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Amazon MGM Studios sets Denis Villeneuve as director of next James Bond film Amazon MGM Studios today announced that Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond film. Additionally, Tanya Lapointe will serve as executive producer. As previously announced, Amy Pascal and Da...

Denis Villeneuve to direct the next James Bond film.

FSWL founder Anders Frejdh comments: "This is fantastic news for fans of the iconic series who have patiently waited for some kind of official news about the next film adventure since 2021's No Time To Die."

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Brian James Smith reviews The Hook and The Eye – a Felix Leiter adventure by Raymond Benson James Bond 007 review. FSWL contributor Brian James Smith, our man in Scotland, reviews The Hook and The Eye – a Felix Leiter adventure by James Bond continuation author Raymond Benson.

From Sweden With Love contributor Brian James Smith, our man in Scotland, reviews The Hook and The Eye – a Felix Leiter adventure by James Bond continuation author @raymondbenson.bsky.social and published by Ian Fleming Publications today. jamesbond007.se/eng/recensio...

Dinner with Shady Tree's Acorn – Las Vegas Showgirl Pat Gill James Bond 007 interview. FSWL contributor Mark Cerulli, our man in California, interviews South African showgirl Pat Gill who played one of Shady Tree's Acorns in Diamonds Are Forever directed by Guy...

From Sweden With Love contributor Mark Cerulli, our man in Hollywood, recently had dinner with Las Vegas showgirl Pat Gill who portrayed one of Shady Tree's Acorns in the 1971 James Bond 007 film Diamonds Are Forever directed by Guy Hamilton. Read the full piece at jamesbond007.se/eng/intervju...

Det nya avsnittet av kunskapspodden Wiki 4-ever från @mau.se med Magnus Erlandsson som programledare handlar om James Bond. Gäster är From Sweden with Loves @andersfrejdh.bsky.social & @tonyingesson.bsky.social, forskare inom underrättelseanalys vid Lunds universitet. shows.acast.com/wiki-4-ever-...

The Blofeld Files: The Making of the Iconic Alpine Sequence in On Her Majesty's Secret Service James Bond 007 novels. The Blofeld Files: The Making of the Iconic Alpine Sequence in the James Bond Movie On Her Majesty’s Secret Service is a new 368-pages book written by Peter Waelty and Steffen A...

The Blofeld Files: The Making of the Iconic Alpine Sequence in On Her Majesty's Secret Service is a new book featuring 750 images with text written by FSWL reader Steffen Appel and Peter Waelty. Foreword by George Lazenby who played James Bond 007 in the film. jamesbond007.se/eng/bocker/t...

Last week, From Sweden with Love founder and George Lazenby manager @andersfrejdh.bsky.social was interviewed by Tilde de Paula & Henrik Alsterdal on TV4 to comment the news of Amazon MGM Studios taking over the creative control of future James Bond 007 productions -> www.tv4play.se/klipp/cd2923...

The Accidental Getaway Driver (2023) produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli James Bond 007 news. The Accidental Getaway Driver (2023) produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli opens in select theatres in the US on February 28, 2025.

The Accidental Getaway Driver, with Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli as executive producers, opens in select theatres in the US on February 28th. This marks the fourth film with Broccoli as executive producer since the release of No Time To Die in 2021. jamesbond007.se/eng/nyheter/...

The Accidental Getaway Driver (2023) produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli James Bond 007 news. The Accidental Getaway Driver (2023) produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli opens in select theatres in the US on February 28, 2025.

Following the news that Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have handed over the full creative control to Amazon MGM Studios in making future 007 productions, a statement from the literary James Bond copyright holder, Ian Fleming Publications, has been released. jamesbond007.se/eng/nyheter/...

Amazon MGM Studios announces new joint venture with Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli James Bond 007 news. Amazon MGM Studios, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have formed a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights, and will remain co-owners of the f...

From Sweden with Love founder and George Lazenby manager @andersfrejdh.bsky.social comment on the news of Amazon MGM Studios getting the full creative control of future James Bond 007 productions. Inevitably, the end of an era and beginning of a new. jamesbond007.se/eng/nyheter/...

Mark Cerulli interviews Karl Held - CIA Agent in Diamonds Are Forever (1971) James Bond 007 interview. FSWL contributor Mark Cerulli, our man in Los Angeles, interviews American actor Karl Held who portrayed an CIA Agent in Diamonds Are Forever (1971) directed by Guy Hamilton.

From Sweden With Love contributor Mark Cerulli, our man in Hollywood, recently met up with American actor Karl Held who portrayed a CIA Agent in the 1971 James Bond 007 film Diamonds Are Forever directed by Guy Hamilton. Read the exclusive interview on our site. jamesbond007.se/eng/intervju...

