Albert Finney (1936-2019)
The JBIFC is very sad to report the death of the acclaimed stage and screen [...]
From Matera With Love?
An interesting report from a local news website in southern Italy appears to indicate that Bond [...]
Living on the Edge: Craig back in 007 training
With just weeks to go before Bond movie no. 25 goes before the cameras at [...]
Looking back on Peter Hunt’s Bond
It is nearly fifty years since James Bond movie no. six, On Her Majesty's Secret [...]
007 Bullet-points about Bond 25
At last: a New Year and a new Bond film. Number 25 in the EON [...]
Bond is Back! Craig Bondfest Over Xmas Period
Bond is Back! Break out the Vodka Martinis. It has become something of a tradition [...]
Return Another Day! Lea Seydoux back for Bond 25
In a major piece of surprise news for 007 fans, new director Cary Fukunaga has confirmed [...]
Dance into the Fire: Fukunaga reflects on Bond 25
In some of his first direct comments on Bond 25 since his appointment, Cary Fukunaga [...]
Early 007 material up for auction
As many Bond aficionados know, during the late 1950s 007 creator Ian Fleming collaborated [...]
New book lifts lid on Ian Fleming and ‘Operation Golden Eye’
A fascinating new book, Ian Fleming and Operation Golden Eye: Keeping Spain out of World [...]
Broccoli Speaks: new interview with 007 producer
James Bond co-producer Barbara Broccoli has firmly ruled out any Dr.Who-style gender reinvention of Ian [...]
Cary Fukunaga announced as new Bond director
Cary Fukunaga has been announced as the new director of Bond movie no. 25, which [...]
Bart Layton speaks on Bond
Bart for Bond? In our last Bond 25 news update, the JBIFC noted that the [...]
Direct Another Way: three names on Bond 25 short-list?
Since the recent surprise departure of Danny Boyle as director due to 'creative differences', the producers [...]
The Spy Who Loves Her
Double-0 Heaven! Many congratulations are in order to James Bond star Daniel Craig and his [...]
Bond 25 still on track
Despite the doom and gloom that has been around in the media about Bond 25 [...]
Bond 25 announcement: Boyle bows out
Danny Boyle will no longer be the director of Bond 25, which was due to [...]
For Boyle’s Eyes Only: Hunt for new 007 henchman hots up
Red Grant, Oddjob, Hans, Wint and Kidd, Nick-Nack, Tee-Hee, Jaws, Stamper, Mr. Kil, Hinx... a [...]
Bond 25 production designer chosen by Boyle
007 and counting... As pre-production work begins to take shape on Bond movie no. 25, director [...]
For Special Services: Daniel Craig is guest of CIA
James Bond star Daniel Craig, who is gearing up to start shooting Bond movie no. [...]
Becoming Bond: ‘Live and Let Die’ at 45
It is an incredible 45 years since the release of Live and Let Die, which [...]
Has the stolen ‘Goldfinger’ Aston been found?
It is the news that many dedicated 007 fans and also serious car collectors have [...]
Ultimate Bond Experience: ‘007 Elements’ gets an early review
The exciting new Austrian-based James Bond exhibition '007 Elements', which opens on July 12th [...]
Bond’s First Screen Woman: Eunice Gayson, R.I.P.
The JBIFC is very sad to report that actress Eunice Gayson, the first woman to [...]
From Southbank With Love: Horowitz on his new 007 novel
Ian Fleming has played 'a huge role' in his life and he said he is [...]
Official: Danny Boyle confirmed as director
The name's Boyle, Danny Boyle. It is the news that many of us expected, but [...]
The Spy We Loved: Remembering Roger
One year ago this month the world sadly lost Sir Roger Moore, the third actor [...]
On Her Majesty’s Service: Boyle’s first brush with Bond
James Bond author Ian Fleming, always on the lookout for memorable titles for his best-selling [...]
From Rosa With No Love: Looking back on Klebb
Miss Taro, Rosa Klebb, Fiona Volpe, Helga Brandt, Irma Bunt, Bambi and Thumper, Rosie Carver, [...]
Cradle Royale
Double-0 heaven! Many congratulations are in order. Rachel Weisz, the wife of 50-year old James [...]
Spy Another Way: Fiennes back to espionage
Award-winning actor Ralph Fiennes, who took over as 'M' in Skyfall and fully embraced the role in Spectre, [...]
Toby Stephens back as Bond
Bond is back! 007 fans are in for a special treat this coming Easter weekend [...]
‘Casino’ still Royale: 007 auction sees high price
Now pay attention, 007. There's a new message from 'M'. Eyes only. Passed on from [...]
Boyle bound for Bond? His new comments
007 and counting... As the months tick down to the planned start of principal photography [...]
Baz, Boyle and Bond: more 007 rumours
On 22nd February the JBIFC reported that news had emerged that Danny Boyle was being [...]
Lewis Gilbert, 1920-2018
The JBIFC is very sad to report that three-times Bond director Lewis Gilbert has passed [...]
Boyle for Bond? British director apparently on list for no. 25
Some fascinating news has emerged that the award-winning British director Danny Boyle, who has helmed [...]
Licence Reviewed: Rachel Weisz comments on Fleming and Bond
Speaking to the UK's Daily Telegraph newspaper earlier this month, Rachel Weisz (wife of James Bond star [...]
Briefly Bond: John Gavin (1931-2018)
The sad news has been announced that the American actor John Gavin, who came tantalizingly [...]
Forever And A Day: More details revealed on new Horowitz 007 novel
In a press release issued by Ian Fleming Publications on 8th February, 2018, the title, UK [...]
Waltz speaks about his Blofeld role
In a detailed interview given to The Times newspaper (January 16th) in the UK, the [...]
On Her Majesty’s Spying Service
Apart from it being an excellent James Bond movie, one of the pleasures of watching [...]
To Bond or Not to Bond? Villeneuve comments on those directing rumours
Denis Villeneuve, who recently helmed Blade Runner 2049 and is developing a remake of Dune, has regularly been [...]
UK TV premiere of ‘Spectre’ on New Year’s Day
Bond is Back! The fourth and most recent Daniel Craig 007 movie, Spectre, will receive [...]
For Your Ears Only: upcoming BBC radio show will celebrate Sir Roger Moore
James Bond fans are in for a great Boxing Day treat this Christmas. A very [...]
Sir Roger’s Moore’s filming diary to be re-published in 2018
There is some very good news for fans of the late Sir Roger Moore's interpretation [...]
Bond producer ‘very happy’ to have Daniel Craig back
In a brief interview with the Irish public broadcaster RTE, James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli [...]
Karin Dor (1938-2017)
The JBIFC is very sad to report that the German actress and Bond woman Karin [...]
Remembering November: The Sky High Takings For ‘Skyfall’
Remember, remember, the month of November - gunpowder, treason and plot. Five years ago [...]
Guilt-edged Bond: How 007 kick-started the 1960s spy wave
Fifty-two years ago this month, in October, 1965, the film critic Ian Johnson wrote a [...]