James Bond News

On His Majesty’s Secret Service to be published ahead of King Charles III Coronation, with proceeds going towards the National Literacy Trust. Exciting news for James Bond fans as Ian Fleming Publications announces a new 007 adventure, ‘On His Majesty’s Secret Service’, to be published in May ahead of King Charles III’s Coronation. Charlie Higson, […]

Cover artwork revealed for controversial release with revised texts. On Monday Ian Fleming Publications (IFP) unveiled the cover designs for the forthcoming paperback release under the IFP imprint. The books are being released to coincide with the 70th anniversary of Casino Royale’s publications and include all Fleming’s James Bond adventures as well as how two […]

The former Bond Girl is the first Asian to win the Best Actress category. All eyes were on the Oscars 2023 ceremony last night as showbiz stars from around the globe arrived at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. While the 007 franchise wasn’t directly represented one of the biggest moments of the night was when […]

The actor played Bond’s charismatic ally Colombo in For Your Eyes Only. It is with great sadness that we report the passing of the renowned actor Topol, who died at the age of 87. Born on 9th September 1935 in Tel Aviv, Topol was an immensely talented performer who achieved great success on stage and screen. […]

Ricou Browning, a Hollywood legend and underwater filmmaker, has passed away at the age of 93. Browning was renowned for his pioneering work in underwater photography and his contributions to some of the most memorable films and television shows of his time. Born in Florida in 1930, Browning began his career as a swimmer and […]

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 […]