Tag: You Only Live Twice
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Sean Connery Remembered by Daniel Craig & the James Bond Team
Screen legend Sean Connery is being remembered fondly by James Bond franchise producers as well as current 007, Daniel Craig, in the wake of his passing at age 90. Connery will be forever remembered primarily as the actor who brought the character of James Bond to life after existing solely on the pages of Ian…
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Sean Connery, the original ‘James Bond’, dies aged 90
Connery was the first person to play the iconic spy in the film series.Scottish actor Sean Connery, the first person to play James Bond in Eon Productions’ long-running spy series, has died aged 90.Connery (full name Thomas Sean Connery) played Bond in 1962’s Dr. No, going on to reprise the role in six films in…
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The film quiz of the year: do you know your Green Book from your Cats?
Whether you like arthouse, the multiplex or streaming on your smartphone, this quiz is for youIn January, a Us teenager in Utah caused a highway collision while driving blindfold – she was taking a challenge, inspired by which movie?Eyes Wide ShutBird BoxThe Blind SideCrashAccording to Sight and Sound magazine, what was the best film of…
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Bond 25’s Reported Working Title Is ‘Shatterhand’ — Here’s What It Means for 007
The movie world is abuzz now that Bond 25 reportedly has a working title: “Shatterhand.” The title was first spotted by The Guardian in the industry publication Production Weekly, which also reports the movie will begin production at Britain’s legendary Pinewood studios on April 6. While film journalists are already starting to drag how foolish…
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Spy Who Loved Me director Lewis Gilbert dies aged 97
Filmmaker whose career spanned eight decades was best known for directing three Bond films and making a star of Michael Caine in AlfieObituary: a true professional who shunned the limelightLewis Gilbert, the British director of a string of celebrated films including the 1965 Michael Caine hit Alfie and The Spy Who Loved Me, arguably the…
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Lewis Gilbert, Director of ‘Alfie’ and Three James Bond Films, Dies at 97
Prolific British director Lewis Gilbert, whose credits include “Alfie” and three James Bond films, has died. He was 97.“It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of our dear friend Lewis Gilbert,” Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said in a statement on Tuesday. “Lewis was a true gentleman. He…
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Lewis Gilbert, Director of James Bond Hits ‘Moonraker’ and ‘You Only Live Twice,’ Dies at 97
Lewis Gilbert, the Oscar-nominated British filmmaker whose credits include “Alfie” and three James Bond titles, died on Feb. 23, according to multiple media reports. He was 97. Gilbert’s Bond titles include “You Only Live Twice,” “The Spy Who Loved Me” and “Moonraker.” “Alfie” won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 1966 and…
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Lewis Gilbert, director of ‘Alfie’, ‘Educating Rita’ and three ‘Bond’ films, dies aged 97
Gilbert was made a fellow of the British Film Institute in 2001.Lewis Gilbert, best known for directing Alife and three James Bond films, has died aged 97.According to reports he passed away on February 23. His funeral will be held in Monaco next weekAlfie, starring a young Michael Caine, won the jury prize at Cannes…