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Happy holidays 2023 from The Spy Command
Merry Christmas and happy holidays from The Spy Command.
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A sampling of Paul Baack art
The blog takes a look at Bond-related art by the late Paul Baack, co-founder of the Her Majesty's Secret Servant website.
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2023 spy entertainment's 'in memoriam'
As 2023 draws to a close, here’s a look at those who contributed to spy entertainment (or at least spy-related).
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Belated obituary: Jerome Coopersmith
Jerome Coopersmith, a writer for television and the stage, died in July at age 97, according to an obituary posted at Legacy.com
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Stephen Kandel, versatile television writer, dies
Stephen Kandel, an incredibly versatile television writer, died in October, according to the Writers Guild of America website. He was 96.
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Barbara Feldon discusses her career
Barbara Feldon, 90, is discussing her life and career. The co-star of Get Smart (1965-70) last year came out with a memoir, Getting Smarter. This week, the…
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Dick Van Dyke's visits to spy land
Actor Dick Van Dyke turned 98 on Dec. 13, celebrating a long career of entertainment. He even ventured into the realm of spies on occasion.
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The Sun claims there's another Bond candidate
The Sun, Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloid is at it again. The paper claims Bond 26 will have two actors playing James Bond, one younger, one older.
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1967: Telly Savalas in 2 movies from TV shows
In early 1967, Telly Savalas appeared in two international movies edited from U.S. TV shows.
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Bond 26 questions: The future edition
Some 007 fans criticize others for being entitled. The latter say they just want an indication something is happening.
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William D. Gordon: Actor-writer-producer
William D. Gordon (1918-1991) worked in front and behind the camera on various U.S. television shows, including one of the most famous installments of The…
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Author evaluates post-Fleming continuation novels
A new book examines the post-Ian Fleming James Bond continuation novels
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New book explores The FBI television series
The FBI Dossier, which came out earlier this year, examines The FBI TV series, which ran nine years but isn't well remembered by the general public.
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Director says 007 films take breaks, build anticipation
Director Edgar Wright said James Bond films are an exception to movie franchises that crank out installments.
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CBS lets loose with 007 tropes during football game
CBS went wild with 007 tropes when Isiah Bond caught the game-winning score between Alabama and Auburn in college football.
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When Marvel movies went off the rails
Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is when Marvel Studios began to go off the rails.
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Comic writer says his version of Bond will be closer to novels
Garth Ennis, writer of an upcoming James Bond comic book series from Dynamite Comics, says his version of the character will be closer to Ian Fleming’s novels…
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Bond 26 questions: Nolan-AP interview edition
An Associated Press interview with director Christopher Nolan got a lot of notice among James Bond fans. Naturally, the blog has questions
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Nolan tells AP there's 'no truth' that he'll direct Bond 26
“No, sadly no,” director Christopher Nolan said in a video interview with the Associated Press. “No truth to those rumors.”
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Cover for Sherwood's 2nd 00-novel introduced
Ian Fleming Publications unveiled the second cover for author Kim Sherwood’s “James Bond novels without James Bond” series, A Spy Like Me.
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1975: Clint Eastwood does a spy film
The new reality show 007: Road to a Million (probably unintentionally) evokes another spy movie: 1975's The Eiger Sanction.
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10th anniversary of Eon getting Blofeld back
Ten years ago, it was announced that Danjaq/Eon had gotten the rights to Blofeld and SPECTRE back. The results were mixed.
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Notes about 007: Road to a Million
I’ve watched all eight episodes of the Amazon reality show 007: Road to a Million. Here are some non-spoiler observations.
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The Marvels gets off to a weak start
The Marvels, the latest movie from Walt Disney Co.’s Marvel Studios, underperformed during its U.S. opening weekend.
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Robert Butler, veteran TV director dies
Robert Butler, a long-time television director who directed the pilots for a number of series, has died at 95. He worked for decades on shows across many…
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Reality show adds 007 tropes to a familiar genre
007: Road to a Million is, essentially, the James Bond Junior of the 2020s.
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On Her/His Majesty's Secret Service
An event is scheduled for next month in London centered on a new James Bond novella and a screening of a classic 007 film
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Happy 85th, Jim Steranko
Jim Steranko had a short, but memorable, career at Marvel Comics with Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
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Bond 26 questions: Nothing is happening edition
Naturally, the blog has questions about how nothing is happening on Bond 26.
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Bond 26 questions: Nothing is happening edition
It has been four years since the last Bond movie wrapped production and two years since it reached theaters. There are a lot of questions and the blog asks…
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ICYMI: Not much happening with Bond 26
This week, we got two more reminders that very little has happened with Bond 26.
