New Games: 007 FIRST LIGHT (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)

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Video Game Description: Earn the Number. 007 First Light is a thrilling espionage action-adventure game from IO Interactive. Follow James Bond as a young, resourceful and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's training programme, and discover an origin story of the world’s most famous spy.

Genre: Action, Aventure, Stealth

Publisher: IO Interactive A/S

Developer: IO Interactive A/S

Rating: T for Teen (Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence)

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Denis Villeneuve to Direct Next James Bond Film

Four-time Oscar nominated "Sicario", "Arrival" and "Dune" filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has signed on to direct the next James Bond film for Amazon MGM Studios. The studio made the official announcement on Wednesday. The film will be produced by Amy Pascal and David Heyman, with Tanya Lapointe on board as executive producer.

Villeneuve said the following in a statement: "Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr. No with Sean Connery. I'm a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he's sacred territory. I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come. This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honor. Amy, David, and I are absolutely thrilled to bring him back to the screen. Thank you to Amazon MGM Studios for their trust".

Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, added: "We are honored that Denis has agreed to direct James Bond's next chapter. He is a cinematic master, whose filmography speaks for itself. From Blade Runner 2049 to Arrival to the Dune films, he has delivered compelling worlds, dynamic visuals, complex characters, and—most importantly—the immersive storytelling that global audiences yearn to experience in theaters. James Bond is in the hands of one of today’s greatest filmmakers and we cannot wait to get started on 007's next adventure."

Pascal and Heyman also said: "Denis Villeneuve has been in love with James Bond movies since he was a little boy. It was always his dream to make this movie, and now it's ours, too. We are lucky to be in the hands of this extraordinary filmmaker."

Other high-profile directors in the running for the job included Edward Berger, Edgar Wright, Jonathan Nolan and Paul King. There were even reports that considered Alfonso Cuaron a shoo-in for the job. The Bond directing gig attracted a lot of attention ever since Amazon MGM acquired full creative control of the franchise in February in a historic deal with longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson that resulted in a new joint venture.

Amazon MGM Studios gained distribution rights to Bond with the acquisition of MGM Studios for $8.5 billion in 2022, and there have been no new projects in the franchise since Daniel Craig ended his run with "No Time to Die" in the fall of 2021. Presumably, that had something to do with creative differences with the franchise's previous owners.

It will be interesting to see how Villeneuve will fit the new James Bond movie into his busy schedule, which includes a challenging third and final "Dune" film for Warner Bros and Legendary Entertainment. The sci-fi epic will begin filming this summer and will open in theaters on December 16, 2026. He is also linked to other projects in development including "Cleopatra", a historical epic starring Zendaya that Sony considers their "Gone with the Wind"; an adaptation of Arthur C. Clarke's classic sci-fi novel "Rendezvous with Rama"; and "Nuclear War: A Scenario", an adaptation of the non-fiction book by Annie Jacobsen.

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ICONS UNEARTHED: JAMES BOND - Documentary Miniseries New on Blu-ray

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Product Description: Before there were epic action film franchises, there was James Bond… the British super spy who set the bar for what an action film could be, inspiring every franchise that came after it. Icons Unearthed: James Bond tells the story of how Ian Fleming’s literary creation got his big break on the silver screen and became the most quotable name in cinematic history. With a formula for success in place the producers bet the franchise on an unknown face who would prove to be more than they could handle. Keeping up with the changing times, the films would embrace the Civil Rights movement, the space race, and the end of the Cold War. How did Bond enthrall audiences for over 60 years, surviving a failing creative partnership, six different lead actors, multiple lawsuits, competing films, corporate takeovers, and two complete reboots? Hold onto your Vesper martinis, and get ready for guns, gadgets, and Bond girls on Icons Unearthed: James Bond.

