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Family of Edinburgh's Sean Connery launch search for talent to follow in his footsteps

The Sean Connery Foundation launched in 2022 has awarded £1m in grants to four Scottish film and TV projects for young people to help 'dreams come true' for another generation

Edinburgh Live

Sean Connery Foundation grants £1m to support young people in screen industries

The organisation was set up in 2022 by the estate of the James Bond legend.

The Independent UK

Meet the hidden genius behind wartime gadgets

The true brilliance behind the design of wartime gizmos is hard to conceal.

Newcastle Herald

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Sean Connery Almost Got Robin Williams' Part in 'Good Will Hunting' (and Other Fun Facts)

Inverse caught up with the people behind Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s original team-up, 'Good Will Hunting,' to dig up some fresh details about the Academy Award-winning movie.

Inverse

It's a licence to thrill as James Bond turns 70 - and faces a different era

007 began his dazzling undercover career through the pages of Ian Fleming’s debut novel Casino Royale on April 13, 1953

Daily Mirror

The secret Edinburgh club on Princes Street that locals walk past without realising exists

Having been founded way back in 1787, Edinburgh's New Club is both historic and exclusive, with thousands of residents walking past the discreet club entrance on Princes Street every day without giving it a second glance.

Edinburgh Live

Review: 'The Night Agent' and 'Agent Elvis': A double dose of spies

Since Sean Connery lit a cigarette at a chemin de fer table and first introduced himself as "Bond, James Bond" in "Dr. No," spies have rarely been far from the big or little screen, coming in all shapes and sexes, served straight or as spoofs. Within the space of a…

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Sam Neill shares behind-the-scenes Hollywood moments in memoir Did I Ever Tell You This?

Early headlines about Sam Neill's memoir have centred on his cancer diagnosis rather than the dozens of behind-the-scenes vignettes he has woven together in this look back on his acting career of more than 50 years.

ABC News

Today’s ‘films’ are nothing of the sort – so stop calling them that

Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans was the only best picture nominee this year actually shot on film. It’s time to stop misnaming movies, says the director John Boorman

The Guardian - UK

James Bond books to be rewritten to remove offensive references after Roald Dahl row

James Bond novels are set to be reissued this year after a team of sensitivity experts deemed some of author Ian Fleming's language 'offensive'

Daily Mirror

Frantisek Kupka abstract painting owned by James Bond star expected to fetch more than £2m

The rare work by the Czech painter, titled Complexe, was acquired by the James Bond star in 2016

The Independent UK

Frantisek Kupka painting owned by Bond star Sean Connery to go up for auction

The rare work by the Czech painter, titled Complexe, was acquired by the James Bond star in 2016.

The Independent UK

Martin Compston says Sean Connery swore at Michelin chef during posh dinner

MARTIN Compston has said that Sean Connery once launched a foul-mouthed tirade at a Michelin-starred chef ...

The National (Scotland)

Sean Connery launched foul-mouthed tirade at Michelin-starred chef, says Martin Compston

Bond actor Sean Connery, who died in 2020, was dining at Edinburgh Casle with the fellow Scot actor when he reportedly rolled his eyes and lashed out at a chef who was attempting to describe the luxurious meal he had cooked

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Edinburgh Live

Martin Compston shares 'intimidating' Sean Connery meeting at Edinburgh Castle

The Line of Duty after shared a fond memory of an evening he spent in the company of the late James Bond actors in the latest episode of his podcast Restless Natives.

Glasgow Live

Martin Compston shares 'intimidating' Sean Connery meeting during Michelin star meal

The Greenock-born actor revealed a story about Sir Sean Connery during the latest episode of his podcast, Restless Natives. And it's fair to say the late actor left his mark.

Daily Mirror

World's largest Sean Connery-era James Bond poster collection up for sale

The 81-strong haul of original 007 posters - including a 1962 Dr No image of Sean Connery making his Bond debut - is expected to fetch almost £500,000 when it goes under the hammer

The Independent UK

James Bond and Star Wars film posters among hundreds up for auction

The lots include three Star Wars posters autographed by Sir Alec Guinness, who played the Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original films.

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The Guardian - UK

Museum seeks Bowie dress for show putting spotlight on Jewish designers

Museum of London Docklands appeals for missing pieces whose influential creators have been overlooked

Edinburgh Live

Sir Sean Connery was sent to top US clinic by best friend Sir Jackie Stewart

Sir Jackie believes the treatment Sir Sean got at the renowned Mayo Clinic kept him alive for an extra few months – so he could spend precious extra time with family and friends.

Daily Record

Sir Jackie Stewart sent best pal Sir Sean Connery to top US clinic during dementia battle

The Scots racing legend believes the treatment Sir Sean received at the renowned Mayo Clinic kept him alive for an extra few months – giving him more precious time with family and friends.

Bangkok Post

Agents of change

Portrayed by Sean Connery, James Bond made his screen debut in Dr No which premiered on Oct 5, 1962.

TechRadar

Every Pierce Brosnan James Bond movie ranked, from worst to best

TechRadar runs the rule over Pierce Brosnan's mixed four-movie stint at MI6.

Daily Record

The ultimate family Christmas quiz complete with 100 questions on film and TV

If you're looking for the ultimate set of quiz questions for the holiday, you can find all you need below.

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Every Roger Moore James Bond movie ranked, from worst to best

He headlined more official Bond movies than anyone – but which one was Roger Moore's best 007 film?

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