Javier E Trujillo reviews the third issue of Dynamite’s 2024 volume of James Bond: 007! In space, do you still take your martini shaken or should it be stirred?

Issue #73 of the full-colour James Bond magazine MI6 Confidential is now shipping worldwide.  There is not much that has not already been written about the seminal 1964 film Goldfinger, but one aspect that is often overlooked is the science and technological marvels that wowed audiences and fuelled a sub-genre of ‘spy-fi’ in the 1960s. In […]

Sunspel offers new customers exclusive 20% discount on the iconic navy polo worn by Bond. The Sunspel Riviera polo shirt has become a symbol of James Bond’s understated elegance, despite only appearing briefly in Casino Royale. Its minimalistic design, coupled with its perfect fit and luxurious fabric, encapsulates the essence of Bond’s style—effortlessly sophisticated and […]

Daniel Craig and Barbara Broccoli reportedly making progress on a new film project – but it’s not Bond 26. Back in June, we reported that Daniel Craig and Bond producer Barbara Broccoli were in talks with Qatari investors to secure funding for a film adaptation of Othello, a project Craig has been passionate about for […]

This is the bizarre story of how Ian Fleming’s love life links him with Velcro! Mentioned in the video is Nicholas Shakespeare’s Ian Fleming: The Complete Man, which is available from Amazon. The opinions expressed in the article are those of the author. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the website owner.

Michael Gillette’s fresh Bond covers once again bring his design expertise to Ian Fleming’s classic novels. To mark the 60th anniversary earlier this week of the death of James Bond’s creator, Ian Fleming Publications revealed new cover designs for all fourteen of his James Bond books. Designed by the acclaimed Michael Gillette, these editions will […]

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 […]

Amazon MGM Studios’ acquisition of Bray Film Studios may signal changes for the James Bond franchise, potentially impacting its long-standing relationship with Pinewood Studios. Amazon MGM Studios has purchased the historic Bray Film Studios, just 26 miles from central London. This acquisition raises questions  about the future of the iconic 007 franchise, traditionally filmed at […]

A look at how 007 enjoys his coffee in Ian Fleming’s books. You know exactly how James Bond likes his martinis but did you know he is a coffee lover too? In fact, given 007’s roots and his association with all things Britannic, you would be forgiven for thinking his hot beverage of choice would […]

Bond’s literary guardians unveil the spinoff series no one has been waiting for. Ian Fleming Publications has announced a new crime series in collaboration with Zaffre, the flagship commercial fiction imprint of Bonnier Books UK. This new series, titled The Q Mysteries, will centre around the iconic character Q from the James Bond films. The […]