http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/-t1.htm Keep watching this forum for the latest Bond news and updates. Note: You can still comment on news story's it's just in a Blog style. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:43:32 GMT 10 http://hitskin.com/themes/14/68/91/i_logo.gif http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/-t1.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/officially-licenced-james-bond-replica-props-announced-t1790.htm Bond Crazy Officially Licenced James Bond Replica Props Announced Big Chief Products Ltd. is proud to announce a license agreement with Eon Productions/Danjaq LLC to produce a range of movie prop replicas, based on the gadgets and related items from the James Bond film series. Working in partnership with appointed exclusive distributor Factory Entertainment Ltd. Big Chief will release a comprehensive range including entry price point replicas, through to high-end collectibles. These authentic, ... James Bond News Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:43:32 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/officially-licenced-james-bond-replica-props-announced-t1790.htm#7368 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/officially-licenced-james-bond-replica-props-announced-t1790.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/a-ha-to-split-up-after-25-years-t1782.htm Bond Crazy Pop group a-ha, best known in the world of James Bond for their title song accompanying Timothy Dalton’s 007 debut in The Living Daylights, have announced they are splitting up after more than 25 years… Enduring chart act a-ha are to split following a farewell tour next year. The Norwegian trio, who were pin-ups for many years, will split after marking a quarter of a century since their debut release Hunting High And Low. They will play their final shows in ... James Bond News Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:40:46 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/a-ha-to-split-up-after-25-years-t1782.htm#7354 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/a-ha-to-split-up-after-25-years-t1782.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/quantum-of-solace-dr-no-dvd-2-pack-coming-in-november-t1779.htm Bond Crazy This upcoming November will see the US release of the first and the latest James Bond films packaged together on DVD. Due out on 24 November is the Quantum of Solace/Dr. No Ultimate Edition DVD 2-pack. The list price is $27.99, although this title is currently available to pre-order from Amazon.com at a discount. Cover Artwork and related details are yet to be announced, but we’ll update with them as soon as they become available. There are currently no listings for this ... James Bond News Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:08:30 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/quantum-of-solace-dr-no-dvd-2-pack-coming-in-november-t1779.htm#7341 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/quantum-of-solace-dr-no-dvd-2-pack-coming-in-november-t1779.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/pinewood-studios-to-open-worlds-largest-drive-in-t1772.htm Bond Crazy World’s Largest Cinema Screen At Pinewood’s Drive-In The home of the James Bond 007 films, Pinewood Studios, now hosts the world’s largest cinema screen for showing its series of Drive-In movies, starting with The Omen and The Shining this Halloween on Saturday 31 October 2009. From The Bourne Ultimatum to Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, Mamma Mia! to Superman, Pinewood and its sister studio Shepperton have helped create each film in the Drive-In series. Other titles ... James Bond News Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:03:15 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/pinewood-studios-to-open-worlds-largest-drive-in-t1772.htm#7325 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/pinewood-studios-to-open-worlds-largest-drive-in-t1772.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/happy-82nd-birthday-sir-roger-moore-t1770.htm Bond Crazy CommanderBond.net would like to wish Sir Roger Moore a very happy 82nd Birthday… Keep on keeping the British end up, sir! # 1927: Roger Moore was born on October 14th in Stockwell, South London. # 1930s-1950s: Roger’s first job was as an animator at Publicity Picture Productions. He studied at the Royal Academy of Drama (RADA) in London before being inducted into the British Army. There he served in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant with a Combined Services Entertainment Unit ... James Bond News Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:33:39 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/happy-82nd-birthday-sir-roger-moore-t1770.htm#7321 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/happy-82nd-birthday-sir-roger-moore-t1770.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/james-bond-to-return-to-radio-as-goldfinger-is-adapted-for-bbc-t1768.htm Bond Crazy Ian Fleming’s James Bond novel Goldfinger is to be adapted for radio, Reports The stage , in what is thought to be just the fourth time a story featuring the famous spy has been reworked for the medium. The adaptation of the novel will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 early next year, and is being made by independent production company Jarvis and Ayres, which is owned and run by actors Martin Jarvis and Rosalind Ayres. It follows last year’s BBC Radio 4 production of Dr No, which ... James Bond News Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:24:38 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/james-bond-to-return-to-radio-as-goldfinger-is-adapted-for-bbc-t1768.htm#7317 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/james-bond-to-return-to-radio-as-goldfinger-is-adapted-for-bbc-t1768.