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Samsung GALAXY S 4 Lands in Romania “Bond-Style,” by Helicopter

One month after the official reveal of the Galaxy S 4, the smartphone has been officially introduced in Romania.The Galaxy S 4 launch in Romania has been special as the company decided to bring the smartphone by helicopter on top of one of the highest office buildings in Bucharest, Romania’s capital city.Two gu...

18 April 2013
11:25 GMT

Next James Bond Movie Drops Within 3 Years, MGM Announces

Sam Mendes is out of the James Bond film franchise but the next movie is still on schedule. MGM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gary Barber have confirmed that a new installment will most likely come out in three years’ time. “We are very excited about the franchise, we look forward to announcing a d...

20 March 2013
05:34 GMT

Danny Boyle Explains Why He Won’t Do Bond: Big-Budget Films Aren’t for Me

Now that Sam Mendes has dropped out of the James Bond franchise after “Skyfall,” speculation is ripe on who could possibly replace him. Danny Boyle is a favorite with fans and critics but, as it happens, big-budget films like this one are simply not his cup of tea. Boyle was linked to Bond since before ...

15 March 2013
15:41 GMT

Sam Mendes Is Out of James Bond Franchise

If you listen carefully, you might hear thousands of old and new James Bond fans screaming in desperation and disappointment. Sam Mendes, who directed the critically acclaimed “Skyfall,” has announced he’s done with the 007 franchise. Mendes, much like leading man Daniel Craig himself, was almost ...

6 March 2013
09:15 GMT

Oscars 2013: Tie in Sound Editing Is the Sixth Ever

Ted and Mark Wahlberg took to the stage last night at the 2013 Academy Awards to present the Oscar for Best Sound Editing and, to their and the world’s surprise, it was a tie between “Skyfall” and “Zero Dark Thirty.” Even Wahlberg was surprised to find that out and, just to make sure no...

25 February 2013
10:22 GMT

Oscars 2013: Adele Performs “Skyfall” – Video

Adele couldn’t be at the Brit Awards 2013 last week, where she won Best Single, because she was in LA rehearsing for her performance at the Oscars 2013. You can now see what she’s been working on in the video below. For the biggest night of the year in the film industry, Adele performed the theme from t...

25 February 2013
04:24 GMT

Oscars 2013: Shirley Bassey Brings Down the House – Video

As announced a while back, Shirley Bassey performed just hours ago at the Oscars 2013. To say that her number was impressive is an understatement so, hopefully, the video below will convince you of just how amazing it was. Bassey was part of the James Bond tribute, which was included in the Oscarcast to mark the 50...

25 February 2013
02:25 GMT

Activision Delivers Smaller Number of Licensed Games During 2013

Video game publisher Activision has plans to launch a smaller number of video games based on its licensed properties, like James Bond or Spider Man, during the current year, focusing more on its own internally delivered universes. A statement about the layoff of about 30 persons at the company, sent to Kotaku, state...

20 February 2013
13:11 GMT

Oscars 2013: Shirley Bassey Will Perform

The Oscars are usually considered a very glitzy but dull awards show, but this year promises to be different. Dame Shirley Bassey has been confirmed as one of the performers of the night, the Los Angeles Times reports. Considering that Bassey is the voice behind the theme songs for the James Bond movies “Goldf...

9 February 2013
06:24 GMT

Viral of the Day: Honest Trailer for “Skyfall”

You can’t call yourself a movie buff and not have heard of the “Honest Trailer” series from Screen Junkies. Above is a brand new video from it, an Honest Trailer for the latest James Bond film, “Skyfall.” Check it out. “His name is Bond, James Bond... and everyone in the univers...

6 February 2013
15:41 GMT

Rumor Mill: Activision's James Bond Games Pulled Because of Expired License

On Friday, video game publisher Activision pulled its James Bond themed video games from both its own store front and from Valve’s Steam, although the company failed to offer a clear reason for the move. Now, a source inside Activision, quoted by NeoGamr, states that the titles are no longer sold because the l...

6 January 2013
17:09 GMT

James Bond Games Removed from Steam and Activision Store

James Bond themed video games published by Activision Blizzard have now been removed from the Steam digital distribution service and from the company’s own store. This includes 007 Legends, which launched in 2012 and was created by Eurocom, James Bond 007: Blood Stone, from Bizarre Creations and Quantum of Sol...

