Tag Archives: Skyfall

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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‘Skyfall’ Finally Starts To Pick Up Some Awards Love…

By | Posted on March 25th, 2013
Sam Mendes clutching his three Empire awards (AP Images: Photo by Jon Furniss/Invision)

Empire Magazine, the journal of note for the British film buff, has done what the Oscars failed to do, what the Golden Globes failed to do, and what the Brit Awards failed to do (principally because it does not have any categories that ...

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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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James Bond And The Argonauts: The 2013 BAFTAs

By | Posted on February 10th, 2013
Robert Wade, Sam Mendes, Barbara Broccoli, Michael G Wilson and Neal Purvis with the award for Outstanding British Film for 'Skyfall' in the press room at the 2013 British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Opera House, Bow Street, London. URN:15760004 (Press Association via AP Images)

I’m pretty sure if a well-known British actor had tried his hand at directing, delivered a well-liked and unthodox thriller, starring himself, then taken it to an awards ceremony in America and walked off with two of the largest ...

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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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Adele’s Baby’s Name Is Finally ‘Revealed’

By | Posted on January 24th, 2013
Adele at the 2012 Grammys (AP/Matt Sayles)

I’m confused. This possibly will not end well for everyone concerned, but we’ll press on regardless, and take what is coming to us when the fallout hits.

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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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Oscar Nominations: ‘Skyfall,’ Rachel Weisz Among the Many UK Snubs

By | Posted on January 10th, 2013
Daniel Craig soaking it all in at the premiere of Skyfall. (Photo via AP)

Every year, the Oscars provide us with a few jaw-collapsing snubs amongst the predictable, safe nominees.

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BAFTAs: Abraham Lincoln Invades Britain And Beats Up James Bond

By | Posted on January 9th, 2013
(David James/Dreamworks II)

It’s been a busy week for awards nominations, what with the BAFTA Rising Star nominees, and the National Television Awards –  and it’s only Wednesday! – but today, BAFTA announced the full shortlist for their film ...

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‘Sherlock,’ ‘Skyfall’ And ‘Downton Abbey’ Nominated For Producer’s Guild Awards

By | Posted on January 3rd, 2013
Downton Abbey

The Producer’s Guild of America announced the nominations for its annual awards ceremony yesterday, and amid hat-tips for the producers of venerable American movie and TV institutions like 30 Rock, Homeland and Lincoln, there are ...

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