Who Is Bond... James Bond

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The 2nd most successful movie franchise of all time is James Bond

 

Since 1962 the James Bond movies based on the fictional British spy created by Ian Fleming have drawn fans around the world. It's estimated that one out of every five people on the planet have seen at least one James Bond movie in their lifetime.

Currently, the 22nd movie in the series is in production, slated for release in the fall of 2008. The just-announced title is "Quantum of Solace" and the story starts about an hour after where we left off from the last movie. It will be actor Daniel Craig's second outing as the MI6 agent. His villainous foe will be played by Mathieu Amalric, and actresses Gemma Arterton and Olga Kurylenko are this installments Bond girls.

QOS News and Updates 

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Winehouse's 'Bond theme' shelved
Work on a possible Bond theme is scrapped because Amy Winehouse is 'not ready', says producer Mark Ronson.
Oh My God! It's James Bond!!!
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'Bond' Screenwriter Paul Haggis Has 'No Idea' What 'Quantum Of Solace' Means
Some four weeks after it was announced, you're probably still wondering what the title of the next James Bond movie, "Quantum of Solace," actually means. Star Daniel Craig insisted that the oddly-phrased moniker "ties into the plot," but don't tell that to the Oscar-winning writer of the script%u2026because he's just as confused as the rest of us.
Plot summary and when you can expect to see your first QUANTUM OF SOLACE trailer:
"QUANTUM OF SOLACE continues the high octane adventures of James Bond (Daniel Craig) in CASINO ROYALE. Betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal.
James Bond film to land in Britain one week early
The movie studio behind the upcoming James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace," has moved the British release date forward by one week to October 31, a spokesman for Columbia Pictures said on Wednesday.
Dressed to sell: the secret plot to change James Bond's suit - Times Online
In a move that will shock the espionage community to its foundations - James Bond has changed his tailor. After weeks of dangerous undercover investigation, we reveal who'll be measuring 007's inside leg.
James Bond has new nemesis: irate Chilean mayor - Yahoo! News
SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - There's an unlikely new villain in James Bond's life.

Carlos Lopez, the mayor of a remote northern Chilean town, burst onto the film set of the latest installment of the fictional super-spy's adventures, "Quantum of Solace," on Tuesday and was detained by police.
James Bond finds 'Solace' a bit Chile
After getting the bad end of his own ax in a fight, a bloodied villain limps alone in a stark desert. Mathieu Amalric stumbles to the red, rocky ground. "CUT!" rings loudly from the set of the 22nd James Bond film.
Quantum leap: Daredevil Daniel Craig's performs amazing 007 bus-chase stunt | the Daily Mail
Daniel Craig was performing his own stunts as filming of the new James Bond movie, The Quantum Of Solace, returned to Italy.
Curse of Bond strikes again as Daniel Craig slices tip of his finger off on set
The curse of James Bond has struck again - after 007 actor Daniel Craig sliced off the tip off one of his fingers filming an action sequence
X FACTOR sensation LEONA LEWIS is on the brink of being chosen to sing the new James Bond theme tune.
Film chiefs are talking to Leona's camp and now think she is the ideal choice to sing the title track for the 22nd Bond blockbuster Quantum Of Solace.

The name is Bond... James Bond 

Meet the new Bond... same as the old Bond

Six different actors have brought British secret agent James Bond to life. George Lazenby only got to do it once and Roger Moore holds the record with seven times. With the latest Bond, actor Daniel Craig, for the first time ever Bond is a blonde.

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Sean Connery by Nick Slide

Sean Connery

George Lazenby by Nick Slide

George Lazenby

Roger Moore by Nick Slide

Roger Moore

Timothy Dalton by Nick Slide

Timothy Dalton

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Pierce Brosnan

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Daniel Craig

In honor of Ian Fleming's 100th birthday

007 Rolecall 

Here is a list of "official" James Bond films, listing which actor played Bond at the time.

