James Bond | Amazon MGM deal reportedly cost $1bn
by Ryan Lambie | Feb 21, 2025 | News
Amazon MGM's deal to take creative control over the James Bond Franchise from Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson cost $1bn, a report suggests....
Movie: No Time to Die
James Bond | A few thoughts on decision year for the long-running series
by Simon Brew | Jan 11, 2024 | Feature
It’s been over four years now since a James Bond movie was shooting – and we still seem no closer to James Bond 26....
James Bond | Barbara Broccoli says they've not even begun the next chapter
by Simon Brew | Oct 23, 2023 | News
It's been two years since the release of No Time To Die - but we're no closer to a new James Bond movie, Barbara Broccoli seems to confirm....
Idris Elba talks backlash to 007 casting because of race
by Dan Cooper | Jun 28, 2023 | News
The Luther star Idris Elba reflects on his time in the spotlight as the potential next James Bond. ...
Creators speak out about James Bond projects that never happened
by Dan Cooper | May 09, 2023 | News
Quentin Tarantino reveals he came close to directing a Bond film whilst author Charlie Higson talks Young James Bond. ...
No Time To Die, one year on - a James Bond finale
by Mark Harrison | Sep 29, 2022 | Feature, News
One year on from the oft-delayed No Time To Die, we remember the long run-up to something quite unprecedented in the James Bond series – a finale....
BBFC: Squid Game, The Suicide Squad top 2021 complaints list
by Simon Brew | Jul 12, 2022 | News
Squid Game, The Suicide Squad, Eternals and No Time To Die are amongst 2021's most complained about films and TV shows....
James Bond films returning to cinemas for 60th anniversary
by Lauren Miles | Apr 08, 2022 | News
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of Dr No, the James Bond films are returning to UK cinemas from mid-April until 5th October. ...
James Bond at the Oscars, and No Time To Die’s prospects
by Mark Harrison | Mar 25, 2022 | Feature, News
No Time To Die is nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Original Song - here’s a look at the James Bond movies’ history with the Osc...
No Time To Die’s director on the film’s ending
by Simon Brew | Dec 22, 2021 | News
Cary Fukunaga has been chatting about the ending of the latest James Bond film, No Time To Die: with spoilers, as you might expect....
Podcast: No Time To Die (2021) and Jinx (unmade)
by Simon Brew | Dec 20, 2021 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two James Bond projects: one got made, one didn't....
The endless march towards 150 minute blockbuster movies becoming the norm
by Simon Brew | Nov 09, 2021 | Feature, News
Is two and a half hours now becoming the acceptable given for a big blockbuster movie's running time? A few thoughts....
No Time To Die heads towards $700m, PVOD imminent in US
by Simon Brew | Nov 08, 2021 | News
James Bond has a decent weekend at the box office again - but the home releases of No Time To Die are about to start....
No Time To Die arrives in China, crosses $600m
by Simon Brew | Nov 01, 2021 | News
James Bond hits in China, just not making as big an impact as had been hoped and expected: more here....
No Time To Die: DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in December
by Simon Brew | Oct 29, 2021 | News
Daniel Craig's final James Bond film - No Time To Die - is heading to disc in the UK before Christmas....
No Time To Die and the changing face of James Bond
by Mark Harrison | Oct 21, 2021 | Feature, News
James Bond has changed actors before, but Daniel Craig’s finale is different: with spoilers, we look at previous send-offs and the future of 007....
James Bond races past $400m, Venom 2 box office soars
by Simon Brew | Oct 18, 2021 | News
Tom Hardy is giving James Bond 007 a run for his money at the box office, as Venom 2 and No Time To Die both hit big....
No Time To Die now needs $900m to break even
by Simon Brew | Oct 12, 2021 | News
The bar for profit for the new James Bond film is higher than expected, as No Time To Time crosses $300m at the global box office....
Daniel Craig on finding his inner Casino Royale 007 for No Time To Die
by Dan Cooper | Oct 11, 2021 | News
The outgoing 007 reflects on the pressures of donning the tuxedo, and the effects on his performances as the character of James Bond....
Daniel Craig on Danny Boyle’s departure from No Time To Die
by Simon Brew | Oct 06, 2021 | News
Danny Boyle was originally set to direct the latest James Bond film - but as Daniel Craig explains, it ultimately didn't work out....
James Bond: is he in the slightest bit realistic?
by Rossa McPhillips MBE | Oct 06, 2021 | Feature, News
Rossa McPhillips takes a look at just how realistic James Bond is, from the eyes of someone who spent 10 years in British military intelligence....
Some spoiler-filled thoughts on No Time To Die’s last act
by Simon Brew | Oct 04, 2021 | Feature, News
The new James Bond is playing in cinemas, and leaves lots of things to talk about them - with huge spoilers, here are some thoughts on the last half...
No Time To Die: a post for spoiler-filled discussions
by Simon Brew | Oct 01, 2021 | News
Here's a place to talk about the new James Bond film, No Time To Die, with all the spoilers you like....
No Time To Die review: the finale the Daniel Craig James Bond era deserves
by David Hughes | Sep 29, 2021 | News, Reviews
Daniel Craig's swansong as James Bond 007 proves very, very much worth the wait: here's our review of No Time To Die....
Podcast special: No Time To Die (2021) with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson
by Simon Brew | Sep 29, 2021 | Podcasts
Here's a shorter, extra episode of Film Stories. This time, Simon is joined by Barbara Broccoli and Michael G WIlson, the producers of the James Bond...
Hunt for the new James Bond 007 won't begin until 2022
by Dan Cooper | Sep 28, 2021 | News
Daniel Craig is being granted ample time to run his victory lap as James Bond 007, according to the film's producers....
Odeon has quietly reintroduced its blockbuster premium charge
by Simon Brew | Sep 24, 2021 | News
You're going to be paying an extra couple of quid if you want to see No Time To Die at Odeon Cinemas in its first week at least, it seems....
No Time To Die confirmed as 12A, contains swears
by Simon Brew | Sep 24, 2021 | News
The new James Bond film is definitely a 12A in the UK, and is definitely going to last 163 minutes and change as well....
Bond screenwriters set for London Q&A in October
by Simon Brew | Sep 16, 2021 | News
Get insight into No Time To Die and support an independent London cinema at the same time: more details right here....
No Time To Die: the final trailer launches
by Simon Brew | Aug 31, 2021 | News
It looks like James Bond might actually return this time, as a final trailer for No Time To Die has just been released....
Being James Bond retrospective film available for free on AppleTV
by Clare Brunton | Aug 31, 2021 | News
Retrospective film Being James Bond about Daniel Craig's adventure as 007 to stream exclusively on the Apple TV app for free this September....
The slightly lost opportunity of Daniel Craig’s James Bond
by Simon Brew | Aug 31, 2021 | Feature, News
As we approach the end of the Daniel Craig era of James Bond, a few thoughts on the early threads for his character and where they went....
