Gibson a father for eighth time Nov 3, 2009
Grigorieva, a pianist and songwriter, also has a teenage son with former James Bond actor Timothy Dalton. Gibson, 53, already has seven children with estranged wife Robyn, who filed for divorce to end their 28-year marriage in April. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Facebook spy Nov 2, 2009
The 'James Bond' taking top job at MI6 ... Indeed, he is said to cut a deft figure on the dance floor and his suave manner has led to him being likened by the press to James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan. (BBC News -- UK)
Passages & Obituaries Nov 1, 2009
No, the first feature film about James Bond, died on Monday at his home in Manhattan. He was 91. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
'Pelham' director turns up the tension Nov 1, 2009
Joseph Wiseman, an actor who played the sinister scientist and title character of Dr. No in the first James Bond feature film, has died. He was 91. (Fresno Bee)
Hammer glamour Oct 31, 2009
She also appeared in Roger Moore's first outing as James Bond in Live and Let Die, and alongside Frankie Howerd in the Up Pompeii film. The actress, now aged 60, features on the front cover of a new book by Hammer historian Marcus Hearn that celebrates two decades of Hammer glamour. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Arise, Sir Dracula! Christopher Lee knighted Oct 31, 2009
He has also portrayed a succession of baddies from Scaramanga in the James Bond movie "The Man With The Golden Gun" to Saruman in "The Lord of the Rings.". He was knighted by Prince Charles for his services to drama and to charity spanning during a decades-long career that has seen him appear in more than 250 film and television productions. (Yahoo! Asia News)
La Roux Don Huge Glasses, Melting Plastic In New Video Oct 30, 2009
The style of Jackson's original concept for the video was a cross between the shadows-chasing-shadows aesthetic of "The Third Man" and the silhouettes-in-sunglasses title credit sequences of the James Bond films. Jackson confessed that the oversized glasses made h 00003A57 er look a bit like Mike Teavee from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.". (VHI.com -- Music News)
Leaked video game footage shows terrorist attack Oct 30, 2009
The game's makers said before the leak that they strive for "real world" authenticity in weapon types, military tactics and locations, but the plot is more James Bond action movie than ripped-from-the-headlines. "As far as the story goes, Makarov is this super villain and you are this task force," Infinity Ward creative strategist Robert Bowling said in a recent interview. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Swine Flu Etiquette: Should families self quarantine? Oct 29, 2009
And, I have suggestion for a fun Friday topic that is sure to generate a multitude of comments it deals with James Bond s first girl friend and how she has changed the standards of marriage after 45+ years. I have a. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Creative DIY Halloween Costumes Oct 25, 2009
Otherwise, a couple can go as James Bond and his Bond Girl du jour. Halloween Costume Ideas for Literature Buffs. (Suite101.com)
Joseph Wiseman; actor played Bond foe 'Dr. No.' Oct 22, 2009
LOS ANGELES - Joseph Wiseman, a stage and screen actor who played the sinister title character in Dr. No, the 1962 film that introduced Sean Connery as James Bond, has died. He was 91. (Boston Globe)
Bond villain dies at 91 Oct 22, 2009
Canadian-born stage and screen actor Joseph Wiseman, most famous for playing the archetypal James Bond villain Doctor No, has died at the age of 91, his daughter told US media on Wednesday. Wiseman died on Monday at his home in Manhattan, his daughter Martha told The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times. (iAfrica.com)
> The Pitch: Firm makes buying products you see just a click away Oct 22, 2009
This will solve the problem of viewers fast-forwarding through ads and allow viewers to immediately access such information as what kind of car is driven by a character such as James Bond. MANAGEMENT TEAM: Co-Founder and CEO Tom Frank most recently was CEO of after being chief operating officer at He began his career at before migrating to Hollywood where he ran as a producer. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
James Bond's Dr No dies aged 91 Oct 22, 2009
Actor Joseph Wiseman, who played villain Dr No in the first James Bond film of the same name has died aged 91, US media have reported. Wiseman, who had recently been in declining health, died at home in Manhattan, his daughter Martha said. (BBC News -- Americas)
Conman accused cries over abuse Oct 22, 2009
Page last updated at 16:39 GMT, Wednesday, 21 October 2009 17:39 UK. Paul Bint, left, is accused of posing as Keir Starmer QC. (BBC News -- UK)
* World News Quick Take Oct 21, 2009
Joseph Wiseman, the actor most widely known for playing the title character in Dr. No, the first feature film about James Bond, died on Monday at his home in Manhattan. He was 91. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Wiseman, who played villain in 1962 'Dr. No,' dies Oct 21, 2009
