Agent 007 returns in 'Spectre'

MANILA, Philippines – James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have unveiled "Spectre," the 24th movie on Ian Flemmings creation, still starring Daniel Craig.

The film from Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment is directed by Sam Mendes.

"Spectre" will start the principal photography on Monday (December 8) and is set for global release on Nov. 6, 2015. Along with Craig, Mendes presented the returning cast, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw and Rory Kinnear as well as introducing Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Dave Bautista, Monica Bellucci and Andrew Scott.

Mendes also revealed Bond’s sleek new Aston Martin, the DB10, created exclusively for “Spectre.”

In the film, a cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organisation. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.

The 007 production will be based at Pinewood Studios, and on location in London, Mexico City, Rome and Tangier and Erfoud, in Morocco. Bond will return to the snow once again, this time in Sölden, along with other Austrian locations, Obertilliach, and Lake Altaussee.

“We’re excited to announce Daniel’s fourth installment in the series and thrilled that Sam has taken on the challenge of following on the success of Skyfall with Spectre,” Wilson and Broccoli said.

"Spectre" was Written by John Logan and Neal Purvis and Robert Wade; director of photography is Hoyte van Hoytema and editor is Lee Smith.  Production designer, Dennis Gassner returns with costume designer, Jany Temime and composer, Thomas Newman. Action specialist, Alexander Witt is the 2nd Unit Director. Stunt Coordinator is Gary Powell, SFX Supervisor is Chris Corbould, and Visual Effects Supervisor is Steve Begg.

“Skyfall,” the 23rd James Bond film, was a worldwide box office phenomenon, opening number 1 in 70 territories around the world, taking over $1.1 billion worldwide and setting a new all-time box office record in the UK by becoming the first film to take over £100 million.

The launch of "Spectre" was streamed live on 007.com and Facebook.com/JamesBond007, and the video is now available on demand at both sites.

James Bond is the longest running, and one of the most successful franchises of all time.

Wilson and Broccoli succeeded Albert R 'Cubby' Broccoli and have produced the past seven Bond films together, including the highly successful Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace and Skyfall.  All of the James Bond films have been made in collaboration with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios or United Artists, its predecessor.

Opening across the Philippines in November 2015, Spectre will be distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.