The latest James Bond news including 007 films, books and merchandise.
Oscar-winning actress Judi Dench reflects on her legendary career as she copes with sight loss due to macular degeneration. Judi Dench, renowned for her role as M in the James Bond series, is celebrating her six-decade-long film career amid personal challenges. At 89, Dench continues to dazzle the industry with her resilience and talent, even […]
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Artist says her song 24 was intended as the theme to SPECTRE. Lana Del Rey, the melancholic crooner known for hits like Video Games and Summertime Sadness, recently revealed that she had penned a James Bond theme song that was ultimately rejected. Speaking backstage at the Ivor Novello Awards in London, where she was honoured […]
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New AMC Hornet slot car coincides with 50th anniversary of Roger Moore’s second outing as 007. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Man with the Golden Gun, Scalextric has announced the release of a James Bond AMC Hornet slot car. This highly detailed 1:32 scale model replicates the car from the iconic bridge jump scene, […]
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IFP seem to have missed a fundraising opportunity with a special limited edition of Charlie Higson’s adult Bond adventure. Ian Fleming Publications (IFP) announced yesterday a special limited edition of Charlie Higson’s adult James Bond novel, On His Majesty’s Secret Service. This exclusive run of 200 signed paperback copies, featuring unique sprayed edges, was priced […]
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Issue #72 of the full-colour James Bond magazine MI6 Confidential is now shipping worldwide. Ian Fleming penned hundreds of thousands of words about 007, but he wrote very few about the man himself, James Bond. Readers came to understand the character through his actions. This is made clear in the rather fleeting depictions of Bond’s life […]
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Kim Sherwood’s latest sees MI6’s elite unravel terror in Bond’s absence. Kim Sherwood’s second book in the Double O trilogy, A Spy Like Me, was released today in the UK, following its US debut on the 23rd April. This novel continues Sherwood’s expansion of the James Bond universe, exploring new narratives within the spy genre. […]
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Collaboration celebrates Goldfinger’s literary and golfing heritage. Ian Fleming Publications has announced a partnership with Penfold, the British golfing brand, to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the publication of Goldfinger. The collaboration highlights Fleming’s fondness for golf, which is evident in several of his James Bond novels, including Goldfinger where the game plays a pivotal […]
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News recently emerged of the death of the man who popularised the idea of the James Bond Lifestyle. Last week I received an email from a newsletter subscriber telling me of the passing last year of Paul Kyriazi, known best by Bond fans for his James Bond Lifestyle books and audio seminars. It appears to […]
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Ian Fleming’s iconic tales revived with star-studded narrations for modern listeners. Ian Fleming Publications, in partnership with HarperCollins US, is to release audio editions of all Fleming’s iconic 007 novels and his two non-fiction works. This venture aims to introduce Bond’s thrilling adventures to a broader audience through captivating narrations by a stellar cast. The […]
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SPECTRE and Licence to Kill will come alive off-screen in an unparalleled fan experience. Mission: Double-O Siete promises a thrilling itinerary of tours through iconic Bond film and book locations, immersive local shopping and attractions, and an unforgettable participation in the annual Day of the Dead Parade from the heart of Zocalo Plaza. The event is […]
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