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George Lazenby diagnosed with early-stage dementia

July 7th, 2025 by

The former James Bond star is receiving care following his diagnosis at the age of 85. George Lazenby, who played James Bond in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, has been diagnosed with early-stage dementia. The 85-year-old actor is being supported by his family as he comes to terms with the condition. The news was made […]

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Michael Madsen dies at 67

July 7th, 2025 by

The Hollywood tough guy, known by Bond fans for his role in Die Another Day, has died at his home in Malibu. Michael Madsen, the actor who appeared as National Security Agency official Damian Falco in Die Another Day, has died at the age of 67. His death was confirmed as the result of cardiac […]

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On Her Majesty’s Secret Service score returns in expanded 2-CD set

July 2nd, 2025 by

A remastered edition of one of the most celebrated Bond soundtracks is now available exclusively from the official 007 Store. When On Her Majesty’s Secret Service was released in 1969, it marked a turning point in the Bond series. With Sean Connery having departed, George Lazenby stepped into the role, and John Barry delivered what […]

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Bond 26 reportedly moves towards 2028 as Amazon plans the next chapter

June 28th, 2025 by

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As plans for the next James Bond film take shape, many of the most important decisions — including who will play 007 — are still to come. Bond fans now have a clearer sense of when 007 might return to cinemas. The latest reports suggest Bond 26 is targeting a 2028 release, later than the […]

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Denis Villeneuve to direct Bond 26

June 26th, 2025 by

Denis Villeneuve has officially been named director of the next James Bond film, Amazon MGM Studios confirmed on 25th June, marking a bold step with the storied spy franchise now under Amazon’s creative control.

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Goldeneye 007 finally earns its place in gaming’s hall of legends

June 24th, 2025 by

The Bond game that reshaped console shooters is now officially one of the greats—and it’s not done yet. In the long history of James Bond’s digital exploits, few titles loom larger than Goldeneye 007. Released in 1997 for the Nintendo 64, it redefined what players could expect from a first-person shooter on console. Now, almost […]

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Tony Gilroy and Steven Soderbergh once pitched a 1960s black-and-white Bond film

June 23rd, 2025 by

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The low-budget Bond film that could have been was set in the ’60s and shot in black and white. Once upon a time in Hollywood—or perhaps more accurately, somewhere between Carnaby Street and Vauxhall Cross—Tony Gilroy and Steven Soderbergh had a vision for James Bond that never left the briefing room. Gilroy, the writer behind […]

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Bond 26: directors reportedly pitching for Amazon’s first 007

June 20th, 2025 by

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A number of directors is reportedly pitching to launch 007’s new era under Amazon. A shortlist of directors is reportedly making their case to lead the next James Bond film, with meetings taking place in London. According to Puck News writer Matt Belloni, filmmakers including Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front), Denis Villeneuve (Dune), […]

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Danny Boyle reflects on lost Bond film

June 16th, 2025 by

Years after walking away from Bond over creative differences, Danny Boyle looks back with regret at a lost script for Bond 25. Danny Boyle has firmly shut the door on any future James Bond projects—even after the franchise’s creative upheaval. In a statement to Business Insider, the Oscar-winning director was unequivocal: “That ship has sailed.” His […]

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Felix Leiter novel fast-tracked after digital serialisation snag

June 16th, 2025 by

The full eBook of The Hook and the Eye will now be released early after serialisation model misfires. The digital serialisation of The Hook and the Eye, Raymond Benson’s eagerly awaited return to the world of Felix Leiter, has hit a snag – prompting a change of plan that will see the entire eBook released […]

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