1. Dr. No - 1962 - Sean Connery
2. From Russia With Love - 1963 - Sean Connery
3. Goldfinger - 1964 - Sean Connery
4. Thunderball - 1965 - Sean Connery
5. You Only Live Twice - 1967 - Sean Connery
6. On Her Majesty's Secret Service - 1969 - George Lazenby
7. Diamonds Are Forever - 1971 - Sean Connery
8. Live and Let Die - 1973 - Roger Moore
9. The Man with the Golden Gun - 1974 - Roger Moore
10. The Spy Who Loved Me - 1977 - Roger Moore
11. Moonraker - 1979 - Roger Moore
12. For Your Eyes Only - 1981 - Roger Moore
13. Octopussy - 1983 - Roger Moore
14. A View to a Kill - 1985 - Roger Moore
15. The Living Daylights - 1987 - Timothy Dalton
16. Licence to Kill - 1989 - Timothy Dalton
17. GoldenEye - 1995 - Pierce Brosnan
18. Tomorrow Never Dies - 1997 - Pierce Brosnan
19. The World is Not Enough - 1999 - Pierce Brosnan
20. Die Another Day - 2002 - Pierce Brosnan
21. Casino Royale - 2006 - Daniel Craig
22. Quantum of Solace, aka Bond #22, coming Nov. 2008

Actor David Niven played James Bond in a 1967 version of CASINO ROYALE and Sean Connery reprised Bond for NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN in 1983, but since both of these films were not made by EON Productions, they are considered unofficial Bond films.

Animator Jennifer Shiman's wonderful 30-Second Bunnies Theatre just released their amazing (and 74.1 second long) Bunny Bond Medley, which touches on all the Bond films. Can you name all the references?

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The Bond Collection(s) 

DVD box sets of the Bond movies

The entire James Bond Movie Collection has been revamped and re-released. Each set is packed with tons of extras and special features as well as five great Bond movies. Or go whole hog and get the ultimate Bond DVD box set bundle!

The Beautiful Bond Girls 

To be a Bond Girl is to be beautiful and deadly. The deadly part refers to both the skills possessed by some of these female characters and to the fact that a variety of actresses have only ever been known for their Bond girl roles.

Being a Bond girl also often means you either get the guy, or you get a really interesting and tragic death as a character. Favorite variations on the Bond girl include a fellow secret agent, the hired help for the bad guy, the bad guy's girlfriend, or the daughter of a famous scientist.

You often also get a great character name as a Bond girl. Honey Ryder, Tiffany Case, Solitaire, Mary Goodnight, Holly Goodhead and Xenia Onatopp are just some of the buxom beauties who live in Bond's world.

all about being a Bond girl 

Bond girl - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A Bond girl is a character or the actress portraying a love interest or sex object of James Bond in a film, novel or video game.
james bond multimedia | bond girls
images of all the bond girls from james bond multimedia
The Bond Girls
All of the Bonds girls with useful links and photos
jamesbond.com / mmpr / bond girl
Miss Moneypenny's Rolodex - Bond Girl listing
Cult Sirens: Bond Girls
When you talk about Bond Girls, it's interesting to note that a majority of these actresses often suffered career lag after their participation in 007's adventures. Even if we can understand that they weren't all primarily trained for the Shakespearean stage (with one exception), all in all, the results are often quite sad. Is playing a Bond Girl a curse for an acting career? We'll see.
Bond Girls » Gone Hollywood
The new James Bond, Daniel Craig, is really in for a treat, because the producers of the "Casino Royale" have chosen quite a special type of Bond girl: the French beauty, Eva Green.
Quiz - Which Bond Girl Are You?
This quiz was written by E.E. Knight in loving memory of many a Bond matinee.
Slang City - Bond girls
You might be shocked by some of these name meanings from Austin Powers and James Bond movies.

Who's YOUR Favorite Bond? 

