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BOND 22 moves to another date
by Karl Schneider (Fri 09-01-2006)

BOND 22 has moved it's release date to November 7, 2008.Columbia Pictures confirmed that the film would move to the new date rather than stay put at the originally planned date of May 2, 2008.Sony Pictures Entertainment vice chairman Jeff Blake said the s...

His Name Was Bond, James Bond
by Edward Gross (Mon 11-15-1999)

When Timothy Dalton appeared in LICENCE TO KILL, which was destined to be his swan song as James Bond – with no one, not even the actor himself expecting Pierce Brosnan to replace him in the next film six years later – he was proud of what had been accomp...

James Bond Collection #3
by Stuart Galbraith IV (Thu 12-14-2000)

For years, James Bond fans bemoaned the seemingly endless cycle of `special edition` 007 laserdiscs. It seemed that, as soon as they bought a deluxe laserdisc of, say, From Russia With Love, yet another `special edition` would be announced. This annoying ...


Universal Deals with FAMILY BOND
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-20-2008)

I'm curious as to whether MGM---producers of the James Bond franchise--- will see eye-to-eye on this one. Universal Pictures has picked up a new family action-comedy spec centering on spies. What's the title of this spec? It's aptly called Family Bond, re...

Bond in the '90s
by Edward Gross (Tue 11-23-1999)

With the debut of the 19th James Bond film, THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH, it seems fairly ludicrous to have ever wondered if 007 could still be relevant in the 1990s. Three films and $700 million into the final decade of the 20th Century, the answer is pretty ...

Bond Book Author Benson, Raymond Benson
by Russell Lissau (Fri 09-15-2000)

Raymond Benson remembers the exact day he became hooked on the adventures of Britain’s greatest secret agent, James Bond. `My father took me to see Goldfinger when I was 9 years old,` the 44-year-old Benson says, fondly recalling the life-changing trip t...

Klaatu Barada Nikto Redux
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 02-19-2003)

... notes by Jeff Bond enhance each package. Next week (February 25th) will bring the final batch of remastered 007 scores GOLDFINGER, THUNDERBALL, and YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE.The notable [IMG3L]but hard to find line of previously unreleased soundtracks from...


THE JAMES BOND ENCYCLOPEDIA
by Tim Janson (Tue 11-27-2007)

If I may wax nostalgic for a moment, I can still recall the very first James Bond movie that I sever saw…actually the first three Bond movies…it was sometime in the late 60’s or early 70’s and my mom took me and my brothers to th...

Cinescape STAR WARS reviews are in!
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 05-16-2002)

...ric Moro, Jeff Bond and Mike Tunison - and look for more in the days to come! What did they think? Click over to the Movies section and check them out for yourself. And then go see the movie yourself! Twice!!

The Mythic Eloquence of 300
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-08-2007)

... notes by Jeff Bond. This Special Collection release is limited to 3000 copies. www.intrada.com   L'Isola Degli Uomini Pesce © Italian label Fin de Siècle Media has released composer Franco Micalizzi’s complete ...

Farther Shores, Awakened Beasts, & Country Ghosts
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-30-2006)

... notes by Jeff Bond, encapsulated within a well-illustrated 16-page booklet. When I spoke to Ron Stein in 1983, he recollected this score with affection: "I wrote some heroic dinosaur music for that film. The challenge there was in the comedy scenes wi...


Lost B-Movie Score Rediscovered: DINOSAURUS! Awakens
by Randall Larson (Tue 03-14-2006)

... notes by Jeff Bond and dozens of vintage behind-the-scenes photos and rare publicity materials. www.percepto.com  Cinescape's Music News provides weekdaily news and views on film music, progressive rock, and other notable musical genres, culled f...

The Chubbchubbs are Coming!!! And They Won an Oscar!
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-03-2003)

... notes by Jeff Bond and Lukas Kendall examine the music and what it does in comprehensive detail.From Silva Screen Lalo Schifrin's score for the George Lucas debut, THX-1138 © 2003 FSM comes the first in a series of full-length score CDs c...

Bond Backs Bond
by News Editor (Thu 03-02-2006)

Gulf Times reports Pierce Brosnan has said he has every sympathy for his successor, Daniel Craig, after his first 007 stunt went wrong. Craig had his teeth knocked out during a fight scene for CASINO ROYALE. Brosnan stated, "I had my face sliced open by a...

Honey Up Against The Law
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-13-2005)

... notes by Jeff Bond and Lukas Kendall. All three scores are in newly remixed stereo. www.filmscoremonthly.com   Richard Band (RE-ANIMATOR, METALSTORM, PUPPET MASTER) has reunited with his director on RE-ANIMATOR and FROM BEYOND, Stuart Gordon, to ...


7 FACES OF DR LAO Complete Soundtrack CD available from FSM
by Randall D. Larson (Tue 09-05-2006)

...es are by Jeff Bond, Ross Care (a Harline authority), and Lukas Kendall. Cinescape's Music News provides weekdaily news and views on film music, game music, progressive rock, and other notable musical genres, culled from a variety of sources.

An Epic Gothic Rock Soundtrack
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-06-2006)

... notes by Jeff Bond. The original CD, released by Warner Bros. in 1987, became one of the rarest Williams albums ever released (beaten by SPACECAMP and quickly followed by THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST). www.ccmusic.com   Varese Sarabande Records will re...

Watch the Skies! And the Seas!
by Randall Larson (Thu 03-17-2005)

...notes, by Jeff Bond and Lukas Kendall: "While Herrmann's minimalist score surged forward with crushing, extended chords, Tiomkin's music exhibited the angular, note-heavy symphonic complexity that characterized most of his work." Aside from THING's dom...

RINGS Redux
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-27-2004)

... notes by Jeff Bond. This volume is limited to 1000 copies. www.intrada.comOn June 8th, La-La Land Records will release the soundtrack to big-screen action/thriller THE PUNISHER (LLLCD 1020), with music by Carlo Siliotto (FLUKE, FLIGHT OF THE INNOCENT....


Trojan Horse
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-08-2004)

...by editor Jeff Bond. Yared speaks candidly about the rejection and upon what his intentions and approach had been toward scoring TROY.What is especially disturbing about the score's rejection is that it was reportedly excised from the film in response ...

Cinescape STAR WARS reviews are in!
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 05-14-2002)

...ric Moro, Jeff Bond and Mike Tunison. What did they think? Click over to the Movies section and check out Ferrante's and Moro's reviews, and be back tomorrow for Bond and Tunison's word.

