James Bond News

Ben Whishaw, the actor who played Q in Skyfall and is expected to reprise the role in Bond 24, today unveiled Pinewood’s latest sound stage, aptly named the Q-Stage. Construction of the 30,000 square foot stage was completed at the end of September and will be used for both film and TV produtions. Source: Pinewood […]

The Dorchester has recently been offering a breakfast of scrambled eggs and bacon following the hotel’s appearance in the most recent James Bond novel, Solo and it is something I would have loved to experience. Sadly, a flight to London just for breakfast is a little too extravagant and so I’ve had to make do with […]

The Barbican is to host a concert at the end of December featuring a number of Bond themes as well as a selection of other secret agent related themes. From Russia With Love Goldfinger Diamonds Are Forever Live And Let Die For Your Eyes Only License To Kill Tomorrow Never Dies Thunderball The Spy Who […]

One could be forgiven for thinking that a year following up the franchise’s 50th anniversary would be a quiet one. But there was still a lot to celebrate, what with the release of Solo, milestones for Octopussy, From Russia With Love, and two more rounding out the year: Live And Let Die’s 40th anniversary and […]

Amazon are today offering the entire Eon Bond series from Dr No to Skyfall for just $99. There is not much to say other than it is a fantastic deal if you don’t already have all the Bond films on Blu-Ray, and you can pick up this deal by clicking the link below: Amazon: Bond […]

Auction house Christie’s is to offer a suit worn by Daniel Craig in Skyfall as part of an online only auction of items from film and music. The auction, titled Pop Culture, will feature 100 lots that include costumes and props, as well as photos, original artwork and other items and expected to range in […]

Several reviewers have commented on the amount James Bond drinks in Solo, the latest 007 novel, and author William Boyd has recalled in interviews how heavy drinking was part of daily life in those days. Back then drinking and driving still wasn’t taboo and a couple of martinis were part of a normal lunch for […]

Syd Cain died in 2011 after more than half a century in the film industry and remains one of the most acclaimed production designers and art directors in British cinema history. Cain published his autobiography in 2002, “Not Forgetting James Bond”, in which he talked about his time in the film business, with behind the […]

I was recently asked to respond to a series of questions by fellow Bond website Artistic License Renewed, which focuses on literary Bond, with a particular interest in the covers by Richard Chopping. The questionnaire consisted of just five questions including my favourite Chopping cover, first editions, and my favourite Bond novel, which you can read […]

Bond blogger Edward Biddulph, who writes James Bond Memes, has decided to rationalise his collection to focus on Bond-related books and is therefore currently listing a number of non-book 007 collectibles on eBay. The items are listed below and if you are interested in bidding you can follow the links below each to see the […]