5 January 2013
05:30 GMT

Oscars 2013: Oscarcast Will Include James Bond Tribute

James Bond is coming to the Oscars. The prestigious awards gala will include a special segment to mark the 50th anniversary of the insanely successful film franchise, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron note that a James Bond collage will be included in the Oscarcast because the 50...

4 January 2013
09:54 GMT

Top 2012 Movies with Most Mistakes Recorded

To err is human but one would expect movies to have fewer mistakes, especially if they spend what feels like an eternity in production. Ideally speaking, our favorite movies would also be flawless but, you know it, we don’t live in an ideal world. Far from taking anything from the overall value of a film, movie...

26 December 2012
08:01 GMT

“Snowfall” Trailer: Where James Bond Meets Christmas

Assuming you ever wondered how Santa Claus would look like if he were to do the stuff James Bond does in the films, the video above should provide you with an answer. It’s the trailer for “Snowfall.” Considering the success of the latest James Bond movie “Skyfall,” it’s no wonder ...

15 December 2012
06:45 GMT

BioWare Was Working on Bourne Meets 007 Spy RPG in 2009

Trent Oster, currently the leader of Overhaul Games and who has previously worked at BioWare, has revealed that the company was working on a spy-themed action role-playing game in 2009, but that the project was canceled by publisher Electronic Arts. Apparently, the code name for the project was Agent and it is no l...

8 December 2012
16:41 GMT

Photo of the Day: The Most Suave James Bond Tribute Ever

With “Skyfall,” the 23rd James Bond installment, now in theaters, perhaps it’s time to remind you (again) of what makes this franchise so incredibly popular and awesome. The gif below should offer you a very strong indication of that. That thing would be continuity: James Bond is one of the most t...

21 November 2012
16:41 GMT

One-Man Electric Helicopter Looks like Something James Bond Would Buy

Not very long ago, an expo in Nagoya, Japan witnessed the unveiling of a one-man electric helicopter produced by Japanese company Hirobo. The people who came up with the idea for this innovative and environmentally-friendly means of transportation argue that they first and foremost thought about commuters and peopl...

20 November 2012
08:45 GMT

Watch: The Sound of “Skyfall”

If you still haven’t seen “Skyfall,” the latest James Bond film, perhaps the video above will convince you it should be on your to-do/see list. It’s about the making of the sound of “Skyfall.” The video comes courtesy of Soundworks Collection, and invites fans behind the curtain, ...

13 November 2012
09:16 GMT

Hugh Jackman Mocks Daniel Craig for James Bond Role – Video

Seriously, not loving Hugh Jackman would be a challenge. However, assuming you still don’t, check out the video above, which is a skit shot for BBC America’s Britannia Awards, where Craig is honored with the accolade of Artist of the Year. For those who don’t know, Jackman and Craig are actuall...

13 November 2012
05:35 GMT

Rihanna Would Make Great James Bond Girl Because She’s “Dirty” – Video

If you ever wondered who would win a make-believe competition for the best Bond girl, Beyonce or Rihanna, Daniel Craig is here to provide the answer. Check out the video above to hear it straight from him. Speaking with Global Grind to promote the latest installment in the franchise, “Skyfall,” Craig di...

12 November 2012
15:21 GMT

Daniel Craig: Gay James Bond Will Never Happen

Even before “Skyfall” came out, there was a lot of talk about a particular scene in it, which sees Daniel Craig’s James Bond and Javier Bardem’s villain, Silva, share a moment unlike any other in any other 007 film. To be more exact, the scene sees Silva touch Bond on the chest in a very sug...

12 November 2012
09:40 GMT

Must See: “50 Years of James Bond: The Movie” Supercut

The latest James Bond installment, “Skyfall,” drops in theaters in the US tonight, Friday, November 9. Before you head on to see it, above is something to get you better acquainted with one of the most enduring and most successful film franchises of all times. This year also marks the 50th anniversary fo...

9 November 2012
13:31 GMT

New “Skyfall” Featurette: See It in IMAX

On the occasion of the US release of the latest James Bond film, the 23rd to date, “Skyfall,” Sony Pictures has released a brand new featurette meant to convince you to see it in IMAX. Check it out in full and in HD above. As director Sam Mendes explains, the pressure to deliver the biggest and best Ja...

9 November 2012
11:00 GMT

Become James Bond in 007 Legends, Now Live on Steam

Developed by Eurocom, a company specialized in porting popular titles to various platforms, 007 Legends continues Bond’s saga with new adventures. The game has just been released on Steam and promises Bond aficionados intense action and challenging missions. Fans of the genre can purchase 007 Legends for 50 EU...

