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007 MAGAZINE Issue #56 PRE-ORDER!

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 10:29:06 GMT

Pre-Order the latest issue of 007 MAGAZINE! This item will ship during August 2018.

Limited Edition 2019 Calendars now available to pre-order

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 09:20:23 GMT

Shirley Eaton, Martine Beswicke, Luciana Paluzzi, Caroline Munro, Roger Moore, Daniel Craig and the 50th Anniversary on On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Order yours today to ensure obtaining this exclusive print collectable!

Eunice Gayson - the first James Bond Girl dies at the age of 90.

Sat, 09 Jun 2018 14:46:16 GMT

Eunice Gayson who appeared as Sylvia Trench in Dr. No (1962) and From Russia With Love (1963) has died at the age of 90.

BOND 25 announcement!

Fri, 25 May 2018 09:13:19 GMT

Director, writer, distributor and production start date revealed Production on BOND 25 will begin in December with Danny Boyle directing Daniel Craig's 5th outing as Bond. EON Productions and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios (MGM) have reached an agreement with Universal Pictures to partner on the worldwide release of the 25th James Bond film.

007 MAGAZINE ARCHIVE FILES: Bond Girls of the 1970s - Caroline Munro NOW IN STOCK!

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 10:42:44 GMT

Caroline has been described as the 'First Lady of Fantasy' - it's an apt title for a woman whose striking beauty and varied work in genre cinema – including a memorable appearance in the 007 epic The Spy Who Loved Me - has won her many fans and admirers worldwide. 007 MAGAZINE ARCHIVE FILES celebrates all that is Munro, Caroline Munro - in words and pictures. The definitive Caroline Munro collectable!

Bonhams To Offer The GoldenEye Aston Martin DB5 at Festival of Speed sale

Thu, 24 May 2018 15:14:58 GMT

On 13 July at its Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale, Bonhams will offer the ultimate Bond car – the 1965 Aston Martin DB5 driven by James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) in the 1995 motion picture GoldenEye. The estimate is £1,200,000-1,600,000.

Peter Musgrave (1931-2018)

Mon, 21 May 2018 15:12:53 GMT

007 MAGAZINE has been informed of the passing of editor and sound editor Peter Musgrave. In a long and distinguished career, Peter worked on four James Bond films between 1983 and 1995: Never Say Never Again (additional editing), The Living Daylights (sound editor), Licence To Kill (sound editor) and GoldenEye (dialogue editor).

007 MAGAZINE BOND GIRLS of the 1970s CAROLINE MUNRO Limited Edition 2019 Calendar - NOW IN STOCK!

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 10:41:49 GMT

Order yours today to ensure obtaining this exclusive print collectable! NOW IN STOCK!

007 MAGAZINE On Her Majesty's Secret Service Limited Edition 2019 Calendar - NOW IN STOCK!

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 10:42:08 GMT

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Bond at Bletchley Park: Illustrations and Inspirations

Sun, 06 May 2018 08:49:50 GMT

This summer James Bond comes to Bletchley Park. On display in Hut 12, a temporary art exhibition celebrates Ian Fleming's original James Bond series, as well as the most recent 007 novels written by Anthony Horowitz.

George Lazenby: This Never Happened To The Other Fella - The Documentary

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 15:49:21 GMT

GRAHAM RYE reports exclusively on an important new documentary coming from CUSHIONHEAD Productions - Australia.

Anthony Horowitz on James Bond - Royal Festival Hall, London 1 June 2018

Sat, 28 Apr 2018 14:46:08 GMT

Join Anthony Horowitz in conversation as he discusses his new 007 novel and the explosive prequel to CASINO ROYALE, FOREVER AND A DAY.

007 MAGAZINE Special Publication: Pierce Brosnan: BILLION DOLLAR BOND - NOW IN STOCK!

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 14:59:13 GMT

007 MAGAZINE assesses Pierce Brosnan's four film tenure as the James Bond of the Nineties, arguably the most publicly popular actor to inhabit the 007 role since Sean Connery.

007 MAGAZINE - Issue #50 now in stock!

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 17:27:41 GMT

007 MAGAZINE collectors can now complete their run of the printed 007 MAGAZINE with this paper printed version of the second of two online editions from 2006. NOW IN STOCK AND SHIPPING!.

Special James Bond collectors coins released

Sat, 03 Mar 2018 10:04:35 GMT

The Royal Mint has revealed a brand-new collection of 10p coins which map out the A-Z of what makes Britain great with B standing for Bond. The James Bond coin features the iconic gun barrel and 007 logo. The entire collection will be rolling out into circulation across the country from today, and will be available at selected Post Offices from this week.

