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MARCH 2020 - THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN is the new BBC Radio 4
James Bond drama |
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March 2020 - THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN
Ian Fleming’s psycho-political Cold War thriller, written in
1964 and dramatised by Archie Scottney. James Bond’s obit
appears in the Times. But suddenly he’s back in London with
murder on his mind. Brainwashed by the Russians?
‘M’ gives him one more chance - terminate international
assassin, Francisco Scaramanga.
Bond infiltrates the killer’s Jamaican HQ. But 007 has a
conscience. Can he eliminate the butcher in cold blood? Will his
cover be blown?
A stellar cast includes Toby Stephen's return as 007.
Cuban/American star Guillermo Diaz excels as psychopath
Scaramanga and Janie Dee returns as Moneypenny, with John
Standing as ‘M’ and Moira Quirk as a feisty Mary Goodnight.
Martin Jarvis directs and is the voice of Ian Fleming in a
dazzling Caribbean soundscape with specially composed music by
A-Mnemonic. |
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MARCH 2020 - Talenthouse James Bond fan art competition finalists
revealed |
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11 March
2020
In December 2019 Talenthouse offered young artists the chance to
create a unique, eye-catching and undeniably Bond poster. It had
to be inspired by the Daniel Craig films, while celebrating the
design legacy of James Bond.
Selected
Creators & Finalists have now had their work published on the
Talenthouse website.
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MARCH 2020 - Ian Fleming in Kent and 007 MAGAZINE HQ featured in
episode of BBC's Flog It! |
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March 2020
Series 17: Episode 35 of the BBC TV series Flog It! comes
from Dover Castle in Kent. Antique experts James Lewis and
Jonathan Pratt search for items to take off to auction. James
finds a hefty hunting club, and Jonathan unearths a lighter that
is also a ruler. Paul Martin uncovers the story of author Ian
Fleming, who created James Bond.
Also includes
an interview with 007 MAGAZINE Editor & Publisher Graham Rye at
the Kent HQ of the world's longest-running James Bond
publication.
View episode
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MARCH 2020 - Max von Sydow (1929-2020) |
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March 2020
Max von Sydow, the Swedish born actor who played
Ernst Stavro
Blofeld in Never
Say Never Again (1983) has died at the age of 90.
Making his
screen debut in 1949, von Sydow then went on to appear in 11
films directed by Ingmar Bergman including The Seventh Seal
and Wild Strawberries in 1957. Cast as Jesus
Christ in George Stevens' epic The Greatest Story Ever Told
(1965), von Sydow then alternated roles in American films with
those in his native Sweden, maintaining the collaboration with
Ingmar Bergman until 1971. Many more high profile roles in
American films followed in the 1970s, including his iconic
performance in William Friedkin's groundbreaking The Exorcist
in 1973. In 1980 von Sydow played Ming The Merciless in Flash
Gordon opposite future James Bond
Timothy Dalton, and
Topol who would go on to appear in
For Your Eyes Only
(1981). Sydow's brief appearance in Sean Connery's comeback film
as James Bond is unusual in that Blofeld is seen with a white
cat - an invention of the EON series and not part of any script
or story created by Ian Fleming or
Kevin
McClory. Modern audiences will best remember von Sydow from
his appearances in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
and three episodes of the popular US TV-series Games of
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MARCH 2020 - SWATCH unveils new Limited Edition ‘Q’ Watch |
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5 March 2020
‘Q’ is the brains behind every great design at MI6, and that now
includes a new limited edition Swatch! Being the creator of all
James Bond’s gadgets - from tracking devices to the most
unbelievable secret weapons - sounds like a tough job, but he
handles it all with style and a cup of his favourite Earl Grey
tea in hand.
Matching his
personality and style, ‘Q’s watch in No Time To Die is a
stainless steel SKIN Irony with a tartan plaid brown leather
strap, sharp red edges and a sun-brushed dial showing off the
complex mechanism, joining Swatch and ‘Q’ at 6 o’clock. A
timeless mix of tradition and futuristic innovation. Just like
the man himself.
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FEBRUARY 2020 - Royal Mail reveals images of new stamps... Bond
stamps |
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Royal Mail
will release 10 stamps to celebrate the James Bond films and
coincide with the release of the 25th Bond movie No Time To Die
starring Daniel Craig in his final appearance as 007 |
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The stamps take inspiration from the
classic opening title sequences and feature the six actors who have
played James Bond |
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A further four stamps celebrate some
of Q Branch’s most well-known vehicles |
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The Q Branch stamps include hidden
features, revealed when using a UV light – and each stamp includes a
special 007 perforation |
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James Bond is the longest-running film
franchise of all time, spanning almost 60 years
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A full set of all 10 stamps, available
in a Presentation Pack retails at £12.20 |
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The stamps and a range of collectible
and limited-edition products can be pre-ordered now at
www.royalmail.com/jamesbond
and by phone on 03457 641 641 |
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The stamps will be available on
general sale from 17 March 2020 |
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FULL STORY AND
IMAGES OF ALL 10 STAMPS |
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FEBRUARY 2020 - SWATCH announce seven new Limited Edition James Bond
watches |
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1 February
2020
Swiss Watchmaker Swatch have announced seven new watches ahead
of the release of the new James Bond film No Time To Die
starring Daniel Craig as 007.
Six of the new timepieces draw their design inspiration from
classic James Bond film posters representing each actor to play
007. These include Dr No, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service,
Moonraker, Licence To Kill, The World Is Not Enough, and
Casino Royale.
The seventh new
Swatch James Bond inspired watch is yet to be unveiled. It has
been designed alongside Suttirat Anne Larlarb, costume designer
for No Time To Die, and will only to be offered in
limited numbers.
The watch features in the upcoming film and is worn by ‘Q’,
played by Ben Whishaw.
The Swatches are housed in retro VHS video style packaging and
will be available from late February. No Time To Die
opens cinemas in the UK on 2nd April, followed by the US release
on April 10, 2020.
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