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REPOST | SPECTRE's 10th: Behind the scenes turmoil
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REPOST |SPECTRE’s 10th: Behind-the-scenes turmoil
Daniel Craig in SPECTRE’s main titles This year marks the 10th anniversary of SPECTRE, a James Bond film that had behind-the-scenes turmoil almost (perhaps more so) interesting as the movie i…
https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/repost-spectres-10th-behind-the-scenes-turmoil/
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Repost of the blog's look at 30th anniversary of Goldeneye
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Repost: Goldeneye’s 30th
GoldenEye’s poster Updated from a previous post. GoldenEye, the 17th James Bond film, had a lot riding on it, not the least of which was the future of the 007 franchise. It had been six…
https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/16/repost-goldeneyes-30th/
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Goldeneye's 30th:
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RE-POST: GoldenEye’s 30th: Bond’s revival
Updated from a previous post. GoldenEye, the 17th James Bond film, had a lot riding on it, not the least of which was the future of the 007 franchise. It had been six years since the previous Bond …
https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/2025/03/01/goldeneyes-25th-bonds-revival-2/
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Goldeneye's 30th:
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RE-POST: GoldenEye’s 30th: Bond’s revival
Updated from a previous post. GoldenEye, the 17th James Bond film, had a lot riding on it, not the least of which was the future of the 007 franchise. It had been six years since the previous Bond …
https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/2025/03/01/goldeneyes-25th-bonds-revival-2/
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Jeffrey Westhoff
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I updated the A1 Bond timeline to note the Sept. 25 story story by Radar Online that claimed the new movie's creative team is stumped how to proceed after NTTD killed off the Craig version of Bond
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The A1 Bond timeline
On March 24, 2025, Amazon completed a transaction with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson where the retail tech giant gained creative control over the James Bond film franchise. What follows is…
https://spycommandfeatures.wordpress.com/the-a1-bond-timeline/
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Black Sunday suite by John Williams, perhaps his last score before Star Wars
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BLACK SUNDAY super soundtrack suite - John Williams
YouTube video by Soundtrack Of The Mind
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How do you update your heroes?
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How do you update your heroes?
James is dead, Jim. How can we possibly proceed? This week, via social media, I’ve seen a wild debate about how James Bond can possibly proceed after the character died in 2021’s No Tim…
https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/how-do-you-update-your-heroes/
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Audio version of Monday's post about a Goldfinger plane window being up for auction
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Goldfinger aircraft window up for auction
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Goldfinger aircraft window up for auction
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Goldfinger aircraft window up for auction
Heritage Auctions image of a Goldfinger aircraft window up for auction A window from an aircraft that appeared in 1964’s Goldfinger is up for auction at Heritage Auctions. Here’s part o…
https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/goldfinger-aircraft-window-up-for-auction/
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Wrong Is Right, a dark comedy scripted and directed by Richard Brooks. At one point, Sean Connery as a TV newsman tosses his hairpiece off.
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Wrong Is Right
YouTube video by YouTube Movies
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I'm thinking about a post about some fandoms don't want *anything* to change, a la the Druids.
14 days ago
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Audio version of today's post about the death of Lee Tamahori
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Lee Tamahori, Die Another Day director, dies
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4nPqwtOxezzwZOrKrKH5xt
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Lee Tamahori, Die Another Day director, dies
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Lee Tamahori, Die Another Day director, dies
Die Another Day’s gunbarrel with its CGI bullet set the tone for the movie. Lee Tamahori, who had more than a dozen directing credits, including 2002’s Die Another Day, has died at 75, …
https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/lee-tamahori-die-another-day-director-dies/
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COMING SATURDAY: The 007 Files looks at the 40th anniversary of A View to a Kill, including a discussion of Roger Moore's legacy as Bond and Patrick Macnee's Avengers reunion while working on the movie.
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From the archives, the end of FOE
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The end of FOE
Here’s a footnote to Amazon taking creative control of the James Bond film franchise. When Amazon completed control on March 24, it was the end of FOE (Friends of Eon). Prominent 007 film fan…
https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/2025/04/15/the-end-of-foe/
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Audio version of today's post about Ralph Senenesky
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Director Ralph Senensky's visits to the world of espionage Director Ralph Senensky's visits to espionage stories.
