The King is dead, but long live the King. The JBIFC is extremely sad to report that Sir Sean Connery, the first big-screen James Bond and an all-round icon of cinema, has passed away, aged 90. The very sad news [...]
007 and Counting... It has been a frustrating few months, but as we eagerly await the release of the new James Bond movie in 2021, there are still plenty of things to tease our appetites in the meantime. The new [...]
In many ways the year 1995 was a watershed moment for the James Bond franchise. A number of critics had written off the series and questioned the need for a post-Cold War spy hero. But 'Cubby' Broccoli was determined to [...]
 Deep concern over the Coronavirus pandemic and a seeming second surge of Covid-19 across parts of the world has prompted the producers of the James Bond franchise to come to a very difficult decision: the cinema release of No [...]
The JBIFC is very sad to report that Michael Lonsdale, the actor who played villain Hugo Drax opposite Roger Moore's 007 in Moonraker (1979), has died, aged 89. He passed away at his home in Paris. The award-winning and bilingual [...]
We've been expecting you, Mr. Safin. What can 007 fans expect from Rami Malek's villain in the new James Bond film, No Time To Die? Although Rami has been naturally very reluctant to give anything away about Safin, a careful [...]
 The UK's main ITV channel has been continuing with its short summer season of Daniel Craig Bond films and, as Spectre is rolled out as part of this, the JBIFC takes the opportunity to look back on Craig's fourth [...]
All time high. The new March, 2020, edition of the UK's best-selling movie magazine Total Film contains a glossy celebration of the new 007 movie No Time To Die, now due to hit cinemas later this year. With a choice [...]
Where next for 007? Naturally, as this appears to be Daniel Craig's farewell, there is bound to be curiosity about any new direction for the EON franchise. The 'culture' section of the UK's Sunday Times (March 8th) devoted four pages to [...]
This will come as no surprise. The James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have announced that, after 'careful consideration and thorough evaluation of the global theatrical marketplace', the release of the 007 movie No Time To Die, [...]
Nobody does it better. The new April 2020 issue of the popular and best-selling British cinema magazine Empire, which has just hit retail shelves in the UK, includes a special bonus magazine entitled Bond: The Ultimate Celebration, with an introduction by [...]
All time high. As anticipation rises for the release of the 25th James Bond movie and Daniel Craig's final turn in the role, collectors of 007 coverage in printed magazines are already experiencing that special 'buzz' that comes with each [...]
007 and counting. As we eagerly await the 25th entry in the iconic franchise, No Time To Die, the James Bond producers have given some thoughts on the Daniel Craig five-film 007 era. The leading U.S. showbiz entertainment journal Variety recently published [...]
Live and Let High! As excitement builds for the 25th James Bond movie, starring Daniel Craig in his final instalment in the smash-hit franchise, the 007 producers have now confirmed both the main singer and the soundtrack composer for No Time To [...]
One of the exciting highlights of the new James Bond movie No Time To Die will be Cuban-Spanish actress Ana de Armas, who will play Paloma, a CIA agent. We predict a big future for de Armas, who captured the [...]
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Collectors of James Bond printed magazine material have been given an excellent New Year present in the shape of previews of No Time To Die in two of the UK's leading film magazines. The new issue of Total Film magazine [...]
The new edition of the popular British cinema magazine Empire has a preview of the new 007 movie No Time To Die, inviting its readers to 'Brace yourself for the most emotional and bruising Bond yet'. The December, 2019, issue [...]
It's here! To celebrate Global James Bond Day, the first official teaser poster for No Time To Die has been released, with Daniel Craig looking rugged and full of purpose, as he wears a tuxedo and glances ahead. There has [...]
The long-awaited title to the 25th James Bond film was revealed by the 007 producers today (20th August, 2019): No Time to Die. In a press release issued via the official Twitter account of the producers, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. [...]
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 [...]
Craig's last mission? The James Bond co-producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson gave a detailed interview to the showbiz writer Baz Bamigboye during the B25 launch event held at the Goldeneye villa in Jamaica. The session drew out their [...]
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So now we know. After lots of rumours and some false-starts, Bond movie number 25 is gearing into action in truly great fashion. Key details were released to the media on 25th April from 'Goldeneye' in Jamaica, the iconic location where [...]
 A regular is back, while a potential candidate for a female role is now out. The JBIFC recently recorded rumours that a new name had emerged as part of the speculation over casting for key roles in Bond 25. According [...]
There has been some official news on the upcoming new James Bond film. In a brief update from EON, placed on their official website on 15th February, it was announced that the release date for Bond 25 has been changed [...]
James Bond co-producer Barbara Broccoli has firmly ruled out any Dr.Who-style gender reinvention of Ian Fleming's iconic secret agent 007 and reminded people that Bond is very much male. In an interview given to the UK's Guardian newspaper (published on [...]
Bart for Bond? In our last Bond 25 news update, the JBIFC noted that the award-winning British TV director and documentary maker Bart Layton is one of the possible contenders for the currently vacant director's seat on the next 007 [...]
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Danny Boyle will no longer be the director of Bond 25, which was due to start filming in early December. In a brief announcement released from EON this evening (Tuesday, August 21st) at around 6.10pm GMT, it was stated: 'Michael [...]
The name's Boyle, Danny Boyle. It is the news that many of us expected, but it is very nice to now have it confirmed. In a press release issued by EON Productions on the morning of 25th May, 2018, it [...]
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James Bond author Ian Fleming, always on the lookout for memorable titles for his best-selling Bond novels, hit upon something really imaginative for the title to his Swiss-based 007 adventure of 1963: On Her Majesty's Secret Service. It was an [...]
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007 and counting... As the months tick down to the planned start of principal photography on the next entry in the EON franchise, the question of who will be appointed director on the new Bond movie has become more and [...]
James Bond fans are in for a great Boxing Day treat this Christmas. A very special two-hour radio show to celebrate the life and legacy of Sir Roger Moore, who passed away earlier this year, will be transmitted on BBC [...]
Bond is back! In a brief but very welcome press release issued on Monday, 24th July, 2017, EON Productions have officially confirmed that the 25th 007 adventure in the franchise will be released in 2019. The movie will be released [...]
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James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli is adding an important new role to her considerable portfolio. In a press release issued by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), it has been announced that she has been appointed Vice [...]