2 November 2012
23:31 GMT

Vatican Praises “Skyfall” in Glowing Review

It’s not just fans and critics who are falling head over heels in love with the “new” James Bond in the 23rd installment, “Skyfall,” now out in theaters. The Vatican also loves the latest 007 incarnation – very much so actually. In a review of the film published in the official Va...

2 November 2012
09:39 GMT

Sophos Labs #Sophospuzzle: Convert “James Bond” Text to URL

Sophos Labs has announced another interesting puzzle for those who enjoy putting their minds to work. This time, #sophospuzzle participants will have to convert a text into an URL. The text that must be converted is this: 44516 54221 43313 slash SHAKE DON'T STIR If you can’t figure it out right from the ...

2 November 2012
08:54 GMT

James Bond Fan Changes Her Name to Ridiculously Long James Bond Name

If you call yourself a superfan of the James Bond franchise, you haven’t met or heard of Emma Louise Hodges yet – or, by her current name, Miss Pussy Galore Honey Rider Solitaire Plenty O'Toole May Day Xenia Onatopp Holly Goodhead Tiffany Case Kissy Suzuki Mary Goodnight Jinx Johnson Octopussy Domino...

1 November 2012
16:31 GMT

Viral of the Day: James Bond 007, Movie Deatmatch

With the release of “Skyfall,” the 23rd James Bond installment, the debate on who is the best James Bond ever has started all over again. The video above will probably settle it. Not really, no – but it’s way too much fun to watch to not have included it in today’s Viral of the Day. I...

31 October 2012
06:15 GMT

“Skyfall” Shatters International Box Office Records

As predicted, the 23rd James Bond installment, “Skyfall,” is taking no prisoners at the box office: opening in 25 foreign countries this weekend, it has literally shattered international box office records. The film is yet to arrive in the US, where it opens on November 9, but the international tally is...

29 October 2012
06:33 GMT

Skyfall – Movie Review

It has taken 50 years and 23 films for James Bond to finally reveal himself. “Skyfall,” the latest installment in the time-enduring and ever successful franchise, proposes a Bond like no other, taking the character one, natural step further, while also tipping the hat gracefully at the film heritage it&rs...

27 October 2012
10:31 GMT

Infographic: James Bond Is the Ultimate Traveler

Previous James Bond infographics have shown us how he’s the most dangerous and suave man alive, while also establishing which was the Bondiest of all Bonds ever. The one above is more practical, if you will. Coming from MyDestination, the infographic above (click on the image to see it in full) names Bond th...

26 October 2012
15:11 GMT

Idris Elba Could Be the Next Black James Bond

Some time ago, Jamie Foxx said it was about time the James Bond franchise got a black 007, and he expressed his availability to play him. According to Bond girl Naomie Harris, the role might go to Idris Elba. Speaking with The Huffington Post on the occasion of the London premiere of “Skyfall,” the late...

25 October 2012
11:08 GMT

New “Skyfall” Clip: When Bond Met Q

Just in case you weren’t hyped enough already for the release of the latest James Bond movie, “Skyfall,” here’s one more video to really, really get you there. It’s not a trailer: it’s actually better because it’s a scene from the film. The video shows a brief glimpse at Bo...

23 October 2012
04:52 GMT

50 Years of James Bond: Martinis, Conquests, Kills – Infographic

James Bond, the film franchise, has recently turned 50, thus providing the perfect opportunity for fans and the media to stop and have a look back, in the hope of determining which was the Bondiest James Bond of all. Much like the infographic I was telling you about a few days ago, the one above (coming straight fr...

19 October 2012
15:31 GMT

Willow Smith Covers Adele’s “Skyfall” – Video

Adele’s “Skyfall,” the theme song of the latest James Bond film, which drops in theaters this month, is one of the bestselling tracks right now. It’s also incredibly popular with other celebrities, as the video above will confirm. Willow Smith, Will Smith’s young daughter, can do much ...

19 October 2012
14:31 GMT

Watch: 15 Minutes of “Skyfall” B-Roll Footage

“Skyfall” will be out in theaters at the end of the month in the UK and on November 9 in the US. In the meantime, it’s getting massive buzz online, especially from the critics community. The videos below, while not showing anything even remotely spoiler-ish as to the plot, will offer an insight in...

18 October 2012
15:21 GMT

James Bond Might Be Gay in “Skyfall”

The reasons men would love to be James Bond, if even for a day, are: the guns, the cars, the women (not particularly in that order). Bond has always had his way with the ladies but, with “Skyfall,” he might be switching lanes, albeit for a very short period of time. MovieLine notes that, in one particul...