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About Eon's social media accounts
Every so often, there’s discussion about Eon Productions and its official social media accounts. That was certainly the case this week.
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Marvel runs aground
Walt Disney Co.'s Marvel Studios is not what it was four years ago.
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007-themed reality show to have theater preview
There will be a one-night theater preview of the 007-themed reality show 007: Road to a Million in the U.K. and U.S. on Nov. 8.
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The Guardian critiques M:I 7's financials
The Guardian is out with a story about how Mission: Impossible 8 was pushed back a year why M:I 7 was a financial disappointment
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Ian Jacklin describes the drive to restore a 007 icon
James Bond fan Ian Jacklin discusses what was involved in restoring an iconic piece of 007 history.
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Mission: Impossible 8 delayed to 2025
Mission: Impossible 8 (aka Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part Two) has been delayed to the summer of 2025.
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About truth and public relations
Over the weekend, there was pushback about the notion Eon really hadn't gotten underway with Bond 26.
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About Eon, Broccoli and Bond 26
Comments by Eon's Barbara Broccoli to The Guardian deflated some Bond fans. Here are some things to keep in mind.
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Broccoli says again Bond 26 work hasn't started
Barbara Broccoli, boss of Eon Productions, tells the Guardian work hasn't started on Bond 26.
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Matthew Vaughn talks Bond, Argylle
Matthew Vaughn appeared on a podcast where he talked about losing out on directing Bond and discussed his upcoming spy movie Argylle.
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As time passes, more 007 collections get sold
When it comes to James Bond fandom, which dates back to 1953 (literary) and 1962 (cinema), collectors are deciding it’s time to cash in and find new homes for…
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Another Bond collection auction is scheduled
U.K.-based Ewbank’s has scheduled an auction of the collection of Steve Oxenrider, the company announced on Instagram.
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18th anniversary of Eon getting its mojo back
Today, Oct. 14, is the 18th anniversary of Eon Productions getting its mojo back when it formally announced the casting of Daniel Craig as James Bond.
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Q the Music returns this weekend
Q the Music, the group that performs James Bond music and songs, is scheduled to perform a concert Oct. 15 in London.
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About some YouTubers
There's a lot to like about the Google-owned YouTube. But some YouTubers get offended if they are not sufficiently complimented.
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Phyllis Coates, a tough Lois Lane, dies at 96
Phyllis Coates, the last surviving original cast member of the 1950s Adventures of Superman series, has died at 96. Her version of Lois Lane was tough.
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The Spy Command's list of (not really) spoilers
These days, there's a lot of sensitivity about spoilers -- even for films and TV shows that are decades old. Spoilers should have a sell-by date.
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WGA members ratify contract agreement
The Writers Guild of America has overwhelmingly approved a new contract agreement, the union said on its website.
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About why Thrush is not an acronym
"When the legend becomes fact, print the legend." So it is with the notion that Thrush -- the villainous organization in The Man From U.N.C.L.E. was an acronym.
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How film Bond may parallel cinema Batman
Bond 26 and the future of the cinema James Bond remains uncertain. But it’s possible film Bond may resemble cinema Batman.
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007 reality show trailer debuts
For Global James Bond Day, a trailer for the upcoming reality show 007: Road to a Million came out.
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What's up for Global James Bond Day 2023?
Global James Bond Day has been a thing since 2012. What's up for 2023?
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Argylle trailer debuts
The actual first trailer is now out for Argylle. In some ways, it’s odd, in some ways typical of director Matthew Vaughn.
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Argylle apparently is a real thing
In the past few days, there’s been a teaser trailer for Argylle, a spy movie project directed by Matthew Vaughn and starring Henry Cavill. It’s based on a…
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Argylle apparently is a real thing
In the past few days, there’s been a teaser trailer for Argylle, a spy movie project directed by Matthew Vaughn and starring Henry Cavill. It’s based on a…
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Surviving stars of the 1960s spy craze
With the passing of David McCallum, the blog decided to look at the surviving stars of the 1960s spy craze. Here's a list.
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David McCallum, an appreciation
With the passing of David McCallum at age 90, one of the last of the 1960s spy craze stars is gone.
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David McCallum, U.N.C.L.E.'s cool Russian, dies at 90
David McCallum, the Scottish-born actor who gained fame playing Russian agent Illya Kuryakin on The Man From U.N.C.L.E., died on Monday less than a week after…
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Bond 26 questions: The WGA settlement edition
The Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative settlement with studios and streamers. This may enable the development of Bond 26 to proceed.