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/dame-shirley-bassey-to-perform-at-bbc-electric-proms-t1762.htm Bond Crazy Three-time James Bond title theme performer Dame Shirley Bassey has been lined up to perform at the 2009 BBC Electric Proms. The BBC News reports that Bassey will be performing alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra at the London Roundhouse on Friday, 23 October. It will be her only scheduled live performance of the year. The Welsh singer is planning to include several of her classic songs in the performance as well as debut some of the new tracks from her forthcoming album, The ... James Bond News Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:29:42 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/dame-shirley-bassey-to-perform-at-bbc-electric-proms-t1762.htm#7293 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/dame-shirley-bassey-to-perform-at-bbc-electric-proms-t1762.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/us-james-bond-blu-ray-10-disc-set-arrives-in-november-t1747.htm Bond Crazy Mixed news today for the many James Bond fans eagerly waiting for the remaining 007 films to debut on Blu-ray: we have news on a brand new Bond Blu-ray release coming in November… but it recycles all of the currently available titles. Due for release in the US on 3 November 2009 is the James Bond 10-pack Blu-ray Collection. Retailing for $199.98, it includes the following already available Bond films: Dr. No, Live and Let Die, Die Another Day, From Russia With Love, Thunderball, ... James Bond News Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:40:25 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/us-james-bond-blu-ray-10-disc-set-arrives-in-november-t1747.htm#7243 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/us-james-bond-blu-ray-10-disc-set-arrives-in-november-t1747.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/search-is-on-for-best-bond-girl-inspired-martini-t1740.htm Bond Crazy Contest: Relais & Châteaux Searches for Best Bond Girl Inspired Martini Relais & Châteaux is searching for the best Bond Girl Inspired martini. Female mixologists invited to mix a martini Bond Girls might sip and that is worthy of being served by select Relais & Châteaux members. Contest starts Oct. 8, ends Nov. 4. Everyone knows that James Bond loves his martinis – shaken, not stirred. But what kind of martini would a Bond Girl drink? Relais & Châteaux, ... James Bond News Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:23:01 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/search-is-on-for-best-bond-girl-inspired-martini-t1740.htm#7231 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/search-is-on-for-best-bond-girl-inspired-martini-t1740.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/an-evening-with-bond-girl-valerie-leon-t1722.htm Bond Crazy 007 Magazine alerts us to an upcoming event in the UK featuring Valerie Leon. The ever glamorous icon of the 70’s Valerie Leon, Hammer Horror star, twice Bond girl and six times Carry On girl talks about her life and career during this golden age of British Film and Television. The talk will be illustrated with vintage stills and other items from her association with some of the 70’s classics. 007 fans best remember Leon for her roles as the hotel receptionist opposite Roger ... James Bond News Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:39:58 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/an-evening-with-bond-girl-valerie-leon-t1722.htm#7184 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/an-evening-with-bond-girl-valerie-leon-t1722.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/daniel-craig-to-star-in-courage-for-concert-benefit-performance-t1721.htm Bond Crazy James Bond star Daniel Craig will be joining several other notable Hollywood names for a one-night benefit performance of Courage in Concert at New York’s Public Theater later this month. Daniel Craig Theatre Mania reports that Craig will star alongside Kevin Kline, Meryl Streep, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Linda Emond and Mike Nichols for the show. They will be joined by original stars Jenifer Lewis, Austin Pendleton, and Frederick Weller, as well as cast members from the Broadway revival ... James Bond News Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:38:32 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/daniel-craig-to-star-in-courage-for-concert-benefit-performance-t1721.htm#7183 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/daniel-craig-to-star-in-courage-for-concert-benefit-performance-t1721.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/official-james-bond-007-store-opens-t1714.htm Bond Crazy Ever wanted to gear up like 007? Here’s your chance with the opening of the official James Bond 007 Store… Now for the first time ever, James Bond 007 branded merchandise is available for you to purchase exclusively from RT Marketing, Inc. This merchandise was originally used to promote the 007 movies, DVDs and video games including such recent box office hits as Quantum of Solace, Casino Royale, Die Another Day and more. Many are limited editions and will never be sold again. Featuring ... James Bond News Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:17:12 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/official-james-bond-007-store-opens-t1714.htm#7161 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/official-james-bond-007-store-opens-t1714.