This Blog is dedicated to discussions surrounding the character and culture associated with James Bond. Includes discussion of 007 films, novels, product tie-ins, and the people behind the scenes from Ian Fleming to William Boyd and from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
James Bond and The Queen London 2012 Performance
February 20, 2014-In honor of the Winter Olympics in Sochi I decided to remind the world of this fantastic opening to London's 2012 Summer Games featuring our favorite Secret Agent and Queen Elizabeth.
Labels:
007,
Daniel Craig,
Ian Fleming,
James Bond,
London Olympics,
Olympics,
Queen Elizabeth
Location:
New York, NY, USA
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs
January 24, 2014- WatchMojo.com published its List of the Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs. In June, 2013 we gave World of Bond readers a chance to vote on this very same topic. Check out that post to see how they compared:
WatchMojo Top 10:
10: You Only Live Twice-Nancy Sinatra
9: For Your Eyes Only-Sheena Easton
8: Die Another Day- Madonna
7: Diamonds Are Forever-Shirley Bassey
6: Nobody Does It Better-Carly Simon
5: Skyfall-Adele
4: A View To A Kill-Duran Duran
3: Thunderball-Tom Jones
2: Live & Let Die-Paul McCartney
1: Goldfinger-Shirley Bassey
Thursday, January 16, 2014
WORLD OF BOND BLOG FEATURED IN NEW MARTIAL ARTS BOOK
WORLD OF BOND BLOG FEATURED IN NEW MARTIAL ARTS BOOK
| TAEKWONDO: ARTICLES, INTERVIEWS & EXERCISES |
JANUARY 16, 2014- The "World of Bond" is being featured in a new book entitled, Taekwondo: Articles, Interviews, & Exercises, which was just released. The subject of coverage by the book was an article surrounding the fighting style of the world's most beloved Secret Agent. Check it out:
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
SKYFALL Effects Man Wins Lifetime Achievement
SKYFALL Effects Man Wins Lifetime Achievement
January 8, 2014- SKYFALL's award winning visual effects artist, Steve Begg, was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the British Academy of Film (BAFTA) last month, for his 31 years of film excellence. Begg was the artist responsible for the haunting images of Javier Bardiem's villain, Raoul Silva's detachable jaw in the most successful James Bond film of all time. Congratulations to Steve Begg and the entire SKYFALL team of professionals.
Labels:
007,
BAFTA,
Bond 24,
Ian Fleming,
James Bond,
Skyfall,
Steve Begg
Location:
New York, NY, USA
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Sunday, November 17, 2013
William Boyd on Creating James Bond for SOLO
William Boyd on Creating James Bond for SOLO
November 17, 2013- A compelling video interview with William Boyd, the author of the new authorized James Bond novel, SOLO.
Labels:
007,
HarperCollins,
Ian Fleming,
James Bond,
James Bond Novels,
Random House,
Secret Agent,
SOLO,
William Boyd
Location:
New York, NY, USA
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
SOLO Is Here!
Labels:
007,
Harper Collins,
Ian Fleming,
James Bond,
SOLO,
William Boyd
Location:
New York, NY, USA
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