007 MAGAZINE ARCHIVE FILES: James Bond Girls of the 1960s - Luciana Paluzzi Now in stock!

Sat, 28 Apr 2018 14:45:09 GMT

In the pantheon of Bond villainy they don't come much more villainous (or sexy for that matter!) than Luciana Paluzzi's flame-haired bombshell Fiona Volpe. Whether clad in her leather motorbiking gear or seducing Sean Connery's 007 in an exotic Nassau hotel suite, Paluzzi oozed glamour, sex appeal and menace in equal measures, providing the fourth Bond movie in the series, Thunderball, with some of its most iconic moments and creating the benchmark by which all future Bond 'bad girls' would be judged. NOW IN STOCK AND SHIPPING!.

John Gavin (1931-2018)

Sat, 10 Feb 2018 11:04:12 GMT

John Gavin the American actor and former US Ambassador to Mexico has died at the age of 86. Gavin is the only actor to be signed as James Bond but never play him.

New James Bond Novel FOREVER AND A DAY to be published in May 2018

Sat, 10 Feb 2018 11:04:53 GMT

Anthony Horowitz’s second James Bond novel using original material by Ian Fleming will be published in the UK on Thursday 31 May 2018 and in the autumn in the US. FOREVER AND A DAY is a prequel to CASINO ROYALE, Fleming’s first 007 novel, and will explore the origins of the world’s most famous secret agent.

007 MAGAZINE's Collectors' guide to US James Bond movie posters

Sun, 10 Dec 2017 17:09:01 GMT

For every official general release or re-release of the James Bond films in the USA from from 1963 to the present day, a variety of posters were created for in-house cinema displays and promotional purposes. These colourful and highly stylised posters are now collectors items and command high prices when sold at auction.

007 MAGAZINE 2018 Limited Edition Calendar - Bond Girls of the 1960s

Sun, 20 Aug 2017 11:23:04 GMT

Now in stock and shipping! Order yours today to ensure obtaining this exclusive print collectable!

007 MAGAZINE The James Bond Films: Exhibitors’ Pressbooks (USA) Volume 2

Sat, 18 Nov 2017 11:14:21 GMT

Builds into a complete 4-part set covering all the promotional items and collectables marketing tie-ins for the first seven 007 films in the UK and USA! USA Volume 2 now in stock and shipping!

007 MAGAZINE The James Bond Films: Exhibitors’ Pressbooks (USA) Volume 1

Sun, 15 Oct 2017 10:57:40 GMT

Builds into a complete 4-part set covering all the promotional items and collectables marketing tie-ins for the first seven 007 films in the UK and USA! USA Volume 1 now in stock and shipping!

Roger Moore's 007 Diaries to be reprinted in 2018

Sat, 28 Apr 2018 14:41:41 GMT

To tie in with the release of his first James Bond film, Live And Let Die, Roger Moore agreed to keep a day-by-day diary throughout the film's production which was published just ahead of the premiere in July 1973. From the previous October, when he was unveiled as the new 007, through to his first scenes on location in New Orleans and his final shot in New York, Moore describes his whirlwind journey as cinema's most famous secret agent.

Karin Dor (1938-2017)

Sat, 11 Nov 2017 07:35:13 GMT

Actress Karin Dor has passed away at the age of 79. Karin played Helga Brandt (Spectre No. 11) in You Only Live Twice (1967), sharing several memorable scenes with Sean Connery as James Bond.

007 MAGAZINE You Only Live Twice 50TH Anniversary (1967-2017) Special

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 12:25:02 GMT

This 126-page A4 glossy Limited Edition publication takes a definitive look at the making of the fifth James Bond film starring Sean Connery as 007! NOW IN STOCK AND SHIPPING!

007 MAGAZINE ARCHIVE FILES: The James Bond Girls – File #1 The 1960s (2017 REPRINT)

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 14:27:45 GMT

Back in print! - 007 MAGAZINE ARCHIVE FILES: The James Bond Girls – File #1 The 1960s (2017 REPRINT) NOW IN STOCK AND SHIPPING!

Pinewood Studios renames stage in honour of Roger Moore

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 08:56:28 GMT

On the day that Sir Roger Moore would have celebrated his 90th birthday, Pinewood Studios renamed a stage in his honour.

