The Spy Command

A blog about James Bond-007 and The Other Spies

Bond questions: Nature abhors a vacuum edition

Nature abhors a vacuum, the saying goes. When it comes to Amazon Bond 1, that’s especially true. But the blog/podcast will make an attempt to deal with it.

12-05
03:05

Some James Bond items up for auction

Some James Bond items have shown up for sale at the website of Heritage Auctions.

12-04
02:01

Which is more unpopular? Barbara Broccoli or 007's Ford Mondeo?

The blog got pushback for noting that former 007 producer Barbara Broccoli's Othello passion project is scheduled to go into production in 2026. Is she as unpopular as Casino Royale's Ford Mondeo?

11-26
02:01

Barbara Broccoli's Othello to start filming next year

Barbara Broccoli’s long-pending Othello movie is moving ahead, it was announced over the weekend.

11-23
01:05

Goldfinger aircraft window up for auction

A window from an aircraft that appeared in 1964’s Goldfinger is up for auction at Heritage Auctions.

11-11
01:47

Lee Tamahori, Die Another Day director, dies

Lee Tamahori, who had more than a dozen director credits, including 2002's Die Another Day, has died at 75.

11-07
02:20

Director Ralph Senensky's visits to espionage

Veteran TV director Ralph Senensky has died at 102. This episode examines his espionage story credits.

11-03
04:28

James Bond and the demolished White House theater

The East Wing of the White House has been demolished. That includes the White House theater where presidents watched movies, including JFK and 007 movies.

10-26
03:50

Eon says Amazon paid $20M for 007 film creative control

Buried deep in a U.K. regulatory filing, Eon says Amazon paid $20 million to get creative control of the Bond film franchise.

10-22
01:53

20th anniversary of Daniel Craig's casting as 007

On Oct. 14, 2005, the casting of Daniel Craig as James Bond was announced. To date, that was the last time a cinematic Bond was announced.

10-16
02:30

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

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