James Bond’s submarine Lotus Esprit sells at auction
The iconic movie prop, which co-starred in The Spy Who Loved Me, found a new owner for just under a million dollars... Read more [...]
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James Bond’s submarine Lotus Esprit being sold at auction in September
The iconic white Lotus that transformed into a submarine in 1977's The Spy Who Loved Me goes on the auction block in September... Read more [...]
Destinies to join Hip-Hop Marathon, recognize James Bond, the Shadow, and Doctor Who
Destinies, the science fiction radio program broadcasting from SUNY Stony Brook, will feature programs on WUSB's Hip-Hop Marathon (with nerdcore rap), Skyfall and the 50th anniversary of James Bond in the movies, The 71-year-old Shadow, and the 49th anniversary of Doctor Who with Paul McGann... Read more [...]
Composer John Barry Dies
Award-winning film, television, and stage composer and musician John Barry (1933-2011) won numerous awards in a wide range of genres, and defined the musical sound of James Bond...
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Secret agent teddy bear now Twittering
Mr. Stuffins, the secret agent teddy bear, is now Twittering frequently. Creators Cosby and Stokes aren't quite sure what he's up to...
Read more [...] Rebound—a review of Chuck’s “Chuck vs. the Lethal Weapon”
Chuck comes roaring back with an excellent episode: bad guys, good guys, comic relief, deep characters, conflicted emotions, it's all there, except the ratings... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)
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Top Box Office Grossers: Fourth Week of November
A new genre film opens with a stunning debut in the #1 spot: vampires are back...
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Top Box Office Grossers: Third Week of November
It's another sparse week for sf/f/h movies, but a new classic stages a comeback...
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British exhibit explores Ian Fleming and his James Bond
The Imperial War Museum London is hosting a year-long exhibition celebrating the centenary of Ian Fleming's birth. The exhibit looks at Fleming the man and author, and his most famous creation, superspy James Bond...
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Illustrator Richard Chopping Dies
British illustrator and author Richard Chopping (1917-2008) created covers for several of the original James Bond novels...
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Agent/editor Kate Jones dies
Agent and editor Kate Jones (1961-2008) operated at the highest levels of British publishing, and managed the James Bond estate...
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Title of James Bond 22 announced
The new movie, apparently a sequel to 2006's Casino Royale, will be Quantum of Solace, and will feature...
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Review of The Middleman: The Third Volume: Inescapability
It was named one of the best graphic novels for teens, but it works just fine for an adult who knows who super-secret-spy stuff. I'd loved it...
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Actress Lois Maxwell Dies
Lois Maxwell (1927-2007), best known for playing Miss Moneypenny in 14 James Bond movies, also had other genre roles, including a regular part in Stingray...
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British author John Gardner dies
British thriller author John Gardner (1926-2007) wrote more than 50 books, mostly thrillers, but will probably be longest remembered for his work on the James Bond series...
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