Denis Villeneuve to Direct Bond 26 Amid Amazon Era Shift After months of speculation and whispered excitement, it’s official: Denis Villeneuve, the French-Canadian auteur behind Dune, Arrival, and Blade Runner 2049, has been confirmed as the director of the next James Bond movie. The announcement came via Amazon MGM Studios, the new proprietors of the … Read more
Rod Stewart Classic ‘You’re In My Heart’ About Bond Girl Britt Ekland The origins of Sir Rod Stewart’s 1977 hit You’re In My Heart have long been a subject of speculation. While the rock legend himself has credited his beloved football club Glasgow Celtic as the true inspiration behind the ballad, Britt Ekland—a name synonymous … Read more
George Lazenby vs Diana Rigg: The Truth Behind Their James Bond Feud Few Bond girls have left as indelible a mark on the franchise as Diana Rigg. As Contessa Teresa “Tracy” di Vicenzo—later Tracy Bond—she was the first woman to truly capture 007’s heart, only to meet a tragic end in On Her Majesty’s Secret … Read more
Why EON Said No to Christopher Nolan’s Bond Ambitions For years, Christopher Nolan has loomed over the James Bond franchise like a tantalising “what if?” scenario. The Oppenheimer director has made no secret of his admiration for Ian Fleming’s creation, and fans have long championed the idea of him taking the helm. A Bond movie … Read more
Sean Connery’s Lost Bond: The Unmade 007 Film That Never Was Actors occasionally dabble in writing, but few would have expected Sean Connery—whose career was built on his indelible presence as James Bond—to try his hand at crafting a 007 screenplay. And yet, at one peculiar juncture, the original Bond himself found himself putting pen … Read more
SPECTRE Titanium Steel Band: A Must-Have for Bond Fans For any James Bond enthusiast, a replica SPECTRE ring is a symbol of intrigue, power, and the shadowy world of 007. Featured in the film SPECTRE, this iconic ring represents the clandestine criminal organization that Bond is tasked with dismantling. Now, fans can own a stunning … Read more
The Next James Bond? Amazon MGM Chief Keeps Fans Guessing Few people are as well-positioned to understand the search for the next James Bond as Jennifer Salke. As the global head of Amazon MGM Studios, she has a front-row seat to the speculation swirling around the world’s most legendary spy. However, despite the feverish debate … Read more
A Lost Bond, or a Fortunate Twist of Fate? Was Henry Cavill Ever in the Running to Be The Next Bond? For those who believe in the power of ‘what ifs’, Henry Cavill’s James Bond audition has resurfaced as a tantalising glimpse into an alternative 007 reality. The footage, now circulating two decades after it … Read more
Richard Armitage’s Bond Ambitions: Villainous Rather than Valorous? British heartthrob and Obsession star, Richard Armitage, finds himself dodging more than just villainous gunfire these days. The Castlevania actor recently tangoed with the omnipresent whispers linking him to the coveted role of the globe-trotting super-spy, James Bond, and we were all ears! Making an appearance on … Read more
Licence to Bid: Rare Bond Novel Expected to Command £50,000 at Auction As the shadow of James Bond lingers ever large in the world of film, certain relics from the annals of his history are set to command a price befitting a villain’s ransom. An uncorrected proof of Ian Fleming’s first Bond novel, Casino Royale, … Read more
For Your Eyes Only Short Story Collection Ian Fleming‘s For Your Eyes Only short story collection stands out as a departure from the conventional, full-length James Bond novels. This collection of short stories delves deep into the world of espionage, offering readers a unique and succinct view into Bond’s adventures, challenges, and the moral terrains … Read more
Skyfall Secrets Unveiled: How Bond and Silva Almost Teamed Up Each James Bond film is a symphony of choices—choices that shape the narrative, the character arcs, and the very essence of the world 007 inhabits. As with any cinematic masterpiece, the decisions made off-camera are often as riveting as the action on screen, and it … Read more