CAPRICORN ONE - Goldsmith's Mission to Mars
by Randall Larson (Mon 08-01-2005)

... notes by Jeff Bond, and dramatic graphics by Joe Sikoryak. The release is limited to only 3000 copies.www.intrada.com

Brosnan on Bond
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 11-16-1999)

Q: DID YOU EVER PICTURE YOURSELF AS BOND? PB: As Bond? No, I didn`t. I read, and have read, that it was my life ambition to play this role, and I dreamt of playing this role—which is complete untruth. I grew up watching the Bond movies, and they certainly...


Remembering Bernstein
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-26-2004)

...ovies),'' Jeff Bond, senior editor of Film Score Monthly, told the Hollywood Reporter. "It was a great score that let him revisit his TEN COMMANDMENTS style and adapt some early silent film scores.'' "He liked taking risks with new directors,'' Richard...

Saturn Thrice
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-28-2006)

... score by Jeff Bond. This release is said to be the definitive presentation of the powerhouse score in stereo, complete with all soprano overdubs, percussion overlays, cues deleted from film, and more. The release is limited to 2,500 copies. www.intrad...

An Interview with James Bond Screenwriter Richard Maibaum
by Edward Gross (Fri 03-03-2000)

If there was any one person who would be able to describe the world of James Bond, it would been the late screenwriter, Richard Maibaum. Beginning with the first 007 film, DR. NO, he had played an integral role in shaping the life of the super spy, having...

Unreleased Dave Grusin Score Among FSM's August releases
by Randall Larson (Wed 07-27-2005)

...es are by Jeff Bond and Lukas Kendall. http://www.filmscoremonthly.com/


Webs. Robots. Wolves. Marionettes. And the Bad Color.
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-05-2004)

...otes from Jeff Bond described the score in detail. www.intrada.comPrometheus Records has released the rare Basil Poledouris science fiction score for the 1987 Orion film, CHERRY 2000 (PCD 155), previously available only on a much shorter long out-of-pr...

THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999)
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 11-23-1999)

The James Bond films haven`t been `films` since FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE. Or, to put it more precisely, they have become `James Bond films,` a sort of genre unto itself with a well-established formula and a level of audience expectation that cannot be ignor...

Kill Bill More Music & Mayhem
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-22-2004)

...markable. Jeff Bond covers plenty of territory and elicits some intriguing remarks from the composer about his recent scores for THE MISSING, RADIO, and THE HOUSE OF SAND AND FOG, as well as his scoring process, his sound, and his theories of scoring a...

Creators, Craig Talk JAMES BOND 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 09-08-2007)

Danny Graydon over at Variety has tried to squeeze some answers out of EON, Sony, and the creators for details of JAMES BOND 22. While they've kept mum on the exact story details for the upcoming sequel, they did talk about the character itself and what w...


James Bond Lite Part Two
by John Thonen (Sun 05-12-2002)

Hitting video stores across the country last week was ROD STEELE: YOU ONLY LIVE UNTIL YOU DIE, a James Bond spoof whose title character is dubbed as follows: "More class than Bond... More hip than Powers... And dumber than Smart." Today, writer-director R...

JAMES BOND ACTION FIGURES
by JEFF BOND (Thu 09-19-2002)

When Sideshow announced a year ago that they had obtained the James Bond license to make 12" action figures, toy-minded 007 fans around the world emitted a collective shriek of joy that would have paralyzed Ernst Blofeld himself. The James Bond franchise ...

More Humor in BOND 22?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-13-2007)

The latest JAMES BOND, actor Daniel Craig, has told the Daily Express that the producers would like more humor interjected into the next Bond film (currently titled BOND 22). Craig re-invented the 007 character in last year's CASINO ROYALE with ...

Best of the bond Babes on CD and DVD
by Randall Larson (Fri 06-10-2005)

The sultry ladies of bond are back again with a new, and first-ever dual disc. Explosive: The Best of bond, due for release on Decca June 28th, is a collection of favorite tracks from their previous hit albums, Born, Shine and Classified, as well as some ...


Quantum of Solace
by Karl Schneider (Mon 07-24-2006)

Release Date: November 7, 2008 Studio: Columbia Pictures (Sony), MGM Director: Marc Forster Screenwriter: Paul Haggis, Robert Wade, Neal Purvis Cast: Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Amalric, Judi Dench, Gemma Arterton, Jeffrey Wright, Jesper Christe...

LXG: Who is Campion Bond?
by Dave Richards (Fri 01-17-2003)

Will the real Campion Bond please come forward? Filmjerk reported that the role of Campion Bond has still not been cast even though the trouble plagued film adaptation of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is already almost six months into shootin...

Bond director Tamahori tells us about DIE ANOTHER DAY
by Christopher Allan Smith and Andrew Osmand (Tue 07-30-2002)

Lee Tamahori recently chatted up CINESCAPE's own Andrew Osmand about what drew him to directing this November's new James Bond film, DIE ANOTHER DAY and how Pierce Brosnan's Bond differs from those of years gone by. "I got tired of Bond during the Roger ...

A View to a Thrill
by Edward Gross (Fri 11-19-1999)

Imagine, if you will, our hero being buried in an avalanche of snow during a harrowing ski chase in the Swiss Alps; plunging off a 5,000-foot precipice while evading a team of KGB assassins; being thrown from a plane sans parachute during a savage midair ...


Bond Girl Denise Richards
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 11-17-1999)

In THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH, Richards follows in the tradition of amusingly named women (Pussy Galore, Holly Goodhead, et al) with her portrayal of Christmas Jones—not a doctor of medicine, by the way, but a nuclear physicist. Considering her youthful good...

Haggis & Forster talk BOND 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-07-2007)

Paul Haggis has talked about why he didn't get the gig for directing Bond 22 (follow up to CASINO ROYALE) and why Marc Foster gets the chance for it. Basically, it comes down to scheduling conflicts. Haggis may have wrote the recent Daniel Craig starring ...

Directing HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE, Part Two
by Edward Gross (Thu 11-18-1999)

[In Part One of our retrospective interview, Peter Hunt discussed his tenure as an editor on the first three James Bond films: DR. NO, FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE, and GOLDFINGER. In Part Two, Hunt discusses the three remaining films on which he worked: THUNDER...

"Casino Royale"
by Brian Thomas (Wed 03-14-2007)

Some viewers have proclaimed that the 21st official James Bond movie is the best ever. I’ll try to explain here why they’re not so correct in this view, but first I’ll tell you where I agree with them.     The first three 00...


