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2013 Oscars James Bond Tribute Features Shirley Bassey in All Her 'Goldfinger' Glory

Nick Romano — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:59:06 +0000

The 2013 Oscars ceremony was rumored a while back to pay tribute to the 50 years of James Bond films by uniting the actors who've played 007 on the stage. Although one of the Oscars producers debunked that rumor not too long after the fact, there was indeed a portion of the show dedicated to the epic franchise.

Place Your Bid For James Bond's Original 1965 Aston Martin DB5

Mike Moody — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 17:31:40 +0000

How cool does a car have to be to earn a $5 million price tag? As cool James Bond, of course. Bond’s original Aston Martin DB5 is officially on the market for $4.69 million, and this is no ordinary classic car. While the vintage vehicle looks sleek and stylish, and it has the extra appeal [...]

2013 Oscars: All Six James Bonds to Appear Together For the First Time?

Eric Walkuski — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:23:44 +0000

Yesterday we brought you the news that Adele will be appearing at the 2013 Oscars to perform the Best Original Song nominated "Skyfall." But now there’s even bigger James Bond news to share: it’s looking like every actor who has portrayed the classic character are set to appear on stage together for the first time ever to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of James Bond. This calls for a martini!

2013 Oscars: Adele Will Perform "Skyfall" Live For the First Time

Eric Walkuski — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:02:45 +0000

As the Academy prepares to pay tribute to James Bond during next month's 2013 Oscar ceremony, the show's producers recently announced that one of the movie franchise's most memorable songs, the nominated "Skyfall," will be performed on stage by Adele. We are already marking this down as a "must see" moment of the night.

Watch Paul F. Tompkins Sing an Epic Version of 'Skyfall'

Emerald Catron — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:45:14 +0000

To be honest, this is the first time we’ve made it all the way through the theme song for the latest Bond movie. Maybe it’s the fancy suit, but comedian and ‘Best Week Ever’ host Paul F. Tompkins keeps us more entertained than Adele. It could be the dancers. Or the well-timed horn section. Or [...]

'Skyfall': Watch the Opening Credit Sequence Sans Credits

Damon Houx — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 03:30:53 +0000

'Skyfall' has become a monster hit, and is on track to be the most successful Bond film of all time (unadjusted, natch), as it's already crossed $100 Million domestically, is over half a billion worldwide, and shows no signs of stopping. Now the film's stunning opening credit sequence is available online.

Celebrate 'Skyfall' With Awesome A Capella Bond Theme

Emerald Catron — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:20:19 +0000

Maybe Adele's 'Skyfall' Bond song isn't for you, or maybe you really like a capella music. Maybe you just need maximum James Bond in your life at all times. Even if you don't like James Bond, it's got a mo

10 Things You Didn't Know About James Bond

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:26:32 +0000

It’s hard to imagine what the movies would be like without James Bond. Ian Fleming’s debonaire and daring secret agent has become the modern definition of a man’s man, despite the fact that he’s not a real person.In fact, Bond, James Bond has become the yard stick by which all over action movie heroes are [...]

How Sean Connery Almost Came Out of Retirement to Star in 'Skyfall'

Mike Sampson — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:11:44 +0000

'Skyfall' is a movie very much intended to return James Bond to his classic roots; roots established by actors like Sean Connery. Connery hasn't starred in a movie since 2003's 'The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen' (what a disappointing way to go out...) but his almost ten-year retirement almost ended with a role opposite the character that made him famous.

The Real Life Science Behind James Bond's Gadgets

Ruth Waxman — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:04:19 +0000

In anticipation of the upcoming release of 'Skyfall,' the 23rd installment of the James Bond franchise, we've explored five of our favorite Bond gadgets and put them to the test of reality. It's every guy's (and probably girl's) dream to have their own real life Q and his accompanying gadgets. But how many of these are accurate portrayals of reality and how many are far-flung fantasies that belong on the big screen?