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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 […]

12 Films We’d Love to See at This Year’s London Film Festival

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With the full line-up for this year’s 59th BFI London Film Festival set to be unveiled on Tuesday, September 1st, Senior Staff Writer Scott Davis looks ahead to the festival with some of the films that may be part of the extensive programme. We’ve already had confirmation that Suffragette, starring Carey Mulligan and Meryl Streep, […]

Sam Mendes says “Bond has been rebooted” for Spectre

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Following on from the latest featurette focussing on the women of Spectre [watch it here], Entertainment Weekly caught up with director Sam Mendes, who suggested that Bond “has been rebooted” with Skyfall, and the upcoming 24th adventure will explore 007’s origin story. “Bond has been rebooted at the end of the movie,” states Mendes. “This […]

Dave Bautista talks Mr. Hinx role in Spectre

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Following his breakthrough role as Drax the Destroyer in last year’s Guardians of the Galaxy, former WWE superstar Dave Bautista is set to lock horns with Daniel Craig’s 007 later this year as he takes on the role of Christoph Waltz’s henchman Mr. Hinx in Spectre. Speaking to Daily Star Sunday, Bautista has discussed his […]

Ellie Goulding hints she is singing Spectre theme

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In a move that seemingly confirms rumours swirling around the upcoming Bond film Spectre, singer Ellie Goulding has tweeted a message quoting one of the series most iconic lines. Without further explanation the singer, who recently sang ‘Love Me Like You Do’ for the 50 Shades of Grey feature, tweeted out to her followers the simlpe message: […]

Christoph Waltz once again denies playing Bond villain Blofeld in Spectre

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It seems that Christoph Waltz is sticking to his story. On the very day that the cast for Spectre was officially unveiled, actor Christoph Waltz revealed that his character was called Franz Oberhauser, despite many believing he would play the classic Bond villain Blofeld. Since then he has denied playing Blofeld several times, but since […]

Spectre to get the IMAX treatment

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With the first trailer for Spectre set to land tonight at 11.45pm, EON Productions, MGM and Sony Pictures have announced that James Bond’s 24th official adventure is set for the IMAX treatment when it arrives in cinemas this October and November. A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a […]

Stephanie Sigman joins Spectre as Bond girl Estrella

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The official 007 Twitter account has revealed that the currently-in-production Spectre has added another Bond girl to its cast, with Stephanie Sigman (Miss Bala, The Bridge) announced as portraying the character of Estrella… Spectre is set for release in the UK on October 23rd 2015 in the UK and November 6th 2015 in the States. […]