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A London red bus goes past a street with a poster of the latest James Bond film 'No Time To Die' in London on 4 October 2021. Picture: Tolga Akmen/AFP

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New Bond film smashes franchise takings record

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It is already Britain's biggest film release since the pandemic hit in early 2020, despite only being open for four days, sparking optimism of a revival for the...

  • Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, meets with English actor Daniel Craig ahead of the world premiere of the James Bond 007 film 'No Time to Die' at the Royal Albert Hall in west London on 28 September 2021. Picture: Chris Jackson/POOL/AFP

    It’s a royal affair at world premiere of new Bond movie

    Royal couples Prince Charles and Camilla and Prince William and Kate were at the premiere of Daniel Craig's fifth and final outing in the franchise.

    235 days ago
  • FILE: Idris Elba. Picture: @idriselba/Twitter.

    Who will be the next Bond? Here are the candidates

    Daniel Craig, a somewhat reluctant James Bond at times, has had one foot out of the tuxedo almost from the moment he took on the role back in 2006.

    236 days ago
  • British actor Daniel Craig. Picture: AFP

    No time to wait: world premiere for new Bond movie

    British actor Daniel Craig's fifth and final outing in the blockbuster franchise hits big screens after its release was repeatedly postponed during the coronavirus pandemic.

    236 days ago
  • A screenshot of Daniel Craig in the new James Bond movie, 'No time To Die'.

    'We've been expecting you, Mr Bond...': 007 back after virus delay

    British royalty and pandemic heroes have been invited to London's Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday to watch 'No Time To Die', the 25th instalment of the popular spy saga.

    240 days ago
  • A screenshot of Daniel Craig in the new James Bond movie, 'No time To Die'.

    Bond movie 'No Time To Die' delayed again by pandemic

    The release of the 25th installment of the fictional British spy saga has already been pushed back multiple times. It was originally set for a London premiere last March, before that was pushed back to November by the global spread of COVID-19.

    485 days ago
  • Daniel Craig arrives at the premiere of Lionsgate's 'Knives Out' at Regency Village Theatre on 14 November 2019 in Westwood, California. Picture: AFP

    'Knives Out' director plots whodunit franchise after 'Star Wars'

    The 2019 movie was a massive success for writer-director Rian Johnson, previously best known for the divisive blockbuster 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'.

    830 days ago
  • James Bond logo. Picture: Supplied

    James Bond producer rules out female 007: Variety

    Craig (51) is due to step down after the latest Bond film, No Time to Die, which will be released in April.

    857 days ago
  • A look at the major events expected to make headlines in 2020. Picture: AFP

    The 2020 global news agenda

    A look at the major events expected to make headlines in 2020.

    871 days ago
  • A screenshot of Daniel Craig in the new James Bond movie, 'No time To Die'.

    With 'No Time to Die,' Daniel Craig's licence as James Bond expires

    The actor, cast and crew of the highly anticipated film, the franchise’s 25th and scheduled for release in April 2020, revealed little during an appearance on ABC’s Good Morning America on Wednesday.

    899 days ago
  • FILE: British actor Daniel Craig poses during the French premiere of the new James Bond film 'Spectre' in October 2015 in Paris. Picture: AFP

    Daniel Craig: James Bond has been a 'wonderful experience'

    The 51-year-old actor is set to appear in his fifth and final film in the 007 franchise when 'No Time To Die' hits cinemas in April next year.

    964 days ago
  • British actor Daniel Craig. Picture: AFP

    New James Bond film titled 'No Time To Die'

    Filming of the 25th cinematic instalment of the British spy saga is already under way but has been beset by problems.

    1005 days ago
  • FILE: In this file photo taken on 27 February 2019 English actor Lashana Lynch poses upon arrival for the European gala premiere of the film "Captain Marvel" in London. Picture: AFP.

    First black Bond girl says 007 should not be a woman

    The first black Bond girl Trina Parks also praised the Bond franchise for its dedication to diversity.

    1035 days ago
  • Best Actor winner for 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Rami Malek accepts his award onstage during the 91st Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on 24 February 2019. Picture: AFP

    Oscar winner Malek sought reassurances over Bond film role

    Malek told reporters in New York that he raised his concerns with the film's director Cary Fukunaga and received reassurances that was 'not his vision', according to Britain's 'Daily Mirror' tabloid.

    1054 days ago
  • FILE: Idris Elba. Picture: @idriselba/Twitter.

    Idris Elba explains why James Bond role would be 'difficult'

    While he'd jump at the opportunity to play the famous character, Elba's worried the public reaction would be based on his ethnicity rather than his skill.

    1059 days ago
  • British actor Daniel Craig. Picture: AFP

    Daniel Craig to have ankle surgery, 'Bond' film remains on schedule

    A posting on the official James Bond Twitter account said the surgery was minor and that Craig hurt himself while shooting in Jamaica.

    1095 days ago
  • US filmmaker Cary Joji Fukunaga. Picture: AFP

    First American picked to direct next James Bond film

    Fukunaga, who had not been tipped for the role, will become the first American to direct a movie in the storied spy franchise, which began life on the big screen in 1963.

    1340 days ago
  • FILE: London-born actor Dominic Cooper. Picture: @dominiccopper/Twitter.

    Dominic Cooper: I'd love to be the next James Bond

    The 40-year-old actor has revealed he would relish the opportunity to replace Daniel Craig as the iconic British spy.

    1402 days ago
  • English film director Danny Boyle. Picture: AFP

    Oscar winner Danny Boyle to direct next Bond film

    Production on the 25th installment in the Bond movie franchise will begin in December at Britain’s Pinewood Studios.

    1458 days ago
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