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Greetings Bond fan, welcome to the March edition of The James Bond Dossier newsletter!

Considering we're in a slow period of Bond news it has been an eventful month in our little universe, with Barbara Broccoli talking about (lack of) progress on Bond 26, controversial new editions of Ian Fleming's books, and the unfortunate passing of renowned composer Bert Bacharach.

This month we have some insightful articles that delve into the world of 007, including a video update from me regarding the latest Bond 26 news. In it I take a closer look at what we can expect and potential timescales for the release of the movie.

So sit back, grab your vodka martini, and enjoy the latest edition of The James Bond Dossier newsletter.

News

While that film may not be among the favourites of many Bond fans, the Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer was the genius behind some of the most beloved tunes of the 20th century and his contributions to the world of music are unlikely to be forgotten any time soon.
 

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Despite persistent rumours and speculation by the tabloids about the next James Bond actor, the casting process has not yet begun.

When Barbara Broccoli walked the red carpet of the annual BAFTA Film Awards at the Royal Festival Hall she was asked about the progress of Bond 26. She confirmed that casting for Bond 26 is not yet underway.

February also saw Ian Fleming’s books released as new ebook editions in the UK as part of the 70th anniversary celebrations of Casino Royale. His non-fiction works were also published.

However there was soon an outcry over new James Bond editions when it became clear that the original texts had been amended to remove racist language and descriptions. Some sections of the media came out strongly against it and many fans voiced their displeasure on social media, causing Ian Fleming Publications to issue a statement regarding the changes. 
 

Features

In this article, The Vesper story arc: Shooting down the official narrative, 
Kashif Piracha looks at how the strands of Vesper Lynd’s story that run throughout the Daniel Craig era were very much an afterthought, despite what may have been claimed later.

And in Bond at 70: Revisiting Casino Royale, Susan Tailby revisits the first James Bond book and is surprised to find she mainly enjoys it. 

Robert J Binney weighs in on the controversy over updating Ian Fleming’s texts with Censorship Debunked. 
 

Ian Fleming’s final novel picks up with James Bond’s return to his homeland after being brainwashed by the Russians. Here we take a look at the Food & Drink from the The Man With the Golden Gun.
 

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Octopussy & The Living Daylights: Food and Drink from the book takes a deep dive into the food and drink from Ian Fleming’s final book. Published posthumously in 1966, recent editions include 007 in New York with the recipe for Scrambled Eggs "James Bond". Currently for Patreon subscribers only.
 

Video

In this video I discuss Barbara Broccoli's comments regarding Bond 26 and what we can expect over the next year or so along with timings. For more on the situation with Bond 26 you might also like to see this in-depth article.

 

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That's all for this month's edition of The James Bond Dossier newsletter.

I hope you enjoyed reading our articles and updates on the world of 007. As always, I appreciate your continued support and interest in the Bond franchise. Stay tuned for more exciting news and features in the coming months.

Until next time, keep calm and Bond on!
 

David Leigh
The James Bond Dossier

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