E3: AMERICAN PIE's Shannon Elizabeth becomes Bond girl
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-15-2003)

Over the decades that the James Bond film series has been around, dozens of actresses have been cast as "Bond girls". Now, for the first time, there's going to be an interactive Bond girl, and it's AMERICAN PIE cutie Shannon Elizabeth. Elizabeth will le...

Scribe Paul Haggis Talks BOND 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-27-2007)

While talking at a press session for his latest film, IN THE VALLEY OF ELAH, Oscar winning writer Paul Haggis talked a little about his work on JAMES BOND 22. He's been keeping mum on the overall plot theme of the next 007 adventure but he did reveal how ...

E3: EA owns James Bond until 2010
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-13-2003)

Electronic Arts announced that it has closed a deal with MGM Interactive that will see the video game publisher be able to use the James Bond license all the way through to 2010. The deal allows EA to make Bond video games based on any of the pre-existin...

Pierce Brosnan, Back in Bondage
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 11-15-1999)

I always knew Pierce Brosnan could play James Bond. Back in the `80s, when his name was first mentioned in connection with the role, there was some grumbling from the hardcore 007 fans who were worried that they would be getting another Roger Moore, with ...


U.K Gets BOND 22 on Halloween (Wed 03-19-2008)

In an unexpected move, the next James Bond adventure Quantum of Solace is getting pushed out of its normal November theatrical bow and will be hitting some markets on Halloween, a full week ahead of its set November 7 date. The press release from Sony say...

THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN ACTION FIGURES
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 07-03-2003)

Toy versions of James Bond have been sporadic over the years, despite the fact that the character has existed in a variety of incarnations for about four decades now. And quality action figure versions of 007 have been downright rare, which is why Sidesho...

Bond: Newton vs. Byrne?
by News Editor (Mon 01-16-2006)

Various news stories are circulating once again about who will be the next Bond girl or even possibly girls.The Daily Telegraph is reporting that Rose Byrne (TROY) will sign this week to star in CASINO ROYALE. Byrne would play Vesper Lynd.Per the story, "...

First Look at BOND 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 08-17-2007)

Today's issue of USA Today has provided us all with the first look of Daniel Craig in JAMES BOND 22 (Current working title). The film's first glimpse shows superspy Bond on a balcony overlooking the Madonna dell'Assunta Palio di Siena horse race...


James Bond Tells EA: It's Not You, It's Me
by Karl Schneider (Thu 05-04-2006)

Electronic Arts and James Bond have ended their relationship. MGM and EA had a deal which was supposed to run through at least 2010, but have instead decided to call it quits.Activision is set to take the place of EA and become the publisher of one of th...

Connery Takes Call to Return as Bond!
by News Editor (Sat 03-19-2005)

Word is going around that none other than Sean Connery has agreed to provide the voice of Bond in Electronic Arts' James Bond 007: From Russia With Love. Connery will apparently be "recording the full voice track in the Caribbean during the next few weeks...

DVD Shopping Bag Column Has Arrived
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 09-04-2007)

Summer is over. Rob Zombie’s “Halloween” is the last official movie of the summer. Some will say that Hollywood actually went out with a bang with “Superbad”, but this humble moviegoer will say that Hollywood went out wi...

Bourne Stunt Coord. Hired for BOND 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-04-2007)

Second Unit Director, Dan Bradley, has been hired for JAMES BOND 22, says The Hollywood Reporter. According to the trade, Bradley plotted out and directed the acclaimed fight sequences/car chases as the stunt coordinator and second unit director for ...


Farewell, Q: Bond Actor Desmond Llewelyn Dead at 85.
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 12-20-1999)

In what seems like a prophecy fulfilled, actor Desmond Llewelyn, who played Q in the James Bond series, is dead barely a month after the release of the latest 007 opus, THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH. In the film, Bond`s gadget master introduces his intended rep...

James Bond Meeting AUSTIN POWERS?
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 10-09-2001)

Is Austin Powers teaming with James Bond? Technically, no, but...According to the UK's Daily Express, Pierce Brosnan may be on board the coming AUSTIN POWERS 3: GOLDMEMBER project. The actor is said to be set to play a role that parodies 007, though one w...

Brosnan says goodbye to Bond?
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 07-28-2004)

Reports have been surfacing of an upcoming interview with 007 actor Pierce Brosnan in the new issue of Entertainment Weekly that, if true, would seem to mark the end of his portrayal of Ian Fleming's super-spy.Brosnan is reportedly quoted as saying by EW ...

BOND 22 Filming in Madrid
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 09-01-2007)

According to the newspaper El Pais (reported online by Commander Bond), director Marc Forster has switched filming locations for JAMES BOND 22 over the past two weeks. The director and producers began shooting the next Bond film in Siena, Italy where...


New James Bond song announced
by Randall D. Larson (Mon 07-31-2006)

A talking point surrounding the release of any new James Bond film is often the title song and this week it was announced that Chris Cornell, who was previously involved in groups such as Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog, has written and will perform "Yo...

Mr. White Confirmed for BOND 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-10-2007)

Minor Spoiler Warnings ahead, readers. We've already heard an inkling about this by way of director Paul Haggis saying the next film, JAMES BOND 22, begins two minutes after CR ended. Still, the actor who portrayed middleman Mr. White, Jesper Christensen,...

Casino Royale
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-17-2006)

To get the big question out of the way right here, yes, Daniel Craig is James Bond. The Bond franchise is lucky to have him. In turn, Craig is lucky that Casino Royale, the film in which he makes his vivid 007 debut, is also the installment in the series ...

McMahon Won't Bond With Film
by News Editor (Sun 09-11-2005)

In "Bond, James Bond" news, Moviehole is reporting via a scoop, that Julian McMahon will not be the next 007.Per their "indside" info, "McMahon's new reps blew the deal for him by demanding an outrageous amount of money; this foul-up was made even more em...


No more Mr. Bond in LXG
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 04-08-2003)

IGN FilmForce has learned from an inside source close to the LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN production that the supporting character of Campion Bond will not appear in the film after all. The character appeared in the comic book and serves as the Leag...

BOND 20 Strike Threat Averted
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 11-28-2001)

A deal has been made that will keep the coming JAMES BOND 20 production from halting mid-production due to a potential actor's Equity strike in the U.K.The film's producers struck a deal with the union that allows the actors working on the efilm to stay p...

