In the first EON James Bond film, it was not Sean Connery who appeared in the famous gunbarrel that opened the movie: that honour fell to stuntman Bob Simmons, who could also claim to be the very first Bond stunt [...]
Former 007 Pierce Brosnan, who played Ian Fleming's iconic creation in four James Bond movies for EON, has spoken in detail about love, loss, 007 and life after Bond. In an interview given to Chris Godfrey via 'zoom' for the [...]
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 [...]
All time high! Sir Roger Moore, who was the third actor to play 007 in the EON franchise, is still sorely missed. The latest issue of the UK's newspaper The Weekly News (21st March) contains an interview with the late [...]
Recent Bond villains have come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from the bleeding-eye ruthlessness of Le Chiffre to the state-building schemes of Dominic Greene or the technological hacking skills of Raoul Silva. And, over the course of 24 on-screen [...]
What did Bond 1 really think about Bond 3's interpretation of 007? After he had completed Diamonds Are Forever (1971), and stepped aside from the role that turned him into a global star, Sean Connery remained notably reluctant to comment [...]
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). [...]
It is an incredible 45 years since the release of Live and Let Die, which had its UK opening at the Odeon Leicester Square on 5th July, 1973. It was the film, of course, that introduced the world to a new [...]
One year ago this month the world sadly lost Sir Roger Moore, the third actor to play James Bond and a true gentleman in every sense of the word. Still very sorely missed, Sir Roger was the first James Bond [...]
Apart from it being an excellent James Bond movie, one of the pleasures of watching On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) is also the sheer quality of the work of the supporting cast. Given that the movie was George Lazenby's film [...]
Bond is Back! The fourth and most recent Daniel Craig 007 movie, Spectre, will receive its UK terrestrial TV premiere on the ITV-1 network on News Year's Day, 2018, at 8.00pm GMT. It is two years since the film, which [...]
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 [...]
There is some very good news for fans of the late Sir Roger Moore's interpretation of James Bond. The daily diary that he kept while filming his debut 007 adventure Live and Let Die (1973), first published in 1973 but long [...]
It was really great to see For Your Eyes Only back on the big screen alongside The Spy Who Loved Me, as part of a very fitting tribute to the late Sir Roger Moore. In many ways, For Your Eyes Only [...]
Bond was back at the Nene Valley Railway in early June. Fond memories of the late Sir Roger Moore (1927-2017), together with various accounts of the role played by former Bond star Pierce Brosnan, were very much in people's minds [...]
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The very sad loss of Sir Roger Moore (1927-2017) has been keenly felt across the movie world and especially amongst Bond fans. His passing has led to a number of tribute articles in the media on his Bond films, including serialisation in the [...]
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Bond is Back! To celebrate the life of Sir Roger Moore, the main studio MGM, the film restoration experts Park Circus, and EON Productions have announced in a joint statement that there will be special screenings of two of his 007 [...]
A number of beautiful and talented women worked with Sir Roger Moore on his seven smash-hit James Bond films, and three of his leading ladies have shared their thoughts about him in tribute. What comes across very strongly is the [...]
With the sad passing of Sir Roger Moore and the numerous tributes that have been paid to him from the world of showbiz and entertainment, the remaining 007 actors have all paid their own very heartfelt tributes to James Bond [...]
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Sir Roger Moore gave numerous interviews over the years, and many of his comments were delivered with his tongue firmly in his cheek. But there were also times when some of his real thoughts about his life and film career [...]
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It is with very great sadness that the JBIFC learnt today, along with his many friends and fans across the globe, that Sir Roger Moore has died at the age of 89, following what his family announced was a [...]
The JBIFC is very sad to report that actor Clifton James, who played Sheriff J.W. Pepper in two James Bond movies during the 1970s, has passed away, aged 96. He died on Saturday, 15th April, in Gladstone, Oregon, USA, due [...]
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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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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One of the most daring stunts carried out during the filming of Octopussy back in 1982 involved 007 running along the top of a fast-moving railway carriage and hanging precariously onto the side as the train hurtles along through the [...]
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The James Bond films were created, of course, for the big screen and have often served as the ultimate cinematic experience, but we should not forget the fact that the 007 movies have also had a television presence in Britain [...]
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Moore is Back! Ghosts, Golden Guns, and Terrorists on Oil Rigs have all challenged him over the years, but the unflappable former 007 actor Sir Roger Moore still enjoyed every moment. And now we will have the opportunity to show our appreciation of [...]
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Now pay attention, 007. Thirty five years ago this summer Roger Moore's fifth James Bond movie For Your Eyes Only was entertaining audiences in the UK's cinemas, having just received its World Premiere (which took place on 24th June, 1981, [...]
One of the more memorable features of Ian Fleming's final James Bond novel The Man With The Golden Gun was the way that the main assassin, Francisco 'Pistols' Scaramanga, used a gold-coloured pistol. This theme was given an even more [...]
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Seven-times James Bond Sir Roger Moore has commented on all the media speculation about Daniel Craig's tenure as 007, and his words add a welcome voice of sanity to the situation. Sir Roger asked: 'Why is the media intent on saying [...]
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The very sad loss of four-times Bond director Guy Hamilton on Wednesday, 20th April, 2016, was keenly felt across the Bond world, especially by Sir Roger Moore. Guy Hamilton directed Roger in his first 007 adventure Live and Let Die in [...]
The JBIFC is very sad to report that the man with the golden touch, director Guy Hamilton, who helmed four 007 movies - including the iconic and much-loved Goldfinger (1964) - has died. He passed away on Wednesday, April 20th, 2016, aged [...]
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 [...]
The JBIFC were very sad to learn of the death, at the age of 90, of the distinguished music producer and composer Sir George Martin, who was often known as the 'Fifth' Beatle. Sir George passed away on Tuesday, 8th [...]
James Bond has thrilled audiences for over 23 years and A View To A Kill is no exception, and this marks the seventh time that Roger Moore has portrayed Ian Fleming's Secret Agent OO7. Roger Moore made his [...]
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 [...]
