Now pay attention, 007. The third EON James Bond movie Goldfinger received its world premiere on Thursday, 17th September, 1964, at the Odeon, Leicester Square in central London, and it is no exaggeration to say that it became one of [...]
Former James Bond actor Timothy Dalton celebrated his 80th birthday on 21st March, 2026, and many happy returns were offered by his numerous fans across the globe. He made two James Bond movies, The Living Daylights (1987) and Licence To [...]
The EON James Bond films carved out a reputation for exotic location shooting and international glamour, with key scenes often shot in places across the globe. But a surprising amount of filming, often for budgetary reasons, was carried out in [...]
Memo from 'M': Eyes Only: in many ways EON's Quantum of Solace (2008) still remains controversial among Bond aficionados even today, but if there is one aspect that does seem to unite most fans, it is agreement that the film [...]
Now pay attention, 007. Two-times James Bond director Sir Sam Mendes, as he now titled, has been very much in the UK media and film news in recent weeks. First of all, details were announced of his ambitious four-film [...]
In a recent interview former James Bond Daniel Craig recalled being highly frustrated over Quantum of Solace, a movie that started filming while there was no firm script yet in place, but he looked back more fondly on Skyfall. As [...]
(A special guest article for the JBIFC by Michael Preston) “Point the gun at my groin.” The fourth actor to play James Bond for EON only needed to be told once. He lowered his Walther PPK pistol and took careful [...]
During the 1960s, the James Bond film franchise made the Aston Martin DB5 probably one of the most famous cars in the world, and the car-makers Aston Martin gained huge commercial and other benefits from their association with James Bond. [...]
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The announcement that Sam Mendes had been selected as the director for Skyfall took many by surprise at the time but, given his award-winning reputation for both stage and screen productions, EON had clearly signalled that the franchise was determined [...]
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Now pay attention, 007. The latest issue of the popular and glossy UK sci-fi and cult nostalgia magazine Infinity, which has just been published, will be a must-buy for James Bond fans as it celebrates 60 years of [...]
It was the glossy spy movie that created another box-office triumph for EON and United Artists (UA), firmly established actor Sean Connery as a major star, and created the classic James Bond film formula, a template that many of the subsequent 007 movies would successfully follow. Its director, [...]
Now pay close attention, 007. Saturday, 6th May, 2023 (Coronation Day), was a very special occasion in the life of the British Isles. As one age ends, another one begins. With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the [...]
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Now pay attention, 007. As one age ends, another one begins. With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of King Charles III to the throne, both the United Kingdom and Ian Fleming's fictional creation James Bond [...]
The year 2022 is the 60th Anniversary of James Bond on the Big Screen and there have already been some great events to help celebrate 007's longevity and global fame, such as the re-release of all the James Bond movies [...]
Live and Let Drive! The new 30th series of the BBC's popular primetime motoring programme Top Gear, which has Chris Harris, Paddy McGuinness and Freddie Flintoff as the main hosts and started its latest run on Sunday, 14th March, includes [...]
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The UK's main ITV channel has been continuing with its summer season of Daniel Craig Bond films and, as Skyfall is rolled out as part of this, the JBIFC takes the opportunity to look back on Craig's third 007 adventure [...]
The UK's main ITV channel has a Bond season to mark the summer and, as Quantum of Solace (2008) is rolled out as part of this, we take the opportunity to look back on Daniel Craig's second James Bond adventure. [...]
Do you have access to large amounts of private land, preferably somewhere in the desert, or a road network in a secluded forest where you could dispose of an unwanted passenger? A recent report in the London Times newspaper, 'No. [...]
Double-o Heaven! The new issue of the popular UK sci-fi and fantasy magazine Starburst for March 2020 is an eye-catching No Time To Die special, celebrating the 25th entry in the EON franchise with ten glossy pages of thoughtful coverage. In [...]
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Now pay attention, 007. It has been called the 'Most Famous Car in the World', and has become so strongly associated in the public mind with the James Bond film series that the car has retained a presence even in [...]
The Annual James Bond Day this year will include a special screening of (00)3 James Bond 007 adventures at the BFI (British Film Institute) in central London, together with some special guests to introduce the movies, including David Arnold (pictured). [...]
007 met the future King of England recently. The Pinewood Studios set of the new James Bond adventure received a very special visit on Thursday, 22nd June, when HRH Prince Charles was invited to meet 007 star Daniel Craig and B25 [...]
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From Le Mans champions to the big-screen James Bond's favourite car and on to today's supercars, a beautifully produced new book, Aston Martin DB, written by motoring expert Andrew Noakes, will be a must-have buy both for 007 fans and more [...]
Is 007 trying to outwit Ernst Stavro Blofeld and his white cat? Current James Bond star Daniel Craig recently teamed up with the online giving platform 'Omaze' to create a very special promo film for their new partnership. And this [...]
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It was the glossy spy movie that created another box-office triumph for EON and United Artists (UA), firmly established actor Sean Connery as a major star, and created the classic James Bond film formula, a template that many of the subsequent 007 movies would successfully follow. Its director, [...]
Now pay very close attention, 007: you'll be driving the new Aston Martin DB11, complete with additional modifications, perfect for avoiding those annoying little traffic jams and for tracking down a certain Ernst Stavro Blofeld, who has apparently escaped from prison. And [...]
Double-O heaven! The latest issue of the glossy James Bond magazine MI6 Confidential has just been published and carries extensive coverage of Spectre, including its worldwide premieres, box-office performance and key marketing campaigns. There are also interviews with members of [...]
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Double-O Heaven! The Aston Martin car company, which is so heavily associated in the public's mind with the James Bond film series, unveiled its fantastic new DB11 model in early March. Aston Martin, of course, supplied a specially built DB10 [...]
This years new Bond car is also next year's new Aston Martin DBS. On the set of Casino Royale we ask, is this 007's coolest ever car? Story by Jason Barlow (First published in Car Magazine June 2006) So, ladies [...]
You’d better get out of our way… ‘We’re the first journalists in the world to drive the very special Bond Vanquish.’ The Aston Martin sits impassively on the Tarmac of the Millbrook providing ground in Bedfordshire, looking, well, [...]
