Terence Young's 1963 triumph "From Russia with Love" was the James Bond series' first sequel, and, 60 years later, it's still considered by many 007 aficionados to be one of franchise's finest installments. It's a brisk, surprisingly brutal film. The gadgetry popularized by 1964's "Goldfinger" (and launched well over the top by 1965's "Thunderball") is kept to a sensible minimum; for the most part, this is a revenge film in which our licensed-to-kill protagonist is lured into an elaborate defection plot designed to knock him off for having killed Spectre's Dr. No in the first movie. Narratively, it's as small potatoes as the mostly maligned "Casino Royale" follow-up "Quantum of Solace" (a revenge film in the other direction), but, at the time, it had the advantage of working within an unformed universe.
"From Russia with Love" has two of the Bond series' oddest highlights: the sexualized Turkish settlement brawl between Martine Beswick and Aliza Gur,...
"From Russia with Love" has two of the Bond series' oddest highlights: the sexualized Turkish settlement brawl between Martine Beswick and Aliza Gur,...
- 10/8/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Brian Cox is joining the James Bond franchise, in one way or another.
The “Succession” Emmy winner hosts Bond-inspired reality competition series “007: Road to a Million” for Prime Video.
Nine contestants embark on a global adventure to participate in a series of challenges for a shot at winning win £1 million — or $1.3 million — each. Cox, aka “The Controller,” is the mastermind behind the challenges and picks where the paired contestants travel to for specific missions.
“I put real people into a James Bond adventure to win a million pounds,” Cox says in the teaser. “The only thing standing in their way is me!”
Contestants compete in two-person teams and are tasked with passing physical obstacles as well as answering questions hidden in different locations around the world to advance to the next challenge.
As announced in 2022, “007: Road to a Million” was in the works for four years at Prime Video,...
The “Succession” Emmy winner hosts Bond-inspired reality competition series “007: Road to a Million” for Prime Video.
Nine contestants embark on a global adventure to participate in a series of challenges for a shot at winning win £1 million — or $1.3 million — each. Cox, aka “The Controller,” is the mastermind behind the challenges and picks where the paired contestants travel to for specific missions.
“I put real people into a James Bond adventure to win a million pounds,” Cox says in the teaser. “The only thing standing in their way is me!”
Contestants compete in two-person teams and are tasked with passing physical obstacles as well as answering questions hidden in different locations around the world to advance to the next challenge.
As announced in 2022, “007: Road to a Million” was in the works for four years at Prime Video,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
James Bond is too experienced for a fresh-faced approach.
That is the direction the 007 team plans on taking when selecting the next Bond. Following Daniel Craig’s swan song in “No Time to Die”, producer Michael G. Wilson insisted that an actor in their 20s will not be cast as the next Bond.
Read More: Former James Bond Star George Lazenby Accused Of ‘Homophobic’ Comments, Issues Apology
“We’ve tried looking at younger people in the past,” Wilson recently said at an “In Conversation” event at the British Film Institute, per Deadline. “But trying to visualize it doesn’t work. Remember, Bond’s already a veteran. He’s had some experience. He’s a person who has been through the wars, so to speak.
“He’s probably been in the Sas or something. He isn’t some kid out of high school that you can bring in and start off.
That is the direction the 007 team plans on taking when selecting the next Bond. Following Daniel Craig’s swan song in “No Time to Die”, producer Michael G. Wilson insisted that an actor in their 20s will not be cast as the next Bond.
Read More: Former James Bond Star George Lazenby Accused Of ‘Homophobic’ Comments, Issues Apology
“We’ve tried looking at younger people in the past,” Wilson recently said at an “In Conversation” event at the British Film Institute, per Deadline. “But trying to visualize it doesn’t work. Remember, Bond’s already a veteran. He’s had some experience. He’s a person who has been through the wars, so to speak.
“He’s probably been in the Sas or something. He isn’t some kid out of high school that you can bring in and start off.
- 10/4/2022
- by Shakiel Mahjouri
- ET Canada
The next 007 will decidedly be a “veteran” of the spy game, according to longtime James Bond producer Michael G. Wilson.
During an “In Conversation” event at the British Film Institute to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the character, Wilson revealed that any younger actors who have been rumored to be in the mix to take over the role, like Jacob Elordi and Tom Holland, are not in the running to play the famed MI6 agent.
“We’ve tried looking at younger people in the past,” Wilson said, via Deadline. “But trying to visualize it doesn’t work. Remember, Bond’s already a veteran. He’s had some experience. He’s a person who has been through the wars, so to speak. He’s probably been in the Sas or something. He isn’t some kid out of high school that you can bring in and start off. That’s...