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/win-titans-ian-fleming-james-bond-omnibus-vol-1-t1713.htm Bond Crazy CommanderBond.net is giving away a free copy of the just-released collection from publisher Titan Books: The James Bond Omnibus (Vol. 1). Titan's 'James Bond Omnibus (Vol. 1)' The James Bond Omnibus (Vol. 1) is the definitive collection of James Bond’s adventures in comic strip form, collecting together for the first time eleven of Bond’s most thrilling and dangerous missions, adapted from Fleming’s novels that inspired the James Bond movies. Featuring an introduction ... James Bond News Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:16:17 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/win-titans-ian-fleming-james-bond-omnibus-vol-1-t1713.htm#7160 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/win-titans-ian-fleming-james-bond-omnibus-vol-1-t1713.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/double-shot-of-007-all-month-long-on-universal-hd-t1712.htm Bond Crazy Tune in to Universal HD all month long in October and early November for a double dose of 007 every Thursday night. Beginning this past Thursday, 1 October and running through 13 November, two James Bond films will play back to back. CommanderBond.net brings you the complete schedule: 'Diamonds are Forever' * Thursday, 8 October – 8:00pm: * GoldenEye: James Bond teams up with the lone survivor of a destroyed Russian research center to stop the hijacking of ... James Bond News Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:15:07 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/double-shot-of-007-all-month-long-on-universal-hd-t1712.htm#7159 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/double-shot-of-007-all-month-long-on-universal-hd-t1712.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/george-lazenby-to-attend-new-jerseys-chiller-theatre-expo-2009-t1682.htm Bond Crazy Former James Bond star George Lazenby is set to make an appearance at the 2009 Chiller Theatre Expo in New Jersey at the end of the month. The On Her Majesty’s Secret Service star is just one of many guests scheduled to attend the event, which runs from Friday, 30 October to Sunday, 1 November. Serena Scott Thomas, who is best known by 007 fans for her role as Dr. Molly Warmflash in The World is not Enough, is also on the guest list. There are a variety of advance ticket sale ... James Bond News Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:29:50 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/george-lazenby-to-attend-new-jerseys-chiller-theatre-expo-2009-t1682.htm#7009 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/george-lazenby-to-attend-new-jerseys-chiller-theatre-expo-2009-t1682.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/mgm-studio-buys-more-time-with-lender-agreement-t1671.htm Bond Crazy MGM studio buys more time with lender agreement LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Hollywood studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer has secured a forbearance agreement with its lenders, winning some breathing room and liquidity as it continues to grapple with looming debt payments. The studio, which has enlisted a restructuring specialist to help turn it around, faces debt obligations of $3.7 billion stemming from its 2005 buyout, plus payments on a $250 million revolving credit facility ... James Bond News Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:07:21 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/mgm-studio-buys-more-time-with-lender-agreement-t1671.htm#6990 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/mgm-studio-buys-more-time-with-lender-agreement-t1671.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/daniel-craig-set-for-live-with-regis-and-kelly-appearance-on-9-october-t1670.htm Bond Crazy Daniel Craig is set to appear on Live with Regis and Kelly on Friday, 9 October. This will be the second appearance for the James Bond star on the lighthearted talk show this year. He last appeared on it in January to promote the WWII war drama Defiance (and was also featured last November for the release of Quantum of Solace). Expect discussion to revolve around his current participation in the hugely successful Broadway play A Steady Rain, which is playing at Manhattan’s ... James Bond News Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:05:57 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/daniel-craig-set-for-live-with-regis-and-kelly-appearance-on-9-october-t1670.htm#6989 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/daniel-craig-set-for-live-with-regis-and-kelly-appearance-on-9-october-t1670.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/sir-roger-moore-featured-in-uk-post-office-television-ad-t1669.htm Bond Crazy The UK Post Office is launching its biggest marketing campaign to date for its savings products, and will for the first time use television to promote its savings options in an ad fronted by Sir Roger Moore. It is 18 months since the Post Office has been on TV screens, when it promoted a number of products including car insurance, life cover and home phone and broadband services. Roger Moore is James Bond Moore, famously known for his role as James Bond, is the latest ... James Bond News Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:04:44 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/sir-roger-moore-featured-in-uk-post-office-television-ad-t1669.htm#6988 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/sir-roger-moore-featured-in-uk-post-office-television-ad-t1669.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/breakfast-with-bond-marathon-all-month-long-on-usa-network-t1667.htm Bond Crazy Wake up with James Bond all month long on the USA Network. From 5 October through 23 October, the USA Network will be running a marathon of 007 films featuring all the Bond stars from Sean Connery to Pierce Brosnan. CommanderBond.net breaks down the schedule so you know when to tune in: 'From Russia with Love' * Monday, 5 October – 6:30am: * Dr. No: James Bond’s investigation of a missing colleague in Jamaica leads him to the island of the mysterious Dr. No ... James Bond News Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:59:24 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/breakfast-with-bond-marathon-all-month-long-on-usa-network-t1667.htm#6983 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/breakfast-with-bond-marathon-all-month-long-on-usa-network-t1667.