Public debut of `Quantum of Solace` set for London straight after royal premiere

11-Sep-2008 • Quantum Of Solace

The world's first public screening of new Bond film Quantum of Solace is to take place at this year's London Film Festival, organisers have announced to the BBC

It will take place on 29 October at the Odeon West End - the same night as the film's world premiere.

The festival will open with director Ron Howard's Frost/Nixon, based on interviews given by the disgraced former US president to Sir David Frost.

Penelope Cruz and Omar Sharif are among the stars expected to attend this year.

The 52nd London Film Festival is due to take place in the capital from 15 to 30 October.

The announcement of the Bond premiere coincides with the release of a second trailer for Quantum of Solace, six weeks ahead of the film's arrival in UK cinemas.

It is the first time a new Bond movie has featured in the festival's line-up.

"It's great news for us," artistic director Sandra Hebron told the BBC News website, adding the public premiere was the result of "very serendipitous timing".

Thanks to `slyfox` for the alert.