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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 […]

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 […]

The creator of Peaky Blinders takes on the world’s most famous spy. Steven Knight is writing the screenplay for Bond 26, currently in development under Amazon MGM. Here we look at the writer behind Peaky Blinders, what his body of work tells us about his approach, and why his instincts may be well suited to […]

A look at the producers tasked with taking Bond into its next era, and why their appointment matters. Pascal and Heyman are producing Bond 26 under Amazon MGM, the studio that took full creative control of the franchise in March 2025. Here, we look at who they are, what they have made, and what their […]

After years of circling the role, Denis Villeneuve steps into Bond at a moment of real change. Villeneuve is directing Bond 26, currently in development under Amazon MGM. Here, we look at the director — who he is, what he has made, and why Bond came back to him. For a full breakdown of what’s […]

A curated selection of drink gifts inspired by James Bond’s martinis, champagne and other drinks. Bond’s drinks are almost as iconic as his cars and clothing. From the famous vodka martini to Champagne and Scotch whisky, they are part of the ritual of the character — as carefully chosen as his suits and as loaded […]

Before the iconic 007 gun logo became synonymous with James Bond, a forgotten gun device appeared on Pan paperbacks and in Eon publicity. For a short period of time before Joe Caroff designed the iconic 007 gun logo, another gun device became associated with James Bond. It first appeared on Pan paperbacks but a variant […]

What does Amazon’s control of James Bond really mean for the future of 007? 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube In this episode of The 007 Files, hosts Bill Koenig and David Leigh are joined by Fangoria editor-in-chief Phil Nobile Jr. to explore the hopes and fears surrounding the Amazon era of the James Bond franchise — and what […]

Season 4 of The 007 Files begins with a look ahead at what 2026 could mean for Bond 26 — from script progress and casting expectations to the real-world challenges shaping the next James Bond film. 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube In this episode, we examine where Bond 26 actually stands today, separating confirmed developments from speculation and […]

James Bond may have issues with women, but the evidence doesn’t point to misogyny. “Sexist, misogynist dinosaur.” Judi Dench’s M fires the line at 007 in Goldeneye like a warning shot across a changing decade, and the label stuck. Years later, Daniel Craig described Bond as a misogynist in interviews. They’re strong, memorable words, and […]