Helen Mirren calls out James Bond franchise for ‘profound sexism’ ‘I never liked the way women were,’ actor said The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2025
How Jamaica has bounced back after the devastation of Hurricane Beryl The popular, vibrant holiday destination is back on fine form, says Sarah Marshall The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025
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. The Conversation · Mar 7, 2025
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 · Mar 1, 2025
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 Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2025
Travel like James Bond: the 007 filming locations you can actually visit The secret agent has left bullet holes and martini glasses across the world, from Jamaica to the Scottish Highlands, Istanbul to Shanghai The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025
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’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2025
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. Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025
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 - US · Dec 12, 2024
James Fleming obituary Novelist and editor who owned the Book Collector, the magazine founded by his uncle and James Bond creator Ian The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024
GoldenEye, Jamaica: the low-key hideaway steeped in A-list history This long-running resort has links to everyone from Naomi Campbell to Ian Fleming — and it should be on the bucket list of every self-respecting traveller, says Ben Cobb Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2024
James Bond producers hint at next actor who will play iconic spy: ‘Whiteness is not a given’ Franchise hasn’t announced a new name since Daniel Craig announced his retirement after No Time To Die in 2021 The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024
How dead authors’ characters became the hottest property in publishing THE READING LIST: Author Nick Harkaway has revitalised his father John le Carré’s most famous character in a new novel – can he make it work? Katie Rosseinsky explores how literary legacies became big business in publishing The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2024
Inverse · Oct 23, 2024 70 Years Ago, A Forgotten James Bond Movie Beat Sean Connery to the Punch In October 1954, James Bond hit the screen for the first time. But this isn't the 007 you remember.
The Canberra Times · Oct 16, 2024 Andrew Barr defends development application delays A 'commitment that was made' had stalled DA approvals, Barr said.
Tom’s Guide · Oct 13, 2024 Prime Video just added all 25 James Bond movies — here’s the 5 worth watching Amazon Prime Video has the complete James Bond collection — and here are the 007 movies you need to watch right now.
The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2024 13 films that are better than the book they’re based on Think the book is always better than the film? These movie adaptations might make you reconsider, says Katie Rosseinsky
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2024 ‘Moneypenny with more power’: book celebrates UK’s forgotten female spies Dr Claire Hubbard-Hall reveals contribution of Kathleen Pettigrew, most senior secretary in MI6 and inspiration for Ian Fleming, and others in new title
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2024 The name’s Bond... ‘Biffy’ Bond? The real-life sailor, spy and friend of Ian Fleming who ‘inspired 007’ The Bond-like adventures of Biffy began in 1916 in Russia and appear straight from the pages of 007 thrillers
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2024 British artist’s cartoons that inspired Bond films on show at Oscars museum John McLusky’s comic strips for the Express in the 50s and 60s came to define the character, as his son explains
MusicRadar · Jul 27, 2024 "I did it in one take. They all stood up and clapped. And, of course, the f-ing thing went right round the world, straight to No 1 in America": The fractious story behind Every Breath You Take "Come on, do you have to kick the shit out of one another?" - The making of one of the biggest hit songs ever made, in the words of The Police and producer Hugh Padgham
The Canberra Times · Jul 26, 2024 The key drawcards of a high-end Braddon apartments proposal 'You're not on Lonsdale but you get all the benefits of it.'
Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2024 The true story behind The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, the mission that inspired James Bond Turns out, the true story is rather different
The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024 James Bond has an Andrew Tate problem. The answer is to set it in the 1960s Whoever plays the role, it would be wise if the franchise rebooted in period costume – so that 007’s sexism and toxic masculinity seem less anachronistic