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As speculation about the next Bond grows, here's how some actors have responded to casting rumors
Read full article: As speculation about the next Bond grows, here's how some actors have responded to casting rumorsSpeculation about the actor who will be tapped as the next James Bond grew this week with reports that the role would go to Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
Licensed to get lost: This epic corn maze celebrates everything 007 as world celebrates 60 years of James Bond films🍸
Read full article: Licensed to get lost: This epic corn maze celebrates everything 007 as world celebrates 60 years of James Bond films🍸It’s safe to assume that someone at Richardson Adventures Farm in Spring Grove, Illinois, loves James Bond. Like, a lot.
‘Shaken not stirred’: Ninfa’s Beverage Director shakes up 007-inspired cocktails
Read full article: ‘Shaken not stirred’: Ninfa’s Beverage Director shakes up 007-inspired cocktailsTo celebrate the premiere of the new James Bond film “No Time to Die,” The Original Ninfa’s Beverage Director Angel Belman shook up some classic 007 drinks plus a unique cocktail inspired by the iconic film franchise.
Royals join cast of new Bond film for glitzy London premiere
Read full article: Royals join cast of new Bond film for glitzy London premiereBritain’s royals have joined Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux and the cast of No Time to Die” on the red carpet for the new Bond film’s world premiere, a glittering event that marked the movie’s release after multiple delays caused by the pandemic.
Q&A: James Bond director Cary Fukunaga on 'No Time to Die'
Read full article: Q&A: James Bond director Cary Fukunaga on 'No Time to Die'The film business is inherently full of starts and stops, but few have experienced the phrase “hurry up and wait” quite like “No Time to Die” director Cary Fukunaga.
Amazon to buy MGM, studio behind James Bond and 'Shark Tank'
Read full article: Amazon to buy MGM, studio behind James Bond and 'Shark Tank'Online shopping giant Amazon is buying MGM, the movie and TV studio behind James Bond, “Legally Blonde” and “Shark Tank,” with the hopes of filling its video streaming service with more stuff to watch.
Bond film ‘No Time to Die’ delayed again because of virus
Read full article: Bond film ‘No Time to Die’ delayed again because of virusFILE - In this Thursday, Apriil 25, 2019 file photo, actor Daniel Craig poses for photographers during the photo call of the latest installment of the James Bond film franchise, in Oracabessa, Jamaica. Producers of the forthcoming James Bond thriller say the film's release has been delayed again, until the fall of 2021, because of the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The official 007 Twitter account said late Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 that the 25th installment in the franchise will now open on Oct. 8. The film from director Cary Joji Fukunaga stars Daniel Craig as 007, Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch and Ana de Armas. After the latest Bond delay was announced, Sony said it was pushing back several of its scheduled spring releases.
Peek inside: Sean Connery’s former French Riviera residence on the market
Read full article: Peek inside: Sean Connery’s former French Riviera residence on the marketThe Belle Epoque-style home, known formally as Villa Le Roc Fleuri, exudes old-school French Riviera luxury. Hand over a cool €30,000,000, around $35.6 million, and this real estate gem is yours for the taking. Whether or not you have millions to spare, you can still enjoy this stunning French estate, courtesy of the internet. Scroll below for a virtual tour of the propertyFrench Riviera residence formerly owned by the late actor Sean Connery (Knight Frank)French Riviera residence formerly owned by the late actor Sean Connery (Knight Frank)French Riviera residence formerly owned by the late actor Sean Connery (Knight Frank)French Riviera residence formerly owned by the late actor Sean Connery (Knight Frank)French Riviera residence formerly owned by the late actor Sean Connery (Knight Frank)French Riviera residence formerly owned by the late actor Sean Connery (Knight Frank)French Riviera residence formerly owned by the late actor Sean Connery (Knight Frank)French Riviera residence formerly owned by the late actor Sean Connery (Knight Frank)French Riviera residence formerly owned by the late actor Sean Connery (Knight Frank)French Riviera residence formerly owned by the late actor Sean Connery (Knight Frank)Sean Connery's former estate (Knight Frank)French Riviera residence formerly owned by the late actor Sean Connery (Knight Frank)French Riviera residence formerly owned by the late actor Sean Connery (Knight Frank)French Riviera residence formerly owned by the late actor Sean Connery (Knight Frank)French Riviera residence formerly owned by the late actor Sean Connery (Knight Frank)Sean Connery's former estate (Knight Frank)Sean Connery's former estate (Knight Frank)Looking for more posh properties? Go to our real estate page or subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, House 2 Home.