New literary prize named after JAMES BOND creator
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 05-28-2002)

The estate of Ian Fleming is honoring the fiftieth anniversary of the first James Bond book, CASINO ROYALE, by creating a new award for thriller writing named after the iconic British author. Starting later this year, the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger award wi...

Arterton Confirmed as BOND 22 Girl
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 12-17-2007)

Actress Gemma Arterton has been confirmed as a JAMES BOND 22 girl, reports Empire Online. There's no word yet on how big a role she will play in the next 007 adventure or even if she's the main "Bond girl" in the film. Also, if you don't mind kn...


Stock in Bond
by Andrew Osmond (Tue 08-06-2002)

"I've always been a Bond fan," says Lee Tamahori, self-styled "wife-beating director from New Zealand" (a joking reference to Tamahori's acclaimed drama ONCE WERE WARRIORS). But the helmsman of DIE ANOTHER DAY says he lost interest in the series for a whi...

BOND 22 Begins Filming Thursday
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 12-31-2007)

Contrary to some previous films, James Bond will not be traveling as much to exotic locations in BOND 22, says director Marc Forster. Well, unless you consider the inner psyche to be exotic. The director spoke to the Swiss newspaper SonntagsZeitung and MI...

Kurylenko Confirmed as Leading Lady in BOND 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 01-07-2008)

We've already had our confirmations that actress Gemma Arterton would be one "Bond girl" in the next adventure of the franchise. Now, we have our confirmation that Olga Kurylenko (Hitman) will be another and possibly the lead girl for Bond 22. H...

THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH: The Q-Factor
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 11-18-1999)

Before his death, Bernard Lee appeared as M in all the James Bond films from DR. NO (1962) to MOONRAKER (1979). Lois Maxwell lasted even longer, continuing with the series until 1985`s A VIEW TO A KILL; after that, the casting of Timothy Dalton as a new, ...


Daniel Craig Updates on BOND 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 11-26-2007)

While Daniel Craig attended the GOLDEN COMPASS press junket in London, some press had a chance to pose some questions his way. Two freelance reporters, Heather Newgen & Edward Douglas, wanted to clear the air with Craig on past JAMES BOND 22 news. Whi...

Night Ranger guitarist Jeff Watson Releases Online Only Album
by Randall D. Larson (Fri 07-14-2006)

Jeff Watson, former Night Ranger and Mother's Army guitarist has joined the growing rank of artists that have chosen to release an "online only" album. The new solo album, Now Hear This One, Jeff's third, is actually half new material and half material th...

"Bond 22" Update
by Karl Schneider (Tue 01-30-2007)

In a recent interview with The Trades, Robert Wade and Neal Purvis talk about the upcoming Bond flick, Bond 22."With the way 'Casino Royale' ends, you know there’s still unfinished business for Bond," says Wade.  "He may say, 'Th...

Being a Brief Discussion with Jeff Thompson
by Way Jeng (Thu 03-24-2005)

Interviewer: Way Jeng If you're a fan of New York dubs, you've probably seen some of Jeff Thompson's work. He has worked on many shows, including Boogiepop Phantom, The Irresponsible Captain Tylor, and His and Her Circumstances. I had a chance to speak w...


Brosnan up for Bond 21?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 01-16-2002)

 In a press conference kicking off shooting for the latest James Bond film (the 20th, and as yet untitled), Pierce Brosnan seemed to put to rest rumors a new Bond will be hitting screens with the 21st Bond film. "Yes, I will do another one," Brosnan ...

007 IN... AGENT UNDER FIRE
by Dan Weiland (Thu 12-06-2001)

All right, everyone knows that in recent history the best Bond game was GOLDENEYE. The Gameboy game isn't really comparable, and neither is the racing game. I'm talking about the first person shooters. TOMORROW NEVER DIES was a poor excuse for a game even...

MGM Wins Bond Court Battle (Tue 04-04-2000)

MGM has won the long-running legal battle with screenwriter Kevin McClory over James Bond. In a decision handed down Friday in Los Angeles, U.S. District Court Judge Edward Rafeedie dismissed the last remaining elements of McClory`s claim that he was the ...

GOLDENEYE helmer back for Bond 21?
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-10-2004)

It appears that the producers of the James Bond film franchise are looking to their recent past for one of the key ingredients to shape the franchise's future. GOLDENEYE director Martin Campbell is in negotiations to direct the 21st 007 film for MGM, and ...


New Bond Collection from Silva Screen
by Randall D. Larson (Fri 08-18-2006)

Just in time for the new 007 movie CASINO ROYALE, Silva Screen, those intrepid perpetrators of film music compilation, will soon release Bond Royale a new compilation of music from every Bond film from DR. NO (Monty Norman/John Barry) to DIE ANOTHER DAY ...

Bond 22 Has a New 'Quantum' Title
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-24-2008)

 The new official title for the next adventure of 007 is now called Quantum of Solace, which was taken from a collection of short stories published by source author Ian Fleming back in 1960. While at a press conference for the new reveal, Sony a...

Bond Back In An Aston Martin
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 08-24-2001)

James Bond will drive an Aston Martin again in the next 007 film, as announced on Thursday by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Eon Productions, and Aston Martin. The 20th installment of the longest running and most successful franchise in cinema history, produc...

Brosnan will be back as Bond
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 02-13-2004)

The 007 fans had been going into overdrive for the past few days as rumors swirled that Pierce Brosnan wouldn't be back to play British superspy James Bond in the twenty-first 007 film, due out in November 2005. According to the gossip, the hunt would com...


Brosnan Bond bound, again
by Mike Whybark (Wed 11-06-2002)

VARIETY reports that Pierce Brosnan confirms he'll be returning a fifth time to the big Bond screen as, well, you know: Bond, James Bond. The fourth Bond film with Brosnan, DIE ANOTHER DAY, premieres in London on November 18.Brosnan "would like to think t...

BOND books returning to stores
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 08-09-2002)

Penguin Publishing is stepping in where many James Bond fans have been hoping someone would tread. As many Bond fans have known for awhile, it's been tough to get the original Ian Fleming written Bond books over the last few years. But now, Penguin Publis...

Jeff Bridges is Obadiah Stane in "Iron Man"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-09-2007)

According to IESB.net, initial reports that Jeff Bridges would play a friend of Tony Stark in the upcoming Iron Man film may have been false.IESB is reporting that Bridges will play the bad guy Obadiah Stane in the film.  The news is straight from Br...