There have now been six actors who have stepped into the movie role of James Bond. Which one fits your idea of James Bond the best?

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Official James Bond Watches 

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Bond Videos - trailers and credit sequences 

Here are some trailers from various Bond movies and a few of the famous opening credit sequences.

James Bond 007 - Dr. No Intro

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James Bond is all-in (last poker hand in Casino Royale)

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James Bond and his Cars

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James Bond: GoldenEye MusicVideo "Great Quality" - Drumble

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James Bond Live and Let Die

Runtime: 3:07
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"The Spy Who Loved Me" Theatrical Trailer Original 1977

Runtime: 3:11
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James Bond - Diamonds are Forever - Jim smells a rat.

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James Bond Jaws moonraker tram fight

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Duran duran:view to kill

Runtime: 3:45
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The Bond Files 

James Bond 007 :: MI6 - The Home Of James Bond
James Bond 007 - MI6 - The worlds most visited unofficial James Bond 007 website and largest discussion forum, featuring the most extensive coverage and latest news
Absolutely James Bond - The definitive unofficial James Bond 007 community
The definitive James Bond 007 community, come and chat about anything to do with James Bond, including the latest News.
james bond multimedia | home
james bond multimedia | your source to get james bond images of the bond girls, cars, gadgets and james bond 007. With mp3 sounds and themes.
The James Bond International Fan Club
The James Bond International Fan Club with news, interviews and information from the world of secret agent James Bond, 007
BBC - Films - Film 2004 - Video Archive - James Bond Special
watch James Bond set reports from the BBC's film show
Bond, James Bond
The Science Museum's web site offers information on the history of science, industry and medicine and how their impact on our lives. Online exhibitions, view the collections, special events and information for visitors.
James Bond 007 - CommanderBond.net - James Bond At Its Best
James Bond 007 news site with film coverage, discussion forums, podcast and in-depth reports on everything related to Ian Fleming's James Bond, 007 - movies, books, games, fan events, music and more.
James Bond 007
James Bond, Agent 007
The Five Best James Bond Movies
Now that the James Bond film series is approaching two dozen films, it can be hard to know where to start watching. Here are five great James Bond films I personally recommend!
Trivia Quiz: James Bond
How much do you know about Bond...James Bond?
The James Bond Films: List
The James Bond films
Sony Pictures - Casino Royale
Casino Royale official movie site
BondMovies.com: The James Bond Movies
James Bond movie profiles, multimedia, statistics and trivia, theme lyrics, character information, and downloads..
Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang!
The premier James Bond website. Interviews, original articles, news, alt.fan.james-bond FAQ, rare multimedia, award winning layout and graphic design.
Film: The big bang theory
It's a rum life being 007. One minute, you're mooching around Miami airport of an evening, wondering if you remembered to remove the nail clippers from your hand luggage; next thing, you're clinging to the back of a petrol tanker....
Bond creator letters sold
It turns out that James Bond creator Ian Fleming got a little help from an unexpected source — a real life Miss Moneypenny to whom he turned for advice on plot points and character development.

Monopoly... the game is Monopoly 

James Bond 007 Monopoly

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The Villains 

The actors who've given life to the villains of Bond

Getting to be the villain in a Bond film gives actors a chance to be seen in a big international film, deliver snappy dialog about just how hard it can be to try and kill a British secret service agent, and suffer a spectacular on-screen death.

