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The latest James Bond news including 007 films, books and merchandise.

Cypher 007: new 007 game launching this month

September 6th, 2023 by

In a bit of a surprise move it was yesterday announced that a new James Bond game for is scheduled to be released later this month. Developer Tilting Point will release Cypher 007 on 29th September exclusively on Apple Arcade. In a move that is sure to frustrate many 007 gamers, you’ll be able to […]

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MI6 Confidential #69: Names is for tombstones

September 4th, 2023 by

Issue #69 of the full-colour James Bond magazine MI6 Confidential is now shipping worldwide. It was a brave choice to send 007 to the US South and make every villain black for Roger Moore’s debut. However, it was arguably an even braver move to normalise interracial romance, as we see between Rosie and James in Live […]

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Hans Zimmer and partners acquire London’s iconic Maida Vale Studios from BBC

August 15th, 2023 by

Oscar-winning composer involved in buying historic recording studios. No Time to Die composer Hans Zimmer has joined forces with film producers Steven Kofsky, Tim Bevan, and Eric Fellner to purchase the historic Maida Vale Studios from the BBC. This iconic London venue, famed for hosting legendary musicians like The Beatles, David Bowie, and Beyoncé, has […]

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IFP announces new editions of 3 continuation novels

August 15th, 2023 by

The new editions will be published to coincide with Global James Bond Day. Ian Fleming Publications chose the anniversary of Ian Fleming’s death to announce new editions of three continuation novels published by the IFP imprint with new introductions. Penned by Kingsley Amis and first published under the pseudonym Robert Markham, Colonel Sun was the first […]

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Title of second Double O novel revealed

July 26th, 2023 by

Sequel to Double or Nothing to be published in April next year. Kim Sherwood announced the title of the second book in her Bond-less James Bond series on Twitter X yesterday, writing on the social media platform: FOR YOUR EYES ONLY I’m thrilled to lift the curtain on the next Double O novel… A SPY […]

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Christopher Nolan opens up about directing James Bond

July 21st, 2023 by

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In a recent interview with Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast to promote Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan spoke about the possibility of directing Bond 26. Nolan has long been a fan of the Bond franchise, and he has said that he would be “honoured” to direct a Bond film: The Bond films are very specific in […]

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Sam Mendes has NOT turned down Bond 26

July 19th, 2023 by

Dodgy journalism results in 2013 story being shared as current news. It pains me to write this story as I absolutely shouldn’t have to. A news story originating in the Time of India (I won’t link as it will only encourage them) has it that Sam Mendes was offered the directing gig for Bond 26. […]

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Strike action by writers and actors likely to delay Bond 26

July 15th, 2023 by

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Disruption to movie industry due to walkout likely to have ramifications for Bond 26. The ongoing writers strike and the recent addition of actors to the strike could well delay the production of Bond 26. The strike began on May 2, 2023, and has put a halt to all writing for film and television. On […]

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Limited Edition: Roger Moore’s 007 Diaries commemorates Live and Let Die’s 50th anniversary

June 28th, 2023 by

Special limited edition of The 007 Diaries due out in October. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film Live and Let Die, The History Press and Rooksmoor Press are collaborating on a special edition of The 007 Diaries by Roger Moore. Originally published in 1973 to coincide with the film’s release, Moore […]

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Martin Campbell says Bond 26 is “a year or two away”

June 25th, 2023 by

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Casino Royale director talks to the Express about timelines and casting on Bond 26. Martin Campbell, the director of GoldenEye and Casino Royale, has discussed the timeline for the next 007 movie and the possibility of introducing a new actor to play the iconic role. Campbell revealed that the next Bond film is still at […]

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