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I write James Bond novels – here’s why Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight will bring a crackling new intensity to 007

Our hero is on his way to confront danger, feign love and give away a little of his soul. As he takes a long plane journey over Europe into enemy territory, he reflects on what his younger self would make of him now: “Would he recognise himself beneath the surface…

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Will the new James Bond embrace hi-tech gadgets in an age of AI? The films have a complicated history with technology

Development of a new James Bond film is underway at Amazon Studios, with the creater of Peaky Blinders, Steven Knight, now attached to write the screenplay, which will be directed by Denis Villeneuve.

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Taron Egerton explains why he doesn’t want to play James Bond

‘It kind of consumes your life, a role like that,’ said the actor

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After Rewatching On Her Majesty's Secret Service, I Need To Talk About How Important It Is To The James Bond Franchise

Yet another definitive case for why this cornerstone film matters.

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Dune director Denis Villeneuve will helm the next Bond – but what will his 007 be like?

The James Bond franchise has lain dormant for four years, since Daniel Craig’s swansong as 007, No Time to Die. A legal quarrel between Bond’s producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, and Amazon Studios resulted in a stalemate and production on a new Bond film has remained in limbo.

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I Found And Compiled 27 Interesting Facts From Literature History

Authors are a special group of people, almost living in a world of their own, always on the hunt for inspiration. That being said, here are 28 highly interesting tidbits from the history of literature that I collected.

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As a James Bond fan, the new 007 character design has me torn

But maybe that's the point.

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James Bond doesn't need an origin story: IO's game looks great, but why has it turned 007 into a baby-faced Nathan Drake?

On Her Majesty's Smuggest Service.

PC Gamer

London tunnels that inspired James Bond creator will become spy museum

Complex built during second world war is to include military equipment, interactive exhibitions and a bar

The Guardian - UK

'I think the second one is the best of them all.' ITV is showing Sean Connery's favourite James Bond movie today

Connery adored From Russia With Love

WhatToWatch

Rare Ian Fleming story features a Londoner named Bone, Caffery Bone

Before there was Bond, James Bond, there was Bone, Caffery Bone

The Independent UK

‘Eerie gem’ of an unearthed Graham Greene story published in Strand Magazine

A ghost story – unusual subject matter for the late author of political thrillers – features alongside little-known Ian Fleming story

The Guardian - US

James Bond is in ‘safe hands’ with new producers, says Anthony Horowitz

It comes after Amazon revealed they had gained creative control of the British spy franchise in February.

Evening Standard

Pierce Brosnan says he agrees with Helen Mirren that Bond franchise is sexist

Oscar-winning actor said the franchise was ‘drenched and born out of profound sexism’

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Helen Mirren calls out James Bond franchise for ‘profound sexism’

‘I never liked the way women were,’ actor said

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How Jamaica has bounced back after the devastation of Hurricane Beryl

The Independent UK

Eight islands with starring roles in films, from The Beach to Star Wars

Whether it’s Thailand’s golden sands or the rugged shores of Ireland, islands have provided the backdrops for some of Hollywood’s greatest hits – Tamara Hinson rounds up a few of the most memorable

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What Amazon MGM’s creative control over the James Bond film franchise means for the future of 007

James Bond was front and center at the 2025 Academy Awards – and in a somewhat curious way.

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James Bond nightclubs, vodka, aftershave: 007 writer on the spy’s future with Amazon

As the Bond franchise heads to the online giant, thriller author William Boyd foresees a slew of spin-offs and says AI is not a threat to human screenwriters

The Guardian - UK

Licence to kill: could a James Bond horror emerge when book copyrights expire?

Character and plots of Ian Fleming’s original literary works become open for public use in most countries in 2035

The Independent UK

Live like James Bond: The 007 filming locations you can visit

The secret agent has left bullet holes and martini glasses across the world, from Jamaica to the Scottish Highlands, Istanbul to Shanghai

The Guardian - UK

James Bond in battle to keep hold of 007 super spy’s name

Exclusive: Dubai-based property developer is challenging trademark registrations, including the saying ‘Bond, James Bond’

Evening Standard

Submariners recall Queen delivering them tea and biscuits at palace reception

Camilla paid a visit to HMS Astute in 2020 at a Scottish naval base to mark the 10th anniversary of the submarine’s commissioning.

The Guardian - US

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang remake in the works

James Bond producers are teaming to re-imagine Ian Fleming’s children’s story, previously adapted in 1968

The Guardian - UK

James Fleming obituary

Novelist and editor who owned the Book Collector, the magazine founded by his uncle and James Bond creator Ian

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