New BOND Plans Not Even Started

New BOND Plans Not Even Started

The casting of a new Bond is imminent, apparently. Christopher Nolan will direct, apparently. Aaron-Taylor Johnson has already done a screen test, apparently. We know the rumors. We have run them like everyone else. Only apparently it’s all horse manure and they...
The Brand Damage Of 007: ROAD TO A MILLION

The Brand Damage Of 007: ROAD TO A MILLION

This is exactly what many fans feared would happen when Amazon bought MGM. The complicated ownership structure around the James Bond franchise has always been a thorn in its side. Harry Saltzman and Albert R. Broccoli co-founded Danjaq, S.A. in 1962 as a holding...
Bond On: LIVE AND LET DIE

Bond On: LIVE AND LET DIE

The Connery era fades into the rearview mirror. Dr. No, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball and You Only Live Twice started a global phenomenon that was, at the time, unparalleled in the world of cinema. The series wobbled when Connery walked away, and...
Bond On: LIVE AND LET DIE

Bond On: DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER

Connery’s Bond is dead… long live Connery’s Bond! He’s back! Eon hit home run after home run with Dr. No, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball and You Only Live Twice. The role of Bond then went to George Lazenby when Connery walked...
Is Nolan Zeroing In On Bond?

Is Nolan Zeroing In On Bond?

It is the one rumor that just won’t go away. Ever since he went mainstream for Batman, Christopher Nolan’s name has been connected with the James Bond franchise. Every time there is talk of a potential director for the franchise, his name comes up....