During an “In Conversation” event at the British Film Institute to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the character, Wilson revealed that any younger actors who have been rumored to be in the mix to take over the role, like Jacob Elordi and Tom Holland, are not in the running to play the famed MI6 agent.
“We’ve tried looking at younger people in the past,” Wilson said, via Deadline. “But trying to visualize it doesn’t work. Remember, Bond’s already a veteran. He’s had some experience. He’s a person who has been through the wars, so to speak. He’s probably been in the Sas or something. He isn’t some kid out of high school that you can bring in and start off. That’s...
- 10/4/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The name’s Bond. James Bond. And if you want to play him, you better nail the James Bond screen test, which involves acing a key scene from 1963’s From Russia with Love.
At a recent event at the British Film Institute to commemorate the James Bond franchise’s 60th anniversary, producer Michael G. Wilson went into details about the casting process and which scene is always used to gauge whether or not a potential James Bond has what it takes. “We always use the same scene…and that’s the one in From Russia With Love, where Bond comes back to his room after the assassination, and he starts taking off his shirt, goes into the room to bathe. Then he hears something, takes his gun, goes in and the girl’s in the bed.” And you have now just pictured Idris Elba performing that scene is a James Bond screen test…...
At a recent event at the British Film Institute to commemorate the James Bond franchise’s 60th anniversary, producer Michael G. Wilson went into details about the casting process and which scene is always used to gauge whether or not a potential James Bond has what it takes. “We always use the same scene…and that’s the one in From Russia With Love, where Bond comes back to his room after the assassination, and he starts taking off his shirt, goes into the room to bathe. Then he hears something, takes his gun, goes in and the girl’s in the bed.” And you have now just pictured Idris Elba performing that scene is a James Bond screen test…...
- 10/2/2022
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
James Bond film producer Michael G. Wilson, who runs Eon Productions with Barbara Broccoli, has revealed that a seduction scene from the 1963 thriller From Russia With Love is always used to test those aspiring to play Ian Fleming’s ruthless spy.
During an ‘In Conversation’ event at London’s British Film Institute to celebrate 60 years of James Bond, Wilson noted that they always need a good actress to play opposite the actor participating in the audition.
“We always use the same scene … and that’s the one in From Russia With Love ,where Bond comes back to his room after the assassination, and he starts taking off his shirt, goes into the room to bathe. Then he hears something, takes his gun, goes in and the girl’s in the bed,” he told the audience at the BFI on Friday night. He is referring to the moment where Sean Connery...
During an ‘In Conversation’ event at London’s British Film Institute to celebrate 60 years of James Bond, Wilson noted that they always need a good actress to play opposite the actor participating in the audition.
“We always use the same scene … and that’s the one in From Russia With Love ,where Bond comes back to his room after the assassination, and he starts taking off his shirt, goes into the room to bathe. Then he hears something, takes his gun, goes in and the girl’s in the bed,” he told the audience at the BFI on Friday night. He is referring to the moment where Sean Connery...
- 10/1/2022
- by Baz Bamigboye
- Deadline Film + TV
The role of James Bond may be one of the most coveted positions in the land, but the auditioning process is remarkably straightforward — at least when it comes to the material. Ever since Sean Connery retired the Bond title in 1967, Bond hopefuls (and even potential Bond girls) have tested for the role with the exact same scene. Bond's fateful meeting with Tatiana Romanova (Daniela Bianchi) in "From Russia With Love" serves as the template for every audition. Not even Daniel Craig was able to skip it.
"It's a tradition, apparently," Craig told Esquire in 2006. "Why? I've never got it out of Barbara [Broccoli]...
The post Daniel Craig Hopes Someone Destroyed His James Bond Screen Test appeared first on /Film.
"It's a tradition, apparently," Craig told Esquire in 2006. "Why? I've never got it out of Barbara [Broccoli]...
The post Daniel Craig Hopes Someone Destroyed His James Bond Screen Test appeared first on /Film.
- 8/4/2022
- by Lyvie Scott
- Slash Film
A look back at all the lovely allies and femme fatales who’ve crossed paths with 007 over the years.
Ursula Andress as Honey Ryder, “Dr. No” (1962)
Widely regarded as the first Bond Girl, Honey Ryder’s emergence from the ocean clad in a white bikini is considered one of the most iconic moments in 007 franchise history.
Eunice Gayson as Sylvia Trench, “Dr. No” (1962) & “From Russia With Love” (1963)
Sylvia Trench introduced herself to James Bond as “Trench, Sylvia Trench,” which inspired him to reply with his now iconic “Bond, James Bond” phrase. She’s also the first Bond Girl to appear in more than one film.
Daniela Bianchi as Tatiana Romanova, “From Russia With Love” (1963)
Tasked with seducing and killing James Bond, Tatiana falls for the British spy instead, ultimately teaming up with him to take down the deadly Rosa Klebb.