18 October 2012
09:41 GMT

Anderson Cooper Tries to Be James Bond, Fails – Video

You would think that, with his impressive resume, there’s little that Anderson Cooper sets his mind to and doesn’t achieve. Sadly, that does not include being a believable James Bond, as the video below will confirm. Cooper hosted the CBS 60 Minutes special on James Bond, on the occasion of the franchis...

17 October 2012
05:19 GMT

Infographic: Pierce Brosnan Was Deadliest James Bond of All

“Skyfall,” the 23rd James Bond installment, is merely weeks from theatrical release. As the slick, handsome and dangerous 007 spy turns 50 (that’s years of on-screen activity), it’s time to have a look at all the actors who played it. The Daily Mail has set out to the not at all easy task of c...

7 October 2012
10:11 GMT

“Skyfall” Bonanza: Adele Trailer, New Clip, Behind the Scenes Footage

We’ll round up this week, which has been packed with James Bond bits and pieces, with three new videos, including the trailer set to Adele’s breathtaking theme song, as done by fans. Above is the official trailer, minus all the dialog, set to Adele’s “Skyfall,” which was leaked and the...

7 October 2012
05:07 GMT

Listen: Adele’s Official “Skyfall” Theme Song

The James Bond theme songs are as famous and as important as the James Bond girls. This should explain the buzz around the announcement that Adele would sing it for the upcoming “Skyfall,” the 23rd installment. Above is the official track, in full. It leaked online earlier this week but – we just...

5 October 2012
02:59 GMT

Number 1 Reason James Bond Is Cooler Than Average Joe: the Ladies

James Bond is slick, handsome, skilled, deadly. As it happens, James Bond is also a genuine women magnet, having barely to open his mouth to get the ladies swooning at his feet. This is the number 1 reason why he is – and will always remain cooler than the average Joe. The James Bond in the original novels ...

4 October 2012
13:21 GMT

Daniel Craig Says James Bond Role Is Making It Hard for Him to Get Drunk in Bars

Daniel Craig has always been very open about how much he resents playing the celebrity game, particularly in a context in which being famous also means losing the privacy he values so much. He’s doing the same in his brand new interview with Vanity Fair. Though the cover of the latest issue of the mag leaves ...

4 October 2012
04:23 GMT

Watch: Extremely Awesome “Skyfall” Theme Song and Video, Fan Made

Don’t you just hate it when you go online, on YouTube in particular, to look for a song and you come across fakes? Here’s one that’s actually great – so great that you won’t even be sorry you stumbled upon. As we also reported earlier today, Adele’s “Skyfall” theme so...

2 October 2012
15:51 GMT

Listen: Adele’s “Skyfall” Theme Song Leaks Online

As Adele herself confirmed yesterday, she is the one singing the theme song for the upcoming James Bond film, “Skyfall.” A preview for the track, also called “Skyfall,” is available below. Officially, Adele has only released a 30-second preview of the theme song but it’s already avai...

2 October 2012
09:23 GMT

Adele Teases “Skyfall” Theme Song

Adele is back! Or at least her hand is. The multi-Grammy winning singer has just posted a photo on Twitter to tease all James Bond fans on the soon to be released “Skyfall” theme song. Check it out above. It shows Adele’s well manicured hand and the music sheet, but it doesn’t offer any oth...

1 October 2012
11:45 GMT

New “Skyfall” Featurette: Shooting Underwater Fight Scenes

James Bond fans, here’s something especially for you: a new “Skyfall” featurette has been released and, trust us, it looks positively awesome. Check it out in full above. This behind the scenes featurette shows how shooting an underwater scene can be far more challenging than we could ever imagine...

1 October 2012
10:25 GMT

Watch: New Heineken Ad with Daniel Craig’s James Bond

Even though Daniel Craig said that making James Bond drink Heineken instead of the traditional Martinis he used to sip on until now was a very “unfortunate” thing, here he is the first Heineken ad. Check it out above in full. Part of the campaign “Crack the Case,” the ad stars Craig in the ...

22 September 2012
06:22 GMT

International “Skyfall” Trailer Offers a Better Look at the Villain

A new trailer for the upcoming James Bond movie, “Skyfall,” has emerged online. It’s the international version and, unlike the footage we’ve seen so far, offers a much better look at the villain of this installment. Indeed, Javier Bardem might look a tad silly with that blonde ‘do, but...

20 September 2012
03:59 GMT


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