Sean Connery, a lion of cinema whose roar went beyond Bond
Read full article: Sean Connery, a lion of cinema whose roar went beyond BondFILE - This March 4, 1992 file photo shows actor Sean Connery during a news conference in Hamburg, Germany. Connery, considered by many to have been the best James Bond, has died aged 90, according to an announcement from his family. (AP Photo/Christian Eggers, File)Writing an appreciation of Sean Connery feels inevitably inadequate compared to experiencing the real thing. Connery’s Bond became etched as an icon of its era, one increasingly distant from today. That could be because the glint of mischief that accompanied nearly every Connery performance was so present in “The Last Crusade.” Connery always left you feeling if not shaken then very happily stirred.
Sean Connery, the 'original' James Bond, dies at 90
Read full article: Sean Connery, the 'original' James Bond, dies at 90FILE - In this Jan. 23, 1987 file photo, actor Sean Connery holds a rose in his hand as he talks about his new movie "The Name of the Rose" at a news conference in London. Scottish actor Sean Connery, considered by many to have been the best James Bond, has died aged 90, according to an announcement from his family. “He was and shall always be remembered as the original James Bond whose indelible entrance into cinema history began when he announced those unforgettable words — ‘The name’s Bond... James Bond,’” they said in a statement. By then he was at peace with James Bond, and when he arrived onstage at the Oscars ceremony he declared, “The name’s Connery. Thomas Sean Connery was born Aug. 25, 1930, in Edinburgh, Scotland, the first of two sons of a long-distance truck driver and a domestic worker.
Actor Sean Connery, the ‘original’ James Bond, dies at 90
Read full article: Actor Sean Connery, the ‘original’ James Bond, dies at 90LONDON (AP) — Scottish actor Sean Connery, the first actor to play James Bond on film and for many fans the best, has died. Bond producers EON Productions confirmed his death, first reported by the BBC. Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said they were “devastated by the news.”“He was and shall always be remembered as the original James Bond whose indelible entrance into cinema history began when he announced those unforgettable words — ‘The name’s Bond... James Bond,’” they said in a statement. The Scottish actor rose to international superstardom as the suave and fearless secret agent, first playing Bond in “Dr No” in 1962. Thomas Sean Connery was born Aug. 25, 1930, in Edinburgh, Scotland, the first of two sons of a long-distance truck driver and a domestic worker.
Hundreds of Regal, Cineworld movie theaters to close
Read full article: Hundreds of Regal, Cineworld movie theaters to closeCineworld Group Plc said Monday that it would close 536 Regal cinemas in the U.S. and 127 Cineworld and Picturehouse venues in the U.K. this week, affecting some 45,000 employees. Last week groups representing theater owners, movie studios and directors issued a plea to U.S. lawmakers to provide relief to ailing movie theaters. Cineworld had also been highly leveraged, having largely funded its acquisition of Regal Entertainment in 2018 through debt. Greidinger hopes that that might be settled before Christmas, in time for “Wonder Woman 1984.”“I will be the happiest man to open the cinemas for ‘Wonder Woman," he said. “But we will also need to look beyond ‘Wonder Woman’ to January and February.”
Cineworld may close US and UK theaters after Bond film delay
Read full article: Cineworld may close US and UK theaters after Bond film delayLONDON – Cinema chain Cineworld said Sunday it is considering closing all its movie theaters in Britain and the United States, after the postponement of the new James Bond film left a big hole in schedules. Cineworld Group PLC owns 543 Regal cinemas in the U.S. and 128 Cineworld venues in the U.K. and Ireland. The newspaper and other outlets reported that Cineworld plans to write to U.K. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden saying cinema has become “unviable” because studios are postponing blockbuster releases because of the coronavirus pandemic. Staff said they had not been informed or consulted about closures. Other major studios have made similar decisions over the past few weeks.
James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ pushed again, to 2021
Read full article: James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ pushed again, to 2021The release of the James Bond film “No Time To Die” has been delayed again, this time to 2021, because of the effects of COVID-19 on the theatrical business. “No Time To Die” was originally supposed to open in April 2020 but was pushed back to Nov. 12 in the U.K. and Nov. 20 in the U.S. The Walt Disney Co. last week delayed the planned 2020 releases of a handful of major movies until 2021. They include Marvel’s “Black Widow” and Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story.” Universal delayed “Candyman” to next year. Some major releases are still planned for 2020.