James Bond News

Q The Music returns in 2025 with a thrilling UK tour, culminating in a historic West End concert featuring their biggest-ever orchestra. Bond fans, prepare for an unforgettable year of live music! Q The Music, the world’s premier James Bond tribute band, has announced a packed 2025 tour schedule, culminating in a once-in-a-lifetime event at […]

New collection of rare Ian Fleming writing steals the spotlight in IFP’s line-up for the year ahead. While 2025 brings plenty of exciting literary projects for Bond fans, the most anticipated release is a long-overdue exploration of Ian Fleming’s work beyond his famous spy novels. The highlight of the year comes on 22nd May, when […]

A remastered and expanded 2-CD edition of Michael Kamen’s Licence to Kill soundtrack celebrates the film’s 35th anniversary. La-La Land Records has announced a special 35th anniversary remastered and expanded 2-CD edition of the Licence to Kill soundtrack, composed by Michael Kamen. This limited release, restricted to 5,000 units, is available exclusively through La-La Land […]

Matthew Warchus to direct Chitty Chitty Bang Bang remake with screenplay by Enda Walsh. Matthew Warchus, director of Matilda: The Musical, has been confirmed to helm a reimagining of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for Amazon MGM Studios and Eon Productions. The announcement highlights a collaboration between Amazon’s studio arm and the producers of the James […]

Barbara Broccoli is reported to be in a creative standoff with Amazon that has left James Bond’s next chapter in limbo. Nearly three years after Amazon’s $6.5 billion purchase of MGM, the studio behind the James Bond franchise, the tech giant’s plans for 007 are at a standstill. The delay stems from a clash between […]

The composer behind five Bond scores has received the Music Publishers Association’s prestigious Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award. David Arnold, a name synonymous with the sound of modern Bond, was honoured by the Music Publishers Association (MPA) at its 64th Christmas Lunch. The event, attended by over 900 music industry figures, celebrated Arnold’s unparalleled contributions to […]

With no news on Bond 26, Barbara Broccoli’s latest project has fans questioning the franchise’s future. Barbara Broccoli has turned her attention to a new adaptation of Ian Fleming’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, developed in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios and Eon Productions. While the magical flying car is another product of Fleming’s imagination, the […]

A forthcoming BBC documentary sheds light on the man who brought wit and charm to 007. The charismatic legacy of Sir Roger Moore, the actor who transformed James Bond with his signature style and humour, is celebrated in From Roger Moore with Love, a new documentary from BBC Arts and Fremantle. Directed by Jack Cocker […]

The Secret World of James Bond, promises to explore the real-life inspirations behind Ian Fleming’s legendary spy. The Ian Fleming Foundation has revealed plans for a new podcast, The Secret World of James Bond, offering a fresh look at the inspirations and legacy of Ian Fleming’s renowned creation. The series, hosted by John Cork, will […]

James Fleming, the accomplished author and editor who revitalised The Book Collector and carried on his family’s distinguished literary legacy, passed away on 22nd November 2024 at the age of 80. James R Fleming was born on 26th February 1944 in London, the son of Richard Fleming and the nephew of Ian Fleming, the creator […]