James Bond Articles
Everything You Need to Know About Spectre (Bond 24)
Everything you need to know about Spectre, the upcoming James Bond film, also known as Bond 24. Spectre will be released worldwide on November 6th, 2015. Learn about the title, poster, bond girls, cars and cast.
James Bond Box Office Totals
The gross revenues of all the James Bond films, adjusted for inflation, with a histogram of 007's box office performance. Includes a list of the highest grossing Bond films, highest grossing actors, and the highest grossing actors per film.
James Bond Guns: Rivals to the Walther PPK
There are many things which can be claimed to typify the James Bond character, from the clothes he wears and the cars he drives, to the cigarettes he smokes. However, there is something which, arguably, defines bond more than anything else; his choice of firearm.
The James Bond Gun Barrel Sequence
The Gun Barrel Sequence is the scene that typically opens any James Bond film, game, or other video media. It features James Bond walking along a white backdrop, shown through the view of the barrel of a henchmans gun. Realizing he is about to be killed, Bond quickly whips around and shoots the assassin first. The scene has been shot with many different actors including Bob Simmons, Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig.
The Making of the Goldfinger Title Sequence
Title designer Robert Brownjohn's sequence for Goldfinger, the third James Bond film, features live-action scenes from the initial three Bond films projected onto bikini-clad, gold-painted starlet Margaret Nolan. It passed the film censor despite its suggestiveness and won a British Design and Art Direction Gold Award.
The Origins of Vesper Lynd
In addition to introducing the toughest James Bond yet, Casino Royale's popularity owes much of its success to Ian Fleming's original story, which it expands and brings right up to date. However, that isn't the only factor in its favour; it has a great script that plays with audience expectations ingrained over the last 40 years and features the best Bond girl for years.
Who Was the First James Bond?
The question of which actor first played James Bond, has multiple answers. Most fans consider only the 23 EON Productions Bond films as official. But there were several unofficial films, one of which aired 8 years before EON Productions was founded.
The Bond Lifestyle: Adding a Touch of 007 To Your Life
Ah, James Bond. There's a reason why he remains as captivating as ever more than sixty years after he first hit the screen in 1962's Dr No; there is simply no one like him. From adventures to killer quips and beyond, he's the personification of cool and charm.
The Role of Casinos in the James Bond Franchise
The James Bond franchise is synonymous with glitz, glamour, and high-stakes action. Throughout its storied history, casinos have played an integral role in the world of 007, providing not only visually stunning backdrops but also a setting for some of Bond's most thrilling and tense encounters. From Monte Carlo to Macau, these casinos are more than mere locations; they are pivotal in illustrating Bond's suave sophistication and mastery over games of chance and skill.