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Charlie Higson’s King Zero places Bond in an uncertain modern world

April 1st, 2026 by

Charlie Higson returns to 007 with a modern story rooted in Fleming’s world. Charlie Higson is to write his first full-length adult James Bond novel, King Zero, in a move that reflects a shifting approach to Ian Fleming’s creation as the wider franchise continues to evolve. The novel, commissioned by Ian Fleming Publications and published […]

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Ursula Andress victim of alleged €20m fraud as Tuscan assets seized

March 27th, 2026 by

An investigation into missing funds has led authorities from Switzerland to the Tuscan hills. Italian authorities have seized €20m in assets in Tuscany as part of an investigation into money allegedly embezzled from Ursula Andress, the actor whose appearance in Dr No (1962) introduced the world to the first Bond girl. The seizure, confirmed on […]

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Steven Knight hints official Bond 26 update is near

March 24th, 2026 by

Bond 26

Bond 26 writer’s cautious optimism points towards imminent news. Bond 26 screenwriter Steven Knight has suggested that an announcement on the next James Bond film may not be far away, adding momentum to expectations ahead of Amazon MGM’s CinemaCon presentation on 15th April. The comments came during an interview with Variety primarily focused on the […]

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Len Deighton obituary: the anti-Bond who redefined the spy novel

March 17th, 2026 by

The author offered a grounded alternative to James Bond through stories of suspicion and constraint. Len Deighton, who has died aged 95, was one of the defining voices of post-war British espionage fiction, a writer who replaced glamour with paperwork, fatigue and quiet menace. Best known for The IPCRESS File (1962), his work offered a […]

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Classic James Bond newspaper strips to return in new hardback edition

March 17th, 2026 by

A slice of 007 history is set to return in print this autumn. When Ian Fleming’s James Bond first appeared in the Daily Express in 1958, it marked a significant moment in the character’s evolution, carrying 007 from the pages of novels such as Casino Royale into the daily lives of British readers. Now, more […]

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Amy Pascal suggests Bond 26 will shoot in the UK

March 11th, 2026 by

Big Ben, London

A brief remark in London points to Britain as the likely production base for the next Bond film. Amy Pascal has suggested that Bond 26 will film in the United Kingdom after praising the country’s film crews at a London premiere. The producer was speaking on 10th March at the world premiere of Project Hail […]

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Steven Knight on Bond 26: reading between the lines

March 10th, 2026 by

Bond 26

The Peaky Blinders creator appeared on BBC Radio 2 recently.  Steven Knight is not a man who gives things away easily. The writer behind Peaky Blinders, Dirty Pretty Things and Spencer spoke to Patrick Kielty on BBC Radio 2 recently about his work on Bond 26 — and true to form, he revealed precisely nothing […]

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Agora Models offers £500 saving on full kits for one week, including 007 cars

March 2nd, 2026 by

Bond fans can claim a substantial discount on detailed replicas including the DB5, Lotus Esprit and Citroën 2CV. Agora Models has launched a limited one-week promotion offering Advantage Club members £500 off any Full Kit, including models from its James Bond Collection. The offer marks five years since the first customer redeemed Advantage Club points. […]

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Join Bond Fan Events for Quantum of Sunshine: The Ultimate James Bond Fan Adventure!

March 2nd, 2026 by

Bond fans will gather in Florida this October for the largest 007 fan event of 2026. James Bond fans from around the world are invited to attend Quantum of Sunshine, a week-long 007 fan event taking place from 12th–18th October 2026 in Florida. The programme begins in Orlando with a poolside welcome reception, MI6-themed activities […]

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Cubby Broccoli’s legacy honoured as new NFTS building breaks ground

March 2nd, 2026 by

Barbara Broccoli has cemented her father’s name at the heart of Britain’s leading film school. When Albert R “Cubby” Broccoli, along with Harry Saltzman, launched Dr No in 1962,  he not only introduced the world to James Bond; he also helped lay the foundations for one of cinema’s most enduring series. More than six decades […]

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