Hugh Hefner (1926-2017)

Sat, 30 Sep 2017 11:35:14 GMT

Hugh Hefner, the American businessman and editor of PLAYBOY Magazine, has died in California aged 91.Through the pages of PLAYBOY which he founded in 1953, Hefner helped to popularise James Bond in the USA during the 1960's.

007 ELEMENTS: A James Bond Cinematic Installation

Sat, 23 Sep 2017 09:52:08 GMT

007 ELEMENTS is the new James Bond cinematic installation opening this winter built inside the summit of the Gaislachkogl Mountain in Sölden. The name 007 ELEMENTS reflects the visitor's journey through a series of galleries, each distilling the craft of the signature elements that define a James Bond film. The installation will focus on Spectre, which was shot in Sölden, but will also feature other titles in the James Bond franchise.

Three Ian Fleming classics to be released in hardback with new covers

Sat, 26 Aug 2017 12:33:57 GMT

Ian Fleming Publications have announced that Vintage UK will be publishing hardback editions of CASINO ROYALE, LIVE AND LET DIE and GOLDFINGER this autumn. The books include new introductions by John Cork, and cover artwork by Levente Szabó.

Daniel Craig confirms he will return as James Bond!

Sun, 20 Aug 2017 11:26:51 GMT

Daniel Craig is returning to play 007 in Bond 25. The actor confirmed he would play James Bond for the fifth time to host Stephen Colbert on The Late Show last night. Bond 25 will be released in US cinemas on November 8, 2019 with a traditional early release in the UK and the rest of the world.

AMC Hornet 'Astro Spiral Jump' stunt car up for auction

Sun, 06 Aug 2017 08:48:27 GMT

The 1974 AMC Hornet used as the stunt car in The Man With The Golden Gun is coming up for auction.

007 experience coming to Austria

Sat, 29 Jul 2017 10:25:37 GMT

A unique James Bond cinematic installation will open this winter at the top of the Gaislachkogl Mountain next to the ICE Q Restaurant in Sölden, Austria. The iconic location was used in Spectre as the Hoffler Klinik and formed part of the snow chase sequence in the film.

BOND 25 to be released in 2019!

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 11:13:01 GMT

James Bond will return to US cinemas on November 8, 2019 with a traditional earlier release in the UK and the rest of the world. Bond 25 will be written by Neal Purvis and Robert Wade and produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. The film’s cast, director and distributor will be announced at a later date.

An exclusive interview with two-time Bond Girl Nadja Regin

Sun, 16 Jul 2017 14:55:13 GMT

One of the few actresses to appear in two Bond films as two different characters, Nadja Regin’s off-screen life story is more dramatic and heart-rending than any Hollywood movie, as Luke G. Williams discovered when he met her for a rare in-depth interview.

OMEGA release a new watch inspired by Commander Bond

Sun, 09 Jul 2017 08:52:09 GMT

Inspired by Bond’s rank and regalia, OMEGA has created the "Commander’s Watch". The timepiece salutes the ensign colours of the British Royal Navy, with touches of white, blue and red found throughout the watch, creating a suave and stately look.

Joe Robinson (1927-2017)

Sat, 08 Jul 2017 17:05:39 GMT

British world champion wrestler and actor Joseph (Joe) Robinson, best known for his performance as Peter Franks in Diamonds Are Forever (1971) has died at the age of 90.

The Japanese Greta Garbos?

Sat, 08 Jul 2017 17:04:19 GMT

Of all the actresses who have appeared in the James Bond series, Japanese duo Mie Hama and Akiko Wakabayashi who played Kissy Suzuki and Aki respectively in Lewis Gilbert's 1967 epic You Only Live Twice both are undisputedly the most enigmatic and low profile. 007 MAGAZINE presents an exclusive new article profiling the careers of two of the elusive stars of You Only Live Twice, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

The Spy Who Loved Me 40th Anniversary 1977-2017

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 18:45:12 GMT

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of The Spy Who Loved Me, 007 MAGAZINE looks back at the production of the tenth James Bond adventure, one fraught with difficulties and which was the biggest gamble in the series' history up to that point.

Selected Back Issues of 007 MAGAZINE now half price!

Sat, 01 Jul 2017 09:34:50 GMT

Selected Back Issues of 007 MAGAZINE & 007 MAGAZINE ARCHIVE FILES now half price. Reduced to clear!

You Only Live Twice celebrates its 50th anniversary!

Sun, 11 Jun 2017 15:20:41 GMT

The fifth James Bond film starring Sean Connery as 007 premiered in London 50 years ago.

