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Javier Bardem was honored in Hollywood today by his Skyfall director, Sam Mendes, and costars Bérénice Marlohe and Naomie Harris. Penélope Cruz missed out on the celebration, though Javier got plenty of praise from fans and peers while accepting the prestigious honor. Just last year, Javier and Penélope were among the very first Spanish actors to accept similar recognition with their very own plaques on Madrid's Walk of Fame.

The Oscar-winning actor plays Bond's nemesis Raoul Silva in the latest 007 flick, out today nationwide, though it was Javier's real-life friendship with Daniel Craig that landed him the role. Daniel and Javier crossed paths during a Haiti fundraising event in 2010, and the rest is history. It appears Daniel and Javier's onscreen rivalry is a hit with moviegoers, as Skyfall is on track to take home the top spot at the box office this weekend and has already broken records around the globe.

Daniel Craig and his costar Bérénice Marlohe pulled double duty for Skyfall in Germany yesterday. First they met up with director Sam Mendes for a photocall and were later back out in formal gear for the movie's premiere. Bérénice's latest red-carpet look was a black Armani gown. It's been a whirlwind press tour for the Bond cast, who have also stopped in France, Italy, and Spain in the past week. Their Spanish appearance took place on Monday, when Javier Bardem and Naomie Harris joined Daniel for the cameras. All the hard work is clearly paying off since Skyfall is already breaking box office records overseas. The action film will have even more opportunity to dominate theaters when it's released in the US on Nov. 9.

Javier Bardem teamed up with his Skyfall costars Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris, and director Sam Mendes for a photocall in Madrid earlier today. The cast's been all over Europe in recent days, making stops in the UK, France, Italy, and now Spain. Javier and Daniel dressed down in casual attire this morning, but during last week's star-studded London premiere, they suited up to join their lovely wives, Penélope Cruz and Rachel Weisz. The latest installment in the James Bond franchise is already breaking box office records around the globe. Skyfall made an estimated $77.7 million in international ticket sales last weekend alone. The cast is heading to the States for the North American leg of their press tour soon. They're expected on the West Coast next week, leading into the Nov. 9 US release of the film.

Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, and Bérénice Marlohe hit the red carpet for the Paris premiere of Skyfall today. The actors flanked their new Bond girl, who wore a gray sequined Elie Saab gown for the event, and were joined on the carpet by director Sam Mendes. The cast is in France after unveiling the film in the UK earlier this week. The London premiere brought out Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, as well as Daniel's other half, Rachel Weisz. Also along for the Skyfall press tour are Javier's wife, Penélope Cruz, and their, son Leo. The family touched down together at a Paris airport earlier today, just ahead of the big premiere.

Javier Bardem and Daniel Craig, along with their costars Naomie Harris, Bérénice Marlohe, and Judi Dench, brought Skyfall to London today. They kicked off press for the latest James Bond movie in NYC last week, when the new Bond girls, Bérénice and Naomie, made their promotional debut stateside. Before Javier hit the road for the film, he was busy working on another project, The Counselor, in Spain. His wife, Penélope Cruz, is also a part of The Counselor, though the couple broke from production to spend time with family recently. Javier and Penélope met up with Penélope's siblings, Monica and Eduardo, in Madrid, where they grabbed dinner. Javier's 007 duties will continue as the action film is being released in the UK on Friday and heads to US theaters on Nov. 9.

The cast of Skyfall kicked off promotions stateside with a photocall in NYC today. Daniel Craig and Javier Bardem posed with director Sam Mendes and the newest Bond girls, Naomie Harris and Bérénice Marlohe, at the Crosby Street Hotel. James Bond himself, Daniel, has already started promoting the project with his November Vanity Fair cover and recent role as host of Saturday Night Live. Javier, meanwhile, has been busy filming The Counselor in Spain with wife Penélope Cruz and costar Cameron Diaz. There will be plenty more red carpet moments for Daniel, Javier, Bérénice, and Naomie ahead of the film's Nov. 9 opening date. One thing we don't have to wait for is Adele's 007 theme song, which was released earlier this month.

Bond fans, rejoice! Work on the 23rd film in the series, Skyfall, has started, and the cast and crew gathered together in London for a photocall in celebration of the event. Leading man Daniel Craig joined up with director Sam Mendes and new Bond girls, France's Bérénice Marlohe and Britain's Naomie Harris, to smile for the cameras. James Bond villan Javier Bardem was there as well, lending his good looks to the cast.

Sam and the actors posed for photos then sat down for a press conference, which was planned to take place on the anniversary of the day that Sean Connery was announced as the first Bond. They also shared the official synopsis for the film, which is that, "Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. . . as MI6 comes under attack." Sam Mendes had more on the plot, saying, "It, I think, has all the elements of a classic Bond movie, including, to quell any rumors, a lot of action." Work on Bond 23 had been stalled for a long time due to financing problems at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios. Now, though, things are going into full gear with Sony and MGM financing the shoot in London, Shanghai, Istanbul, and Scotland with a release date next Fall.

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