New Bond film release postponed

The release of new James Bond movie Quantum Of Solace has been put back a week in the US.

The 22nd instalment in the spy franchise will now open on November 14 instead of November 7. The move follows Warner Bros's decision to postpone the release of the latest Harry Potter film until next July.

"The strategic move places the highly-anticipated James Bond adventure one week closer to the prime movie-going holiday window and takes advantage of last week's decision to move the release date of Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince," said Sony worldwide marketing chairman Jeff Blake.

"We believe November 14 is a great date that allows us to play straight through Thanksgiving and right into Christmas... and we believe this decision will give the public a wider opportunity to see the film over the holiday."

The world premiere of the movie, to be attended by Princes William and Harry, will be held in London on October 29.

It will be released across the UK two days later.