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From this Saturday at 12 AM Eastern—that’s 4 PM Saturday in NZ, 2 PM in Sydney, and 5 AM in the UK—and repeated every four hours throughout the day—we’re featuring the described movies No Time to Die (2021) and Casino Royale (1954).
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Movie 1: No Time to Die (2021)
No Time to Die (2021) is the twenty-fifth film in the James Bond series and the fifth and final appearance of Daniel Craig as the iconic British secret agent 007.
The story begins with Bond living in retirement in Jamaica, having left active service behind. His peaceful existence is interrupted when his old friend and CIA agent Felix Leiter asks for his help in rescuing a kidnapped scientist.
Bond's mission soon leads him towards a dangerous new adversary, Lyutsifer Safin, whose plans could have devastating consequences for millions of people. Along the way, Bond reconnects with Madeleine Swann and encounters a new generation of agents, including Nomi, who has taken over his former 007 designation.
Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, No Time to Die combines espionage, action and emotional drama while bringing Daniel Craig's interpretation of James Bond to its conclusion. With spectacular locations, elaborate action sequences and a story that explores Bond's personal relationships, the film provides a dramatic finale to his fifteen-year tenure as 007.
Directed by: Cary Joji Fukunaga
Produced by: Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli
Starring: Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Léa Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Christoph Waltz
Written by: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Cary Joji Fukunaga, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Scott Z. Burns
Music by: Hans Zimmer
Cinematography: Linus Sandgren
Edited by: Tom Cross, Elliot Graham
Distributed by: Universal Pictures
Release date: 30 September 2021 (UK)
File length: 163 minutes
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Language: English
Budget: Approx. $250–301 million
Box office: Approx. $774 million
Movie 2: Casino Royale (1954)
Casino Royale (1954) is an American television adaptation of Ian Fleming's first James Bond novel and the earliest screen appearance of the character.
The story follows American intelligence agent Jimmy Bond, who is sent to Casino Royale to help British agent Clarence Leiter defeat the dangerous Soviet agent Le Chiffre. Le Chiffre is attempting to recover money he has lost through gambling, and Bond's mission is to prevent him from securing the funds he needs.
The television adaptation differs considerably from the later James Bond films, presenting Bond as an American agent and adapting the story for the live television format of the 1950s. Barry Nelson plays Jimmy Bond, while Peter Lorre portrays Le Chiffre.
Broadcast as part of the CBS series Climax!, Casino Royale offers a fascinating glimpse at the early development of Ian Fleming's famous spy character, decades before the cinematic Bond franchise began with Dr. No in 1962.
Directed by: William H. Brown Jr.
Produced by: Bretaigne Windust
Starring: Barry Nelson, Peter Lorre, Linda Christian, Michael Pate
Written by: Anthony Ellis, Charles Bennett
Music by: Herschel Burke Gilbert
Cinematography: Charles Van Enger
Edited by: Frank P. Keller
Distributed by: CBS
Release date: 21 October 1954 (USA)
File length: 48 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: Not available
Box office: Not applicable