Mikkelsen Turns Villian for Bond
by News Editor (Thu 02-16-2006)

Sony Pictures has (finally) cast Mads Mikkelsen to play Bond's nemesis Le Chiffre in CASINO ROYALE.In Fleming's book, James Bond matches wits with Le Chiffre while playing high-stakes baccarat. Chiffre, also known as the "Number" or the "Cipher," is a ban...


Jeff Betancourt to direct THE BOOGEYMAN 2
by Karl Schneider (Tue 10-10-2006)

According to Production Weekly, Jeff Betancourt has signed on to make his directorial debut on the horror sequel THE BOOGEYMAN 2.Betancourt, who was previously the editor for THE GRUDGE 2, will direct from a script written by Brian Sieve. The film will c...

BOND Not Returning to Prague
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-16-2007)

The next installment in the JAMES BOND series (currently titled "Bond 22") will not be returning to the Barrandov Studios in Prague, Czech Republic. They filmed their last installment, CASINO ROYALE, at the studios. According to Variety, Eo...

Photos: Jeff Bridges Is Obadiah Stane (Wed 03-14-2007)

You heard it here first that Jeff Bridges would be portraying Obadiah Stane, aka Iron Monger himself, in the new Iron Man feature. Well, here's your first chance to see him as well...

New BOND 22 Photos Emerge Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 01-06-2008)

Official production began Thursday and yet we already have some new set photos emerging online. Check them out, courtesy of Just Jared and PurePeople.com. JJ provided photos of 007 (Craig) filming at the Water Gardens in London while PP provided photos of...


BOND 23,SPIDER-MAN 4 & More Set
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-14-2007)

Dave McNary over at Variety had a very decent article detailing what the studios have set for the horizon..Namely, 2009 and 2010 releases. I know what you're thinking...Isn't it kind of early to even think about those movies? I would agree with you b...

Bond is back
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-13-2007)

Before Sam was murdered he told Molly he'd love and protect her forever. This week our Prize Closet contains 2 copies of Ghost: Special Edition. To be eligible to win one, just send an email to which includes your name and address to DVD Shopping Lis...

Bond star likes the look of THE MATADOR
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-06-2003)

James Bond star Pierce Brosnan is putting the finishing touches on a contract to star in THE MATADOR, a thriller that's scheduled to film this fall. In the picture Brosnan would play a hitman who, while he's in Mexico City, suffers a breakdown. While hi...

Madsen to return CIA to BOND films?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 03-05-2002)

Michael Madsen, best known for his role in Quentin Tarantino's RESERVOIR DOGS, is set for a role in the next JAMES BOND film, with possibly more thereafter.In a report at Moviehole.net comes word Madsen has taken on the role of CIA agent Damien Falco, a n...


Jeff Bridges on the improvisational 'Iron Man' (Wed 06-20-2007)

MoviesOnline chats up Mr. Jeff Bridges about his role in the upcoming 'Iron Man' movie. Bridges plays Obadiah Stane a close confident of Tony Stark. "It's been wonderful working with Jon Favreau who's the director of the film and is a wonderful actor ...

Madsen Joining BOND 20?
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 12-26-2001)

Michael Madsen may be joining the cast of the soon to start shooting JAMES BOND 20 production.Madsen is currently in negotiations to come on board to play the role of a rogue CIA agent named Falco.Meanwhile, Madsen is also in talks to join the cast of Que...

Slew of new Bond posters for DIE ANOTHER DAY
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 08-26-2002)

MGM has released six new "personality posters" to promote the upcoming 20th James Bond film, DIE ANOTHER DAY. This story is about pictures and not words, so click on the surrounding images, and take a look. Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think ...

North Koreans blame Bond
by Mike Whybark (Mon 01-06-2003)

YAHOO! NEWS runs a Reuters report that North Korea continues to finger the latest James Bond film, DIE ANOTHER DAY, as a culprit in the increasing tension between the United States and the isolated country."The film represents the real intention of the U....


Craig's Spokesman Says He's No Bond
by News Editor (Thu 04-07-2005)

A spokesman for Daniel Craig told The Stateman that Craig is not going to be the next James Bond. This followed a story that was put out by The Sun claiming it was nearly a done deal for the actor to take over the role of Agent 007.The Statesman tried to ...

Bond beauty gets DOOMed
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 09-22-2004)

Former Bond girl Rosamund Pike, who played Miranda Frost in DIE ANOTHER DAY, has landed a part in Universal's DOOM movie. Pike will play a scientist named Samantha in the action flick, working with special ops soldier John Grimm (to be played by Karl Urba...

Christopher Lennertz Talks To Animals & Scores Bond videogame
by Randall Larson (Mon 06-20-2005)

Music from the Movies reports that composer Christopher Lennertz will score DOCTOR DOLITTLE 3 for director Richard J Thorne. At this point, this follow-up to the Eddie Murphy comedies scored by David Newman will be a direct-to-video release. His stylish, ...

Another Pierce Brosnan BOND film?
by Karl Schneider (Tue 06-27-2006)

Michael wrote me with some interesting news regarding BOND and Pierce Brosnan:Hey Guys,Greetings from Northern Lincolnshire.Something interest this morning on Carl & Gloria (BBC). They mentioned that they've been trying to get a peekaboo onto the sets of ...


New BOND Book in 08
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 07-11-2007)

A new James Bond book has been announced as coming out in 2008 from British author Sebastian Faulks. The book has been approved by the Ian Fleming estate (the original author died in 1964) and it will be released in what would have been Fleming's 100th ye...

Forster to Guide Bond 22
by News Editor (Tue 06-19-2007)

Columbia Pictures and MGM have signed Marc Forster to direct the 22nd James Bond film.  Forster direcetd FINDING NEVERLAND, STRANGER THAN FICTION and has recently wrapped THE KITE RUNNER. He will begin working soon with Paul Haggis to rewrite...

News about "Bond 22's" villain
by Karl Schneider (Tue 11-28-2006)

Eva Green let a bit of news slip about who the next villain will be in the upcoming Bond movie, Bond 22.The news could be considered very slightly spolierish ... so stop reading if that bothers you.For those of you who don't care, Green said that the next...

Jeff Fahey Ready for LOST
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 08-28-2007)

Apparently, there has been a fifth new casting addition of the upcoming 4th season of LOST, says Entertainment Weekly. Actor Jeff Fahey(most recently seen as "J.T" in GRINDHOUSE) has joined the cast of the show according to executive p...


