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James Bond Was Based On Lloyd Webber's Father-in-law
Ian Fleming based his James Bond character on composer Andrew Lloyd Webber's former father-in-law.The theatre impresario's TV personality daughter Imogen has revealed the writer drew inspiration for his superspy from her grandfather. She says, "He's...
By WENN on 30 December 2011
Skyfall Will Have Unique Bond Action
The new James Bond movie will have its "own kind of action".Screenwriter John Logan has promised the stunt scenes in the 23rd movie in the franchise - which sees Daniel Craig portray the iconic British...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 November 2011
Fleming's Rare Car On Sale
A vintage sports car once owned by JAMES BOND creator IAN FLEMING is set to fetch $195,000 (£130,000) at auction.The made-to-order AC Aceca Coupe was bought brand new by Fleming in 1962, and is one...
By WENN on 08 September 2010
Mcavoy To Play Fleming In Movie?
JAMES MCAVOY has been tipped to play JAMES BOND creator IAN FLEMING in a new movie.The Atonement actor has reportedly been approached to star as the writer in a biopic about his colourful life, including...
By WENN on 31 December 2009
Fleming's Moneypenny Dies
A woman who is said to have inspired the character of MISS MONEYPENNY in IAN FLEMING's JAMES BOND novels has died at the age of 88.Dame Victoire 'Paddy' Ridsdale passed away on 16 December (09)....
By WENN on 19 December 2009
Fox: 'Craig Is Wrong For Bond'
British actor EDWARD FOX has blasted casting directors on the latest JAMES BOND movie CASINO ROYALE, because he thinks new 007 DANIEL CRAIG is "utterly wrong" for the part. THE DAY OF THE JACKAL star,...
By WENN on 15 March 2007
Moneypenny Axed From Casino Royale
Producers of the forthcoming JAMES BOND movie CASINO ROYALE have axed the legendary MISS MONEYPENNY character. Moneypenny, who has waved the suave superspy off on some of his most perilous missions, been written out...
By WENN on 16 October 2005
Christopher Lee: 'Fleming Wanted Mason For Bond'
Late JAMES BOND creator IAN FLEMING originally wanted JAMES MASON to play the suave spy. STAR WARS actor CHRISTOPHER LEE, who counted Fleming as a cousin, is convinced Bond has never been captured on...
By WENN on 25 March 2005
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