CASINO ROYALE IN CHESTER

Treat for Bond fans as new 007's birthplace to host regional premiereregional premiere.


CHESTER will be hosting the regional premiere of Casino Royale, the new James Bond film starring the city-born and Wirral-raised Daniel Craig.
A specially-invited audience will be the first in the region to see the new 007 in action at the Odeon in Chester on Wednesday, November 15.
North West Vision, the film, TV and digital media agency for the North West, has confirmed the regional premiere will take place in the birth place of Daniel Craig.
Alice Morrison, chief executive of North West Vision, said: "Our Cheshire and Warrington Film Office is presently experiencing a boom.
"Hosting the regional Bond premiere in Chester will only help to reinforce the region's potential as the only film-making destination."
Cllr Ann Farrell, Chester City Council's culture portfolio holder, said: "We are all absolutely thrilled that the new James Bond film, Casino Royale, will be given a regional screening at the Odeon cinema in Chester.
"It's a double celebration for Chester as our Odeon has its 70th birthday in 2006 and the movie stars the city's own Daniel Craig as British secret agent 007."
Kam Kandola, regional programmer at Bafta, said: "In partnership with North West Vision, Bafta is thrilled to be hosting a screening of Casino Royale at the beautifully preserved Grade 2 listed Odeon Cinema, in Chester, in celebration of its 70th birthday this year.
"Daniel Craig was born in Chester, and it is a particular treat to have a preview screening of his first outing as James Bond there."