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Ricou Browning, a Hollywood legend and underwater filmmaker, has passed away at the age of 93. Browning was renowned for his pioneering work in underwater photography and his contributions to some of the most memorable films and television shows of his time. Born in Florida in 1930, Browning began his career as a swimmer and […]

New editions contain updated texts with racist language and descriptions removed. Last week Ian Fleming Publications released new editions of Ian Fleming’s books. Over the weekend the media has reported the new editions have updated texts, with some racist words and phrases changed or replaced. According to The Telegraph the new editions include the following […]

New edition Bond ebooks available from Amazon UK and other ebook retailers. Ian Fleming Publications is commemorating the 70th anniversary of Casino Royale‘s publication by releasing all twelve of Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels and two collections of short stories as a new ebook series. They have also released Fleming’s two non-fiction books, Thrilling Cities […]

Despite rumours and speculation about the next actor to play James Bond, the casting process has not yet begun. Sunday evening saw Barbara Broccoli walk the red carpet of the annual BAFTA Film Awards at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Ladbible managed to get to speak to her briefly about progress on Bond 26 […]

Renowned composer and songwriter Burt Bacharach, who composed the theme for the 1967 spoof of Casino Royale, has died. Today it was announced that music icon Burt Bacharach died yesterday at his home in Los Angeles. The Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer was the genius behind some of the most beloved tunes of the 20th […]

A new James Bond comic series kicks off in April 2023 written by critically acclaimed author Phillip Kennedy Johnson. James Bond is back in action this April as the critically acclaimed and bestselling author Phillip Kennedy Johnson celebrates the character’s 70th anniversary with a new comic series called 007: For King and Country. The new […]

A hub for articles on the locations appearing in the books and films. As well as fast cars, glamourous women, high stakes gambling and vodka martinis James Bond is synonymous with exotic locations. It’s unsurprising really as Ian Fleming was well travelled and owned a villa in Jamaica, Goldeneye,  where he wrote the books. On […]

The world’s largest official collection of original James Bond cars is set to open in Brussels this December. Looking for an exciting way to spend a day out this winter? Look no further than the Bond In Motion exhibition in Brussels. Featuring vehicles from all 25 James Bond films, this is sure to be a […]

The Scottish actor and comedian died in hospital. Robbie Coltrane, the highly regarded actor and comedian, passed away on Friday at the age of 72. Coltrane is perhaps best known for his roles in the Harry Potter films, as well as his work on television in shows like Blackadder and Cracker. He was considered a […]

Illinois farm’s 28 acre maze features five James Bond actors and an Aston Martin. Bond fans in Illinois looking for a unique, if not outright bizarre, way to celebrate six decades of cinematic James Bond can visit what is billed as the world’s largest corn maze at Richardson Farm. This year’s design celebrates 60 years […]

The Sean Connery Stage is one of five new soundstages planned for the studio’s expansion. Last week Pinewood Studios has announced they will name a new soundstage after the late Sir Sean Connery. The 18,000sq ft Sean Connery Stage is one of five new soundstages planned for the Pinewood Studios lot. A statement issued by […]

Bond fans around the world mourn the loss of the first man to play James Bond on the big screen. The first actor to play Ian Fleming’s secret agent in a feature film died overnight at his home in Nassau. Connery’s son, Jason, added that the actor had been ill for some time and that […]

Pete Brooker recently interviewed the editor of the newly launched Thunderballs James Bond Picture Archive for the From Tailors With Love podcast. In the extracts below Marty explains to Pete Brooker how a shelved podcast led to the unofficial Thunderballs James Bond Picture Archive. He also recalls his early experiences with Bond, and talks about what he’d like to see in Bond 25. For […]

A look at the career of Bond 25 screenwriter John Hodge. Note: in August 2018 John Hodge left the production of Bond 25 alongside director Danny Boyle. Born in 1964, John Hodge is a British screenwriter and dramatist best known for his big screen adaptation of the novel Trainspotting (1996) by Irvine Welsh. The film became […]

A look at the career of Bond 25 director Danny Boyle. Note: In August 2018 Boyle left Bond 25 along with his writing partner John Hodge. The son of Irish immigrants, Danny Boyle was born in Manchester in 1956. Realising from an early age that he wanted to make movies, Boyle abandoned his studies at the […]

The family of Sir Roger Moore today announced that the much loved actor has died from cancer at the age of 89. Roger Moore was born on the 14th of October 1927 in the city of Stockwell London to Lillian and George Moore, a policeman. After completing his education at Dr Challoner’s Grammar School, he moved […]

In this article we celebrate the life of Ken Adam, the man who was responsible for creating the distinctive look of the early Bond films in his role as Production Designer. Ken Adam’s contribution to the Bond movies has become the stuff of legends. Who can forget the sprawling lair of Dr No or the super […]

One of the actresses confirmed by Sam Mendes at the SPECTRE launch event at Pinewood was Léa Seydoux in the role of Madeleine Swann. Léa Seydoux was born in 1985 to Henri Seydoux and Valarie Schlumberger, both of whom are of German decent, her father a successful businessman while her mother is a renowned philanthropist. […]

When the ad for Mr Hinx went out it was short and to the point. And Dave Bautista, who was eventually cast, could have been born for the role. Here we look at his life and career so far. Dave Bautista was born in Washington on 18th January 1969 to a Filipino father and Greek […]

Christoph Waltz was confirmed for SPECTRE by Sam Mendes at the early December press event, a signing already reported in the weeks before filming thanks to a tipoff to the media. Here we take a look at the Austrian actor’s career to date. Christoph Waltz was born on 4th October 1956 in Vienna into a […]