Banker buys Bond’s ’64 Aston Martin

A US banker from Cincinnati has purchased James Bond’s 1964 Aston Martin DB5 in a rare car auction. Harry Yeaggy, who runs Union Savings Bank, says he always wanted the car, and was willing to pay the modest price of $4.6 million for it. The ’64 DB5 was used in the Bond films “Goldfinger,” “Tomorrow… Continue reading Banker buys Bond’s ’64 Aston Martin

MGM funding The Hobbit, what about Bond?

Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit film recently got the green light to start production in Feb. 2011, with MGM being the last studio to commit funding of the film. But what about funding for the next Bond film? If you remember, Bond 23 was already in production last winter when the studio suddenly pulled the plug.… Continue reading MGM funding The Hobbit, what about Bond?

Daniel Craig to star in Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

Stieg Larsson’s The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo has been adapted to screenplay and will release worldwide in theaters Dec. 21, 2011. Current James Bond star Daniel Craig will star in the film, along with Rooney Mara from the upcoming film The Social Network. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo will be the first film… Continue reading Daniel Craig to star in Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

Nolan’s Inception inspired by Bond films

Christopher Nolan’s Inception will hit theaters on July 16, 2010 and will no doubt remind you of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969), which Nolan says is his favorite James Bond film. “I’ve been plundering from the Bond movies in everything I’ve done, forever. I grew up loving them and they’re just a huge influence… Continue reading Nolan’s Inception inspired by Bond films

Former Bond girl Gemma Arterton gets married

Former Bond girl Gemma Arterton (who played MI6 agent Strawberry Fields) has gotten married to stunt man Stefano Catelli who she met on the set of Quantum of Solace back in 2008. The wedding took place at a secret location in Southern Spain. Arterton described her wedding dress to InStyle magazine last month but no dates… Continue reading Former Bond girl Gemma Arterton gets married