Honor Blackman as Pussy Galore, “Goldfinger” (1964)
Perhaps the most...
Ursula Andress as Honey Ryder, “Dr. No” (1962)
Widely regarded as the first Bond Girl, Honey Ryder’s emergence from the ocean clad in a white bikini is considered one of the most iconic moments in 007 franchise history.
Eunice Gayson as Sylvia Trench, “Dr. No” (1962) & “From Russia With Love” (1963)
Sylvia Trench introduced herself to James Bond as “Trench, Sylvia Trench,” which inspired him to reply with his now iconic “Bond, James Bond” phrase. She’s also the first Bond Girl to appear in more than one film.
Daniela Bianchi as Tatiana Romanova, “From Russia With Love” (1963)
Tasked with seducing and killing James Bond, Tatiana falls for the British spy instead, ultimately teaming up with him to take down the deadly Rosa Klebb.
Honor Blackman as Pussy Galore, “Goldfinger” (1964)
Perhaps the most...
- 12/4/2019
- by Linda Ge
- The Wrap
Helen Mirren is speaking out about the death of her cousin Tania Mallet.
One day after news broke that the British actress and model had died, Mirren, 73, issued a statement to People where she looked back on the special moments shared with her cousin and remembered Mallet for her positive outlook on life and kind heart.
“I was very sad to lose my cousin Tania this week. Tania was my aunt Olga’s daughter, and my sister [Katherine “Kate” Mirren] and I grew up with her,” Mirren said in the statement. “She showed her Russian heritage in her very beautiful bone structure and eyes,...
One day after news broke that the British actress and model had died, Mirren, 73, issued a statement to People where she looked back on the special moments shared with her cousin and remembered Mallet for her positive outlook on life and kind heart.
“I was very sad to lose my cousin Tania this week. Tania was my aunt Olga’s daughter, and my sister [Katherine “Kate” Mirren] and I grew up with her,” Mirren said in the statement. “She showed her Russian heritage in her very beautiful bone structure and eyes,...
- 4/2/2019
- by Joelle Goldstein, Dana Falcone
- PEOPLE.com
British actress and model Tania Mallet, who played Tilly Masterson in the 1964 James Bond classic “Goldfinger,” has died. She was 77.
The official James Bond Twitter account announced her death on Sunday. “We are very sorry to hear that Tania Mallet who played Tilly Masterson in ‘Goldfinger’ has passed away,” the tweet reads. “Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.”
We are very sorry to hear that Tania Mallet who played Tilly Masterson in Goldfinger has passed away. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/gMkqqheGJ7
— James Bond (@007) March 31, 2019
Mallet was a first cousin to actress Helen Mirren. She was born in Blackpool, England, to British father Henry Mallet and Russian mother Olga Mironoff, a sibling of Mirren’s father.
Mallet was working as a model when she was cast as Masterson by producer Albert “Cubby” Broccoli. She...
The official James Bond Twitter account announced her death on Sunday. “We are very sorry to hear that Tania Mallet who played Tilly Masterson in ‘Goldfinger’ has passed away,” the tweet reads. “Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.”
We are very sorry to hear that Tania Mallet who played Tilly Masterson in Goldfinger has passed away. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/gMkqqheGJ7
— James Bond (@007) March 31, 2019
Mallet was a first cousin to actress Helen Mirren. She was born in Blackpool, England, to British father Henry Mallet and Russian mother Olga Mironoff, a sibling of Mirren’s father.
Mallet was working as a model when she was cast as Masterson by producer Albert “Cubby” Broccoli. She...
- 4/1/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Tania Mallet, the actress who played Tilly Masterson in the 1964 James Bond movie “Goldfinger,” has died. She was 77.
“We are very sorry to hear that Tania Mallet who played Tilly Masterson in Goldfinger has passed away,” the official James Bond Twitter account posted late Sunday night. “Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.”
Mallet was first cousin to Oscar winner Helen Mirren, as her mother and “The Queen” actress’ father were siblings.
Also Read: Shane Rimmer, James Bond and 'Thunderbirds' Actor, Dies at 89
Born in Blackpool, England, Mallet was working as a model when she was cast as Masterson by producer Albert “Cubby” Broccoli in “Goldfinger.” She had previously auditioned for the part of Tatiana Romanova in 1963’s “From Russia With Love” but was unsuccessful.
Playing the ill-fated love interest to Sean Connery in “Goldfinger” would be Mallet’s only major film role.
“We are very sorry to hear that Tania Mallet who played Tilly Masterson in Goldfinger has passed away,” the official James Bond Twitter account posted late Sunday night. “Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.”
Mallet was first cousin to Oscar winner Helen Mirren, as her mother and “The Queen” actress’ father were siblings.