007 MAGAZINE Omnibus #1 - Pre-order now!

Sun, 04 Jun 2017 17:00:25 GMT

007 MAGAZINE OMNIBUS #1 (2017 Reprint) contains four 48-page editions of some of the most popular issues published in the 35-year history of 007 MAGAZINE, all of which have been long out of print.

Molly Peters (1942-2017)

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 18:21:02 GMT

Molly Peters, the English actress and model best known for her role as Nurse Patricia Fearing in Thunderball has died aged 75.

007 MAGAZINE pays tribute to Sir Roger Moore

Sat, 27 May 2017 13:52:36 GMT

007 MAGAZINE's Luke G. Williams presents his personal tribute to Sir Roger Moore.

Two classic Bond films return to cinemas across the world in tribute to Sir Roger Moore

Sat, 27 May 2017 07:44:48 GMT

The newly restored 4K versions of The Spy Who Loved Me and For Your Eyes Only will have a series of special screenings in memory of Sir Roger Moore, to take place at cinemas across the world including: ODEON Cinemas (UK), AMC Theatres (U.S.) and HOYTS (Australia, New Zealand), beginning 31 May 2017. 50 percent of all proceeds benefitting UNICEF.

Leave them wanting Moore

Wed, 24 May 2017 19:08:50 GMT

007 MAGAZINE takes a brief overlook at the 7 movie tenure of one of the most popular James Bond actors ever! Moore, Roger Moore!

Sir Roger Moore (1927-2017)

Tue, 23 May 2017 18:54:13 GMT

Sir Roger Moore, the third actor to play James Bond in seven films from 1973-1985, has died in Switzerland at the age of 89.

Chris Cornell (1964-2017)

Thu, 18 May 2017 18:37:00 GMT

The Casino Royale title song performer & co-writer dies aged 52.

Clifton James (1920-2017)

Sun, 16 Apr 2017 09:34:59 GMT

American actor Clifton James who played Sheriff J.W. Pepper in Live And Let Die (1973) and The Man With The Golden Gun (1974) has died at the age of 96.

Casino Royale at 50 - the film that is still too much for one James Bond!

Sat, 01 Apr 2017 06:42:56 GMT

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the release of Casino Royale, 007 MAGAZINE presents 007 little-known facts about the film that was too big for one James Bond!

Becoming Bond

Sat, 18 Mar 2017 11:18:00 GMT

Becoming Bond, a new 90-minute docu-drama has premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas. The film will be available to stream on HULU from 20 May 2017.

Ian Fleming & Book Collecting

Sat, 04 Mar 2017 10:29:46 GMT

The Spring number of The Book Collector will be a special issue on the theme 'Ian Fleming & Book Collecting'. Ian Fleming was the publisher of The Book Collector from its start, and the principal shareholder from 1955 until his death.

Alec McCowen (1925-2017)

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 12:47:34 GMT

Alec McCowen, the respected stage and film actor has died at the age of 91. Remembered by Bond fans as 'Q' [Algernon] in Never Say Never Again (1983), he gave a brief but memorable performance opposite Sean Connery who returned to the role of James Bond for the first time in over a decade. McCowen provided the most memorable lines in the film during his brief exchange with Connery in the Q-branch scene.

FROM THE ARCHIVE: Thunderball 25th Anniversary screening at the NFT

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 11:55:13 GMT

1990 marked the 25th Anniversary of the release of Thunderball, the most successful James Bond film ever made; and to commemorate the event cast and crew reunited at a special screening at London's National Film Theatre.

Bond and the Bunny - 007 MAGAZINE's collectors' guide to James Bond and PLAYBOY

Sun, 08 Jan 2017 09:54:49 GMT

A collectors' guide to James Bond's long association with the American magazine PLAYBOY.

FROM THE ARCHIVE...

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 09:53:55 GMT

Two vintage interview with James Bond stars Roger Moore and Timothy Dalton from the 007 MAGAZINE Archives.

The Search for Bond - Part 3

Sun, 23 Oct 2016 16:40:26 GMT

The exclusive never-before-told story behind the actors who won, and the many who lost, the most coveted role in cinema history! The final chapter of a 3-part 007 MAGAZINE exclusive series.

Anthony Horowitz to write the next James Bond novel

Sat, 08 Oct 2016 11:38:05 GMT

Great news today for fans of TRIGGER MORTIS, Anthony Horowitz will be writing another James Bond novel. The next novel, whose title is yet to be announced, will be published by Jonathan Cape in Spring 2018. Jonathan Cape, of course, are the original publishers of Ian Fleming’s James Bond series in the UK, as well as the first edition publishers of Kingsley Amis’ COLONEL SUN and the first six John Gardner Bond novels.

