Today marks the anniversary of the birth Ian Fleming, the author who introduced the world to James Bond in Casino Royale and went on to write a total of fourteen James Bond books. Born in Mayfair on 28 May 1908, during the war Fleming excelled as assistant to the Director of Naval Intelligence. In this capacity he […]
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From the Aston Martin DB5 and Connery’s Bond films to Fleming’s novels and Bond soundtracks, here are seven gifts Bond fans would genuinely want to own. Buying gifts for James Bond fans can be surprisingly difficult. Most already own the films. Many already have shelves full of Bond books, posters and memorabilia. And once you […]
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Amazon MGM’s real task isn’t finding a new James Bond, but deciding what James Bond is. It has been just over a year since Amazon MGM took over creative control of James Bond, but so far there is little visible progress. Of course we have new producers, a director has been appointed, and a writer […]
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What it really takes to put a Bond music tour on the road — from financial pressure and near collapse to performing at the memorial for Roger Moore. 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube In this episode of The 007 Files, Warren Ringham, founder of Q The Music, breaks down what it actually takes to take the […]
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When Amazon MGM mentioned Bond 26 at CinemaCon they added nothing new. For many Bond fans, that raises a question: is something wrong? 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube In this episode of The 007 Files, we break down what actually happened at CinemaCon, what Courtenay Valenti said about the next James Bond film, and why the […]
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Discover how the Ian Fleming Foundation is evolving to continue preserving the legacy of James Bond’s creator in the 21st century. 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube The Ian Fleming Foundation, founded more than 30 years ago, is evolving. It’s still known for its collection of vehicles and props that have appeared in James Bond films. The foundation is […]
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Why Bond’s identity isn’t held together by Aston Martins, dry martinis and gadgets. While the James Bond series has changed enormously over the last 60 years, with different actors, different tones, completely different styles of filmmaking,  it still somehow feels like the same franchise. Over time, we’ve come to associate a whole range of elements […]
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Exploring the world of Bond fandom through the lens of the chairman of the Britain’s James Bond fan club. 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube In this episode, 007GB president Mark Wooldridge joins us to explore the world of James Bond fandom — from the unique role Britain plays in Bond culture to the global community that surrounds it. […]
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During a work weekend at the Ian Fleming Foundation, Bill Koenig takes a closer look at a selection of original vehicles from the James Bond films. The walkthrough includes the bathosub from Diamonds Are Forever, the helicopter from From Russia with Love, boats from Live and Let Die, and the deep-sea submersible from For Your […]
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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, James Bond fans with some time on their hands may want to visit the MI6 headquarters at Vauxhall Cross. […]
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