James Bond

Bond Bound: Ian Fleming and the Art of Cover Design

Of human bond-age

7 Aug 2008

It’s strange, considering how conservative a character James Bond is, that his presentation and marketing seems to fall so readily in step with the times. From Sean Connery throughout the smooth, swinging 60s, to the more cartoonishly lurid 70s and…

Alicia Keys White Bond duet

Celebrity Gossip

30 Jul 2008

Alicia Keys and Jack White have recorded the theme song for the new James Bond movie. The 'No One' singer and The White Stripes frontman have joined forces on 'Another Way to Die', which will appear on the soundtrack of 'Quantum of Solace', making…

Gemma Arterton's Bond daze

Celebrity Gossip

27 Jul 2008

Bond girl Gemma Arterton was "in a daze" when she filmed her sex scene with Daniel Craig. The British actress - who plays Agent Fields in new 007 movie 'Quantum of Solace' - found it surreal to get hot and steamy with the hunky star, who plays the…

Home James - Sean Connery

Edinburgh International Book Festival

22 Jul 2008

As Sean Connery returns to Edinburgh for a date in Charlotte Square Gardens, author Ewan Morrison recalls growing up in the ultimate 007’s shadow and wallowing in those iconic one-liners

Swede Dreams - Britt Ekland

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

22 Jul 2008

A true icon of the 60s and 70s, Britt Ekland has lived a life of glamour and glory. She tells Liz Joseph why she’s telling the Fringe her story and how she keeps from feeling her age.

Bound for glory - James Bond

Edinburgh International Book Festival

22 Jul 2008

With a new Bond movie on the way in the creator’s centenary year, 007 fever is rising. David Pollock flicks through an exhibition celebrating the cover designs of Ian Fleming’s pulp novels With Daniel Craig now installed as an updated, reinvigorated…

Daniel Craig's action heels

Celebrity Gossip

21 Jul 2008

James Bond star Daniel Craig wears stacked heels in new movie 'Quantum of Solace'. Daniel's co-star Gemma Arterton, 22, has revealed the star needed a little extra height for certain scenes. Gemma, who stands 5ft 7in tall, said: "Daniel is 5ft…

Gary Oldman's Bond ambition

Celebrity Gossip

14 Jul 2008

Gary Oldman wants to star in a James Bond spin-off. The 50-year-old actor - who can soon be seen in new Batman movie 'The Dark Knight' - would love to see a film based entirely on 007's gadget expert friend Q. Oldman said: "I wouldn't want to be a…

Alicia Keys' Bond theme

Celebrity Gossip

12 Jul 2008

Alicia Keys is set to sing the theme tune for the new Bond movie. The 'No One' singer is reportedly in final negotiations to lend her voice to the title track of the new movie, 'Quantum of Solace', which will see Daniel Craig reprising his as the…

Annie Lennox's Solace song

Celebrity Gossip

4 Jul 2008

Annie Lennox is the latest star linked to the new James Bond theme song. The Scottish singer is rumoured to be recording the title track for the latest 007 film 'Quantum of Solace'. Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, Duffy and Duran Duran have…

Bond girl Leona Lewis

Celebrity Gossip

13 Jun 2008

Leona Lewis is set to record the new James Bond theme. The British singer is favourite to replace troubled singer Amy Winehouse in lending her vocals to the 22nd spy adventure, 'Quantum of Solace'. Bond bosses believe Leona is the ideal candidate…

Mathieu Amalric

8 May 2008

It’s quite fitting that on the seat next to Mathieu Amalric is his motorbike helmet. Having dashed across London from Pinewood Studios, where he is currently shooting the new James Bond film Quantum of Solace, the French actor knows that come the autumn…

James Bond horror crash

Celebrity Gossip

25 Apr 2008

'Quantum of Solace’ stuntman has been left with serious head injuries in the third car crash on the set in a week. Driver Aris Comninos, 40, was filming on a windy lakeside road near Italy’s Lake Garda when another stunt car, being steered via remote…

Sir Sean back to Bond?

24 Apr 2008

With James Bond flick Quantum of Solace well into production, unconfirmed rumours continue that Sir Sean Connery will join Daniel Craig in the cast as one of 007’s many enemies. The film’s theme song will come courtesy of Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson.

Beautified Bond Daniel Craig

Celebrity Gossip

17 Apr 2008

Daniel Craig had a lorry load of fake tan and moisturiser delivered to the set of the new James Bond movie. The 40-year-old actor is determined to look his best when he reprises his role as the suave British spy in 'Quantum of Solace' so has stocked…

Amy Winehouse begins work on Bond song

15 Apr 2008

Amy Winehouse has begun collaboration on the theme song for the new James Bond film with producer Mark Ronson in Oxfordshire. The high profile musician, who has battled against narcotic addiction, is set to swap rehab for a certain type of martini…

00-ld Bond Daniel Craig

Celebrity Gossip

4 Apr 2008

Daniel Craig has vowed to keep playing James Bond until he is an old man. The 40-year-old actor - who will reprise his role as 007 in the upcoming 'Quantum of Solace' - wants to continue to portray the iconic secret agent until his body gives…

Paul McCartney's Winehouse wish

Celebrity Gossip

10 Mar 2008

Sir Paul McCartney wants Amy Winehouse to sing the theme tune for the new James Bond film, 'Quantum of Solace'. The Beatles legend - who sang the title track for hit 1973 Bond film 'Live and Let Die' - thinks troubled singer Amy has the perfect voice…

Olga Kurylenko's Bond strip

Celebrity Gossip

5 Feb 2008

New Bond girl Olga Kurylenko wants to strip off in the new 007 adventure. The Ukrainian model has no problem going nude and would have no hesitation in baring all opposite Daniel Craig in upcoming film 'Quantum of Solace'. She said: "I've never…

Fleming centenary

17 Jan 2008

Details of 007 creator Ian Fleming’s centenary year celebrations have been announced. As part of the festivities, acclaimed Birdsong writer, Sebastian Faulks, has written new James Bond tome, Devil May Care, due for publication this Spring. Penguin will…

DVD Roundup

15 Nov 2007

‘No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees/No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds!’ That’s how English poet and humourist Thomas Hood chose to describe the month of November. There is some of Hood’s cheeky sense of observation in John Waters: This…

Daniel Craig signs up for four more Bond adventures

2 Nov 2007

Critics who poured scorn on the idea that Daniel Craig could enjoy the odd vodka martini as a tuxedo-clad 007 should look away now – as the British actor has signed up for four more films. Craig, who was well received as a dark and brooding James…

Miss Moneypenny star Lois Maxwell dies at 80

1 Oct 2007

The actress who played Miss Moneypenny in 14 James Bond movies, Lois Maxwell, has died aged 80. Maxwell played the role from the first 007 movie outing - alongside Sir Sean Connery in Dr No - until 1985’s A View To A Kill with Sir Roger Moore. As…

Bourne for Bond

6 Sep 2007

The new Bond instalment, number 22 for the love of god, looks like it’ll continue the gritty action trend started by Casino Royale. Director Marc Foster has signed up Dan Bradley as his second unit director who, as we all know, was the ‘action…

Casino Royale - comment

Spybound

13 Nov 2006

‘How many actors have played James Bond on screen?’ goes the old chestnut of a pub quiz question. Barry Nelson was first to play him, on US TV in 1954, and Bob Holness played him in a radio adaptation two years later. Then Connery, Moore, Lazenby…