Author Profile: David Leigh

Deadline is reporting that Bond 23 may have a start date scheduled, assuming MGM’s deal with Spyglass goes through; “Mendes, for instance, bowed out of contention last Friday, and I’m told it was because the MGM picture is clearing up and it looks like production on 007 could begin by late summer or early fall, […]

MGM’s future will be in television, if an article published by Variety is to be believed. Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum of Spyglass are reported to have signed a nonbinding letter of intent to become co-chairmen and co-CEOs of the troubled studio. The article states: “MGM will enter into a pre-packaged bankruptcy and re-emerge between […]

It’s finally looking like MGM is close to securing a rescue package after it has been reported that Spyglass executives have signed a letter of intent and begin due diligence. The article states: “Spyglass, a Los Angeles-based film production company, presented its restructuring proposal to more than 100 lenders on a conference call last month. […]

Ian Fleming’s personal James Bond watch is not kept wound while it’s on display as part of the increasingly popular “Bond Watches, James Bond Watches” exhibit. So when attendees arrive for the special “Bond Enthusiasts Weekend,” September 10 and 11, they’ll be in for a special treat. This most famous James Bond watch in the […]

The Aston Martin DB5 driven by James Bond – Sean Connery – in Goldfinger and Thunderball to make only U.S. appearance in advance of its October auction sale.

Don Black, who has written the lyrics for a number of James Bond theme songs is to receive an award on behalf of Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI), the body responsible for US performing rights. The article notes: “The songwriting award honours European songwriters and publishers for their success over the past year on US radio […]

When James Bond drove a Lotus Esprit S1 directly into the water on the Sardinian coast to escape a helicopter in hot pursuit in The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), he introduced what is one of 007’s best-known gadgets; flipping a switch the car turns into a submarine. The Lotus Esprit was a mid-engine coupé […]

Little Nellie is going to make an appearance at a vintage car and motor bike rally to be held in Diss on Sunday 23rd August according to an article in the Diss Express. The gyrocopter featured in You Only Live Twice starring Sean Connery and while the film itself draws a mixed response from fans, […]

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates Britain’s most popular secret agent as guest West End vocalists thrill you with the theme songs that form such an essential part of the ‘Bond experience’. Featuring favourite highlights from Goldfinger, Licence To Kill, The Spy Who Loved Me, Diamonds Are Forever, Live and Let Die, Dr. No, From Russia […]

MGM may be about to reach a deal that will take it into a pre-packaged bankruptcy deal that will mean it could be back on its feet before the year end. The article states: Spyglass Entertainment is nearing a deal to run Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. once the beleaguered film studio finishes restructuring a roughly $4 billion […]

After being attacked at a gypsy camp in From Russia With Love, Kerim vows to kill the leader of the band of Bulgars involved. He plans on shooting Krilencu when he tries to make an escape through a trap door in an advertising hoarding – Marilyn Monroe in the book and Anita Ekberg in the […]

Tom Mankiewicz, who wrote the screenplays for Diamonds Are Forever, Live And Let Die and The Man With The Golden Gun, has died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 68. As well as credits for three Bond films, he also contributed to The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker, although he was uncredited. Read […]

The official trailer for forthcoming Activision game Blood Stone is now available to view online and reveals some of the action in which players can expect to be involved. One of the highlights features a car chase in an Aston Martin DBS, and elsewhere action sequences include 007 parachuting to a motor yacht and the […]

Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson are unhappy at MGM’s prospective buyers according to an article published on ABC News. It goes on to say: Broccoli and Wilson also continue to push for Sony Pictures to be involved. The studio was behind the production, marketing and distribution of 2008’s “Quantum of Solace.” The report suggests […]

According to reports from Comic Con in San Diego where he was promoting “Cowboys And Aliens”, Daniel Craig responded to a fan’s question regarding Bond 23 by saying “Bond is on hold, but all I can say is I want to get going on it as quickly as possible.” The quote appears first on Empire […]

The proposed merger between Lions Gate and MGM aren’t going at all smoothly thanks to Carl Icahn’s hostile takeover bid of Lions Gate. According to an article in the New York Post: Merger talks between Lionsgate Entertainment and MGM are not going well, sources close to the situation said. Lionsgate, the producer of the “Mad […]

The theme from 007: Blood Stone, the forthcoming video game from Activision is now available to watch in high definition at YouTube, featuring the song I’ll Take It All by Joss Stone and Dave Stewart. The game is due to be released later this year on a variety of platforms.

When Michael G Wilson unveiled the latest James Bond video game, Blood Stone, yesterday in London he went on to say that  also that he expected pre-production work on Bond 23 to resume shortly, according to a report on MI6, which reports Wilson as saying: “Both Barbara and I are convinced that we’ll be bringing […]

An interesting story appeared earlier in the week on The HMSS Weblog regarding Playboy Enterprises Inc. The article notes: “Playboy magazine and its parent company, Playboy Enterprises Inc., may be the target of a takeover fight. Why should James Bond fans care? Well, the magazine does have a half-century relationship with a certain gentleman agent.” […]

Daniel Craig is to return to the role of James Bond sooner than expected. However, for anyone hoping for a positive announcement regarding Bond 23 is likely to be disappointed as the news is that Craig’s likeness will appear in Activision’s latest James Bond game announced today; Blood Stone will be available for Xbox 360, […]