The Man with the Golden Eye: Designing the James Bond Films - a new book by Peter Lamont

Sun, 25 Sep 2016 15:16:37 GMT

Oscar-winning production designer Peter Lamont worked behind the scenes on 18 James Bond films, beginning with the 1960s classics starring Sean Connery and George Lazenby. From the 1980s onwards he was the production designer of the films starring Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig.

THE SEARCH FOR BOND - How the 007 role was won and lost!

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 09:50:42 GMT

The exclusive never-before-told story behind the actors who won, and the many who lost, the most coveted role in cinema history! Part 1 & 2 of a 3-part 007 MAGAZINE exclusive series.

John Glen among the Bond guests appearing at the first STARBURST International Film Festival 26-28 August 2016

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 08:16:28 GMT

Bond guests appearing at the first STARBURST International Film Festival include: John Glen (discussing Licence To Kill and signing copies of the new edition of his book 'For My Eyes Only: Directing the James Bond films'), Oscar-winning Production Designer Peter Lamont, and Bond Girls Virginia Hey, Caroline Munro and Martine Beswicke.

The name's Connery... Gary Connery

Sat, 30 Jul 2016 13:17:34 GMT

On Friday 27 July 2012 the eyes of the world were focused on London as the city hosted the opening ceremony for the Games of the XXX Olympiad. For 007 fans, the highlight of artistic director Danny Boyle's near four-hour spectacular 'Isles of Wonder' was James Bond's appearance alongside none other than Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the short film ‘Happy and Glorious’. Soon after the games, Luke G. Williams spoke to parachutist Gary Connery (who ‘doubled’ for the Queen) about his contribution to this amazing event. On the eve of the Rio Olympics, 007 MAGAZINE is proud to present this never before published and exclusive interview with Mr. Connery.

James Bond in Oslo

Sat, 09 Jul 2016 08:32:26 GMT

George Lazenby - who played Ian Fleming's James Bond, 007, in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) - is to visit Oslo on September 1st, 2016, exclusively for the event James Bond in Oslo. Lazenby will fly direct from Los Angeles to attend the Red Carpet Gala of the newly restored Bond classic On Her Majesty's Secret Service, showing in digital 4K.

Ken Adam - A Celebration

Sun, 05 Jun 2016 14:52:22 GMT

GRAHAM RYE reports on the private event held in honour of Sir Ken Adam at NFT1, BFI Southbank, London on Wednesday 1st June 2016.

Burt Kwouk (1930-2016)

Sun, 29 May 2016 12:18:02 GMT

The much-loved character actor Burt Kwouk has died at the age of 85. Although he will be best-remembered as Cato, the Chinese manservant to Peter Sellers' Inspector Clouseau in the Pink Panther series, he also had small roles in three James Bond films in the 1960s.

Guy Hamilton (1922-2016)

Sat, 23 Apr 2016 10:24:51 GMT

Four-time James Bond film director Guy Hamilton has died at his home in Majorca aged 93.

Peter Janson-Smith (1922-2016) - Ian Fleming's literary agent dies aged 93

Sat, 16 Apr 2016 13:36:47 GMT

Ian Fleming's literary agent Peter Janson-Smith has died at the age of 93. Janson-Smith was introduced to Ian Fleming in 1956 by author Eric Ambler, and was largely responsible for the success of the Bond novels outside the UK.

Sir Ken Adam - James Bond production designer dies aged 95

Sat, 12 Mar 2016 12:12:02 GMT

Sir Ken Adam, the Academy Award-winning film designer has died aged 95.

Sir George Martin - Live And Let Die composer dies aged 90

Sat, 12 Mar 2016 12:11:14 GMT

Sir George Martin, producer of the Beatles and the man Sir Paul McCartney described as a 'second father', has died aged 90. To Bond fans he will be best remembered as the composer of the score for Roger Moore's debut as 007 in Live And Let Die (1973).

Bond in Motion celebrates two-year anniversary

Sat, 12 Mar 2016 12:10:16 GMT

To mark the second anniversary of Bond in Motion the London Film Museum will be hosting a weekend celebration on March 19th & 20th. Distinguished Bond film crew and contributors will take part in Q&A sessions which will be free for Bond in Motion ticket holders.

LONDON CALLING!

Sat, 27 Feb 2016 10:42:32 GMT

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the general release of Thunderball, 007 MAGAZINE looks back to a time when the only place to see a James Bond film was on the big screen!