Joseph Wiseman, an actor who played the sinister scientist and title character Dr. No in the first James Bond feature film, has died ... He is likely best known, however, for his villainous role in "Dr. No," the first in a long string of James Bond movies ... The 1962 film introduced Sean Connery as James Bond and also starred Ursula Andress. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Swimmer Dara Torres set for biggest challenge yet Oct 20, 2009
" She's also got the sixth season of "Entourage" and a bunch of movies ready to punch up, from the latest James Bond flick to "The Manchurian Candidate. ""I went nuts on DVDs," she joked.But no matter how many books she reads or movies she watches, nothing will replace the thrill of gliding through the water, or going on an early morning bike ride."At some point, she will freak out," Lohberg said, breaking into a hearty chuckle. "This is going to be a new experience for her. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Green Lantern will not be filmed in Australia because of strongdollar Oct 20, 2009
The Green Lantern, due to be released in 2011, stars Ryan Reynolds and is directed by former James Bond director Martin Campbell. The production was expected to create about 500 jobs in NSW, which secured the film over Victoria and Queensland. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Daniel Melnick, 77; produced hit movies and TV shows Oct 19, 2009
Inspired by the success of James Bond movies, Mr. Melnick made his mark on popular culture with the 1960s spy-spoof television series Get Smart that starred Don Adams as bumbling secret agent Maxwell Smart. James Bond and Inspector Clouseau - those are the two biggest hits out there. (Boston Globe)
For Sela Ward, taking risks no act Oct 18, 2009
It was 1996, at age 39, when she auditioned to play opposite Pierce Brosnan in a James Bond film. The casting director said "no thanks" and offered this parting remark: "What we really want is Sela, but Sela 10 years ago.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Sunday TV: Curb Your Enthusiasm Oct 17, 2009
Hannay does espionage with a gentlemanly swagger but unlike his better-known successor, James Bond, he manages without gee-whiz gizmos and special effects. He sashays through secret passageways, cracks codes and never rumples his waistcoat. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Will.i.am finds muse in home studio Oct 15, 2009
"It's very James Bond," Reid says. Inside, at a landing overlooking the studio, a groin vault ceiling is reminiscent of those found in Romanesque and Gothic churches. (AZCentral -- Home)
MGM's 'Stargate Universe' Ratings Blast Off Oct 13, 2009
"With this success, SGU continues to be a very important franchise in the MGM family along with James Bond, Pink Panther, The Hobbit and Rocky," said Gary Marenzi, Co-President, MGM Worldwide Television. "We anticipate global success for the series as SGU continues its roll out around the world and we are thrilled that younger audiences worldwide are discovering and embracing our very addictive series.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
How Butler did it Oct 12, 2009
In 2001, the Scot was being considered to take over the role of James Bond ... In 2001, the Scot was being considered to take over the role of James Bond. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The A to Z of Bathurst Oct 10, 2009
He is also a James Bond movie stunt driver. T. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Don't Panic! Oct 10, 2009
Colfer's book joins a list of recent "authorized sequels" of classics like Peter Pan, James Bond, Dracula, and Winnie-The-Pooh. The author says he "tried to shut out the whole business side of it" when he was writing. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Black money: In film and fiction Oct 10, 2009
10 October 2009, 12:36pm IST. In Robert Ludlum's best-selling The Bourne Identity, which was made into a film, Jason Bourne is a spy who has lost his memory. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Hotel heir slaying sparks bitter estate feud Oct 9, 2009
The massive hotel, with its signature curved exterior, was the setting for the James Bond movie "Goldfinger.". Left a sizable estate to his son, widowThe founder, Ben Novack Sr., was often photographed with celebrities along with his wife Bernice, a striking redheaded ex-model. (MSNBC -- Crime)
New luxury cars rev up horsepower, style Oct 9, 2009
Sold off by Ford Motor Co. in 2007 to a consortium that includes Kuwaiti investors, the Aston Martin brand made famous by movie spy James Bond is busy following through on the company's first four-door car. The four-seat Rapide, which was displayed as a concept car at auto shows in recent years, earned high praise for its seductive looks. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Birth control pill could put women off macho men? Oct 9, 2009
In this combination photo, Actor Orlando Bloom (L) attends a meeting with city officials in Sarajevo August 12, 2008, and British actor Daniel Craig waves to Japanese fans as he arrives at the Japanese premiere for his latest James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace" in Tokyo November 25, 2008. Agencies. (People's Daily Online, China)
Girls of ‘St. Trinian’s’ just want to have fun Oct 9, 2009
Everett was rumored to be the next James Bond (although, who hasn t at this point) and the next Cary Grant. Then Daniel Craig became the new James Bond and George Clooney the new Grant. (Boston Globe)
