James Bond films

A secret agent? You wouldn’t think so from some of the films, when Bond’s name and reputation appear to be widely known. So, just how did 007 become the world’s most famous secret agent? The first chapter of Casino Royale is titled The Secret Agent and, in introducing the world to James Bond, Ian Fleming explains the […]

Much has been said about Eon’s 20th 007 adventure, Die Another Day, and in recent years not much of it has been good. In this article though I’d like to redress the balance and take you on a look back to this celebration of Bond’s 40th anniversary. Die Another Day saw release in 2002, following […]

John Travolta recently spoke about how he would love to play a Bond villain in an interview with the Telegraph, in which he reveals that he has spoken to Barbara Broccoli about the possibility and she “loves the idea”. However, that means nothing at all, it could easily be a brush off. What is more interesting […]

The entire series of 23 James Bond films is currently on sale on Amazon for $119.99, a massive discount from the usual $299.99 price tag. Amazon was offering all the Bond movies on Blu-Ray at $99 just a day ago so this price is unlikely to last and it would make a fantastic present for […]

Amazon are today offering the entire Eon Bond series from Dr No to Skyfall for just $99. There is not much to say other than it is a fantastic deal if you don’t already have all the Bond films on Blu-Ray, and you can pick up this deal by clicking the link below: Amazon: Bond […]

Auction house Christie’s is to offer a suit worn by Daniel Craig in Skyfall as part of an online only auction of items from film and music. The auction, titled Pop Culture, will feature 100 lots that include costumes and props, as well as photos, original artwork and other items and expected to range in […]

Syd Cain died in 2011 after more than half a century in the film industry and remains one of the most acclaimed production designers and art directors in British cinema history. Cain published his autobiography in 2002, “Not Forgetting James Bond”, in which he talked about his time in the film business, with behind the […]

One of the best loved characters from the James Bond films is Miss Moneypenny, whose first flirtatious encounter with 007 we see in Dr No after being called in for a briefing by M during a night on the town. From then on she became a fixture of every Bond film until Die Another Day […]

This isn’t really news; Ralph Fiennes has confirmed he’ll be returning as M in Bond 24, saying he is “looking forward to it very much”, according to an article in Metro quoting Yahoo Movies (which I’ve been unable to source). The Metro piece then goes on to trot out the normal tabloid nonsense about Bond […]

Fifty years ago today saw the world premiere of From Russia With Love at the Odeon Leicester Square. With a few notable differences, including the substitution of SPECTRE for SMERSH, the film closely followed Ian Fleming’s novel and following on from Dr No, a year earlier, was eagerly awaited by audiences hungry for 007. From […]