Former Jimmy Olsen actor Tommy Bond dies at 79 (Mon 09-26-2005)

Thomas Bond, the actor who played Jimmy Olsen in two Superman Serials alongside Kirk Alyn, passed away on Saturday aged 79. More...

Berry Meeting Bond?
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 11-28-2001)

Halle Berry is ready to tussle with Pierce Brosnan for the 20th JAMES BOND film... if X-MEN 2 doesn't get in the way.The actress has been in talks for weeks to take on a villainous role in the BOND film, but her obligations to X-MEN 2 are causing some dif...

Jeff Matsuda teases an upcoming Marvel DTV
by Jim Harvey (Fri 04-20-2007)

Jeff Matsuda ('The Batman') is apparently doing some design work on one of the Marvel direct-to-video animated films. From his blog he writes: "Periodically on the weekends, I'll have time to work on a Marvel DTV that I can't mention yet, but I'm sure ...

BOND 22 has a release date
by Karl Schneider (Fri 07-21-2006)

The release date for BOND 22, the sequel to CASINO ROYALE, has penciled in it's release date as May 2, 2008.Daniel Craig will reprise his role as a British secret agent for Columbia Pictures. The story is as of yet unknown.Producers Michael G. Wilson and...


Roger Michell to direct BOND 22?
by Karl Schneider (Mon 07-17-2006)

U.K. director Roger Michell is currently in negotiations to direct the follow-up to the upcoming film CASINO ROYALE. The follow up has a working title of BOND 22 and is supposedly based on an idea from original Bond producer Michael WIlson. No writer ha...

Maloare In BOND 20
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 01-10-2002)

Lawrence Makoare, who was buried under make-up as Lurtz in THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, is joining the JAMES BOND 20 production.While talking to TheOneRing.net, Makoare revealed that he will be playing a baddie of some sort in the coming film. His part in ...

Brit Strike May Affect BOND 20
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 09-19-2001)

The British film industry looks to be halted utterly should plans for an actors strike happen as scheduled. This action looks to have a dire effect on coming projects, possibly including JAMES BOND 20... but perhaps not HARRY POTTER 2.The British actor's ...

Bond Breaks $100-Million Mark
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 12-21-1999)

After taking in $4.10-million this weekend, THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH has now reached a cumulative domestic gross of $105.35-million, making it the third highest grossing film in the James Bond series, behind GOLDENEYE and TOMORROW NEVER DIES. (Keep in mind...


Madonna confirmed for BOND 20
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 02-11-2002)

 After rumors swirled last week of her taking a small role in JAMES BOND 20, as well as singing the title song, Madonna's publicist revealed she's confimed for the song but not the part.Madonna's spokesperson in London revealed, "She is doing a song ...

New BOND game on the way
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 05-10-2002)

Electronic Arts has announced it will be developing a new JAMES BOND video game for all three major console systems, as well as PCs. The game, JAMES BOND 007: NIGHTFIRE, will be a combination of shooter and driving game, as well as puzzle solving, and pro...

More Bond Casting News... Well Sort Of
by News Editor (Wed 02-15-2006)

Word is circulating that producers Barbara Broccoli & Michael G. Wilson and director Martin Campbell may have come up with a short list of actors to fill out the supporing roles in CASINO ROYALE.No official announcement has been made but apparently Eva Gr...

Dame Dench Says Brosnan Back as Bond
by News Editor (Wed 04-27-2005)

Dame Judi Dench is claiming that Pierce Brosnan will return as James Bond in the next 007 film.Dench, who plays "M," told the New York Post that despite the tests that were made with different actors, Brosnan will do the role again.Only time can tell with...


Intrepid Purchases 'Bond of Saint Marcel'? (Thu 10-18-2007)

It appears the company behind Bryan Bertino's upcoming home invasion thriller The Strangers and Neil Marshall's Doomsday has picked up the rights to the horror-thriller comic book The Bond of Saint Marcel and its screenplay, both by Jennifer Quintenz ("Wi...

Madonna does Bond cameo in DIE ANOTHER DAY
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 07-26-2002)

After speculation ricocheting back and forth over the last few months of shooting comes word Madonna, on the film's last production day, shot a cameo in the new James Bond film DIE ANOTHER DAY. Reps for Madonna, who is singing the title song, originally s...

JAMES BOND 20 Update
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-02-2001)

JAMES BOND 20 now looks to be starting up relatively soon, and contrary to recent rumors, will star Pierce Brosnan.Regarding rumors of actor Gerard Butler being up for the role of 007, Eon has dashed them, with a spokesperson for the production company de...

JAMES BOND gets a villain?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 06-29-2001)

 JAMES BOND 20, not the film's official title as you can imagine, may very well have a villain. According to a piece in Britain's Daily Express (bounced to here through DarkHorizons.com) Brit actor Nigel Havers (EMPIRE OF THE SUN) has been cast as so...


BOND 22 Ready For Panama
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-02-2007)

Marc Forster, Paul Haggis and the JAMES BOND 22 team certainly seem to be raking in the frequent flyer points before filming even begins. MI6 is reporting the creators behind the next installment have made an agreement with Panama officials to s...

McClory Loses Out of JAMES BOND
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 08-28-2001)

Producer Kevin McClory's latest attempt at legally wresting some control of the JAMES BOND franchise has been shot down. McClory, who came into partial ownership of the character due to a lawsuit settlement on his script collaboration with Bond creator Ia...

JAMES BOND 20 Update
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 12-20-2001)

As expected, Halle Berry's X-MEN 2 schedule obligations have been worked out, allowing the actress to take part in the coming JAMES BOND 20.According to the official JAMES BOND movie website, Berry will take on the role of "Jinx," a character the site pro...

New Bond Picked?!
by News Editor (Wed 04-06-2005)

The Sun newspaper is reporting, per an unnamed source, that British actor Daniel Craig has been chosen to be the new James Bond. Craig has starred in various art-house films along with being in bigger films like LARA CROFT: TOMB RAIDER.The 37-year-old has...


James Bond Lite Part One
by John Thonen (Thu 05-09-2002)

The world is in danger from a power-crazed maniac with minions all over the world. The only one who can save mankind is the world’s greatest secret agent: a man who laughs at danger, is skilled in the deadliest of martial arts and comes armed with the mos...

Stephens Joins BOND 20
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 01-11-2002)

Brit thesp Toby Stephens has signed on to JAMES BOND 20 in the role of the film's lead villain.Yes, Rick Yune is still playing the lead villain in the coming JAMES BOND 20, but so is Stephens. According to sources talking to the Hollywood Reporter, Yune w...