Ännu inget besked om Daniel Craigs efterträdare - Rekorderligt Flera år har gått sedan Daniel Craig lämnade rollen som James Bond. Ändå dröjer beskedet om hans efterträdare. – Jag måste erkänna att det är frustrerande, säger Bond-experten Anders Frejdh.

From Sweden With Loves grundare och George Lazenbys manager @andersfrejdh.bsky.social intervjuas av Max Colliander för den nya nättidskriften Rekorderligt om hans tankar runt nästa James Bond 007 film, "Bond 26". Läs hela artikeln nedan. www.rekorderligt.se/annu-inget-b...

Life Through an Aperture: The Films and Photography of Keith Hamshere review by Brian James Smith James Bond 007 review. FSWL contributor Brian Smith in Edinburgh, Scotland reviews Life Through an Aperture: The Films and Photography of Keith Hamshere published by The History Press.

Brian Smith reviews Life Through an Aperture: The Films and Photography of Keith Hamshere from The History Press. A book as much an autobiography as it is a portrait of the film industry from an insider whose job it is to observe as well as capture iconic moments. jamesbond007.se/eng/recensio...

YouTube video by From Sweden with Love (JamesBond007se) James Bond alumni celebrate From Sweden with Love's 20th Anniversary

Video greetings from long-time supporters of From Sweden with Love which celebrated 20 years on the web on 6th September 2024. The reel is compiled by Marcos Kontze and include videos from many familiar faces who have worked on the James Bond 007 franchise over the years. youtu.be/_PmbUCOXvjM

Merry Christmas from the From Sweden With Love HQ in the Capital of Scandinavia 🎅 The website has now entered its 21st year on the web. With almost 9,000 pages of James Bond related content, it is one of the oldest and most comprehensive 007 fan sites in the world. Latest updates at jamesbond007.se

50th Anniversary of On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) starring George Lazenby James Bond 007 events. On 18th December 1969, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, George Lazenby's only film as Ian Fleming's James Bond, premiered at cinemas in the UK. Today marks the 55th Anniversary ...

On 18th December 1969, On Her Majesty's Secret Service starring George Lazenby as Ian Fleming's James Bond, premiered in London. In other words, today marks the 55th Anniversary of this extraordinary film which many considers to be the best of all in the 007 series. jamesbond007.se/eng/event/i_...

The Marketing of For Your Eyes Only (1981) compiled and written by Peter Lorenz James Bond 007 novels. The Marketing of For Your Eyes Only (1981) is the latest private publication in hardback compiled and written by From Sweden With Love reader Peter Lorenz.

New book: The Marketing of For Your Eyes Only (1981) is the latest private publication in hardback compiled and written by From Sweden With Love reader Peter Lorenz. With many contributions from the James Bond Fan Community. Check it out, it's a labour of love! jamesbond007.se/eng/bocker/t...

New film in the works from the production company behind the James Bond films James Bond 007 news. According to an exclusive news article published by Deadline on 12th December 2024, EON Productions is planning a remake of their classic film released in 1968, Chitty Chitty Bang...

According to an exclusive article published by Deadline Hollywood on 12th December 2024, EON Productions, is planning a remake of their classic film released in 1968, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. This news will no doubt lead to questions about the status of Bond 26. jamesbond007.se/eng/nyheter/...

A review of From Roger Moore With Love written by Ajay Chowdhury James Bond 007 review. FSWL contributor Ajay Chowdhury, our man in London, reviews the new feature documentary From Roger Moore with Love produced by Dartmouth Films and directed by Jack Cocker.

FSWL writer Ajay Chowdhury, our man in London, reviews the new feature documentary From Roger Moore With Love produced by Dartmouth Films and directed by Jack Cocker. It adds many elements to the life of the man with the golden touch in a nuanced and insightful way. jamesbond007.se/eng/recensio...

The book is now completely SOLD OUT (and out of print).

Shooting Stars by British cinematographer Michael Reed

Only 9 copies left of OHMSS DoP Michael Reed's book Shooting Stars which his daughter offered FSWL founder & George Lazenby manager @andersfrejdh.bsky.social for sale exclusively via the FSWL website. The full amount from the sales will benefit Alzheimer's Research UK jamesbond007.se/eng/shop/lit...

The Search For Bond – A Review by Brian James Smith James Bond 007 review. FSWL contributor Brian Smith in Edinburgh, Scotland reviews The Search For Bond: How The 007 Role Was Won And Lost written by Robert Sellers and published by The History Press.

@brianjamessmith.bsky.social reviews The Search For Bond: How The 007 Role Was Won And Lost by Robert Sellers published by The History Press. With Daniel Craig’s departure from the role, it is an indication of what may be going on behind the scenes at this very moment jamesbond007.se/eng/recensio...

