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Sony, MGM Team Up to Save James Bond Franchise [VIDEO]

Apr 15th 2011 – 10:15AM
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John Barry Died: A Video Tribute for the Acclaimed 'James Bond' Composer

By Steven HofferJan 31st 2011 – 9:40AM

John Barry, the acclaimed composer who did the scores for 11 James Bond films, died on Sunday. He was 77. Barry began his relationship with the James Bond franchise when he arranged fellow composer Monty Norman's score for the first 007 film, 1962's "Dr. No." The experience led Barry to a career spanning more than 45...

Turkish 'James Bond' Takes On Israel and Mideast Strife

By Justin VelaNov 21st 2010 – 3:21PM
Pana Film / YouTube

Pana Film / YouTube

ISTANBUL (Nov. 21) -- A Turkish movie set to be released in January featuring a James Bond-like hero who avenges the attack on the Gaza flotilla is likely to further strain the rocky relations between Turkey and Israel, while dramatizing Turkey's increasing role as a "big brother" to the Muslim Middle East. "I didn't come...

From 'Operation Embarrass' to Tear Gas Pens: MI6 Secrets Revealed

By Dana ChivvisSep 21st 2010 – 12:01PM

(Sept. 21) -- The secrets behind real-life James Bonds are revealed in "MI6: The History of the Secret Intelligence Service 1909-1949," a new book covering the history of the British spy agency from its founding in 1909 through 1949. The author, historian Keith Jeffery, was given complete access to all surviving documents...

What Happens to the Russian Spies' Kids After Swap?

By Paul WachterJul 8th 2010 – 10:00AM

"James Bond was smart enough to not have kids," writes Psychology Today's Robbie Woliver in a post about the fate of the 8 children sired by accused Russian spies. While a deal appears to be in the works for exchanging 10 accused Russian spies in U.S. custody for spies in Russian prisons, it's unclear what will happen to...

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No Javier Bardem In New James Bond Trailer Skyfall

By Spanish Darling Penelope Cruz Shows Off Her Star Power May 28th 2012 - 11:04AM

"Skyfall," the 23 installment of the James Bond film series, is set to be released on the 26th of October.

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Former James Bond Not Happy With Heineken

By The Huffington Post May 23rd 2012 - 09:52AM

James Bond's Heineken deal is not kosher for all former James Bonds.

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Meet The Newest Bond Girl

By The Huffington Post May 22nd 2012 - 10:45AM

The 33-year-old French actress makes her American debut in the upcoming James Bond film "Skyfall," meaning she's the latest in a long line of famed Bond girls -- a subsect of actresses that began with Ursula Andress's performance as Honey Ryder in 1962's "Dr. No." For her sake, Marlohe -- previously known for her work on...

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'James Bond' Creator Ian Fleming Biopic On The Way, Directed By David Bowie's Son

By Sarah Dean May 22nd 2012 - 03:41AM

David Bowie's filmmaker son Duncan Jones is slated to make a new movie about James Bond creator Ian Fleming.

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007 Legends trailer reveals October 16 release date

By Jessica Conditt May 21st 2012 - 07:02PM

We apologize that this trailer for 007 Legends is buried after an action-packed, tension-ridden, sexually charged video advertising the coming James Bond film, Skyfall.

James Bond News From the Web

  • 05/23/12 Former James Bond Not Happy With Heineken Source: The Huffington Post - Culture James Bond's Heineken deal is not kosher for all former James Bonds.
  • 05/22/12 Meet The Newest Bond Girl Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment The 33-year-old French actress makes her American debut in the upcoming James Bond film "Skyfall," meaning she's the latest in a long line of famed Bond girls -- a subsect of actresses that began with Ursula Andress's performance as Honey Ryder in 1962's "Dr. No." For her sake, Marlohe -- previously known for her work on French television -- isn't cursed with a character-name-as-double-entendre: she plays Sévérine in "Skyfall."
  • 05/22/12 'James Bond' Creator Ian Fleming Biopic On The Way,... Source: The Huffington Post David Bowie's filmmaker son Duncan Jones is slated to make a new movie about James Bond creator Ian Fleming.
  • 05/21/12 007 Legends trailer reveals October 16 release date Source: Joystiq We apologize that this trailer for 007 Legends is buried after an action-packed, tension-ridden, sexually charged video advertising the coming James Bond film, Skyfall.

Background on James Bond

James Bond, code name 007, is a fictional character created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, who featured him in twelve novels and two short story collections.

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