The Spy Command

A blog about James Bond-007 and The Other Spies

About why to be wary about James Bond film hype

Despite a lack of James Bond movies, there has been more than enough James Bond movie hype.

10-11
02:55

About James Bond and guns

The past few days, Amazon committed an unforced error.The tech giant’s Amazon Prime service came out with new, digitally altered preview images for movies from the 25 007 movies released from 1962 to 2021.

10-06
02:04

About James Bond and guns

The past few days, Amazon committed an unforced error. The effects continue to unfold.

10-06
01:53

Amazon takes down altered 007 images

Amazon has removed digitally altered publicity stills from its Amazon Prime menu for James Bond films.

10-04
01:44

Altered 007 images raise fan concern about Amazon

Amazon’s first James Bond movie hasn’t started production but the tech giant just stirred adverse reaction among 007 fans.

10-03
01:43

Goodbye, Danjaq

The new Thunderball 60th anniversary CD set was the end of a familiar Bond name: Danjaq.

10-01
02:16

Bond questions: The Baz strikes back edition

Baz Bamigboye, known for (mostly) correct Bond movie scoops had a report this week. Naturally, the blog has questions.

09-27
03:04

Search for Bond actor to start next year, Deadline says

Amazon's first James Bond movie begins its search for a new Bond actor next year, with production in 2027 and a 2028 release, the Deadline entertainment news website said.

09-24
03:00

Patricia Crowley, versatile actress, dies

Patricia Crowley, who enjoyed a long career as an actress in television, has died at age 91.

09-17
03:22

An odd 60th anniversary: Hogan's Heroes

One of the most unusual 60th anniversaries this month is for Hogan’s Heroes, which ran from 1965 to 1971 on CBS.

09-14
01:49

Happy birthday, George Lazenby (and a mystery)

Happy 86th to George Lazenby. The mystery? Did Laz, Roger and Sean all work on the same days? Probably.

09-06
01:27

Summer movie season ends for comic book films

Superman and Fantastic Four: First Steps did OK at the box office but not as well as comic book films from 2019 and before.

08-31
01:44

Tweaked 007: Road to a Million season 2 debuts

The second season of 007: Road to a Million, complete with some tweaks compared with season one, is now available on Amazon Prime.

08-22
01:46

How Ian Fleming inspired a Broadway musical

The New York Times on Aug. 19 published an article about how Ian Fleming’s World War II exploits inspired a Broadway musical.

08-20
01:40

U.N.C.L.E. movie marks its 10th anniversary

A decade ago, after many false starts, a theatrical movie of The Man From U.N.C.L.E. finally debuted.

08-14
02:38

Does Jeff Bezos want to imitate Citizen Kane?

The past few days have seen gossip reports that Jeff Bezos wants to get his new wife in the next 007 movie. That sounds a bit like Citizen Kane.

08-10
02:16

Amazon Bond questions: August update editon

Amazon Bond 1 has a writer. Naturally, the blog has questions.

08-04
02:29

Some Mission: Impossible box office figures

The final (we think) Mission: Impossible movie didn't do so well at the box office.

08-02
01:49

Steven Knight to write Amazon's first 007 film

Screenwriter Steven Knight has been hired to pen Amazon's first James Bond movie.

07-31
02:25

Season 2 of 007: Road to a Million debuts in August

If you hadn't gotten enough of 007: Road to a Million, season 2 debuts in August.

07-30
02:41

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