James Bond 25 will be directed by Danny Boyle

Image: Danny Boyle at The Toronto Film Fest 2008, Wikimedia

The next James Bond film will be directed by Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire). The film will be the 25th in the Bond franchise, not counting non-EON titles. Presently referred to as ‘Bond 25,’ the movie is scheduled for release in November, 2019. This will be fifth Bond film that Daniel Craig will star in,… Continue reading James Bond 25 will be directed by Danny Boyle

Apple or Amazon to buy the James Bond franchise?

After Sony’s rights to the James Bond franchise ended with Spectre in 2015, it has been uncertain who may pick up the brand for future generations. Warner Bros. has been the front runner (and the most logical suitor), two unlikely possibilities have emerged: Amazon and Apple. Sources told The Hollywood Reporter the two companies would be willing… Continue reading Apple or Amazon to buy the James Bond franchise?

Bond girl Moneypenny gets her own comic book

There have been quite a few comic book series based on the James Bond character and franchise, but Bond girl Moneypenny has never had her own. Comic book publisher Dynamite has released a “one shot” of their James Bond series featuring Moneypenny in a never-before-told mission in which she discovers plans for an attempted assassination/terrorist… Continue reading Bond girl Moneypenny gets her own comic book

A Woman James Bond?

Chris Hemsworth (Thor) recently made news when he suggested the new James Bond should be Atomic Blonde actress Charlize Theron. Theron, of course, has starred in quite a few heroic roles including as Imperator Furiosa in Mad Max and assassin Aeon Flux, and recently as the villain in The Fate of the Furious.

“She’s smart as hell. She’s physically able. Ya know watching her in those fight scenes, doing it in high heels by the way and 8-foot long gown,” said Hemsworth.

Theron is certainly one woman would fit the role nicely, but would the James Bond franchise, and especially the Broccoli family, be ready for a woman in the role?