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Charles Gray, who appeared in both You Only Live Twice and Diamonds Are Forever, died on 7th March 2000 in London. After playing Dikko Henderson in YOLT Gray stepped into the shoes of the most iconic Bond villain of all, Ernst Stavro Blofeld. #JamesBond #dates #OTD

Charles Gray, who appeared in both You Only Live Twice and Diamonds Are Forever, died on 7th March 2000 in London. After playing Dikko Henderson in YOLT Gray stepped into the shoes of the most iconic Bond villain of all, Ernst Stavro Blofeld.

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William Boyd was born in the Gold Coast, now part of the West African state of Ghana, on this day in 1952. In 2013 he wrote the James Bond continuation novel Solo. #JamesBond #dates #OTD

William Boyd was born in the Gold Coast, now part of the West African state of Ghana, on this day in 1952. In 2013 he wrote the James Bond continuation novel Solo.

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Today marks the birthday of three-time Bond director Lewis Gilbert, who was born in the London borough of Hackney. He was reportedly reluctant to direct You Only Live Twice when first approached but returned to the 007 series with The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker. #JamesBond #dates #OTD

Today marks the birthday of three-time Bond director Lewis Gilbert, who was born in the London borough of Hackney. He was reportedly reluctant to direct You Only Live Twice when first approached but returned to the 007 series with The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker.

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Today the UK & Ireland confusingly celebrate World Book Day. Which James Bond book will you pick? #JamesBond #dates #OTD

Today the UK & Ireland confusingly celebrate World Book Day. Which James Bond book will you pick?

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"And since everything's been knocked out we need to close embassies and evacuate people across the region"

One per month is reasonable if you want to get back into the habit of reading.

I agree with a lot of this. I just wanted to point out that I don't necessarily disagree with Phil as much as it may appear at first and not sure if i expressed that in thr podcast.

Me too! 10 books a month is insane for most people. If you have that much time, then great! But why make it a goal. Just read.

If you have a reading a reading goal of, say, 5 books a year, I think you need to up your goals. Best option: dont have reading goals at all. It's insane.

Something I dont get. I see people have reading goals of 10 books a month. I ha e a couple of questions:

A) you do realise reading isn’t a competitive sport?

B) where you you find the time?

For what it's worth, I do think @philnobilejr.bsky.social is right to worry what Amazon will do. I don't remember what I said precisely, but hope is doing a lot of heavy lifting for me until I see hard evidence Amazon is screwing up.

Thank you. Our aim is to provide serious commentary on all things Bond, not just add noise.

Phil Nobile Jr. is down about Amazon taking control of the Bond movies, but then Broccoli and Wilson weren't going to make more movies themselves.

I look forward to seeing whether a Bond movie not made by them feels like a Bond movie to me. NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN did.

Gloria Hendry played Rosie Carver in Roger Moore's 1973 James Bond debut, Live And Let Die. She was born on 3rd March 1949 in Winter Haven, Florida. #JamesBond #dates #OTD

Gloria Hendry played Rosie Carver in Roger Moore's 1973 James Bond debut, Live And Let Die. She was born on 3rd March 1949 in Winter Haven, Florida.

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Silverfin, Charlie Higson's first book in the Young Bond series, was first published in the UK on 3rd March 2005. #JamesBond #dates #OTD

Silverfin, Charlie Higson's first book in the Young Bond series, was first published in the UK on 3rd March 2005.

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Happy Birthday Daniel Craig! He was born in Chester on 2nd March 1968. #JamesBond #dates #OTD

Happy Birthday Daniel Craig! He was born in Chester on 2nd March 1968.

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Lana Wood portrayed Plenty O'Toole in Diamonds Are Forever. The younger sister of Natalie Wood was born in Santa Monica on 1st March 1946. #JamesBond #dates #OTD

Lana Wood portrayed Plenty O'Toole in Diamonds Are Forever. The younger sister of Natalie Wood was born in Santa Monica on 1st March 1946.

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I am once more yapping about the Bond franchise with @007dossier.bsky.social and @thespycommand.bsky.social

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If they'd asked that while filming No Time to Die, they wouldn't have killed Bond off 🤣

On this day in 1969 Javier Bardem was born in the Canary Islands (Spain). He played Raoul Silva in Skyfall. #JamesBond #dates #OTD

On this day in 1969 Javier Bardem was born in the Canary Islands (Spain). He played Raoul Silva in Skyfall.

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Bond 26 producer reveals her big concern as Bond 26 remains in early stages | The James Bond Dossier The new 007 producer has offered a frank update on the next James Bond film. Amy Pascal has admitted she is “most afraid of fucking it up” as she works on the next James Bond film, saying the series h...

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Had a great time talking the future of 007 with @thespycommand.bsky.social and @007dossier.bsky.social!

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Hopes & Fears for James Bond Under Amazon ft. Phil Nobile Jr. | The 007 Files S4E002 | The James Bond Dossier What does Amazon’s control of James Bond really mean for the future of 007? 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube In this episode of The 007 Files, hosts Bill Koenig and David Leigh are joined by Fango...

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Stephanie Sigman appeared in the pre-title sequence of SPECTRE as Estrella. She was born in Obregon, Mexico on this day in 1987. #JamesBond #dates #OTD

Stephanie Sigman appeared in the pre-title sequence of SPECTRE as Estrella. She was born in Obregon, Mexico on this day in 1987.

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If there’s anything weird in the edit, it’s probably down to me editing while on cold meds that made me a bit trippy - on top of my lack of editing skills.

Gert Fröbe played Auric Goldfinger in the third James Bond film. He was born in Oberplanitz in Germany on this day in 1913. #JamesBond #dates #OTD

Gert Fröbe played Auric Goldfinger in the third James Bond film. He was born in Oberplanitz in Germany on this day in 1913.

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Bond 26 intelligence briefing for February 2026: two names, no evidence | The James Bond Dossier Get more from The James Bond Dossier on Patreon

Two actors are being reported as the next Bond.
They can’t both be right.

Here’s what matters:
– Script stage
– Villeneuve’s timeline
– Casting sequence precedent

I’ve broken down both stories in this month’s intelligence briefing.
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Michel Legrand was born on 24th February 1932 in France. He composed the score for the non-Eon Bond film Never Say Never Again with Sean Connery, as well as the music for the theme song performed by Lani Hall. #JamesBond #dates #OTD

Michel Legrand was born on 24th February 1932 in France. He composed the score for the non-Eon Bond film Never Say Never Again with Sean Connery, as well as the music for the theme song performed by Lani Hall.

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Michelle Yeoh honoured on Hollywood Walk of Fame | The James Bond Dossier The former Bond co-star has added a Hollywood star to a career that spans continents and decades. Michelle Yeoh, who appeared opposite Pierce Brosnan in Tomorrow Never Dies, has been honoured with a s...

It used to be said that appearing in a Bond movie was the kiss of death for any female actor. Clearly no longer the case:
Michelle Yeoh honoured on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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