Discover how the Ian Fleming Foundation is evolving to continue preserving the legacy of James Bond’s creator in the 21st century. 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube The Ian Fleming Foundation, founded more than 30 years ago, is evolving. It’s still known for its collection of vehicles and props that have appeared in James Bond films. The foundation is […]
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Why Bond’s identity isn’t held together by Aston Martins, dry martinis and gadgets. While the James Bond series has changed enormously over the last 60 years, with different actors, different tones, completely different styles of filmmaking,  it still somehow feels like the same franchise. Over time, we’ve come to associate a whole range of elements […]
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Exploring the world of Bond fandom through the lens of the chairman of the Britain’s James Bond fan club. 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube In this episode, 007GB president Mark Wooldridge joins us to explore the world of James Bond fandom — from the unique role Britain plays in Bond culture to the global community that surrounds it. […]
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During a work weekend at the Ian Fleming Foundation, Bill Koenig takes a closer look at a selection of original vehicles from the James Bond films. The walkthrough includes the bathosub from Diamonds Are Forever, the helicopter from From Russia with Love, boats from Live and Let Die, and the deep-sea submersible from For Your […]
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The real MI6 headquarters at Vauxhall Cross became Bond’s definitive on-screen HQ before being destroyed in the Craig era. While it may not be on the list of top sightseeing attractions for most visitors to London, the real-world MI6 headquarters is located at Vauxhall Cross on the south bank of the River Thames. For James […]
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The creator of Peaky Blinders takes on the world’s most famous spy. Steven Knight is writing the screenplay for Bond 26, currently in development under Amazon MGM. Here we look at the writer behind Peaky Blinders, what his body of work tells us about his approach, and why his instincts may be well suited to […]
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A look at the producers tasked with taking Bond into its next era, and why their appointment matters. Pascal and Heyman are producing Bond 26 under Amazon MGM, the studio that took full creative control of the franchise in March 2025. Here, we look at who they are, what they have made, and what their […]
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After years of circling the role, Denis Villeneuve steps into Bond at a moment of real change. Villeneuve is directing Bond 26, currently in development under Amazon MGM. Here, we look at the director — who he is, what he has made, and why Bond came back to him. For a full breakdown of what’s […]
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A curated selection of drink gifts inspired by James Bond’s martinis, champagne and other drinks. Bond’s drinks are almost as iconic as his cars and clothing. From the famous vodka martini to Champagne and Scotch whisky, they are part of the ritual of the character — as carefully chosen as his suits and as loaded […]
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Before the iconic 007 gun logo became synonymous with James Bond, a forgotten gun device appeared on Pan paperbacks and in Eon publicity. For a short period of time before Joe Caroff designed the iconic 007 gun logo, another gun device became associated with James Bond. It first appeared on Pan paperbacks but a variant […]
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