Comment From MarvinMarvin: ] 

How many press people are there?

Thursday November 3, 2011 11:40 Marvin
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Marvin- must be over 150
Thursday November 3, 2011 11:40 
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Loads of speculation here about the title. We think it’s still going to be Skyfall but hopefully we’ll soon find out!
Thursday November 3, 2011 11:42 
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Bond music has just started playing. Oh the excitement!
Thursday November 3, 2011 11:43 
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As the classic James Bond theme tune sounds out, the press conference is ready to begin… [via Twitter]
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We’re off!
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Michael g Wilson and Barbara broccoli here to introduce it
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Title is: Skyfall!!!!
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The press conference takes place on the same date that Sean Connery was announced as the first James Bond. [via Twitter]
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Director Sam Mendes here to introduce his cast
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The title of Bond 23 will be….Skyfall. [via Twitter]
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Shooting at Pinewood Studios, Scotland, Whitehall in London, Turkey
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Here comes the cast. Naomi Harri,
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Dame Judy Dench here in da house
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Javier Bardem here is here and some chap called Daniel Craig
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Director Sam Mendes is joined on stage by Bérénice Marlohe, Naomie Harris, Dame Judi Dench, Javier Bardem and Daniel Craig. [via Twitter]
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So, Skyfall is the title, what do we think of it?
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along with French acrtress Bérénice Marlohe
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Sam Mendes has been a fan as a child. First movie he saw was Live and Let Die.
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When he saw Craig play Bond in Casino Royale, he wanted to be a part of it and wanted the huge challenge.
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He has also confirmed that there WILL be action!
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Barbara talks of Mendes saying that they wanted his chikdish enthusiam
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today is also the 50th anniversary to the day that Sean Connery was announced as Bond for Dr. No
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Sorry for the spelling mistakes BTW. Trying to keep up!
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Craig is very comfortable stepping back into the famous shoes and cant wait to get started
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Shooting starts today!
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Reason the press conference is here in London is because they will be shooting in and around Whitehall
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Skyfall will begin shooting today. [via Twitter]
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Javier says that Bond was very much a part of his growing up. Some of fondest memories were seeing Bond at the cinema with his family,
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And Bérénice Marlohe says that she has too been watching them since she was a child. When she got the part, it took her days to realise that it was true!
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Naomi cant believe that this is still happening. She’s spent two months training and is very ready for the “rollercoaster that is about to commence”
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Now onto the audience questions…..
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Question from The Guardian – we’ve had action mentioned but what about gadgets
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Mendes “cant reveal too much at the moment but there will be lots if surprises”
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Ben Whishaw, Ralph Fiennes and Albert Finney will all be joining the Skyfall cast. [via Twitter]
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Q: After playing role in the dragon tattoo – how would you compare the two roles?
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Craig – “they are completely different”! Lovely!
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Bérénice plays a glamous enigmatic character, Naomi plays a field agent called Eve,
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Bérénice Marlohe will play Severin. Naomie Harris will play a field agent called Eve. [via Twitter]
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Question to the bond girls – cant you expand on your roles
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Question – What about the Scotish element to the film?
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They’re not giving anything away!!
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Mendes – “There is a Scottish element and it involves Scotland!”
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Question to Producers – “Will the budget be cut for this one after a heavy spend on Bond 22?”
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A: It’s in the same range as the last one. Nothing i nthe script has been changed to get what we want. We keep on adding. We’ve not had to sacrifice anything. All the money will go on the screen. All the crews are back, same production crew, effects, stunts – everything the same as the last film
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Q: How does Skyfall relate to any existing property
A: It doesnt!
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Q from Empire: Who’s going to do the bond theme?
A: Considering various people but no one to announce at the moment
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Q: Daniel – 3rd Bond movie, what will you try to bring to the Bond Character?
A: In doing a 3rd one and being lucky enough to do a 3rd one it’s an inntention to make it as good as we possibly can
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Mendes also stated it’s hard doing a press conference when they cannot give anything away.

