‘SPECTRE’: Poster and synopsis revealed for new Bond film

The first poster for the new James Bond movie, SPECTRE, has been released. The film’s title was officially revealed live this morning from the 007 Stage at Pinewood Studio. SPECTRE‘s cast includes Sherlock‘s Andrew Scott, Monica Bellucci, Léa Seydoux, Christoph Waltz and Guardians of the Galaxy star David Bautista. The official synopsis has also been … >

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Cast and title confirmed for new James Bond movie

The title of next year’s new 007 movie is SPECTRE. The news was officially revealed live this morning from the 007 Stage at Pinewood Studio. As rumoured yesterday, Sherlock‘s Andrew Scott will play a Whitehall-based character called Denbigh. Monica Bellucci will play Lucia Sciarra. Léa Seydoux (Blue Is the Warmest Colour) will play Madeleine Swann. … >

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‘Sherlock’ star Andrew Scott to play new Bond villain?

Andrew Scott is reportedly set to join the cast of the new James Bond movie as a villain. The 38-year-old Irish actor has played Moriarty in Sherlock since 2010. An insider apparently told The Mirror: “Andrew was hand-picked for a role in the new Bond movie after film bosses loved his star turn in Sherlock. … >

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New 007 movie cast and title to be revealed this week

The cast and title of the new James Bond film will be unveiled live on Thursday morning. Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment will present a live announcement and photo call from the 007 Stage at Pinewood Studios at 11am on Thursday 4 December. Principal photography on Bond 24 begins … >

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BBC One orders ‘SS-GB’ spy drama from James Bond writers

BBC One has announced the commission of SS-GB, based on the novel by Len Deighton. The five-part drama will be adapted by writers Robert Wade and Neal Purvis, who have co-written scripts for five James Bond films (The World Is Not Enough, Die Another Day, Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace and Skyfall). Robert Wade and … >

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Top 7 most appearances in the James Bond films

Timothy Dalton only starred in two James Bond films; George Lazenby’s moment in the tuxedo came once and once only. But who are the journeymen (and women) of the 007 franchise, the stayers who stuck around a little longer and made the most appearances in the series? We investigate the seven actors in the top … >

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Judi Dench and Dustin Hoffman in first ‘Esio Trot’ pics

The BBC has released two new promotional images for BBC One’s upcoming adaptation of Roald Dahl’s novel, Esio Trot. Adapted by The Vicar Of Dibley writers Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer, the 90-minute film stars Dame Judi Dench (Skyfall) and Dustin Hoffman (Rain Man). Producer Hilary Bevan Jones commented: “To bring together two of the … >

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James Bond’s Top 5 fashion disasters

It’s not all tuxedos and Savile Row suits for our 007. In his half-century onscreen James Bond has had the odd fashion faux-pas (clustered mostly around Roger Moore). Will the upcoming 24th Bond flick feature anything as daring as a bell-bottomed safari suit or an inflatable puffer jacket? Almost definitely not, but it gives us … >

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Michelle Yeoh and Max Beesley join ‘Strike Back’ Season 5

Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh has joined the cast of Strike Back‘s final season. Season 5 of Sky1’s action drama has recommenced production in Hungary, following star Sullivan Stapleton’s head injury in Thailand earlier this year. Yeoh is best known for her roles in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and the 1997 James Bond film Tomorrow Never … >

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Roger Moore visits ‘Star Wars’ set

James Bond star Sir Roger Moore has revealed that he visited the set of the new Star Wars movie earlier this week. Directed by JJ Abrams, Star Wars: Episode VII is currently filming at Pinewood Studios and arrives in UK cinemas on 18 December 2015. Speaking as part of his An Evening with Sir Roger … >

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