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Quantum Breaking Bond Record

Quantum of Solace expected to score the series' grandest US opening ever

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(Newser) – Quantum of Solace is poised to post the biggest opening weekend in James Bond franchise history, Variety reports. The blockbuster grossed $27 million in domestic box-office returns yesterday, when it opened in 3,451 theaters nationwide. The movie is expected to bank more than $60 million over the weekend, besting previous record-holder Die Another Day by $13 million.

This photo released by Activision shows a scene from
This photo released by Activision shows a scene from "Quantum of Solace" which is one of the big movies being translated into a video game this holiday season.   (AP Photo/Activision)
Daniel Craig stars as James Bond 007 in pursuit of an Mi6 traitor in a scene from
Daniel Craig stars as James Bond 007 in pursuit of an Mi6 traitor in a scene from "Quantum of Solace."   (AP Photo/Sony Pictures, Susie Allnutt, FILE)
Daniel Craig stars as James Bond 007 in a scene from
Daniel Craig stars as James Bond 007 in a scene from "Quantum of Solace."   (AP Photo/Sony Pictures, Susie Allnutt)
In this image released by Sony Pictures, Olga Kurylenko is shown in a scene from
In this image released by Sony Pictures, Olga Kurylenko is shown in a scene from "Quantum of Solace."   (AP Photo/Sony Pictures, Susie Allnutt)
The Aston Martin DBS arrives on the red carpet for the Royal World Premiere of the 22nd James Bond film, 'Quantum of Solace' at a central London cinema, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.
The Aston Martin DBS arrives on the red carpet for the Royal World Premiere of the 22nd James Bond film, 'Quantum of Solace' at a central London cinema, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.   (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)
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