Now pay attention, 007. Back in 2013 some new research by a British academic threw some intriguing new light on the close bond between 007 author Ian Fleming and Allen Dulles, who was the head of the Central Intelligence Agency [...]
After the spectacular success of Skyfall (2012), many observers and Bond aficionados wondered how the next Bond film could match Daniel Craig's third 007 adventure. There was also intense interest in whether director Sam Mendes could be tempted to [...]
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 attention, 007. It seems astonishing to think that the 18th EON James Bond movie, Tomorrow Never Dies, which starred Pierce Brosnan in his second smash-hit 007 adventure, received its World Premiere at the famous Odeon Leicester Square, in [...]
Now pay attention, 007. Gadgets and secret pieces of hi-tech have always been a beloved part of the James Bond universe, in both the books and in the EON films, and the blur between fact and fiction is often commented [...]
It is an astonishing 40 years since the release of Roger Moore's sixth James Bond adventure, Octopussy, and - as part of the birthday celebrations - the JBIFC thought it would be appropriate to look back at the incredible work [...]
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 [...]
To help celebrate what is nearly an incredible 40 years since the premiere of Octopussy, Roger Moore's sixth smash-hit adventure as Ian Fleming's iconic secret agent James Bond, the JBIFC have in the last few weeks made available six [...]
To help celebrate nearly 40 years of Octopussy, the late Roger Moore's sixth adventure as James Bond, the JBIFC have been publishing some edited extracts from an on-set report we carried in 007 magazine back in 1983. Here is a [...]
To help celebrate nearly 40 years of Octopussy, the late Roger Moore's sixth adventure as James Bond, the JBIFC have been publishing some edited extracts from an on-set report we carried in 007 magazine back in January, 1983. Here is [...]
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 [...]
As many fans of George Lazenby's one-off James Bond adventure On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) will know, one of the cars used in director Peter Hunt's action-packed movie was a red 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7, driven by Countess Teresa [...]
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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 [...]
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. [...]
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Now pay attention, 007. Gadgets have always been a beloved part of the James Bond universe, in both book and film, and the blur between fact and fiction is often commented on. Secret spy gadgets sent to British soldiers trapped [...]
There were very enthusiastic media responses to the release of the new teaser trailer to No Time To Die, which was made available on Wednesday, 4th December. The overwhelming critical view is that the teaser trailer was a thrill well [...]
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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). [...]
London Calling! James Bond returned to nicely familiar territory for some key B25 filming on Sunday, 30th June. Daniel Craig and the B25 main unit, overseen by director Cary Fukunaga, shot some sequences in the Whitehall and Horse Guards Avenue area [...]
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 [...]
At last: a New Year and a new Bond film. Number 25 in the EON series commences production very soon. We have been itching to write that for ages! What do we know about the new 007 movie so far? [...]
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It is the news that many dedicated 007 fans and also serious car collectors have been patiently waiting for. According to reports in the British press, the famous Aston Martin drive by Sean Connery as 007 in Goldfinger (1964) and [...]
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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 [...]
This year will see the 40th Anniversary of Roger Moore's third 007 movie, the epic and hugely popular The Spy Who Loved Me (1977). Produced by Albert 'Cubby' Broccoli in a solo capacity after the break-up of his producing partnership with [...]
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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 [...]
The first BMW in a James Bond film took place in a chase scene in 1983's Octopussy. On the Berlin Avus, the Police, who had 5 Series BMWs cars and a BMW motorcycle, are in pursuit of James Bond, who [...]
For Your Eyes Only For Roger Moore’s fifth role, the script called for two vehicles. First, on the island of Corfu, Bond used a white Esprit Turbo. When the bad guys tried to break into it, it destroyed [...]
The Spy Who Loved Me At the end of 1975, the newest design from the Lotus company was presented at the Earls Court Motor Show in London – the Esprit that had been created by Italian designer Giorgio [...]
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, [...]