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New on Blu-ray: NO. 1 OF THE SECRET SERVICE (1977) - James Bond Spoof

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Product Description: Move over, 007—and make way for the newest, grooviest member of London’s Secret Service! His name’s Bind, Charles Bind (Psychomania’s Nicky Henson), aka Agent No. 1, and he’s assigned to stop a mad millionaire’s (Richard Todd) international murder plot. Accompanied by amorous agent Anna (Aimi MacDonald), this debonair man-of-mystery tangles with an organization of nasty assassins known as K.R.A.S.H. as well as with a variety of gorgeous but dangerous women. With Geoffrey Keen (Moonraker), Sue Lloyd (The Ipcress File), Dudley Sutton (The Leather Boys), Jon Pertwee (Doctor Who) and Milton Reid (The Spy Who Loved Me), No. 1 of the Secret Service is a sidesplitting blast of ’70s Bondsploitation from master spy-spoofer Lindsay Shonteff (The 2nd Best Secret Agent in the Whole Wide World).

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Weekend Box-Office: James Bond Movie NO TIME TO DIE Scores Slightly Disappointing $56 Million Debut

With no other major debuts this weekend, "No Time to Die" predictably topped the charts over the weekend, but fell slightly below expectations. The film was originally slated to hit theaters in April 2020.

Read more about the weekend box-office after the jump.

NO TIME TO DIE (2021) - Trailers, Clips, Featurettes, Images, Posters

"No Time to Die" is the 25th installment in the James Bond series. Daniel Craig returns in the role of MI6 super spy James Bond for the fifth and last time.

"True Detective" season 1 helmer Cary Joji Fukunaga directs from a script he co-wrote with Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The cast also includes Rami Malek, Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Christoph Waltz, Rory Kinnear, Lashana Lynch, Billy Magnussen and Rami Malek.

The film opened in theaters on September 30, 2021 in the U.K., and on October 8th in the U.S.

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New Movie Trailers: NO TIME TO DIE, MULAN, TOGO, GREED and I AM WOMAN

Today we have new trailers for:

• The 25th installment in the James Bond franchise titled "No Time to Die". Daniel Craig returns as the iconic British super-spy, and he is joined by Rami Malek as the villain, Naomie Harris, Lashana Lynch, Ana de Armas, Rory Kinnear, Lea Seydoux, Jeffrey Wright, Ben Whishaw and Ralph Fiennes. The film is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga ("True Detective") and "Killing Eve" and "Fleabag" creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge was brought on board to polish the script's final draft.
• Disney's "Mulan" live-action remake starring Chinese actress/model/singer Yifei Liu ("The Forbidden Kingdom"). Directed by Niki Caro ("Whale Rider"), the film also stars Donnie Yen, Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An, Gong Li, Jet Li and Tzi Ma.
• The upcoming Disney+ true-story adventure film "Togo" starring Willem Dafoe, Julianne Nicholson, Christopher Heyerdahl and Michael Gaston.
• The satire "Greed" written and directed by acclaimed British filmmaker Michael Winterbottom ("A Mighty Heart", "The Trip"). The film stars Steve Coogan, Isla Fisher, David Mitchell, Asa Butterfield and Sophie Cookson.
• The Helen Reddy biopic "I Am Woman" starring Australian actress Tilda Cobham-Hervey ("Hotel Mumbai") as the legendary singer. The cast also includes Evan Peters ("X-Men") and Danielle Macdonald ("Patti Cakes").

Watch all the new trailers after the jump.

Danny Boyle and TRAINSPOTTING Writer Working on BOND 25

The upcoming James Bond film is undergoing some surprising developments. As previously reported, the new installment had a script written by franchise scribes Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, and "'71" helmer Yann Demange was a frontrunner to direct the film.

Now it looks like producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson are going to shake things up. "Slumdog Millionaire" and "127 Hours" helmer Danny Boyle is now being strongly considered for the director's chair, but only if he can deliver a better script. To this end, Boyle has reteamed with Oscar nominated "Trainspotting" writer John Hodge, and the new script is expected to be ready in a couple of months.

Apparently the idea was born when Boyle directed the opening ceremonies of the 2012 London Olympics which featured Daniel Craig as James Bond and a surprise appearance from Queen Elizabeth II. At that time, Boyle came up with a very specific idea for a new Bond film. This idea seems to have resonated with Broccoli and Wilson, so much so that they shelved Wade & Purvis' script in favor of whatever Boyle can come up with. If things don't work out, then Boyle won't direct the film and the producers will revert to Wade & Purvis' work.

"Bond 25" is set for release on November 5, 2019.