In Memoriam of Ian Fleming's nephew James Fleming (1944-2024) James Bond 007 memoriam. Saddened to report that James Fleming - Ian Fleming's nephew, author of Bond Behind The Iron Curtain, and publisher of The Book Collector - has passed away aged 80.

@andersfrejdh.bsky.social remembers Ian Fleming's nephew James Fleming who has passed away following a sudden illness. As Fleming's nephew, author of Bond Behind The Iron Curtain, and publisher of The Book Collector - he was an important figure in the world of Bond. jamesbond007.se/eng/memoriam...

Expanded Moonraker soundtrack released from La La Land Records Products. To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the 1979 film Moonraker, La La Land Records is releasing an expanded version of the original motion picture score composed by John Barry on CD.

Good news from La La Land Records who has announced the release of a new limited (5,000 copies) and expanded edition of maestro John Barry's soundtrack for Moonraker. The exclusive new liner notes are by film music journalist and FSWL reader @jonburlingame.bsky.social jamesbond007.se/eng/produkte...

One Tough Dame: The Life and Career of Diana Rigg written by Herbie J Pilato James Bond 007 novels. One Tough Dame: The Life and Career of Diana Rigg written by Herbie J Pilato is new book published by University Press of Mississippi with an introduction by Ray Austin.

One Tough Dame: The Life and Career of Diana Rigg written by FSWL reader Herbie J Pilato, who previously wrote a biography of Sean Connery, is a new book published by @upmississippi.bsky.social. Introduction by Ray Austin and foreword by Patrick Macnee's son, Rupert. jamesbond007.se/eng/bocker/o...

Pontus Forslund reviews Gothenburg Wind Orchestra's James Bond concert James Bond 007 review. FSWL writer Pontus Forslund reviews Gothenburg Wind Orchestra's James Bond concert with artist Kristin Amparo, conductor Calle Rasmusson and program host ​​Anders Frejdh.

FSWL contributor Pontus Forslund reviews Gothenburg Wind Orchestra's James Bond 007 theme song concert with artist Kristin Amparo, conductor Calle Rasmusson and program host ​​Anders Frejdh in front of an audience of 312 people in Haga Concert Hall #fromswedenwithlove jamesbond007.se/eng/recensio...

A throwback to Dolph Lundgren's first screen role (Venz in A View to a Kill) Articles about James Bond 007. FSWL contributor Jérémie Damoiseau, our man in Paris, takes a closer look at Swedish actor Dolph Lundgren's first screen role, Venz in A View to a Kill directed by John ...

Jérémie Damoiseau, our man in Paris, takes a closer look at Swedish actor Dolph Lundgren's first screen role, Venz in A View to a Kill (1985) directed by John Glen. “He did a short test for me where he impressed me with his gunplay, so I cast him as a Russian heavy.” jamesbond007.se/eng/artiklar...

Brian Smith remembers The James Bond Theme guitarman Vic Flick (1937–2024) James Bond 007 memoriam. FSWL writer Brian Smith, our man in Edinburgh, remembers guitarman Vic Flick (The James Bond Theme) who passed away on 14th November 2024.

@brianjamessmith.bsky.social remember guitarman Vic Flick. Despite playing the most famous film theme in the world, Vic admitted he didn’t have a favourite piece of music. “I’m proud to have been associated with the Bond films, Mancini, Bacharach and countless others” jamesbond007.se/eng/memoriam...

From Roger Moore With Love documentary premieres at UK cinemas on 13 December 2024 James Bond 007 news. From Roger Moore With Love is an exclusive behind the scenes look at the charismatic actor who redefined the role of James Bond. Directed by Jack Cocker.

Happy to confirm that From Roger Moore with Love, an exclusive behind the scenes look at the charismatic actor who redefined the role of James Bond, will premiere at UK cinemas on December 13. Can also reveal Bond lady Gloria Hendry has been interviewed for this doc. jamesbond007.se/eng/nyheter/...

Brian Smith reviews the first volume of Spy Octane: The Vehicles of James Bond (2024) James Bond 007 review. FSWL contributor Brian Smith in Edinburgh, Scotland reviews Spy Octane: The Vehicles of James Bond – Volume 1 written by Matthew Field and Ajay Chowdhury.

Brian James Smith reviews Spy Octane: The Vehicles of James Bond – Volume One written by Matthew Field (@ohmssmatt.bsky.social) and Ajay Chowdhury. "The James Bond book of the year." For 10% discount via the publisher's website, use the code SWEDEN10 at checkout. jamesbond007.se/eng/recensio...

Gothenburg Wind Orchestra celebrates the music from the James Bond films at Haga Concert Hall on Saturday. The concert is headlined by Kristin Amparo who has achieved success among Swedish and international audiences through her expressive and powerful soul voice. jamesbond007.se/eng/event/go...