The real MI6 headquarters at Vauxhall Cross became Bond’s definitive on-screen HQ before being destroyed in the Craig era. While it may not be on the list of top sightseeing attractions for most visitors to London, the real-world MI6 headquarters is located at Vauxhall Cross on the south bank of the River Thames. For James […]
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Special guest Kyle Barbeau joins Javi Trujillo, Bill Koenig, and David Leigh as we continue our deep dive into The World Is Not Enough for its 25th anniversary. Apple | Spotify In this episode, we examine the lasting influence of screenwriters Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, whose contributions have shaped the Bond series for over […]
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From its high-octane pre-title sequence to Desmond Llewelyn’s farewell, we explore the legacy of The World Is Not Enough on its 25th anniversary. Apple | Spotify Hosts Javi Trujillo, Bill Koenig, and David Leigh are joined by special guest Kyle Barbeau to mark the 25th anniversary of The World Is Not Enough. We revisit our […]
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Celebrate the festive side of James Bond with a look at the moments from the Christmas season. What happens when James Bond, the ultimate secret agent, collides with the holiday season over Christmas and New Year? Looking for James Bond Christmas Gifts? Click here for our comprehensive guide At first glance, it might seem like […]
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The prolific director died at home in Los Angeles. After a string of big name losses in 2020, 2021 has started off much in the same way. At the beginning of the week came the news of Tanya Roberts’ death and the farce surrounding the announcement. Now we have learnt of the death of Michael […]
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The latest episode of James Bond & Friends is now available on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere. Join us as we watch 1999’s The World Is Not Enough together as a group experience. For this episode, don your x-ray specs, grab some sour cream, and cue up your copy of The World Is Not Enough as […]
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A specialist cinema in Barcelona will be showing a six-film 007 retrospective in May shown in 35mm or projected digitally in 4K depending on the film and shown in English. Phenomena describes itself as “The Ultimate Cinematic Experience” and specialises in showing films from the 70s, 80s and 90s, although movies from other eras are also shown. […]
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There is a scene in the book Casino Royale when Bond is about to place a bet that has the potential, if luck favours him, to wipe out Le Chiffre at baccarat, the reason he’s been sent by M to Royale-les-Eaux. Changes are always made when bringing a book to the big screen, and Casino Royale was no […]
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It has recently been revealed that permission has been granted for Bond 23 to shoot on location in Istanbul, already well used in From Russia With Love and featuring at the end of The World Is Not Enough. In this article we take a look at the Maiden’s Tower, which served as M’s prison in […]
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After the warm reception for his soundtrack to Tomorrow Never Dies, the producers had a relatively simple choice when deciding who to select to score the next instalment in the 007 series. So, in September 1998, David Arnold became the first person to be invited to score a second Bond film since John Barry when […]
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