September 29th, 2021
by David Leigh
The first crop of reviews of No Time to Die appear to be overwhelmingly positive. It’s been a long wait. But the reviews for No Time to Die appear to be overwhelmingly positive. Unusually, there were no press screenings prior to the premiere. Instead the film received simultaneous screenings across the world and the first […]
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September 29th, 2021
by Jof Gurd
Jof Gurd reports on last night’s premiere of No Time to Die. It all came down to this: a rainswept evening at the Royal Albert Hall as a new James Bond film, Daniel Craig’s last, was finally revealed to audiences after a tortuous journey beset by behind-the-scenes indecision, changes of personnel, on-set injury and, of […]
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September 29th, 2021
by David Leigh
The latest episode of James Bond & Friends is now available on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere. Note: Having not yet seen No Time to Die I wasn’t involved in this podcast and haven’t listened to it. It is a no-spoilers first impressions of the film – but listen at your own risk. We return from […]
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September 29th, 2021
by David Leigh
After 18 months of delay due to the pandemic, last night finally saw No Time to Die premiere at London’s Royal Albert Hall. That’s not to say it was a normal premiere by any stretch of the imagination. Covid-19 meant that premiere attendees had to provide a negative covid test and were requested, although not […]
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September 28th, 2021
by David Leigh
If you missed the livestream you can watch the recording instead.
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September 27th, 2021
by David Leigh
Short segment on BBC Radio 4 devoted to No Time to Die features interview with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson. James Bond is always big news in the UK so there is no surprise about the current media coverage ahead of the premiere tomorrow. This morning Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson appeared on […]
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September 25th, 2021
by David Leigh
British broadcaster interviewed the star and producer of No Time to Die ahead of the premiere on Tuesday. With days to go before the world premiere of No Time to Die, Sky spoke to both Daniel Craig and Barbara Broccoli. Craig says he is happy the producers “held their nerve” and held out for a […]
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September 23rd, 2021
by David Leigh
James Bond actor awarded same rank as the character he portrays. In a slightly unexpected move ahead of No Time to Die’s world premiere next week, the official 007 website announced that Daniel Craig is now an honorary Royal Navy commander: Daniel Craig has been made an honorary Commander in the Royal Navy. Commander Craig’s […]
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September 22nd, 2021
by David Leigh
The No Time to Die director discusses his life and work, including the forthcoming James Bond film. Today The Hollywood reporter carries a new interview with No Time to Die director Cary Fukunaga. Among the topics he touches on are the delays, his early career and bringing Bond up to date. The interview is a […]
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September 16th, 2021
by David Leigh
N Peal provides Bond’s combat trousers in the forthcoming film. As well as the navy military-style sweater with shoulder and elbow patches worn by Daniel Craig in No Time to Die, N Peal also provided dark combat trousers to a design by costume designer Suttirat Anne Larlarb. While the sweater has been available for some […]
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