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New on DVD & Blu-Ray: SPECTRE (2015)

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Product Description: A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond (Daniel Craig) on a rogue mission to Mexico City and eventually Rome, where he meets Lucia Sciarra (Monica Bellucci), the beautiful and forbidden widow of an infamous criminal. Bond infiltrates a secret meeting and uncovers the existence of the sinister organisation known as SPECTRE.

Meanwhile back in London, Max Denbigh (Andrew Scott), the new head of the Centre for National Security, questions Bond s actions and challenges the relevance of MI6, led by M (Ralph Fiennes). Bond covertly enlists Moneypenny (Naomie Harris) and Q (Ben Whishaw) to help him seek out Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux), the daughter of his old nemesis Mr. White (Jesper Christensen), who may hold the clue to untangling the web of SPECTRE. As the daughter of an assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot.

As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns of a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks, played by Christoph Waltz.

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Box-Office Report: SPECTRE and THE PEANUTS MOVIE Become Big Weekend Earners

It's no surprise that "Spectre" stormed the box-office, despite the mixed reviews that suggested a step down from "Skyfall", but the James Bond epic still suffered a bit of a drop. Meanwhile "The Peanuts Movie", a relative unknown by comparison, performed well enough to take a considerable bite out of Bond's earnings. Overall, the weekend box-office improved by 148% compared to last week.

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SPECTRE Soundtrack (Thomas Newman)

Composer
Thomas Newman

Total Time:
79:42

Label:
Decca Records

Format:
CD, MP3

Release Date
November 6, 2015

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In Theaters: SPECTRE, THE PEANUTS MOVIE, SPOTLIGHT, BROOKLYN

This week in theaters it's a battle between British super-spy James Bond and the dreaded Peanuts gang. "Spectre" and "The Peanuts Movie" are facing off this weekend and the stakes are high at the box-office. I think it may be time for "The Martian" to move over. In limited release we have the true story drama "Spotlight" and the period drama "Brooklyn", both highly praised by critics, and potential awards contenders next year. More about each movie after the jump.

Synopses, details, critical reception, trailers, clips and more after the jump.

9 New SPECTRE Clips featuring Daniel Craig

Today we have nine new clips for Sam Mendes' new James Bond film "Spectre". The film is now in theaters, but the critical reception is not quite as stellar as its predecessor's. While "Skyfall" was praised for taking the franchise in a new direction, this sequel is being labeled as a step back for Bond. It's still impressive in terms of set pieces, but disappointing when it comes to plot and character development. Some have even called it the worst Bond film in years.

The film stars Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux, Monica Bellucci, Christoph Waltz, Naomie Harris, Stephanie Sigman, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Dave Bautista, Rory Kinnear, and Andrew Scott.

Watch the clips after the jump.

Weekend Box-Office: THE MARTIAN Tops Worst Weekend of 2015

For a third consecutive week, all new releases crashed and burned. This Halloween weekend has become the worst weekend of 2015 with only Fox's "The Martian" continuing to deliver strong results.

Find out more about the weekend box office after the jump.

New Featurettes: SPECTRE, CREED, THE GOOD DINOSAUR, STEVE JOBS

Today we have some new behind-the-scenes featurettes for upcoming movies. Here is a short description of each video that you can watch after the jump :

• Lifelong James Bond fan Jonathan Ross gains exclusive access to the cast and crew of the latest 007 blockbuster SPECTRE, featuring behind-the-scenes footage of the new film. Directed by Sam Mendes ("Skyfall"), the sequel stars Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux, Monica Bellucci, Christoph Waltz, Naomie Harris, Stephanie Sigman, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Dave Bautista, Rory Kinnear and Andrew Scott. "Spectre" opens in theaters on November 6th in the US and October 26th overseas.
  
  
• A new featurette for the Rocky Balboa spinoff "Creed" starring Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Graham McTavish, Tessa Thompson and Phylicia Rashad. "Creed" opens in theaters on November 25th
  
  
• A new featurette for "The Good Dinosaur" that celebrates 20 years of friendship from Pixar Animation Studios. The film features the voices of Raymond Ochoa, Jeffrey Wright, Steve Zahn, AJ Buckley, Anna Paquin, Sam Elliott, Frances McDormand, Marcus Scribner and Jack Bright. "The Good Dinosaur" opens in theaters on November 25th.
  
