Over the weekend we learnt of the death of the model and actress who appeared as Tilly Masterson in Goldfinger. Tania Mallet (19th May 1941 – 30th March 2019) was born in Blackpool, Lancashire to English father Henry Mallet, and Russian mother Olga Mironoff. Her mother’s brother was Helen Mirren’s father – Mallet and Mirren […]
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New hardback editions of three Bond titles now available from Vintage Classics. Back in the summer, Vintage Classics announced they would be releasing new hardback editions of three Bond titles. The books are Casino Royale, Live And Let Die and Goldfinger and include artwork by Levente Szabó and by John Cork. Each book also includes archive material […]
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A collection of four posters featuring Sean Connery as 007 are to be auctioned later this month by Bonhams. The lot numbers for these posters are 819 (Dr No), 820 (Goldfinger), 821 (Thunderball) and 822 (From Russia With Love). The latter two are from Italy. Also up for auction are a Tom Ford suit worn […]
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Burt Kwouk, who appeared in Goldfinger, You Only Live Twice and the 1967 Casino Royale spoof, has died at the age of 85. Kwouk was born in Cheshire in 1930 but was brought up in Shanghai until he was 17 years old, when his Chinese parents returned to England. After completing his studies in the United States […]
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Today we learnt of the sad news that Guy Hamilton, who directed Goldfinger and three other James Bond films, died yesterday at the age of 93. Hamilton was born in Paris on 16 September 1922, where his English parents were living. His first exposure to the film industry came in 1938 when he was the clapper […]
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Today the internet lit up with the sad news that George Martin has died at the age of 90. Sometimes known as “the fifth Beatle”, Martin is best known for signing The Beetles to EMI, and as producer he helped shape their sound. As well as working with The Beatles and many other artists, Martin also […]
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A look at the black and grey NATO strap worn by Daniel Craig in SPECTRE. If you’ve seen SPECTRE you may have noticed the black and grey striped nylon strap on which James Bond wears his Q-Branch provided Omega watch throughout most of the film. The strap is available separately from Omega but, unfortunately for […]
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With the new Bond novel Trigger Mortis due to hit bookshops in September, Vintage Classics are offering Bond fans an early opportunity to read an extract when they buy a special edition of Goldfinger. Trigger Mortis is set a fortnight after the events of Ian Fleming’s seventh James Bond novel and also features classic Bond girl Pussy Galore. The […]
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A newly restored ultra-high definition (4K) version of Goldfinger (1964) will premiere at the 65th Berlin Film Festival in February. Worldwide repertory film distributor Park Circus, in association with EON Productions and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, will be presenting this new restoration in the Berlinale Classics strand. The film will be introduced by legendary production designer Sir Ken […]
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David Mason discusses Anthony Sinclair’s James Bond clothing line, including the recently launched Slazenger golf sweater from Goldfinger.
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