Craig – we have a great script

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Q: Question for Javier – How do you feel being in the beginning of the film and being the bad guy in the story?
A: It’s an honour to be at this table because of the background story and because of these professionals working with these people and it;s going to be fun
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Javier – Being a baddie means soewhere someone thinks I’m a good guy!
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Javier Bardem will play Skyfall’s villain. [via Twitter]
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Q: Javier – You played such a formidable bad guy in a last film, how can this be improved?

A: It’s about the journey and finding a new way of doing it

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Q: for Mendes – What is it like working with this great team/
A: For me it’s being part of a great team. Alex (second unit director) is working in tandem with me but every decision is mine. The action needs to co-exist with the drama
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Q from the BBC for Sam – There’s an outstanding cast with 16 Oscar noms and your films alone with 12 Oscars and 6 wins. Think this might get an Oscar?
A: It’s not the reason you do a movie and not the reason you do a Bond movie. For me, Bond movies are for the audience and what happens afterwards is out of my hands
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Q: How are you celebrating the 50th Anniversary? Will the last movies come back to the big screen? Will 2012 be a ‘Bond Year?’

A: Michael – We have a documentary currently being made. We have a lot of other things planned but as yet won’t annuonce them. Sony and ourselves are looking for a way for the fans to celebrate.

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Question from TotalFilm – Daniel, have you had to do any new training and new cast, what training have you done?

A: Javier – Learning the English vowels!! *Audience laughs!
Naomi has been doing Yoga three times a week to get int shape and stunt driving, fireing maching eguns which she loves. Stunt training, jumping out of cars and running up and down stairs

Bérénice – I’ve been learning to fire guns and very much enjoyed it

Thursday November 3, 2011 12:08 
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Question from Deadline – If this goes well, will you direct a second?

Laughs and looks to Producers –

If this goes well then hopefully yes but let’s see how this one gies

Thursday November 3, 2011 12:08 
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Q – What does Skyfall mean?

A – It has some emotional context which will be revaled in the film

Thursday November 3, 2011 12:09 
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Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli explain that the title Skyfall has “some emotional context”. [via Twitter]
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BBC Radio 1 Q – Were there doubts this movie wouldn’t get made

Craig – I kept myself busy but it was frustrating waiting. Now everything is ready. The past few months have just been to this point but it was frustrating

Thursday November 3, 2011 12:10 
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Q: Will we see Quantum again in this movie?

A: This one doesnt connect and is it’s own story

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Question from Sky – Producers, were you worried this wouldn’t get made after the problems with MGM?

A: Craig takes it and says The reason we are here today is because of these two pointing to the Producers who have made it happen

Thursday November 3, 2011 12:11 
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Q: Was there every any reason to make the movies more high-brow?

A: Michael – With Casino Royale we went down a certain path. We had a great cast, plenty of action

Thursday November 3, 2011 12:11 
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Director Sam Mendes says Skyfall “is its own story. It doesn’t connect with the last two movies”. [via Twitter]
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Q: Will we see shirts off from Javier and Daniel

A: Barbara – Damn Right!!
Thursday November 3, 2011 12:13 
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Michael – We want to see more than that!
Thursday November 3, 2011 12:13 
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Question – Daniel – is it hard to not be typecast as Bond?

A: I just like working. If i could do this for a few more years then I’ll be happy.

Barbara – Definitely! (implies he might do more?)

Thursday November 3, 2011 12:13 
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Ben Moritimer who is writing for Coming Soon asked a great question – They wont tell us the names of three characters, is that because Bond Fans will recoginise them?

Praised on a well pharsed question and they implied that is exactly why but i guess we’ll see!
Thursday November 3, 2011 12:15 
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The press conference has concluded. Thank you to producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, and director Sam Mendes… [via Twitter]
Thursday November 3, 2011 12:16 007
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And that is that people. End of the press conference. We’ll get this typed up with the highlights and stay tuned. thanks so much for everyone who joined us and don’t forget Bond 23 is Skyfall and starts shooting today – my guess is at the legendary Pinewood Studios. This is Dave signing off!
Thursday November 3, 2011 12:16 
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Thanks also to cast members Daniel Craig, Dame Judi Dench, Naomie Harris, Javier Bardem and Bérénice Marlohe. [via Twitter]
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