China torn over Internet freedoms Oct 8, 2009
Beauty, espionage and military intelligence - the combination was worthy of a James Bond movie and soon aroused keen attention on the Internet. However, only hours later, the dramatic news was quietly withdrawn from most of the websites. (Asia Times Online)
Weekend News Roundup Oct 8, 2009
Boeing Demos Weaponized Laser It looks and acts like something right out of a James Bond movie, but the Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL) is very real. Developed by Boeing, the ATL is the smaller of the company's two raygun projects and has no clear military applications as of yet, while its jumbo-jet mounted big brother, the Airborne Laser (ABL), will be used to destroy incoming intercontinental missiles from hundreds of kilometers away. (IGN Gear)
How the Taliban Rose from Afghan Turmoil Oct 7, 2009
All while the Mujahedeen were celebrated as freedom fighters, standing shoulder to shoulder with James Bond and Rambo in Hollywood films. The Soviets withdrew - defeated - in 1989. (CBS News)
Dollar to blow out Lantern Oct 6, 2009
The director is Martin Campbell, who made the James Bond movies GoldenEye and Casino Royale. Reynolds has told a US talk show that The Green Lantern was four to five months away from shooting. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Tony Blair for EU President? Oct 6, 2009
James Bond, secret service agent 007, might need a new point of entry; and I anticipate frat boys from Skull societies accidentally drifting to Mainland China. s airspace claiming they were on a joy ride from Taiwan and were trained Reserve Air Force, just to test the technology. (CBS News)
Movie review: Duplicity -- 4 out of 5 stars Oct 4, 2009
It re-teams Julia Roberts with one of the few leading men who can hold his own with her, Clive Owen, serves her up as another sassy leading lady with legs and gives us yet another taste of how Owen might have played James Bond. All this from the fellow who made Michael Clayton, a dry, dark and much more sinister look at malignant malfeasance among the Fortune 500. (FOX61, CT)
Officials: Quake Wiped Out Entire Villages Oct 4, 2009
A nuclear bomb explosion in the Oceans could cause a tsunami and the James Bond movie A VIEW TO A KILL (1985) with Roger Moore is about simultaneous manmade earthquakes would cut California in half. Maybe the British knows the truth and are trying to tell the world with movies if powerful families are involved. (CBS News)
International Trade Reps See Cranberry Harvest (2) Oct 4, 2009
Some of the ads featured actor Daniel Craig, famous for his role as James Bond. - Cranberry honey is popular in Japan. (Agri-View, WI)
Jackman and Craig: Chicago Cops, Broadway Stars Oct 3, 2009
A Steady Rain,a new Broadway play by Keith Huff starring Hugh Jackman and Daniel (James Bond) Craig, raises another warning flag the minute the lights go up. The two actors are the only people on stage, talking directly to the audience, and the play is little more than a pair of interwoven monologues. (Time.com)
* Volunteer worker creates smart oral health gadget Oct 3, 2009
Chou Chin-yuan (P), who was a truck driver before retiring and becoming a volunteer for the foundation, has invented a portable dental equipment case dubbed the Tzu Chi 007 because of its similarity to 007s briefcase as seen in the James Bond series of films. The healthcare environment in disaster zones is really bad. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
MGM Studio Gains Concession From Lenders Oct 2, 2009
The studio owns rights to the James Bond and Pink Panther franchises and is developing two films based on J.R.R. Tolkien's novel, "The Hobbit," set for release in late 2011. A remake of the 1982 hit "Poltergeist" is due out next year. (ABC News -- Wire)
How Not to Defeat al Qaeda Oct 2, 2009
Al Qaeda does not exist in a vacuum like the -SPECTRE of James Bond movies. It has always operated in close coordination with allies. (CBS News)
On Demand picks Oct 2, 2009
(Encore on Comcast) This sloppy spoof of James Bond movies has a few funny moments - intentionally and not. Linda Hunt as arch villain Ilsa Grunt is a gas; Richard Grieco as a student mistaken for a CIA agent is dull. (Boston Globe)
Spiritual Soundings: The theology of Mad Men Oct 1, 2009
As stylized as the opener of a James Bond film, they show Draper in black-and-white silhouette, and he s not chasing anything but falling. Falling past office towers. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Centre stage Sep 30, 2009
The duo, best-known for their movie roles as James Bond and the mutant Wolverine from X-Men, are starring in A Steady Rain, a gritty two-hander about the friendship between a pair of cops ... Sporting a handlebar moustache, Craig was a world away from his sexy James Bond persona as Joey, Denny's police partner ... The producers of the play, who include James Bond movie producer Barbara Broccoli, have reportedly bought the film rights though neither actor has yet signed on for that project. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Hugh Jackman, Daniel Craig shine through 'A Steady Rain' Sep 30, 2009