1. Dr. No - Dr. No - Joseph Wiseman
2. From Russia With Love - SPECTRE, including Rosa Klebbs (Lotte Lenya) and Red Grant (Robert Shaw)
3. Goldfinger - Auric Goldfinger - Gert Fröbe
4. Thunderball - SPECTRE, Emilio Largo - Adolfo Celi
5. You Only Live Twice - SPECTRE, Ernst Stavro Blofeld - Donald Pleasance
6. On Her Majesty's Secret Service - Ernst Stavro Blofeld - Telly Salavas
7. Diamonds Are Forever - Ernst Stavro Blofeld - Charles Gray
8. Live and Let Die - Kananga/Mr. Big - Yaphett Kotto
9. The Man with the Golden Gun - Francisco Scaramanga - Christopher Lee
10. The Spy Who Loved Me - Karl Stromberg - Curd Jürgens
11. Moonraker - Hugo Drax - Michael Lonsdale
12. For Your Eyes Only - Aristotle Kristatos - Julian Glover
13. Octopussy - Kamal Khan - Louis Jourdan
14. A View to a Kill - Max Zorin - Christopher Walken
15. The Living Daylights - General Georgi Koskov - Jeroen Krabbé
16. Licence to Kill - Franz Sanchez - Robert Davi
17. GoldenEye - Alec Trevelyan - Sean Bean
18. Tomorrow Never Dies - Elliot Carver - Jonathan Pryce
19. The World is Not Enough - Renard - Robert Carlyle
20. Die Another Day - Gustav Graves - Toby Stephens
21. Casino Royale - Le Chiffre - Mads Mikkelsen

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Bond Bits and Bobs 

James Bond rarities, collectibles and video games

The Politics of James Bond

The Politics of James Bond

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It is estimated that more than half of the world's population has seen at least one James Bond film. This study explores how the heavily skewed politi... more »

PS2 - James Bond 007: Everything Or Nothing (Pre-Played)

PS2 - James Bond 007: Everything Or Nothing (Pre-Played)

Price: $19.95

What would James Bond do? That?s the question players will answer in every dramatic moment of James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing, as the world?s gr... more »

James Bond 007: Agent Under Fire - Pre-Played

James Bond 007: Agent Under Fire - Pre-Played

Price: $14.95

James Bond must stop the evil mastermind Malprave from creating a clone army that will take over the world. In this first-person shooter, you are Her... more »

1:18 Scale James Bond Aston Martin DB-5 Car Diecast Replica

1:18 Scale James Bond Aston Martin DB-5 Car Diecast Replica

Price: $49.90

Collectible James Bond Car Diecast Replica Is Perfect for any Agent of International Intrigue! 1:18 Scale Aston Marton DB-5! - From the moment it appe... more »

James Bond 007: From Russia With Love ( Sony PSP )

James Bond 007: From Russia With Love ( Sony PSP )

Price: $39.99

James Bond 007: From Russia With Love is the first game to put players in the universe of the classic James Bond films. Set in the original 60's Bond... more »

James Bond - The Ultimate James Bond Film Music Collection [10/17]

James Bond - The Ultimate James Bond Film Music Collection [10/17]

Price: $37.99

James Bond - The Ultimate James Bond Film Music Collection [10/17]

Kiss Kiss Bang! Bang!

Kiss Kiss Bang! Bang!

Price: $21.95

This authoritative reference guide to the James Bond films covers each classic film in this wildly popular series, from 1962`s Dr. No up through 19... more »

MI6 Messageboard 

Q&A, comments, feedback, declarations of Bond passion

Do you have a favorite Bond actor or James Bond movie? If so, let us know!

RebeccaJF

Fantastic Bond lens! So much great information. Pierce is my favorite.

Posted June 26, 2008

Pyeman73

Super, super Bond lens. Well done. I am very excited that Craig has done so well and the franchise has new life.

Posted February 14, 2008

wizkid

I love James Bond. Roger Moore is my favorite actor but I also like Pierce Brosnan. Still trying to get used to Daniel Craig :) Great lens!

Posted October 06, 2007

dc_zhen

I wonder how many other folks will agree with me that the Living Daylights was the best Bond movie ever... and yes, it also starred the best actor ever to play James- Timothy Dalton! looking at the poll somewhere on this page I'd have to say- not many..sob sob. great lens by the way!

Posted September 15, 2007

Susan52

I had to vote for Sean Connery - he's a classic.
Showing my age, Susan

Posted September 02, 2007

 
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