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Director Ralph Senensky’s visits to espionage
Illustration of Ralph Senensky from his website by Evgeny and Lydi Baranov Veteran television director Ralph Senensky died Nov. 1 at the age of 102, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Over a long…
https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/03/director-ralph-senenskys-visits-to-espionage/
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Lee Goldberg
20 days ago
Today I talk with The 007 Files podcast about my decades-old interviews with Bond screenwriter Richard Maibaum...and the lasting, and unappreciated, impact he made on the 007 movies.
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Spotify – Web Player
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JY0SiMqElthV5EGFQvdDm
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TV director Ralph Senensky has died at age 102. When I was researching The FBI episode guide, his website (describing episodes of shows he directed) was invaluable. He helmed 17 episodes of The FBI, mostly in the first two seasons.
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Ralph Senensky, Director on ‘Star Trek’ and ‘The Waltons,’ Dies at 102
He helmed memorable episodes spotlighting Leonard Nimoy and Ellen Corby on those shows, plus the three-part pilot for 'Dynasty.'
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/ralph-senensky-dead-star-trek-waltons-dynasty-1236415780/
20 days ago
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NEW EPISODE: The 007 Files chats with writer Lee Goldberg, who interviewed Richard Maibaum and other figures of 007 films. In 1988, Goldberg walked a WGA picket line with Maibaum
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How Richard Maibaum helped define James Bond — but never got the credit he deserves ft. writer & producer Lee Goldberg | The 007 Files S3 E06
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JY0SiMqElthV5EGFQvdDm
20 days ago
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As an aside, when you post a reply where you *are agreeing with them* but that's not enough, that's the definition of being a sore winner. I'll leave out the specifics.
21 days ago
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Neil S. Bulk
24 days ago
Do you like "A View To A Kill?" Sure, we all do! It's playing next month at The Culver Theater in beautiful downtown Culver and I'll be the special guest for a post-film discussion.
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This day, 2017:
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Paul Baack, extraordinary 007 fan, dies
Paul Baack, co-founder of the James Bond fan site Her Majesty’s Secret Servant, died today at 60. Paul and Tom Zielinski began the site, intended as a James Bond “e-magazine,” in …
https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/2017/10/28/paul-baack-extraordinary-007-fan-dies/
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Audio version of today's post about the Bond connection to the demolished East Wing of the White House
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James Bond and the demolished White House theater
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qnlSw2OWKJYgV5m6IDSmm?si=w-AvT6SJTjyicRP1qE3kOg
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James Bond and the demolished White House theater
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James Bond and the demolished White House theater
John F. Kennedy statue in Fort Worth, Texas The East Wing of the White House has been demolished to make room for a much larger $300 million ballroom. It contained the White House theater, where pr…
https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/2025/10/26/james-bond-and-the-demolished-white-house-theater/
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June Lockhart has died at 100. Here's a post the blog did about her 100th birthday
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Happy 100th, June Lockhart
June Lockhart with Robert Vaughn in The Man From U.N.C.L.E. episode The Dove Affair, written by Robert Towne Actress June Lockhart turned 100 years old on June 25. Her IMDB.COM ENTRY lists 180 acti…
https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/2025/06/25/happy-100th-june-lockhart/
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June Lockhart dies at 100, People says
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June Lockhart, “Lassie” and “Lost in Space” Actress Who Was One of the Last Surviving Stars from Hollywood's Golden Age, Dies at 100
The actress was also known for movies like 'A Christmas Carol' and 'Meet Me in St. Louis'
https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/june-lockhart-lassie-lost-space-183855617.html
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"Michael G. Wilson" returns for a chat on Bond and Banter
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"MGW"Addresses $20 Million Ama… - Bond and Banter - Apple Podcasts
Podcast Episode · Bond and Banter · 10/24/2025 · 51m
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Bond questions: The Eon filing edition
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Bond questions: The Eon filing edition
This week, Eon Productions made a U.K. regulatory filing that stirred the pot among James Bond fans. In the filing, the company it received $20 million when the company’s principals agreed to…
https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/2025/10/23/bond-questions-the-eon-filing-edition/
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Audio version of Wednesday's post about Eon regulatory filing
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Eon says Amazon paid $20M for 007 film creative control
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5PPGw6B5rofZhGq3cQ3nJk
30 days ago
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As an aside, if a company makes false charges in a U.S. or U.K. regulatory filing, they risk perjury charges.
30 days ago
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I added an entry the A1 Bond timelines about the Oct. 22 Eon regulatory filing.
