James Bond franchise producer Barbara Broccoli has revealed that it will be at least two years before the iconic character is set for a big-screen return. And the new chapter, which will mark a "reinvention" of the MI6 agent, still isn't close to finding its leading man. Source: James Bond producer says it will be at least 2 years before new film … [Read more...]
James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli honoured with BFI Fellowships
The BFI today announces that it is celebrating film producers, behind the scenes philanthropists and long-time supporters of the film industry Michael G. Wilson CBE and Barbara Broccoli CBE, with BFI Fellowships, the highest honour bestowed by the BFI. The BFI Fellowships recognise the pair’s extraordinary achievements and enormous contribution to … [Read more...]
James Bond 26 (& Beyond) Needs To Forget The Worst 007 Villain Trope Forever
Even in No Time To Die, James Bond continues an outdated trope that has followed 007 villains for years. Bond 26 - and future films - need to change. Source: James Bond 26 (& Beyond) Needs To Forget The Worst 007 Villain Trope Forever … [Read more...]
Joanna Lumley made a Dame, Kate Garraway receives MBE and Daniel Craig gets special James Bond title as star-studded New Year Honours list revealed
The star-studded list was revealed on Friday and saw stars of the TV and film screen, authors and songwriters make up the celebrity inclusions in the honours list for their worthy services. When it comes to Lumley, she is now Dame Joanna to you lot now, after previously being made an OBE. Source: … [Read more...]
Daniel Craig doesn’t want James Bond to be streamed
Daniel Craig has urged people not to stream James Bond movies. The 53-year-old actor played 007 for the fifth and final time in 'No Time To Die', and though the film was hit by repeated delays because of the coronavirus pandemic, he's grateful it was still released in the cinemas because he thinks that's the way "event movies" should be … [Read more...]
From Scar to James Bond enemy Safin, movie villains have long shared a harmful trope | 88.5 WFDD
The storytelling trend isn't limited to Bond movies — think of Scar in The Lion King or Darth Vader in Star Wars. But the new Bond film is providing the opportunity for facial difference advocates to push back on what they see as a harmful and overused trope. Source: From Scar to James Bond enemy Safin, movie villains have long shared a harmful … [Read more...]