BEIJING, Jan. 25(Xinhuanet) -- The title for the 22nd James Bond film featuring the world famous smooth British secret agent was unveiled as "Quantum of Solace" Thursday at Pinewood Studios outside of London, where the movie is being filmed.

    Producer Michael G. Wilson said the title, chosen only a few days ago, was taken from a story by Bond creator Ian Fleming that appears in the collection "For Your Eyes Only."

    "We thought it was an intriguing title and referenced what happened to Bond and what is happening in the film," he said.

British actor Daniel Craig(2nd R) poses with cast members of the latest James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace" Mathieu Amalric (L), Olga Kurylenko(2ndL), and Gemma Arterton during a photocall marking the start of production at Pinewood Studios in Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire. (Xinhua/AFP Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    Actor Daniel Craig took up the role of James Bond for 2006's "Casino Royale" and was the first to portray the special agent as a blue-eyed blonde. He took up the part once more, this time amidst confidence in his adequacy as 007, in the upcoming "Quantum of Solace."

    "It is not a revenge movie," said co-producer Barbara Broccoli. "It's a lot more complicated than that. It has lots of action but it also deals with the inner turmoil Bond is feeling."

    Filming began at Pinewood Studios earlier this month. Location shooting is planned in Austria, Italy and Panama. Judi Dench returns as the MI-6 boss M and Mathieu Amalric ("The Diving Bell and the Butterfly") plays the villain. Additions to the cast include Ukrainian actress Olga Kurylenko as mysterious Bond girl Camille.

    "Quantum of Solace," directed by Marc Forster for Columbia Pictures and MGM, is due for release in theatres on Nov. 7 this year.

    (Agencies)

Craig thrilled to star with new Bond girls

    BEIJING, Jan. 16 -- Daniel Craig is thrilled about acting with the new Bond girls Olga Kurylenko and Gemma Atherton.

    The sun.co.uk quoted Craig as saying: "Olga and Gemma are going to be amazing. They're both very sexy ladies, which is very good. Olga's the main Bond girl in the movie but Gemma is no less important."

Next James Bond girl is Gemma Arterton

    BEIJING, Jan. 7 (Xinhuanet) -- The latest "Bond girl" is British newcomer Gemma Arterton, the film's producer said.

    Details of Arterton's character, known as Fields, were not available, but a representative for the film's Los Angeles-based producer, Danjaq Prods., said "it's a nice-sized role."

Nicole Kidman not "hot" enough to be Bond girl

    BEIJING, Dec. 7 -- Nicole Kidman has ruled out the possibility that she will ever be playing a Bond girl, because she just think she's not 'hot' enough for the role.

    The Oscar winning actress has starred alongside current James Bond Daniel Craig in two movies - The Invasion, and the soon to be released pic The Golden Compass.