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9/10/2014 of Terence Stamp arrives at the British Film Institute for a viewing of the re-mastered film Far From The Madding Crowd at the BFI Southbank in central London. The veteran British actor Stamp has died aged 87. Issue date: Sunday August 17, 2025.

Veteran British actor Terence Stamp dies aged 87

Veteran British actor Terence Stamp, who starred in the original Superman films, has died aged 87.

Movies • 17 Aug

Collage photo of actors Brian Cox and Cillian Murphy

Cox says Murphy would be an 'interesting' James Bond

Actor Brian Cox has said Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy would be an "interesting" choice to play James Bond.

Movies • 12 Aug

Steven Knight poses during a photocall to promote the dance theatre adaptation Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, on 10 June, 2025 in Birmingham

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight to write next Bond

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight will write the script for the next James Bond film, Amazon MGM Studios has announced.

Movies • 01 Aug

Peaky Blinders creator to pen new James Bond film

Steven Knight, the creator of the gritty TV crime series Peaky Blinders, will write the highly anticipated next James Bond movie, studio Amazon MGM has announced.

Movies • 01 Aug

Denis Villeneuve - "This is a massive responsibility, but also incredibly exciting for me and a huge honour"

James Bond's new director is Dune's Denis Villeneuve

Denis Villeneuve has been appointed to direct the next James Bond film, Amazon MGM Studios has announced.

Movies • 27 Jun

James Bond writer Anthony Horowitz "looking forward to seeing what happens" with franchise

Bond in 'safe hands' with new producers, says Horowitz

The author who took over writing the James Bond novels from Ian Fleming has said that the franchise is in "safe hands" with the new producers.

Movies • 10 Apr

Amy Pascal is best known for her work on the last three Spider-Man movies

Harry Potter and Spider-Man producers to work on Bond

Spider-Man and Harry Potter producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman are to produce the next film in the James Bond series for Amazon MGM Studios.

Movies • 25 Mar

Harris says she hopes Bond doesn't become too modern

James Bond actress Naomie Harris has said she hopes the franchise does not become "too modern" following its sale to Amazon.

Movies • 15 Mar

Pierce Brosnan said that "no one really knows" what will happen to 007 in Amazon's control.

Brosnan on Bond's legacy: 'History has been passed on'

Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan has said it is a "given" that Daniel Craig's successor should be British.

Movies • 09 Mar

Author Lee Child speaks out about Amazon's Bond deal

Crime writer Lee Child has said he believes Amazon MGM Studios will try "to dominate the entire year" with James Bond franchises if their future instalment proves commercially successful.

Movies • 26 Feb

Bond actress claims 007 'won't be British anymore'

James Bond actress Valerie Leon has raised concerns that the franchise will not be British anymore in the wake of Amazon MGM Studios taking creative control over the 007 character.

Movies • 25 Feb

Eon Productions, run by Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson (pictured) - who have produced the franchise since the death of Albert 'Cubby' Broccoli - announced it will be co-owners with Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon to gain creative control of James Bond franchise

Amazon is to gain creative control of the James Bond film franchise after the long-standing producers of the 007 films stepped away as part of a new deal.

Movies • 21 Feb

Daniel Craig - "I would have felt really self-conscious with people thinking I was trying too hard to be a good actor"

Daniel Craig couldn't have made Queer as Bond

Daniel Craig has said he could not have made Queer during his stint as James Bond, as he would have felt "self-conscious" that people thought he was "trying too hard to be a good actor".

Movies • 13 Dec 24

Daniel Craig: "I was so exhausted at the end of a Bond it would take me six months to recover emotionally."

Craig on the emotional toll of filming Bond movies

Daniel Craig has revealed he felt "exhausted" after shooting James Bond films and said it would take him "six months to recover emotionally".

Movies • 08 Dec 24

George Lazenby:"This hasn't been an easy decision but it's time to announce my retirement from work"

James Bond star George Lazenby says he's retired

James Bond star George Lazenby has announced his retirement from acting at the age of 84, saying he had "a fun ride" but "getting older is no fun".

Entertainment • 25 Jul 24

Léa Seydoux slams 'infantilising' culture in the US

French actress Léa Seydoux has said you "cannot get older" in the US, describing the country as "infantilising" and adding that she feels lucky to be a star of the big screen in Europe.

Movie • 27 May 24

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Wednesday

Mark Moriarty returns with Off Duty Chef: Bringing It Home, Erin Doherty stars in Chloe, a James Bond car arrives at The Repair Shop, and there's more Champions League action . . .

Television • 30 Apr 24

Eilish opens up about making "painful" album cover

Billie Eilish has revealed how shooting the cover for her upcoming album left her in the worse pain of her life.

Music • 24 Apr 24

Pierce Brosnan - "I think the man has the chops and the talent and the charisma to play Bond, very much so"

Pierce Brosnan backs Aaron Taylor-Johnson for Bond job

Pierce Brosnan has told The Ray D'Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1 that he would "definitely tip my hat" to Aaron Taylor-Johnson following in his footsteps and becoming the next James Bond.

Movies • 23 Mar 24

Aaron Taylor-Johnson set to be the new James Bond

It's been reported that Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to be the next actor to play fictional spy James Bond.

Movie • 20 Mar 24

What's on? TV and streaming tips for Christmas Eve

There's loads on the day when Santa packs his sleigh, including the animated Mog's Christmas, a ghost story, Not Going Out, Bake Off and Daniel Craig's final outing as James Bond . . .

Television • 24 Dec 23

Orén Kinlan and Eve Hewson in Flora and Son

Flora and Son star 'had no idea' who Pierce Brosnan was

He may be a breakout star thanks to his role in Flora and Son - but Orén Kinlan didn't know who Pierce Brosnan was when he met him on the set of the movie.

Television • 18 Nov 23

Brian Cox and Barbara Broccoli at the premiere of the game show 007: Road To A Million at Battersea Power Station in London

Bond producer says 007 game show could be a one-off

A producer of the James Bond film series has said a new game show based on the world of the fictional MI6 agent could be the only 007 spin-off TV show.

Television • 03 Nov 23

007: Road To A Million comes to Prime Video on 10 November

Trailer for Brian Cox's Bond-themed show released

The first trailer for Brian Cox's James Bond-themed reality show has been unveiled and shows the nine pairs of ordinary people who will compete to win a grand prize of £1 million (€1.146 million).

Television • 23 Oct 23

C-3PO head from Star Wars expected to fetch a million

A C-3PO head worn by Anthony Daniels in the first Star Wars film is expected to fetch up to £1 million when it goes under the hammer next month.

A Nightmare On Elm Street • 02 Oct 23