Tag Archives: James Bond

James Bond Roundup: ‘Skyfall’ Shown to House of Lords, Producers Hope for Mendes Return

By | Posted on April 1st, 2013
The House of Lords in a file photo from May 2010. (Leon Neal, PA Wire/AP Images)

We can see the advance publicity for the next James Bond movie now: “Coming soon to a Parliament near you.”

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Sam Mendes Takes a Pass on Next Bond Film

By | Posted on March 6th, 2013
Sam Mendes directs Judi Dench on the 'Skyfall' set. (Sony Pictures)

Sam Mendes, director of the latest Bond installment Skyfall, will not be directing the next in the series, reports BBC News.

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Bond Producers Approach Adele For A ‘Skyfall’ Sequel

By | Posted on March 4th, 2013
Adele to sing 'Skyfall' live for the very first time at the Oscars. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

I’ll be honest, this isn’t automatically great news. Adele, the oscar-winning, golden globe-winning, Brit-winning singer and co-writer of the most recent Bond theme – Skyfall, of course – is reported to be first choice ...

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Academy Awards Recap: Daniel Day-Lewis, ‘Skyfall’ Make Oscar History

By | Posted on February 25th, 2013
Daniel Day-Lewis at last night's Academy Awards ceremony (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Images)

The biggest British-related award of the evening was the one that, as was widely expected, went to Daniel Day-Lewis as best actor in the title role of Lincoln.

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The James Bonds Who Won’t Be at the Oscar Tribute

By | Posted on February 22nd, 2013
David Niven, left, with John Huston on the set of 'Casino Royale' in London in 1966. (AP Images)

After weeks of speculation that all six James Bonds might appear at the Oscars, the latest word is that there will not be a 007 reunion this Sunday.

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James Bond Makes His Return in Book Form

By | Posted on February 19th, 2013
Logo ...

You don’t have to wait until 2014 for the next film installment of James Bond to get some 007 action with a new novel being released in October, 2013, reports RadioTimes.com.

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Betting on Bond: Which 007s Will Show Up for Oscar Tribute?

By | Posted on February 12th, 2013
Sean Connery as James Bond in 'Dr. No.' (MGM)

Just as bookies all over the world are taking bets on the next Pope, they’re offering wagers on who will win Oscars. British bookmaker William Hill even has a kind of movie version trifecta, a special Lincoln bet bundle.

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The Enduring Legend (And Mockery) Of Bond’s Martini

By | Posted on February 1st, 2013
Three vodka martinis and some nibbles

Let’s start at the beginning, with a simple question to the world’s most famous spy.

Do you fancy a drink, Mr Bond?

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It’s Official: Adele to Perform ‘Skyfall’ at Oscars

By | Posted on January 23rd, 2013
Adele to sing 'Skyfall' live for the very first time at the Oscars. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Britain may have been largely snubbed when nominations were announced for the film industry’s biggest award, but there will be a strong reason for Anglo-fans to tune in to the Academy Awards on February 24. Adele is set to perform ...

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Dominic Cooper to Star as 007 Creator Ian Fleming in BBC America Drama

By | Posted on January 17th, 2013
Dominic Cooper at the AFI Fest 2011. Cooper has signed on to play James Bond creator Ian Fleming in a BBC AMERICA original drama. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Images)

BBC AMERICA has become a network of famous Dominics: there’s The Hour‘s Dominic West, and Lost star Dominic Monaghan has joined the channel with his travel-adventure series Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan. Now British film ...

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