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The A1 Bond timeline
On March 24, 2025, Amazon completed a transaction with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson where the retail tech giant gained creative control over the James Bond film franchise. What follows is…
https://spycommandfeatures.wordpress.com/the-a1-bond-timeline/
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Audio version of today's post where Eon, in a UK regulatory filing, says Amazon paid $20M (not $1B) for creative control of Bond
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Eon says Amazon paid $20M for 007 film creative control
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Eon discloses that Amazon paid $20 million to get 007 film creative control
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Eon says Amazon paid $20M for 007 creative control
Eon Productions logo Eon Productions, in an Oct. 22 U.K. regulatory filing, said Amazon paid $20 million to gain creative control of the James Bond film franchise. In February, Eon reached a deal w…
https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/2025/10/22/eon-says-amazon-paid-20m-for-007-creative-control/
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I updated the A1 Bond timeline to note the John Campea channel on YouTube predicts the first Amazon 007 movie will be a Best Picture Oscar contender
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The A1 Bond timeline
On March 24, 2025, Amazon completed a transaction with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson where the retail tech giant gained creative control over the James Bond film franchise. What follows is…
https://spycommandfeatures.wordpress.com/the-a1-bond-timeline/
about 1 month ago
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Promo for the short-lived TV version of The King and I
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about 1 month ago
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She, briefly, starred with Yul Brynner in a TV adaptation of The King and I.
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about 1 month ago
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I updated the Amazon Bond 1 timeline to note a CNEWS report that Dennis Villeneuve and Steve Knight are debating about how to proceed with the first Amazon 007 film
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The A1 Bond timeline
On March 24, 2025, Amazon completed a transaction with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson where the retail tech giant gained creative control over the James Bond film franchise. What follows is…
https://spycommandfeatures.wordpress.com/the-a1-bond-timeline/
about 1 month ago
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ICYMI: I joined the Spy Movie Navigator guys to talk about 1970s James Bond movie posters
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James Bond Movie Posters from the 1970s -
Dan and Tom bring in Bill Koenig of The Spy Command blog to help decode the James Bond movie posters from the 1970s. We know you’ll learn something new.
https://spymovienavigator.com/episode/james-bond-movie-posters-from-the-1970s/
about 1 month ago
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I joined Dan and Tom of Spy Movie Navigator to discuss the James Bond 1970s movie posters
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about 1 month ago
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20th anniversary of Daniel Craig as James Bond (last Bond actor announcement)
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20th anniversary of Daniel Craig’s casting as 007
Daniel Craig On Oct. 14, 2005, the casting of Daniel Craig as James Bond was announced. To date, that was the last time a cinematic Bond was announced. That means a full generation has only known t…
https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/2025/10/14/20th-anniversary-of-daniel-craigs-casting-as-007/
about 1 month ago
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Over the weekend, I joined The Spy Movie Navigator hosts to discuss the James Bond movie posters of the 1970s. When it's edited and posted, I will provide an update.
about 1 month ago
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Audio version of today's post about James Bond film hype
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About why to be wary about Bond movie hype
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About why to be wary about Bond movie hype
James Bond gunbarrel logo In the past decade, there have been two (2) James Bond movies. That’s not exactly a fast pace. But the hype has been enough for several movies. A few recent examples…
https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/2025/10/11/about-why-to-be-wary-about-bond-movie-hype/
about 1 month ago
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"You really didn't think I'd fall for the exploding attache case trick, did you?" "No, but I thought you'd fall for the exploding money trick." Masquerade, "Diamonds," recorded with original commercials via Chicago television. Written by William Read Woodfield.
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ABC Network - Masquerade - "Diamonds" (Complete Broadcast, 12/22/1983) 📺 🕵💎
YouTube video by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV)
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about 1 month ago
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TCM to show eight UNCLE movie on Oct. 13
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TCM to show 8 U.N.C.L.E movies on Oct. 13
Luciana Paluzzi and Robert Vaughn in To Trap a Spy, the first U.N.C.L.E. movie. Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will televise eight movies from The Man From U.N.C.L.E. on Monday, Oct. 13. The movies we…
https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/2025/10/10/tcm-to-show-8-u-n-c-l-e-movies-on-oct-13/
about 1 month ago
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According to journalist Jeremy Duns, this idea originated with screenwriter Paul Dehn, who had an intelligence background during World War II.
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Forgotten?!
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Audio version of today's post about James Bond and guns
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About James Bond and guns
https://open.spotify.com/episode/312qTvFNo99VQTTGW0pZOS?si=PLVsSY6aSGyMEtcrjS6xTA
about 2 months ago
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