James Bond News

Literary Bond rights holder responds to media reports that original Fleming texts have been updated. Over the weekend it was widely reported that new editions of Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels have been updated to remove racist language. The news caused an uproar among many fans who believe the original texts should remain as they […]

New editions contain updated texts with racist language and descriptions removed. Last week Ian Fleming Publications released new editions of Ian Fleming’s books. Over the weekend the media has reported the new editions have updated texts, with some racist words and phrases changed or replaced. According to The Telegraph the new editions include the following […]

New edition Bond ebooks available from Amazon UK and other ebook retailers. Ian Fleming Publications is commemorating the 70th anniversary of Casino Royale‘s publication by releasing all twelve of Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels and two collections of short stories as a new ebook series. They have also released Fleming’s two non-fiction books, Thrilling Cities […]

Despite rumours and speculation about the next actor to play James Bond, the casting process has not yet begun. Sunday evening saw Barbara Broccoli walk the red carpet of the annual BAFTA Film Awards at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Ladbible managed to get to speak to her briefly about progress on Bond 26 […]

Renowned composer and songwriter Burt Bacharach, who composed the theme for the 1967 spoof of Casino Royale, has died. Today it was announced that music icon Burt Bacharach died yesterday at his home in Los Angeles. The Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer was the genius behind some of the most beloved tunes of the 20th […]

A new James Bond comic series kicks off in April 2023 written by critically acclaimed author Phillip Kennedy Johnson. James Bond is back in action this April as the critically acclaimed and bestselling author Phillip Kennedy Johnson celebrates the character’s 70th anniversary with a new comic series called 007: For King and Country. The new […]

New logo revealed ahead of Ian Fleming’s books being published by new IFP imprint later this year. Yesterday IFP revealed the new logo in a brief statement on their website. In celebration of Casino Royale turning 70 this year, we are beyond thrilled to share our brand new logo. Here’s to a Bond-tastic 2023. Stay […]

Issue #67 of the full-colour James Bond magazine MI6 Confidential is now shipping worldwide. As this year comes to a close, so do the celebrations and events to mark James Bond’s 60th anniversary on the screen. This issue wraps up the coverage of the official Bond anniversary events with an exclusive interview with Michael G. […]

Issue #66 of the full-colour James Bond magazine MI6 Confidential is now shipping worldwide.  Fleming’s writing captures the sights, and sounds, of Bond’s surroundings in his distinctive journalistic style. The films are alive and rich with the sounds of 007’s locations. Barry’s scores for the Bond films set a template, not just for the franchise, […]

James Bond car exhibition to include display of vehicles and other items from all 25 films. We recently had the news that Bond in Motion is moving to Brussels in December but the latest news is that Saratoga Automobile Museum will also run a Bond in Motion exhibition running for a year from 18th November: […]