James Bond News - October 2014
Published: Tue, 10/07/14
Hi
Since the last time I sent the newsletter we've received the sad news of the deaths of two of the most iconic Bond henchmen, first Richard Kiel (Jaws) in September and, over this last weekend, Geoffrey Holder (Baron Samedi).
I'm sure you'll join me in sending condolences to the families of both, and if you have something to say about either please leave a comment on the website (see below for the pages reporting the news).
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BOND 24
Meanwhile, small details of Bond 24 have been leaking out regarding locations as the production date approaches although so far there is nothing I'd consider a spoiler; we're all the better for that. You can find out the latest below.
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Below find the latest news and features from The James Bond Dossier.
Ian Fleming features at the Henley Literary Festival
October’s Henley Literary Festival will see two events celebrating the work and life of James Bond creator Ian Fleming. Held at Henley-on-Thames, the festival will celebrate the role Jamaica played in the creation of the 007 stories and mark 50 years of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang illustrator John Burningham will explain […]Read more...
007 audio books now available in the US and Canada.
The complete set of James Bond audio books, previously available in the UK, is now available for purchase in the US and Canada. Also see our article on the James Bond audio books here Narrated by Rosamund Pike, Bill Nighy, Tom Hiddleston, Sir Kenneth Branagh, and others, this set is an unabridged recording that was […]Read more...
Bringing ‘Goldfinger’ to the big screen
After the success of Dr No and From Russia With Love came Goldfinger, with a new director, a budget equal to the first two films combined, and a plot significantly improved from the novel. Here we look at how Goldfinger was brought to the big screen. After the success of the first two films, Terence […]Read more...
Richard Kiel dies at 74
I was sad to read this morning of the death of Richard Kiel, who memorably played Jaws in The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker opposite Roger Moore. Richard Dawson Kiel (September 13, 1939 – September 10, 2014) was best known for his role of the steel-toothed Jaws in the James Bond movies The Spy […]Read more...
Bond 24 set to start shooting on 6th December
According to a report on our friends at MI6 today, Bond 24 is due to start shooting on 6th December 2014. The report says that Sam Mendes will assemble the cast for a readthrough of the script in late November and also that casting for the Bond girls and villain is currently taking place.Read more...
Bond 24: cinematogropher Hoyte van Hoytema on board
Hoyte van Hoytema, whose credits include Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy is on board Bond 24 as cinematographer according to a report by Hitfix. As our friends HMSS Weblog note, the story was penned by Kristopher Tapley, who announced via Twitter that Roger Deakins would not be returning, following his work on Skyfall.Read more...
‘Goldfinger’ premiere at London’s Odeon Leicester Square [1964]
On 17th September 1964, the third James Bond film, Goldfinger, premiered at the Odeon Leicester Square. Bond fever had just taken hold and Leicester Square was packed with fans. In the ensuing chaos a set of the cinema’s glass doors was broken and the film started 10 minutes late. Follow The James Bond Dossier on […]Read more...
Gold-plated Aston Martin DB5
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To celebrate Goldfinger‘s 50th anniversary, Eon Productions commissioned a gold-plated, one-third scale model of the Aston Martin DB5, complete with machine guns, bullet shield and revolving number plates. The DB5 will is being auctioned by Christie’s and is expected to raise £40,000 to £60,000 when bidding closes later today.Read more...
Over £136,000 Raised in NSPCC ‘Goldfinger’ Auction
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The 50th Anniversary Goldfinger auction raised over £136,000 online for the NSPCC when it closed yesterday. A large chunk of that figure was a £55,000 one third scale replica of 007’s Aston Martin DB5. A 18k yellow gold Omega Seamaster wristwatch also sold for £70,000. Other charity items included a signed Goldfinger poster and soundtrack, […]Read more...
‘Goldfinger’ goes on general release in the UK [1964]
September 18th 1964 saw Goldfinger go on general release in the UK following the Leicester Square premiere the night before.Read more...
