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Hi - David Leigh here again for the May edition of The James Bond Dossier newsletter.

In this month's news we take a look at reports that MGM is up for sale, consider whisperings that Bond 25 may be delayed and share the latest info on the James Bond museum due to open in Austria in July.

Don't forget that end of the month sees the release of Anthony Horowitz's new James Bond novel, "Forever and a Day". We share details of a competition to win the book, an event at which the author will speak and more! Carry on reading below for full details.

But first I want to warn you about news on Bond 25 you may see in the media.

The worst offenders tend to be the UK tabloids but the problem is by no means confined to UK tabloids. The latest example is the reports saying Bond 25 will be delayed BECAUSE Daniel Craig's wife is pregnant.

It is true that Bond 25 may be delayed. And Rachel Weisz has announced she is expecting a baby.

But... the two stories are unrelated. This post by The Spy Command covers the topic well.

OK, now that's said let's get into the news!

The Hollywood Reporter says MGM is levering 007 as the studio may be up for sale. MGM may be up for sale following the surprise ousting of CEO Gary Barber last month. According to The Hollywood Reporter, both domestic and international distribution remain up for grabs as Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer tries to find a buyer. Previously it had […]

MGM reportedly using Bond rights to lure buyer
 

“MGM announced last summer that it would open Bond 25 on Nov. 8, 2019, but it’s unlikely to do so.” That’s according to Variety in an article reporting the release date of Danny Boyle’s unnamed project for Working Title scripted by Richard Curtis. While Variety gives no indications as to why the proposed release date could […]

Variety says Bond 25 release date likely to slip
 

The classic British car maker will be an official partner of 007 Elements. Jaguar Land Rover has a new mission with James Bond – a three-year partnership at the state-of-the-art interactive experience, 007 Elements in Sölden, Austria. Fittingly Jaguar Land Rover, whose cars have featured in Bond films since 1983, is now official partner to […]

Jaguar Land Rover announces partnership with new 007 museum in Austria

 

Win an advance copy of Forever And A Day with a night at the Savoy Hotel. With the publication of Anthony Horowitz’s new James Bond novel just weeks away, Random House are running a competition with a great prize for fans of 007. It’s your chance to win an advance copy of Forever And A Day and […]

Competition: Win an advance copy of Forever And A Day AND a night at the Savoy!
 

Continuation Bond novelist Anthony Horowitz will speak about his forthcoming book at an event at the Royal Festival Hall just days after it is published. Tickets are priced at between £15  and £35 and currently only available to Southbank Centre members. It is not known when the tickets will be opened up to the general public. […]

Anthony Horowitz to talk about his new 007 novel at the Royal Festival Hall
 

Ian Fleming Publications announces book on 007’s drinks to be published in September. We are delighted to announce the forthcoming publication of Shaken: Drinking with James Bond and Ian Fleming, which will be published by Mitchell Beazley (part of the Octopus Publishing Group) on 6th September. From the very first Bond novel, Casino Royale, in […]

Official James Bond drinks book unveiled
 

Over the weekend we received the sad news that Soon-Tek Oh, who played Lieutenant Hip in The Man With The Golden Gun, died in Los Angeles on 4th April. He was 85. The actor, who was credited in The Man With The Golden Gun as Soon-Taik Oh, was a Korean-American actor best known for the voice […]

Golden Gun actor Soon-Tek Oh dies aged 85


MI6 Confidential, the full-colour magazine celebrating the world of James Bond 007, returns with its forty-fifth issue. Bringing Bond back ‘down to earth’ after Moonraker did not mean there was any less at stake for Eon Productions’ 12th 007 adventure. They promoted action unit director and editor John Glen to the role of director, had to woo Sir […]

MI6 Confidential #45: That’s detente, comrade

This month I'm headed to Holland and will spend around 24 hours in Amsterdam. Hopefully I'll have time to shoot video at a couple of locations from "Diamonds Are Forever".

If only I can find that pink tie... see you next month!

David Leigh
The James Bond Dossier

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