2 h. ago James Bond hopeful reveals ‘dark’ 007 pitch that saw them dropped from Casino Royale auditions

‘He’s brilliant at killing people,’ actor said

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6 h. ago ITV showing 'best ever' James Bond film starring Daniel Craig tonight

Daniel Craig stars as James Bond in the 2006 film Casino Royale which ITV will be showing tonight from 8pm

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23 h. ago Three young stars in the running to play James Bond in Denis Villeneuve film ‘revealed’

Previous frontrunners Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Henry Cavill are reportedly no longer in contention

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24 h. ago Tom Holland, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson at top of James Bond wishlist – report

Sources claim the three actors lead Amazon’s list of prospective stars to headline a new iteration of the 007 franchise‘Smooth with a sinister edge’: readers on who the next James Bond should beTom Holland, Harris Dickinson and Jacob Elordi are rumoured to be at the top of Amazon’s James Bond wishlist, according to a new report.Variety has learned from insiders that the new iteration of 007 would be under 30 and the three actors could be fighting it out for the role. No meetings have taken place and Amazon has yet to confirm anything. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Next James Bond Odds Latest: Here are the 11 favourites for 007 role

We now have a director to make the next James Bond - now we just need an actor to play him.

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32 h. ago ‘Smooth with a sinister edge’: readers on who the next James Bond should be

After Dune director Denis Villeneuve was confirmed to be the next 007 director, we asked you which actor you think should join himBond should have an element of danger about him. So yes Tom Hardy immediately springs to mind. I also think Tom Hiddleston would be good at a more lighter touch Bond though, the Roger Moore to Hardy’s Connery. All the other candidates either sound way to young or in the case of Idris Elba, great actor though he is, a bit old for the role. machineheadWhilst Idris and Tom Hardy would undoubtedly have been excellent – Tom Hardy, in particular, has that undercurrent of menace that Connery always carried – as, I think, would Christian Bale, their time has passed. I did think Nicholas Hoult might be a reasonable pick, though possibly too “pretty”. But were I casting it, my money would go on Jack O’Connell: right age, English, dashing and could probably do rugged, thuggish violence if SAS Rogue Heroes is any guide. EvanByrne2 Continue reading...

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34 h. ago James Bond favourite addresses 'abrupt' split from fiancée and says he 'lost the life he was about to lead' 

Actor James Norton opened up for the first time about the end of his six-year relationship

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49 h. ago Boffins' plans to build human DNA could lead to real life Frankensteins, experts warn

Medics plan to create life's building blocks in a lab to find treatments for incurable diseases - but in the wrong hands it could unleash horror, scientists warn

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50 h. ago What to know about the next James Bond movie now that Denis Villeneuve will direct it

In the 50-plus years of James Bond, the wait between films has never gone longer than six years

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53 h. ago Gun for hire: what does Denis Villeneuve joining as director tell us about the new James Bond?

The director of the now Amazon-controlled 007 franchise can do action spectacle with art and integrity – the question now is who will he want to wear the tux At last. Something. Something has emerged from the vast opaque corporate entity that is Amazon MGM, which swallowed up the James Bond brand from Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli – the latter being reportedly discontented (though presumably very much richer).White smoke has emerged from the funnel marked “director” – though still nothing from the funnel marked “star” – and it’s a really big hitter. Denis Villeneuve is the Canadian film-maker who gave us the excellent science-fiction movies Arrival, Blade Runner 2049 and Dune Parts One and Two, and has demonstrated a real flair for big-budget action thrillers in Sicario and Prisoners, with plenty of the ambient sexiness in hardware and spectacle. (Perhaps Villeneuve will now get the ultimate corporate blessing of being a last-minute wedding guest at the Bezos wedding in Veni...

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56 h. ago Who will be the next James Bond? Top contenders to replace Daniel Craig revealed

Reports suggest that 007 will undergo a significant transformation, taking the character back several decades

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57 h. ago ‘James Bond – but depressed in sand with violins’: Fans react to Dune’s Denis Villeneuve as new James Bond director

‘If Villeneuve’s doing Bond, the casino scenes better come with a Hans Zimmer hum and a 10-minute stare-down,’ said one person

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58 h. ago Who is Denis Villeneuve? Amazon MGM name director for next James Bond film

Canadian director Denis Villeneuve, known for Dune, is set to direct the next James Bond movie

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58 h. ago Denis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond film in major franchise shake

The Oscar-nominated director will take the reins of the iconic British spy series

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61 h. ago Denis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond film, studio announces

‘I’m a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he’s sacred territory,’ says filmmaker

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63 h. ago James Bond film lands Dune director Denis Villeneuve after $8.5B Amazon deal

While fans still wait news on who the next actor to play British super-spy James Bond will be, Amazon MGM Studios has found the film's director.

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3 d. ago ‘Your favourite album is not as cool as any dinosaur’: set sail with New York art rock duo Water From Your Eyes

Playing on party boats, recreating Chili Peppers videos: the experimental pair are committed to the bit – with a new album influenced by lockdown, recovery and StonehengeOn a breezy May evening, the New York-based art rock duo Water From Your Eyes are several hours into their annual boat show. It’s a delightful jaunt down the East River that raises questions such as: who from your local music scene would you save in a Titanic scenario? Tipsy people totter across the Liberty Belle’s promenade decks, some partaking in the loosie cigarettes and poppers available for purchase. A magician is somewhere on board, blowing minds with sleight of hand tricks. Below deck, the band’s Rachel Brown and Nate Amos seem to have found their sea legs: a mosh pit erupts as they rip into Life Signs, the playfully proggy lead single from their forthcoming album, It’s a Beautiful Place.The band treat the annual excursion began a bit of a joke, albeit one they have actively participated in for three years. ...

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3 d. ago 'Much darker forgotten' James Bond film ranks higher than Sean Connery favourite

The James Bond films - from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig - have been ranked by Rotten Tomatoes, with one 007 movie that many have 'forgotten' coming out on top

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3 d. ago Pierce Brosnan's final outing as James Bond is free to watch on TV tonight

The Irishman's swan song in the famed tuxedo divided opinion amongst fans of the franchise

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4 d. ago Get some earplugs – and never remove wax at home: 16 ways to protect your hearing, chosen by audiologists

Turn the volume down, don’t use cotton buds and get your hearing tested before it’s too late. Here’s what experts recommend to keep your ears healthyHearing loss can make life difficult and lead to social isolation. But with extremely loud devices in our pockets, and earbuds in near-constant use, we are at more risk than ever. How can you take care of your ears to avoid problems? Continue reading...

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