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Steven Spielberg Reveals He Was Rejected by 'James Bond' Franchise, Says They 'Can't Afford' Him Now

Steven Spielberg has revealed he repeatedly tried to direct a James Bond film but was turned down by producer Albert 'Cubby' Broccoli, joking that the franchise 'can't afford' him now.

International Business Times UK

'Not James Bond': court fines missing boy's grandmother

The grandmother of missing boy Gus Lamont has been fined for possessing a gun silencer after her lawyer addressed "the elephant in the room".

AAP

Eclectic life of missing boy's granny revealed in court

The grandmother of missing boy Gus Lamont is a former justice of the peace and is of exemplary character, a court hearing on a firearms charge has been told.

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Steven Spielberg Got A Little Snarky About Getting Turned Down To Direct James Bond Back In The Day

Spielberg has a license to be petty.

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George Clooney reveals who he thinks would be a ‘perfect’ James Bond

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The Independent UK

‘Now they can’t afford me’: Steven Spielberg was turned down to direct Bond – twice

Film-maker says he approached producer ‘Cubby’ Broccoli after Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind were hits, but was knocked back both times

The Guardian - UK

Steven Spielberg reveals he was ‘consistently turned down’ to direct Bond films

The American director said 007 producer Albert ‘Cubby’ Broccoli had ignored his repeated requests.

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George Clooney shares his personal pick for ‘perfect’ James Bond: ‘He’s tall and handsome’

The British star is already tipped to take on 007

The Independent UK

Will Callum Turner Be the Next James Bond? Actor Responds to 007 Rumors

Callum Turner has addressed persistent James Bond rumours, insisting he knows nothing about the casting process despite receiving public backing from George Clooney.

International Business Times UK

Disclosure Day's Steven Spielberg 'volunteered' to direct James Bond movie

Disclosure Day director Steven Spielberg has revealed he's "always wanted" to direct a James Bond movie and even "volunteered" his services but he was turned down.

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Callum Turner finally addresses James Bond rumours

Callum Turner has finally addressed long-standing rumours suggesting he's being lined up as the next James Bond with the actor admitting he knows "nothing" about the casting process for the new film.

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Steven Spielberg says James Bond producer rejected him twice but ‘can’t afford’ him now

Filmmaker says he ended up directing Indiana Jones franchise after being turned down

The Independent UK

'He's the Perfect Guy': George Clooney Picks British Actor He Wants as James Bond

George Clooney endorses Callum Turner as the next James Bond, praising his looks, charm, and career choices. Turner, who worked with Clooney on 'The Boys In The Boat,' is a strong contender.

International Business Times UK

What Callum Turner has said about rumours he might be the next James Bond

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Callum Turner breaks silence on James Bond rumours

Many of the stars named in the odds have remained tight-lipped at the possibility of taking over the role

Evening Standard

Callum Turner admits he finds Bond rumours ‘amusing’

He is one of the rumoured frontrunners to play 007.

The Guardian - UK

They expect you to die! The history of James Bond video games, from the good to the bad to the downright ugly

Interactive takes on MI6’s globetrotting spy have been around almost as long as the films, but that doesn’t mean all of them were a success. Here’s 007’s chequered past of hits, flops and oddities

The Guardian - UK

‘The enormity of the idea helped me’: how Patrick Gibson became gaming’s new James Bond

As Hollywood searches for its next iteration of the superspy, the actor explains how he earned pop culture’s most sought-after role – and how he’s taking 007 back to basics

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor Ben Starr auditioned for James Bond in 007 First Light, "and I'm so f***ing happy I didn't get anywhere near it"

"Patrick Gibson is so f***ing good", Starr says, and I agree

The Independent UK

Jonathan Bailey compared to Bond as he becomes the new ‘Martini Man’

Bridgerton and Wicked actor Jonathan Bailey has been unveiled as the new global ambassador for Martini, embarking on a multi-year partnership as the brand's “Martini Man” . The campaign features a short film and photography, showing Bailey on the Italian coast near Venice, navigating challenges inspired by the Italian concept…

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Pierce Brosnan: 'Love means that everything is right with the world. Love and only love. Love means that you are...' - inspiring life lessons on love, emotions and happiness by Tomorrow Never Dies, The Matador and Mamma Mia! actor

Quote of the day by Pierce Brosnan: Pierce Brosnan believes love makes the world feel right. It brings contentment and strength. Love also fosters wisdom and confidence. Brosnan's perspective highlights love as a source of inner fulfillment. His career, from James Bond to Mamma Mia, is also detailed. The article…

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Another Actress Has Topped Sydney Sweeney For Next Bond Girl Odds (And She’d Crush)

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Cinemablend

007 First Light Proved One Major Thing About A Good James Bond Story, And I Hope The Movie Takes Notes

The next movie might want to peek at IO Interactive’s notes.

Evening Standard

Kemi Badenoch agrees with Idris Elba that Bond should not be ‘woke’

‘It is for the writers and the people who own the rights to make that decision,’ the Conservative leader said.

France 24

West Ham owner David Sullivan accused of preying on women for sex

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, June 9: We look at how the Chinese papers are covering Xi Jinping's two-day visit to North Korea. The New York Times examines how Pyongyang has transformed its economy through repression and fortuity. In the UK, West Ham's billionaire former co-owner David Sullivan is accused of…

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