Latin Girl looking forward to BOND 22?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 09-15-2007)

There are two clues looking towards the next JAMES BOND film, says Film Jerk. It seems that EON and MGM are looking for a Latin actress in South American descent to lead the next feature film. The same writers behind "Royale", Neil Purvis and Ro...

Jude Law tops Bond poll
by Mike Whybark (Tue 01-28-2003)

REUTERS covers the Monday announcement of TOTAL FILM's Bond replacement poll, in which Jude Law edged out Ewan McGregor as the respondents' favorite actor to take over the role from the current JAMES BOND, Pierce Brosnan.Brosnan has renewed for the role i...


THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH: Michael Apted
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 11-19-1999)

For the newest James Bond extravaganza, producer Michael G. Wilson and star Pierce Brosnan wanted to move the character of 007 in a more dramatic direction-while still serving up fast-paced action, exotic locales, and beautiful women. With an established ...

Sony Classical to release the entire Casino Royale score on iTunes
by Randall Larson (Mon 11-13-2006)

The James Bond phenomenon gets a new lease of life – in the form of the new Bond, Daniel Craig – in director Martin Campbell's Casino Royale, for which composer David Arnold returns with an exciting original score. Exclusively to iTunes, So...

Brosnan Talks BOND 20
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 11-19-2001)

In a recent interview, Pierce Brosnan touched briefly upon the upcoming 20th JAMES BOND film.While talking to ShowBiz Ireland about his current project, EVELYN, the actor addressed what he could reveal about the coming BOND 20, saying, "We finish [EVELYN ...

Nightmarescapes: The Dark Fantasy Worlds of Artist Jeff Pittarelli
by Dan Cziraky (Thu 11-02-2000)

The first time I noticed Jeff Pittarelli`s work was on a cover of the magazine IMAGI-MOVIES. Then, he started doing covers for CHILLER THEATRE, including a gorgeous ALIEN: RESURRECTION painting of Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) and Call (Winona Ryder) against ...


Berry: X-MEN 2 & BOND 20
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 12-07-2001)

While promoting MONSTERS BALL in New York, Halle Berry fielded questions about X-MEN 2 and JAMES BOND 20.When asked if she was going to be in the next Bond film, Berry answered, "You know what, I don't know and the truth is I'm trying to work out the date...

Korean protests stop Bond
by Mike Whybark (Mon 01-13-2003)

YAHOO! Entertainment news runs a Reuters story covering building anger in South Korea over DIE ANOTHER DAY, the most recent James Bond film. Protests over the weekend prompted 10 of the 50 cinemas in Seoul that have been showing the film to drop it.Tensio...

BOND 20 Villain Cast
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 12-18-2001)

Actor Rick Yune (THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS) has signed on board JAMES BOND 20 to play the film's lead villain role.Yune will play a North Korean general named Zao who has a device that allows its user to alter his face. For the part, Yune will be required ...

Bond Part Ended With One Call
by News Editor (Thu 08-18-2005)

In an article appearing in Entertainment Weekly this week, Pierce Brosnan says he learned that his :services" as James Bond would no longer be required. "One phone call, that's all it took!" Brosnan told EW. The actor says, the producers had originally as...


New Bond song now online
by Randall Larson (Thu 09-28-2006)

David Arnold's and Chris Cornell's title song for the new James Bond film, CASINO ROYALE, has been on various places on the Internet, including the quickly growing YouTube community web site where its featured in the film's trailer. The title of the song ...

I Like to Watch
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-23-2005)

I'm really not trying to turn my repeatedly delaying this STAR WARS/STAR TREK column into a running joke, I swear. I fully intended to delve into that rich subject material this week, after finally closing out George Lucas' franchise last Friday night. ...

Crime Traveller: The Complete Series
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Sat 02-02-2008)

The premise is nothing really new. Two police officers use a time machine to solve crimes. What made this series interesting was its execution. Immediately the device has rules. Traveling back is unpredictable. It could be anywher...

Stardate 0010.09: Of Nightingales That Weep
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 10-09-2000)

My Anonymous Source Who Is Very Close To Several Star Trek: Voyager Actors said this week that Roxann Dawson, Robert Duncan McNeill and everyone else involved with the Tom Paris/B’Elanna Torres marriage still claim it will take place in the episode `Drive...


Bond Outruns Horseman for Ticket Sales
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 11-22-1999)

James Bond shot to the top of the box office this weekend. THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH, the 19th 007 epic, earned $37.2-million according to MGM studio estimates. Showing in 3,165 venues, that made for an impressive per screen average of $11,754. Riding not f...

Brett Ratner Talks JAMES BOND 20
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 07-11-2001)

While talking to Zap2It, Ratner revealed that Pierce Brosnan had called him regarding the BOND 20 directing gig. Ratner explained, saying, "(Brosnan) called me and said I want you to direct the movie. He said he was a huge fan. Unfortunately, he has nothi...

More JAMES BOND 20 Rumors Debunked
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-22-2001)

Perhaps you've stumbled upon some recent online rumors that claim to be culled from the script for the coming 20th JAMES BOND movie. Don't believe them.While talking to the BBC, a spokesperson for the Bond production company, Eon Prods., debunked those ti...

New Bond to be Named, Finally?
by News Editor (Tue 10-11-2005)

ThisIsLondon.com is reporting that Daniel Craig will be named as the newest James Bond this week. Later this week, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson are supposedly going to announce Craig, 37, is the sixth Bond and that he will star in CASINO ROYALE....


W-Juliet Vol.#13
by Sakura Eries (Wed 12-27-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:EmuraTranslated by:Naomi Kokubo and Jeff CarlsonAdapted by:Naomi Kokubo and Jeff CarlsonWhat They SayGraduation is only months away, and keeping Makoto\'s gender a secret is more challenging than ever! Since Makoto\'s father i...

Daredevil Versus Dr. Phibes
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-27-2003)

This Week's RecommendationSVarese Sarabande's vibrant new recording of Bernard Herrmann's classic science fiction score for 1951's THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (302 066 314 2) expands the previous original soundtrack recording (20th Century Fox 11010-2, ...

Jeff Bridges joins "Iron Man"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 02-06-2007)

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Jeff Bridges has joined the cast of Marvel Entertainment's Iron Man, helmed by Jon Favreau.  He will join Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, and Terrence Howard in the cast.Bridges will play a longtime employee a...

