4 h. ago James Bond owners say name battle is ‘assault’ on 007 franchise

Exclusive: Dubai-based property developer has filed claims challenging trademark registrations, including the phrase ‘Bond, James Bond’The owners of James Bond have called the attempt by an Austrian businessman to take control of the superspy’s name across Europe an “unprecedented assault” on the multibillion-pound global franchise.In February, the Guardian revealed that a Dubai-based property developer had filed claims in the UK and EU arguing that lack of use meant various protections had lapsed around James Bond’s intellectual property, including his name, his 007 assignation and the catchphrase “Bond, James Bond”. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Bond 26: The 5 directors who are ‘pitching’ to make next movie have been revealed

Popular filmmakers are duking it out to make the next film in the 007 franchise

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3 d. ago Jonathan Bailey fuels James Bond speculation with cryptic comment

The Bridgerton star is one of several British actors said to be in the running to take over the role, with rumours intensifying in recent weeks

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3 d. ago James Bond villains were based on REAL Nazis Ian Fleming encountered in WWII, German fan group claims

Among those which the German 'Bond Club' claims was based on a real person is Moonraker villain Hugo Drax, who is depicted in Fleming's novel as a crazed Nazi bent on revenge.

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3 d. ago Jonathan Bailey responds to James Bond rumours in awkward exchange with BBC Radio 2 host Scott Mills

Speculation about the forthcoming movie has been heating up in recent weeks with film-lovers desperate to discover who will be following in the footsteps of Daniel Craig.

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3 d. ago Who Will Be The Next James Bond? Latest odds as Paddy Gibson and Aaron Taylor

A relative unknown is now favourite to play the world’s most famous spy.

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4 d. ago MI6 has appointed its first female leader. What took it so long? | Zoe Williams

From politics to business, the determination to exclude women is purely emotional – a fact that remains as unspoken as it is obviousMI6 has never had a female head in its 116-year history – until now. How fitting that the first woman should be called Blaise Metreweli. That forename has it all: derring-do (courtesy of Modesty Blaise), onomatopoeia, modernity.Metreweli will take over in the autumn as C, the real-life version of M from James Bond. She currently runs Q branch, MI6’s technology division, which apparently is named after the Bond quartermaster. No fictional Q has ever been female, but in real life at least two women, including Metreweli, are thought to have held the role. M can be male or female, except now they succeed or fail by how much they resemble Judi Dench, so all of them, including the incumbent, Ralph Fiennes, are de facto female. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Blaise Metreweli appointed first ever female MI6 chief as Britain faces 'unprecedented threats'

She is currently Director General ‘Q’, responsible for technology and innovation at the Secret Intelligence Service, a role made famous by the gadgets chief in James Bond films

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7 d. ago Major Hollywood star emerges as shock favourite for huge James Bond role amid speculation over who will be the next 007 after Amazon's takeover

Film-lovers have been left patiently waiting to find out when the new 007 movie will be released since Daniel Craig finished his five film stint as the British spy with No Time To Die .

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1 week ago Mads Mikkelsen makes surprise return as iconic James Bond villain

Actor is bringing back the legendary character in an unexpected new collaboration

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2 w. ago James Bond fans believe Daniel Craig's replacement will be much younger star as new actor's name is thrown in the mix

James Bond fans are speculating over who will replace legendary Daniel Craig in the new 007 First Light game.

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2 w. ago EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: What made Jane Seymour perfect for her 'virginal' James Bond role? And what did King Charles ask royal finance chief to investigate about Andrew?

Reflecting on landing her breakthrough role over 50 years ago as Bond girl Solitaire in Live and Let Die, Jane Seymour makes a cheeky point...

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2 w. ago First look at next James Bond in the 007 franchise is released

Four years on from Daniel Craig 's hugely dramatic exit from the world of James Bond, an Irish actor is set to step into the frame as the world's most famous spy.

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2 w. ago James Bond 007 First Light: Everything we know about IO Interactive's action

IO Interactive has unveiled 007 First Light, a James Bond origin story action and adventure game.

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2 w. ago James Bond game 007 First Light gets stunning State of Play trailer and is coming next year

New Bond game 007 First Light just got a reveal at State of Play, showcasing the man himself, some of his colleagues, and showcasing some of his origin story

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2 w. ago Hitman devs' James Bond game gets title and here's how to watch big reveal this week

Hitman developer IO Interactive will hold its first-ever showcase this week, giving us our first look at the studio's upcoming James Bond title which is known as 007 First Light

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3 w. ago The James Bond that almost killed Sean Connery is airing on TV tonight

Sean Connery almost died filming one of the James Bond films, but despite the near death experience, the movie still remains one of his favourites

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3 w. ago London tunnels that inspired James Bond creator will become spy museum

London tunnels that inspired James Bond creator will become spy museum  The Guardian

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3 w. ago Man, 36, denies breaching restraining order against former James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli by attempting to contact her at least 11 times

Daniel Wilson, 36, denied 11 counts of violating the order which prohibited him from contacting the producer.

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3 w. ago James Bond franchise owners request more time to defend control of 007 spy name

Exclusive: Dubai-based property developer has challenged trademark registrations over lack of useThe owners of the multibillion-pound James Bond franchise have requested more time to mount their defence to keep control of the super spy’s name in Europe, after a legal challenge to their trademark rights across a range of goods and services.In February, the Guardian revealed that a Dubai-based property developer had filed claims in the UK and EU arguing that lack of use meant various protections had lapsed around James Bond’s intellectual property, including his name, his 007 assignation and the catchphrase “Bond, James Bond”. Continue reading...

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