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/the-battle-for-bond-with-robert-sellers-in-sheffield-t1666.htm Bond Crazy Off the Shelf 2009, Sheffield’s annual celebration of writing and reading, will feature author Robert Sellers in attendance this year along with a screening of 1965’s Thunderball. Sellers will be discussing his controversial and explosive best seller The Battle for Bond in which he argues that the screen version of James Bond was not Ian Fleming’s creation. The Ian Fleming Trust tried to ban this book, as it tells the story of how Fleming appeared in court accused of plagiarism. The ... James Bond News Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:58:02 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/the-battle-for-bond-with-robert-sellers-in-sheffield-t1666.htm#6982 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/the-battle-for-bond-with-robert-sellers-in-sheffield-t1666.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/this-month-in-bond-history-t1664.htm Bond Crazy CommanderBond.net takes a look at some of the birthdays and past events of the James Bond series that have taken place during the month of October… Article originally posted: 1 October 2005 Last updated: 1 October 2009 MOMENTS IN 007 HISTORY October 4 * 1973: Sean Connery divorced Diane Cilento, his wife of 11 years. The couple had mutually come to the decision that their marriage had irrevocably broken-down. October 5 * 1983: Asteroid 9007 ... James Bond News Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:51:46 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/this-month-in-bond-history-t1664.htm#6980 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/this-month-in-bond-history-t1664.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/the-music-is-bond-james-bond-returns-to-auckland-on-5-november-t1654.htm Bond Crazy 007 fans in Auckland, New Zealand will have one last chance to attend the ‘Music is Bond… James Bond’ concert event before it heads to the United States. Following its debut last year to mark the release of Quantum of Solace, one final performance has been scheduled at the Bruce Mason Centre on Thursday, 5 November 2009. Full details follow in the press release below: Final NZ Show before it heads to the States. The Music is Bond James Bond’ performed successfully ... James Bond News Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:24:07 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/the-music-is-bond-james-bond-returns-to-auckland-on-5-november-t1654.htm#6933 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/the-music-is-bond-james-bond-returns-to-auckland-on-5-november-t1654.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/daniel-craigs-a-steady-rain-opens-today-on-broadway-t1653.htm Bond Crazy A Steady Rain, the Keith Huff play starring Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman, opens today at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in Manhattan. The play, which had been in previews for the majority of September, tells of two seasoned cops whose lifelong friendship is severely tested when a seemingly routine domestic disturbance call results in the death of a young boy. When the horrific truth of the situation is revealed, one of the two must take the blame for the fatal mistake. For further ... James Bond News Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:22:55 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/daniel-craigs-a-steady-rain-opens-today-on-broadway-t1653.htm#6932 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/daniel-craigs-a-steady-rain-opens-today-on-broadway-t1653.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/daniel-craig-and-hugh-jackman-ringing-in-the-rain-t1651.htm Bond Crazy Quick word of advice: don’t bring your cellphone to Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman’s current Broadway play, A Steady Rain. During a recent preview performance of the play at Manhattan’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, both the James Bond and X-Men stars confronted an audience member when their ringing cellphone disrupted the performance on two separate occasions. In the first instance, Jackman, remaining in character as a Chicago policeman, turned to the audience and said: ‘You ... James Bond News Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:54:57 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/daniel-craig-and-hugh-jackman-ringing-in-the-rain-t1651.htm#6924 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/daniel-craig-and-hugh-jackman-ringing-in-the-rain-t1651.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/on-her-majestys-secret-service-screening-at-new-yorks-lafayette-theatre-t1649.htm Bond Crazy James fans in New York will be able to catch George Lazenby as 007 on the big screen this November. A screening of 1969’s On Her Majesty’s Secret Service is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 28 November at the Lafayette Theatre in Suffern, New York. The screening, which begins at 11:30am, is part of the theatre’s fall season of Big Screen Classics. Ticket price is $7.00 per person. The Lafayette Theatre is located at 97 Lafayette Ave., Suffern, NY 10901. For ... James Bond News Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:23:00 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/on-her-majestys-secret-service-screening-at-new-yorks-lafayette-theatre-t1649.htm#6921 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/james-bond-news-f4/on-her-majestys-secret-service-screening-at-new-yorks-lafayette-theatre-t1649.htm