🎬 James Bond News #176: 🍸May 2023
Published: Tue, 05/02/23
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Hi - Welcome to the May edition of The James Bond Dossier, your monthly dose of all things 007.
In this issue, I bring you the latest rumour on Bond 26. I also have updates on exciting new releases, such as the limited edition of Casino Royale by The Folio Society and the upcoming Bond adventure by Charlie Higson.
Plus Eva Green's legal victory and Prime Video's casting announcement for their forthcoming Bond-inspired reality show.
And don't miss out on our exclusive features, including a review of Dynamite's newest James Bond thriller and a celebration of Ian Fleming and James Bond at the London Library.
As always, thank you for your continued support!
News
Dune director Denis Villeneuve is reported to be Eon's top choice for Bond 26. The French-Canadian director is known to be a Bond fan and was in talks to direct what
eventually became No Time to Die.
It is by no means certain that Villeneuve is even in contention for Bond 26. However, I discuss why I haven't discarded this rumour in this video.
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Independent publisher The Folio Society have released a Limited Edition of Casino Royale to celebrate the book’s 70th anniversary. Only
750 copies have been printed.
Last month we reported about a new Bond adventure by Charlie Higson, On His Majesty’s Secret Service. This month Ian Fleming Publications revealed the cover
design ahead of its release this week.
Prime Video has announced the casting of Scottish actor Brian Cox in Prime Video’s Bond-inspired reality show , 007’s Road to a Million. Its set to launch
later this year exclusively on Prime Video worldwide.
Former Bond girl Eva Green has won a lawsuit against White Lantern Film, which owed her a $1m fee for a sci-fi film that never got made. Claims that her unreasonable
demands derailed the film were dismissed by the judge.
Features
A deep dive into the food and drink from Ian Fleming’s final book, published posthumously in 1966.Octopussy & The Living Daylights: Food and Drink from the book
Javier E Trujillo reviews the sixth and final issue of Dynamite’s newest James Bond thriller, 007!Review: 007 #6 from Dynamite
Edward Biddulph reports from IFP's book launch at the London Library marking the 70th anniversary of Casino Royale. 007 at 70: Anniversary launch at the London Library
Livestream
I recently hosted a livestream with Bill Koenig and Javier Trujillo about James Bond's various appearances in comics. It was an interesting chat and the recording is available if you missed it live.
And if you're looking for news about Bond 26 then the following videos may be of interest:
Bond 26 videos
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MI6 Confidential
Issue #68 of the full-colour James Bond magazine MI6 Confidential is now shipping worldwide. This issue shines a spotlight into the darker corners of franchise history to the oft-forgotten men to be cast (or almost cast) in the iconic role. It also go behind the scenes of Brosnan’s
original audition process and reveal the wild idea Cubby Broccoli had to produce films back-to-back. MI6 Confidential #68: The Luck of the Irish
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