Topic: James Bond

Why Sam Mendes Turned Down James Bond for...Theater

Associated Press

The director of Skyfall says in a new interview that he's not coming back for Bond 24. But given his career trajectory — and the scope of the two shows he's taking over — it actually makes a lot of sense.

By Alexander Abad-Santos

Nov 8, 2012

Are We Done Making Fun of Mitt Romney? No. Never.

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By Serena Dai

Oct 23, 2012

Chart of the Day

The Declining Return on Investing in James Bond

The new James Bond film Skyfall premiered in London today for the franchise's 50th anniversary, but 007 does not give as much bang for buck as he used to, according to this chart from business intelligence company BIME

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Oct 9, 2012

'Seven Psychocats' and the 50 Best Bond Moments in 007 Minutes

Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Oct 5, 2012

Stat of the Day

FMK James Bond, by the Numbers

Fifty years ago today the first James Bond film, Dr. No, had its world premiere, so, in honor of 007, let's play a game of FMK.

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 28, 2012

The New 'Skyfall' Trailer Is Disappointing

We're going to go against the grain here and say we were disappointed with the new teaser for Skyfall, the new James Bond movie coming out in the fall, that debuted during the Olympics last night. 

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By Hannah Miet

Jul 17, 2012

The Best and Worst 'Fifty Shades' Audio Narrators

Whose voice should narrate a ridiculously successful erotic novel, and whose voice would creep us out? 

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By Richard Lawson

May 21, 2012

'Skyfall' Teases Another Grim Bond Adventure

Sony has released the first official teaser trailer for Sam Mendes' Skyfall, the third James bond film with Daniel Craig in the lead, which is due out in November. It looks serious!

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By Richard Lawson

Apr 30, 2012

The Call Sheet

HBO Likes 'Girls'

HBO invites two shows back for next year, Teri Hatcher is slumming it, and E! gets an awkward new makeover.

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 18, 2012

Jonathan Safran Foer Has a New Book; 007 Now Works for Amazon

Today in books: Jonathan Safran Foer has a new book coming out next year, James Bond's license to kill now comes from Jeff Bezos, and a first edition of The Importance of Being Earnest can be yours for somewhere in the neighborhood of $190,000.

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 4, 2012

What the Tweet?

Philip Roth, Bank Robberies, and James Bond's Beer

After a day of staring at Twitter, we're sharing our favorite tweets that made no sense.

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By Ray Gustini

Mar 16, 2012

A New Publisher for James Bond ; The Age of 'Perpetual Publishing'

Today in books: Vintage has acquired rights to the James Bond books, The Hunger Games sends Scholastic stock soaring, and Dante is under siege in Italy.

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By Ray Gustini

Mar 2, 2012

Jon Hamm Has a Roger Clemens Story; Here Come the 007 Novelty Themes

Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.

 

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By Ray Gustini

Feb 22, 2012

Amanda Seyfried's Raccoon; James Bond in His Natural Habitat

Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jan 19, 2012

Britain Finally Admits to Using Terrible Fake Rocks to Spy On Russians

We don't necessarily blame the British government for denying the use of these fake rocks to spy on Russians in 2006, as admitting you're using these unsophisticated things (like a former official did today) is just as embarrassing as actually being caught spying. 

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By Ray Gustini

Jan 12, 2012

What the Tweet?

Woots, Bond Villains and Food Porn

After a long day spent staring at Twitter, we're sharing our favorite tweets that didn't make any sense.

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By Ray Gustini

Jan 2, 2012

Snoop Dogg Triumphs on 'The Price Is Right'; Lesser Rose Parade Floats

Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the videos that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.Today: Snoop Dogg cleaned up on The Price Is Right, the proud history of Paramount Pictures on a Rose Parade float, and the viral marketing push for the next James Bond has begun.

 

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By Dashiell Bennett

Nov 3, 2011

The Next James Bond Movie Is Called 'Skyfall'

Daniel Craig and new director Sam Mendes announced the cast and title for the 23rd James Bond movie that will open next year.

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By Ray Gustini

Oct 12, 2011

Fassbender and McQueen Reunite; Tarantino Adds Another to 'Django'

Plus: Javier Bardem will be a bad guy in the new Bond movie

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By Ray Gustini

Oct 6, 2011

The New Bond Movie Is Probably Called 'Sky Fall'

Plus: Clint Eastwood comes out of retirement for a baseball movie

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 30, 2011

Steve Carrell Has Found His Post-'Office' Oscar Bait

Plus: Idris Elba really wants to be the next James Bond

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By Ray Gustini

Aug 31, 2011

The New James Bond Movie Will Also Be a Travel Guide to India

Also in movie news: Francis Ford Coppola's 3D vampire movie has a European distributor

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By Ray Gustini

Jun 20, 2011

The Smart Set

Winehouse Booed in Belgrade; Olbermann Gets Ready to Launch

Plus: What happens to Anthony Weiner's staff after their boss quits?

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