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James Bond cars: the Sean Connery era

October 11th, 2023 by

A look at the cars from Sean Connery’s tenure as 007. Sean Connery’s third film as James Bond introduced the quintessential Bond car, the Aston Martin DB5. Equipped with a variety of gadgets, it remains a fan favourite and has returned to the series numerous times. But it wasn’t there right at the start. Here […]

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Review: Cypher 007 Mobile Game – Chapter 1

October 10th, 2023 by

Javier E Trujillo takes a look at the first chapter of Cypher 007, a new mobile game available on Apple Arcade.

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Global James Bond Day

October 5th, 2023 by

On 5th October 1962 Dr No  premiered at the London Pavilion, the first of what is one of the most successful film series ever. Since 2012 the day has been celebrated as Global James Bond Day. So wherever you are in the world and whatever you are doing, today is the day to raise a vodka […]

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Review: 007: For King and Country #3 from Dynamite

September 19th, 2023 by

Javier E Trujillo reviews the third issue of Dynamite’s newest James Bond thriller, 007: For King and Country!

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Anniversary of Ian Fleming’s death [1964]

August 12th, 2023 by

James Bond’s creator, one time naval intelligence officer, journalist and author Ian Lancaster Fleming, died of a heart attack in the early hours of 12th August 1964, his only son’s birthday. After a lifetime of heavy drinking and smoking and a reluctance to cut down on the vices he so much enjoyed, Fleming collapsed after dining at […]

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Review: 007: For King and Country #2 from Dynamite

July 26th, 2023 by

Javier E. Trujillo reviews the second issue of Dynamite’s newest James Bond thriller, 007: For King and Country! Now that 002 has located 007, where can Bond and Gann go with the whole world against them? Writer: Phillip Kennedy Johnson Artist: Giorgio Spalletta Colour artist: Francesco Segala Colour assistant: Agnese Pozza Letters: Jeff Eckleberry Main […]

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Goldeneye, Jamaica, and James Bond

July 18th, 2023 by

Many Bond fans dream of staying at Goldeneye. Jamaica awaits – here’s what to expect! Check availability and pricing now: TripAdvisor | Booking.com As the former home of Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, Goldeneye has historical and cultural significance. This picturesque property, located near Oracabessa in Jamaica, served as Fleming’s winter retreat and was […]

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Live and Let Die at 50

July 4th, 2023 by

David T Smith celebrates Live and Let Die’s 50th anniversary with a look at locations and drinks. This week is the 50th anniversary of the UK release of 1973’s Live and Let Die, Roger Moore’s first film as agent 007. Rather than pick the film apart scene by scene – after all, you might as […]

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No Time to Die: 007 Greek mythology Easter Eggs explain the storyline of James Bond 25

June 29th, 2023 by

Was the most recent Bond film influenced by Greek mythology? Darryl Marsch presents a strong case that it did.  Nothing epitomizes “epic” more than a James Bond film, except for Greek mythology, which provides the foundation for a great deal of western storytelling. I rewatched No Time to Die, the latest installment of the James […]

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Elemental Octopussy

June 27th, 2023 by

Octopussy may seem a long way from Ian Fleming’s books, but it turns out there are elements of Fleming in Roger Moore’s 1983 film.

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