The traits that made and obvious fits for Wolverine and James Bond are not, however, their most valuable assets here. True, the actors' rugged masculinity lends credibility to their portraits of Chicago police officers who have seen their share of scuffles, both in and out of the line of duty. (USA Today -- Life)
Jackman stops play to chide cell phone offender Sep 30, 2009
Jackman won a Tony Award in 2004 for his performance as Peter Allen in the musical The Boy from Oz. Craig, filmdoms latest James Bond, is making his Broadway debut. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
New heights for Burns and PBS Sep 30, 2009
The same night that The National Parks was premiering on PBS, A&E was airing reruns of CSI: Miami and Criminal Minds while Bravo had a Law & Order: Criminal Intent marathon, competing with a James Bond night on BBC America. Programming on Ovation and Discovery is less commercial, but they re still a far cry from PBS.. (Boston Globe)
S.F. home makes most of steep infill lot Sep 30, 2009
This is also what's known as a smart home, for it has a wealth of features worthy of a James Bond movie. There's the electronic latch and video intercom on the front door, the motorized skylights with rain sensors and the ability to check the home's temperature and adjust both the lights and the shades with the flick of one's iPhone. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
A new type of bachelor bash Sep 30, 2009
Exotic not that kind bachelor party ideas - Active- msnbc. Exotic not that kind bachelor party ideas. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Review: `Surrogates' is a robotic retread Sep 25, 2009
Yes, like James Bond, John McClane has gotten the Ken doll treatment. For an aging action star, the pseudo Willis is almost a pun, a wink at moviegoers' need for stars that never age. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Dancing with Gillettes Stars Sep 25, 2009
Irene and Brent Daly go from day-time teachers to nighttime 00-agents during a fiery tango dramatized by the James Bond persona. They had little dance experience before this but it has been a struggle for both. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Liquidation threatens debt-laden MGM Sep 25, 2009
Moreover, sources said the equity owners believe the liquidation threat is a bluff because it would damage MGM's brand and trigger termination rights to lucrative franchises like "James Bond," thus hurting the studio's value and the amount of recovery for debtholders ... Moreover, sources said the equity owners believe the liquidation threat is a bluff because it would damage MGM's brand and trigger termination rights to lucrative franchises like "James Bond," thus hurting the studio's value and... (New York Post -- Business)
Hacker shares tricks of trade Sep 24, 2009
"I do not look like James Bond," he said during the lecture. "You will never find a spy who looks like him ... then everybody freaking knows!". (Daily Collegian, PA)
A prayer for the leader Sep 24, 2009
Grigorieva already has a 12-year-old son with James Bond actor Timothy Dalton. WITH BROWNLOW BLANK SPOTS. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ follows procedure Sep 22, 2009
So it helps if your persona is quirky, as with Linda Hunt, who plays an agency administrator with more than a few shades of James Bond s Q. Alternately, you could be LL Cool J, who is effortlessly appealing onscreen, perhaps because he doesn t seem to take anything too seriously. He sails breezily through every scene with a faint smile on his face, reciting wisecracks and showing off his formidable biceps. (Boston Globe)
Raley: Heaps shows guts in loss » Sep 21, 2009
With his leading-man looks and wearing a black top, Joe Montana showed up to watch his son play, eerily looking more like actor Daniel Craig's James Bond character than a former NFL quarterback. Wayne Gretzky, whose son Trevor is a backup quarterback for Oaks Christian, sat in the stands with his actress wife, Janet. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
'The Informant' Sep 18, 2009
But investigations by the FBI and U.S. Department of Justice don't play out like a James Bond caper or a Crichton thriller, thanks to the true-life bones of the story told in an exhaustive source book by Kurt Eichenwald. Screenwriter Scott Z. Burns turns up the volume on Whitacre's inner monologues, here doubling as voice-overs. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Orchestral epic Sep 18, 2009
Dom Howard talks Vera Lynn and James Bond. And drummer Dom Howard hints the new songs are likely to wow audiences on the Muse autumn tour. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Hollywood tale Sep 17, 2009
As the studio behind James Bond, will MGM continue to fight another day. But despite all this, Mr Redstone remains bullish about the future. (BBC News -- Americas)
Meyers Movie Blog #7 - Back To School Sep 17, 2009
How many actors have played James Bond in the everlasting film series. How many Oscars has actress Meryl Streep been nominated for. (Umassathletics.com)
Britain to allow TV product placement Sep 14, 2009
I don't think anyone suggests our enjoyment of James Bond films is any less because of product placement. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Robert Pattinson tops fantasy teacher poll Sep 13, 2009
James Bond star Daniel Craig also made the list - as the fantasy school's physical education coach. (Source: chinadaily. (Xinhuanet, China)