James Bond book bench to be auctioned in October
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Between July and September Books About Town displayed 50 “book benches” around London to promote literacy, including one celebrating the James Bond stories, designed by Freyja Dean, which was displayed in Bloomsbury Square Gardens. The book benches are now due to be sold for auction, with proceeds going to the National Literacy Trust, a charity […]Read more...
The drinks of ‘Goldfinger’
The Aston Martin DB5, golden girls and atomic plots have all become icons of the James Bond film series. However, while Goldfinger appears to have everything, 007’s signature drink was missing from the mix. While Goldinger features many iconic moments and provided a template for all subsequent Bond films, it may be surprising to learn that the vodka martini […]Read more...
Goldfinger’s Most Iconic Moments
2014 sees classic Bond adventure Goldfinger celebrate its 50th anniversary, marking Sean Connery’s third entry of the 007 franchise. Arguably, it is the series most iconic film and the movie famous for cementing the franchise’s popularity. The film often tops lists of favourite Bond films and is one of the many reasons indeed why Connery […]Read more...
Austrian media report Bond 24 location work in East Tyrol
More evidence has appeared than Bond 24 will shoot in the Austrian town of Obertilliach after 10 to 12 workers have been constructing a house said to be used during a shoot scheduled for January or February. Austrian Film Commission project manager, Ernst Vogl, who organised prep work in Austria on Quantum of Solace, is […]Read more...
Daniel Craig in Morocco reportedly to prepare for 2 week shoot
Daniel Craig is reported to have visited Morocco, according to local media, which reports he is there to take in the local colour in preparation for a two week shoot in Tangier and Casablanca next year. Craig was accompanied by his friend, the actor Mark Strong, according to a photo on Twitter, prompting speculation that […]Read more...
Bond 24: 2 aircraft headed for Obertilliach?
Movie insiders in Austria say two aircraft will be used in filming scenes for Bond 24 in the East Tyrol town of Obertilliach, and that one of the planes would crash into a house specially built for the film. While there is an airfield nearby, a representative has said that no official request to base […]Read more...
David Arnold confirms Thomas Newman for Bond 24
Speaking recently to Digital Spy, David Arnold confirmed he will not be returning for Bod 24, saying: “Sam Mendes is directing and he always works with Tom Newman”. While that is not quite from the horse’s mouth, it is at least from the mouth of the extended 007 family. However, he reiterated his desire to […]Read more...
The gadgets of the DB5
While Goldfinger is often considered iconic for many reasons, one of the elements that helps to keep it in the public eye is the first appearance of the gadget-laden Aston Martin DB5. Here we take a look at those gadgets. Although Ian Fleming had put 007 behind the wheel of an Aston Martin DB Mark […]Read more...
Austrian ski resort awaiting news on Bond 24 [Audio]
007.com opens official online store [Audio]
listen to ‘007.com opens official online store’ on audioBoomAnthony Horowitz to write new James Bond novel inspired by original unseen Fleming material
PRESS RELEASE: Ian Fleming Publications Ltd. and the Ian Fleming Estate are delighted to announce that bestselling and award-winning author Anthony Horowitz has been invited to write the next James Bond novel, due for worldwide release on 8th September 2015. Horowitz is one of the UK’s most successful authors and has over forty books to […]Read more...
Actor who played Baron Samedi dies aged 84
Geoffrey Holder, who played Baron Samedi in Live And Let Die, has died at the age of 84 from complications caused by Pneumonia according to a family spokesman. Holder was born in Trinidad in 1930 and had an extremely varied career, by turns working as an actor, dancer, choreographer, director, costume designer, singer, painter and voice over […]Read more...
Bond 24 production office established in Rome
It looks like Bond 24 is definitely set for a shoot in Rome after a photo taken at Cinecittà studios directing visitors to the Bond 24 production office appeared on Twitter. Read more...
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