Amy Winehouse tracks to be used for Bond film?

London, July 29 : Amy Winehouse recorded three songs before her death that could be used for the soundtrack of the next James Bond movie.

The 27-year-old singer - who was found dead at her London home last Saturday - had secretly penned and laid down the vocals for three tracks, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"What a way to remember Amy. We want her to be known for her talent and not her drug addiction. To have one of her songs used in the next film would be the perfect memorial to her," said a source.

"They were really a work in progress but she'd laid down the vocals and had guitar and drums as an outline. It wouldn't take much to tighten it up into a finished product," he said.

Winehouse's spokesman Chris Goodman said there is "plenty" of material but there have been no discussions about releasing anything.

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Daniel Craig 'gagging to go' for next Bond film

London, July 23 : Actor Daniel Craig is extremely upbeat about starting work on his third James Bond movie.

The 43-year-old had appeared in the last 007 film "Quantum of Solace", which released in 2008.

"We've got a script, it's fantastic. I'm gagging to go, I've had a break now. Although it sort of seemed like it was never going to happen, it always was going to happen - it was just a matter of sorting out people and financing. We start shooting October or November this year," thesun.co.uk quoted Craig as saying.

In the past three years, the actor has been busy with "Cowboys & Aliens" and forthcoming thriller "Dream House", thanks to which he met his new wife, Rachel Weisz.

After tying the knot in a secret ceremony in New York last month, Craig is now awaiting to reprise his role as the super spy in the 23rd installment of the Bond series.

"It's been nice to have some time off from the role, it's given me a chance to have a break," he said.

The yet-to-be-titled movie will be directed by Sam Mendes. It is expected to hit screens in October 2012.

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Confirmed: Javier Bardem to play villian in 'James Bond 23'

Wellington, July 10 : It's official. Javier Bardem, who is known for his roles in 'Eat Pray Love' and 'No Country For Old Men', has been cast as the central baddie in the upcoming movie 'James Bond 23'.

 The Spanish actor will join Dame Judi Dench and Naomie Harris.

'Harry Potter' star Ralph Fiennes is also reportedly confirmed for a role in Bond 23, to be directed by British filmmaker Sam Mendes, reports Stuff.co.nz.

Fiennes, who played evil wizard Lord Voldemort in the hit franchise, is said to be portraying a 'darkly complex' character.

Meanwhile, troubled star Amy Winehouse is said to be in the running to sing the new Bond theme tune.

Bond composer David Arnold originally wanted the singer to perform the theme song for 'Quantum of Solace', but Winehouse had to pull out due to her personal issues.

'James Bond 23' is scheduled to begin production later this year and is expected to hit cinemas in October 2012.

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Naomie Harris finds the next Bond movie special

London, July 4 : Actress Naomie Harris thinks the 23rd installment of the James Bond movies will have a "very special" feeling to it.

The British actress is a top contender for a leading role in the forthcoming Sam Mendes directed "James Bond" movie, which sees Daniel Craig reprise his role as the iconic British spy.

"It would be great to be part of Bond but nothing is confirmed yet. Sam Mendes is an amazing director and a really, really lovely man as well. He's got brilliant ideas. From meeting them, I think it's going to be a very special Bond," contactmusic.com quoted the 34-year-old as saying.

Harris is best known for her role as Selena in "28 Days Later" and Tia Dalma in the second and third series of "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise.

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'Quantum Of Solace' ruined James Bond, says Martin Campbell

London, June 26 : 'Casino Royale' director Martin Campbell has taken a dig at Marc Forster's 'Quantum Of Solace', calling it a "bit of a mess".

The British director credited with reviving James Bond in his highly successful '007' movie has attacked the follow-up, featuring Daniel Craig.


"I thought it was lousy. The story was uninteresting and I didn't think the action was related to the characters. It was a bit of a mess," the Daily Express quoted him as saying.


Foster is known to have never made an action film before, and fans said the sequence was confusing and disorientating and the story made no sense.


Even critics dismissed the film, saying that 007 had become a 'charmless thug' and the film was stripped of humour, fun and gadgets.

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