Bond’s Immortality: Martin Campbell Shrugs Off 007’s Latest Demise James Bond is dead. That’s right – in a turn of events that shocked fans across the world, the beloved secret agent met his apparent demise in the last installment of the series. But as history tells us, Bond is no stranger to reinvention. From the … Read more
Daniel Craig Reveals All in Q&A: The Iconic Actor Looks Back at His James Bond Legacy The latest man to don the famous tuxedo, Daniel Craig, recently sat down with British GQ for a candid Q&A session on his time playing the James Bond character. Delving into various aspects of his character, personal life, and … Read more
Is Diamonds Are Forever Really That Bad? As we emerge into a post-Daniel Craig Bond era, fans and critics alike are wondering – is James Bond really dead? The answer is, of course, yes but no. But rewind to 1971, when the seventh installment in the Bond series, Diamonds Are Forever, was greeted with an … Read more
The Birth of an Icon: Exploring The First James Bond Movie James Bond is a globally-renowned phenomenon that has redefined cinema over the six decades since it first hit the silver screen. The first James Bond movie, Dr. No (1962) came nine years after the first novel, but it is what launched the franchise to the … Read more
Sam Mendes Turns Down ‘Generous Offer’ to Direct Bond 26, Citing Prior Commitments Esteemed director Sam Mendes has made it clear that he will not return to the director’s chair for the next installment of the James Bond franchise. Mendes has previously directed two critically acclaimed Bond films – Skyfall (2012) and Spectre (2015) – … Read more
The New James Bond, What We Should Expect James Bond, the suave and unflappable British Secret Service agent, has become a cultural icon since his inception in Ian Fleming’s 1953 novel, Casino Royale. And as we eagerly anticipate the next instalment, speculation surrounds the question of what traits the new James Bond will possess and … Read more
007 Legends Review – A Bond Adventure, That Coulda Been Much Better Right off the bat, Eurocom’s 007 Legends takes us into a freefall. The game’s opening sequence has our beloved James Bond, a version of Daniel Craig, getting blown off a train by a friendly sniper’s misguided shot and taking a refreshing dive into … Read more
Max Denbigh: SPECTRE’s Inside Man Max Denbigh is the Director-General of the Joint Security Service, a position colloquially known as C. His role is a new position formed after the merger between MI5 and MI6, but he’s far from an ally. Played by Irish actor Andrew Scott, Denbigh secretly aligns himself with SPECTRE, acting as … Read more
Dr. Obruchev – Creator of Nanobot That Takes Out Bond Dr. Valdo Obruchev, a notable figure in the scientific field focusing on genetics and nanorobotics, holds a vital role in crafting a revolutionary DNA-focused nanoweapon. Played by actor David Dencik in the 2021 Bond film, No Time To Die, his nanoweapon is what’s known as … Read more
Marco Sciarra – Spectre Assassin Marco Sciarra is an assassin, associated with the notorious criminal enterprise Spectre. Married to Lucia Sciarra, he makes his entrance in 2015 film, Spectre. Played by Italian actor and stunt performer, Alessandro Cremona, Sciarra and Bond partake in one of the best opening sequences of the entire Bond series. Marco … Read more
Patrice: Hired Mercenary in Skyfall Patrice is one of Raoul Silva’s hitmen, who plays a key role early in the 2012 film, Skyfall. Played by Swedish actor Ola Rapace, he steals the hard drive with all the MI6 agents names on it before coming up against Bond in a thrilling motorbike chase on the rooftops … Read more
Doctor Hall Played by Nicholas Woodeson, Doctor Hall is a psychologist at SIS/MI6, making his only appearance in Bond 23, Skyfall (2012). He examines James Bond’s mental health upon his return to MI6. He administers simple word association tests to Bond. However, Bond gives sarcastic answers, and even remains silent throughout the examination, as noted … Read more