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Spectre sets the record for vehicular destruction

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If you thought the level of carnage on display in Furious 7 was out of control, then you’re apparently in store for much more with Spectre, as it had a production budget allowing for the destruction of £24 million-worth of Aston Martin DB10 sports cars alone.In an interview with The Daily Mail, stunt coordinator Gary Powell spoke […]

The 5 James Bond Songs That Bomb

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Simon Columb with the five worst Bond songs… We have now heard Sam Smith’s new Spectre theme song, ‘Writing’s on the Wall’. After Adele’s Skyfall number, very much in the vein of Goldfinger and Thunderball, Smith had a tough act to follow. The James Bond titular tracks remain key to the success of the series, as the pop tune is endlessly played […]

Sam Smith unveils Spectre theme ‘Writing’s On The Wall’ to mixed online reaction

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British soul singer Sam Smith has unveiled his official theme song for the new James Bond movie Spectre, which is entitled ‘Writing On The Wall’. You can hear the song on Spotify.The song mixes Smith’s baritone and falsetto and has a title that likely refers to an image from the Spectre trailer in which Bond’s […]

Pierce Brosnan expects new James Bond to be white and male

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Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan (No Escape) has told the Press Association that the next star to play Ian Fleming’s iconic spy will almost certainly be a white man.SEE ALSO: Pierce Brosnan shares his thoughts on a gay James BondSEE ALSO: Daniel Craig hints at 007 retirement after Spectre, Bond author says Idris Elba […]

Who Will Be The Next Bond?

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After much speculation, Neil Calloway looks at some runners and riders to be the next 007…This week came the frankly ridiculous news that David Beckham was being lined up to be the next James Bond. Now, it could be true, or it could just be that the British tabloid the Daily Star needed a front […]

UPDATE: Daniel Craig hints at 007 retirement after Spectre, Bond author says Idris Elba is “too street” for the role

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Back in 2012 it was reported that Daniel Craig had signed a two-film extension to his 007 contract following Skyfall, but now it seems he may be looking to retire his license to kill following this year’s Spectre.Speaking to Esquire, Craig was asked if he plans to return as James Bond following the spy’s 24th […]