  
• A new behind-the-scenes featurette for Danny Boyle's biopic "Steve Jobs" starring Michael Fassbender, Seth Rogen, Kate Winslet, Jeff Daniels, Michael Stuhlbarg, Katherine Waterston, Sarah Snook, Makenzie Moss and Perla Haney-Jardine. The film expands nationwide in the US tomorrow.
  
  

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SPECTRE - Final Trailer and Music Video

The final trailer for Sam Mendes' new James Bond film "Spectre" has been released online along with a music video for Sam Smith's theme song "Writing’s on the Wall". Whatever feelings you might have regarding the song (I for one think it could have been much better with a different performer), the video does tease some new footage, and is in fact quite good in highlighting the film's tone.

The film stars Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux, Monica Bellucci, Christoph Waltz, Naomie Harris, Stephanie Sigman, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Dave Bautista, Rory Kinnear, and Andrew Scott.

"Spectre" opens in theaters on November 6th.

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SPECTRE - Action Scenes Featurette, Theme Song and New Posters

Today you can watch a new featurette for Sam Mendes' upcoming James Bond sequel "Spectre", listen to the new theme song and feast your eyes on four new posters. Well, I wish I could say there's some exceptional stuff here, but honestly, apart from the featurette, everything else is pretty average.

The song, "Writing’s on the Wall" performed by Sam Smith is a bit of a disappointment, especially after the huge success of Adele's "Skyfall". Some have even declared it among the worst of the Bond theme songs. If you do enjoy it, however, you can buy the song from iTunes. The posters are also a bit disappointing as they reveal some workmanlike Photoshopping that doesn't really inspire a compulsive need to go see this movie.

The film stars Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux, Monica Bellucci, Christoph Waltz, Naomie Harris, Stephanie Sigman, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Dave Bautista, Rory Kinnear, and Andrew Scott.

"Spectre" opens in theaters on November 6th.

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SPECTRE: Monica Bellucci and Léa Seydoux Featurette and New Images

Today we have a new behind-the-scenes featurette and images for the upcoming James Bond film "Spectre". The video highlights two of the Bond women in the film played by Monica Bellucci and Léa Seydoux.

Director Sam Mendes recently discussed the sequel in an interview and spoke a bit about how this new installment deepens Bond's origin story:

"The Bond creation myth never happened. I felt there was an opportunity there: What made him? And who were the people who affected him along the way? You’re sort of telling the story backwards of how Bond became Bond. A lot of the film is a celebration of what it is to be Bond, but it’s not retro. Hopefully it’s not just classic Bond but a classic thriller."

The film also stars Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Naomie Harris, Stephanie Sigman, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Dave Bautista, Rory Kinnear, and Andrew Scott.

"Spectre" opens in theaters on November 6th.

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Full-Length SPECTRE Trailer and Bond Girl Photos

The official full-length trailer for the new James Bond movie "Spectre" is finally here. The trailer offers a healthy dose of action and story, and we also have some new photos featuring the Bond girls played by Naomie Harris, Monica Bellucci, Lea Seydoux and Stephanie Sigman. An extended synopsis was also released, which you can read after the jump. Directed by Sam Mendes ("Skyfall"), the film also stars Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Ben Whishaw, Dave Bautista, Rory Kinnear, and Andrew Scott.

"Spectre" opens in theaters on November 6th.

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SPECTRE Extended TV Spot

The first TV spot for the upcoming James Bond movie "Spectre" has been released. The clip offers little in terms of plot, but includes the first look at some of the film's action set pieces, including the famous Rome car chase, which you can also learn more about by watching a featurette about the film's supercars after the jump. The story finds Bond (Daniel Craig) in a battle against the sinister organization called SPECTRE (SPecial Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion) which seems to be tied to his past in some way. Directed by Sam Mendes ("Skyfall"), the film also stars Christoph Waltz, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw, Lea Seydoux, Dave Bautista, Rory Kinnear, Andrew Scott, and Monica Bellucci.

"Spectre" opens in theaters on November 6th.

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