Next James Bond Book Title: "Double or Die"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 01-04-2007)

According to Variety, the new title for the latest James Bond book is Double or Die.  The title was voted upon after readers chimed in with a nationwide ballot.  Names that got rejected were Nemesis and The Deadlock Cipher.The book, written by C...


Dench Gives New Bond Thumbs Up
by News Editor (Fri 01-20-2006)

Judi Dench gave her approval to new Bond Daniel Craig. She told Reuters, "You will have to wait and see" how she treats Craig as James Bond in their first screen encounter in CASINO ROYALE.Dench went on to add, "The chemistry happens the moment you meet ...

Bond Back in Martin
by News Editor (Thu 01-19-2006)

Reuters is reporting James Bond will once again drive an Aston Martin. His car in CASINO ROYALE will be the Aston Martin DBS. Daniel Craig visited the Aston Martin headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire, last week to check out his new ride.The carmaker sta...

Jeffrey Combs: A Transcript of Our Online Chat (Thu 03-09-2000)

SteveVP: Hello. We`re chatting today with actor Jeffrey Combs. Jeffrey first came to the attention of film fans thanks to his starring role in the horror movie RE-ANIMATOR. That lead to several more roles in low-budget horror films, but more recently, he ...

DIE ANOTHER DAY
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-22-2002)

For a little while, DIE ANOTHER DAY looks as though it's preparing to do something new with the 40-year-old James Bond film formula. While our hero has been captured and tortured often before, this is the first time he's gotten locked up for 14 whole mont...


Latest Thriller Scores from FSM Include Bette Davis’ Dead Ringer, Lalo Schifrin’s Liquidator
by Randall Larson (Wed 11-01-2006)

Right on the heels of FSM’s Guns for San Sebastian and Herbert Stothart double header, FSM’s latest limited edition soundtrack archival released match a pair of notable thrillers by two expert in the genre.   1966’s The Liquidat...

THUNDERBIRDS
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 07-30-2004)

Based on a TV and film series created by Gerry Anderson that was distinctive for acting out James Bond plots with marionettes, the live-action THUNDERBIRDS movie proves pleasant enough. Aimed toward younger viewers without insulting adults, it's got an ag...

Atkinson plans BOND parody
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 04-08-2002)

With the AUSTIN POWERS series coming to a close this summer, it seems a new comic foil is needed to poke fun at the JAMES BOND series. Thankfully, Rowan Atkinson has taken up the cause.It looks like Atkinson has signed on to play a bumbling secret agent, ...

Bond in Her Majesty's public service
by Mike Whybark (Mon 11-18-2002)

CNN.com provides coverage of the scheduled DIE ANOTHER DAY premiere event at Royal Albert Hall today. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will be in attendance, and the Hall will be dressed as a palace of ice a nod to the lair of the DIE ANOTHER DAY vill...


Boy Wizard beats back Bond in final B. O. bout
by Mike Whybark (Tue 12-03-2002)

In a close finish, HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS bested DIE ANOTHER DAY in the three-day weekend totals.1. HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS, $32.1 million this weekend, $200.2 million since opening.2. DIE ANOTHER DAY, $31.0 million this w...

Tamahori goes to bat for Bond
by Mike Whybark (Tue 12-17-2002)

STUFF.CO.NZ covers yesterday's New Zealand opening for DIE ANOTHER DAY, directed by noted Kiwi Lee Tamahori. The film has raised a storm of criticism in North and South Korea due to the film's cartoonish North Korean villains. Tamahori suggested that Nort...

Amalric is The Next BOND Villain?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 11-17-2007)

It seems that the next villain for BOND 22 may have already been cast this week. Sources tell Roger Friedman that 007 will be going up against Mathieu Amalric (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly) in the next spy tale set for next fall. The same sources als...

Craig Confirmed as Bond
by News Editor (Fri 10-14-2005)

Sony Pictures has confirmed Daniel Craig will be the new James Bond.In typical 007 style, the actor rode up the River Thames on a power launch to a news conference, escorted by Royal Marines boats. He posed for pictures near the Tower Bridge. At a news co...


Bond in a Bind?
by News Editor (Wed 01-11-2006)

Variety is reporting that Daniel Craig and company might be in a tough spot since a female lead has not be cast for the soon-to-go-into-production CASINO ROYALE.In order to make the scheduled release date, Sony Pictures has set the beginning of production...

Amalric Confirmed As BOND 22 Villain
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 12-05-2007)

Empire Online has confirmed the Fox News story on actor Mathieu Amalric playing the next villain in BOND 22. Mathieu Amalric recently finished work and received critical praise in The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. The confirmed cast for the next&nbs...

Designer Jeff Gardiner on the 'Fantastic Four' Game (Fri 06-24-2005)

"We have had a close collaboration with Fox, including early access to the movie script, conceptual art, set design, costumes and locations. Our lead artists and designers have visited the film set multiple times, bringing back excellent photo references ...

Tamahori Being Eyed To Helm JAMES BOND 20
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-30-2001)

Things are finally starting to heat up on the 20th JAMES BOND movie with word that MGM now has a strong candidate to direct the film. According to Variety, that helmer is New Zealand director Lee Tamahori, whose films include ONCE WERE WARRIORS and ALONG ...


BOND 22 Filming in Austria
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 01-21-2008)

Little by little, more possible story details are coming out about the production of Bond 22 by way of production shoot schedules and small quotes from people associated with the project. Last week, star Daniel Craig had a very short quote to the press hi...

Felix "Wright" Leiter Returns for BOND 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)

Actor Jeffrey Wright, who played CIA agent Felix Leiter in Casino Royale, will reprise the role in Bond 22, reports Variety. He will be joining Daniel Craig, Mathieu Amalric, Giancarlo Giannini and Anatole Taubmann. Filming is scheduled to begin today at ...

Daniel Craig Talks Briefly on BOND 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-15-2008)

And I do mean briefly...Still, while the actor confirmed that Bond 22 will be picking up 2 minutes after CR, he did add on another sentence about the possible storyline. That brief bit gives us all a clue that Mr. White may indeed be working for a ch...

New Featurette for Bond's SOLACE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 06-19-2008)

Agent 007 may like the art of the chase when it comes to his Bond girls but in Quantum of Solace, much like other Bond films, he will find himself going up against another beautiful but deadly vixen bent on bringing him down. There's a new behind-the-scen...


Casino Royale
by Development Heck (Fri 02-17-2006)

Genre:Action/Studio:MGM.Production Company:EON Productions.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Daniel