Also Read: Shane Rimmer, James Bond and 'Thunderbirds' Actor, Dies at 89
Born in Blackpool, England, Mallet was working as a model when she was cast as Masterson by producer Albert “Cubby” Broccoli in “Goldfinger.” She had previously auditioned for the part of Tatiana Romanova in 1963’s “From Russia With Love” but was unsuccessful.
Playing the ill-fated love interest to Sean Connery in “Goldfinger” would be Mallet’s only major film role.
- 4/1/2019
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
Tania Mallet, who is known for her modeling career and her role in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger has died at the age of 77.
The official James Bond Twitter account confirmed her death Sunday saying, “We are very sorry to hear that Tania Mallet who played Tilly Masterson in Goldfinger has passed away. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.” No further details have been revealed about her death.
Mallet was born in Blackpool May 19, 1941. She is the cousin of Academy Award-winning actress Helen Mirren. She attended Lucy Clayton’s School Of Modeling and started a successful modeling at the age of 16. Her foray to film began with an audition for the Bond girl Tatiana Romanova in From Russia with Love.
Despite being of Russian descent, she didn’t land the role of Tatiana, but would later appear as Tilly Masterson opposite Sean Connery in...
The official James Bond Twitter account confirmed her death Sunday saying, “We are very sorry to hear that Tania Mallet who played Tilly Masterson in Goldfinger has passed away. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.” No further details have been revealed about her death.
Mallet was born in Blackpool May 19, 1941. She is the cousin of Academy Award-winning actress Helen Mirren. She attended Lucy Clayton’s School Of Modeling and started a successful modeling at the age of 16. Her foray to film began with an audition for the Bond girl Tatiana Romanova in From Russia with Love.
Despite being of Russian descent, she didn’t land the role of Tatiana, but would later appear as Tilly Masterson opposite Sean Connery in...
- 4/1/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
British actress and model Tania Mallet has died, the official James Bond Twitter handle announced on Sunday. She was 77.
“We are very sorry to hear that Tania Mallet who played Tilly Masterson in Goldfinger has passed away,” the account tweeted. “Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.”
“Unfortunately we must share the very sad news that our dear friend Tania Mallet has sadly passed away,” Bondstars posted on its Facebook page on Sunday. “She was a very classy and beautiful lady inside and out.”
Mallet — whom her cousin Helen Mirren, 73, once described as “impossibly beautiful...
“We are very sorry to hear that Tania Mallet who played Tilly Masterson in Goldfinger has passed away,” the account tweeted. “Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.”
“Unfortunately we must share the very sad news that our dear friend Tania Mallet has sadly passed away,” Bondstars posted on its Facebook page on Sunday. “She was a very classy and beautiful lady inside and out.”
Mallet — whom her cousin Helen Mirren, 73, once described as “impossibly beautiful...
- 3/31/2019
- by Dana Rose Falcone
- PEOPLE.com
A viral video of 007’s most misogynist moments is a reminder that this most enduring of characters no longer fits the archetype of a hero
Should we watch old movies with one eye on the time and place in which they were made, or view them through a more modern mindset? That is the question the Twittersphere has been pondering after a video depicting some of James Bond’s most misogynist moments went viral on social media.
In chopping together scenes in which Her Majesty’s top spy takes advantage of vulnerable women, slaps bottoms and physically restrains women until they submit to sex, a YouTube cut-and-paste merchant who goes by the name Guru Kid has even missed most of 007’s nastiest behaviour. For starters, how about when Sean Connery’s Bond tries to beat a confession out of Daniela Bianchi’s Tatiana Romanova in 1963’s From Russia With Love?...
Should we watch old movies with one eye on the time and place in which they were made, or view them through a more modern mindset? That is the question the Twittersphere has been pondering after a video depicting some of James Bond’s most misogynist moments went viral on social media.
In chopping together scenes in which Her Majesty’s top spy takes advantage of vulnerable women, slaps bottoms and physically restrains women until they submit to sex, a YouTube cut-and-paste merchant who goes by the name Guru Kid has even missed most of 007’s nastiest behaviour. For starters, how about when Sean Connery’s Bond tries to beat a confession out of Daniela Bianchi’s Tatiana Romanova in 1963’s From Russia With Love?...
- 1/30/2018
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Max Williams Oct 11, 2019
From Russia With Love is only the 2nd James Bond movie, but it might very well be the best.
This article comes from Den of Geek UK.
Two films in and the James Bond franchise reaches its artistic highpoint. Downhill from here? Certainly for some; others won’t see what the hype is. Yet critically, From Russia with Love remains the darling: a gritty, almost-plausible tale of gypsies, Spectre, and sex tapes. It boasts a whole array of brilliant characters and a fight scene to make Daniel Craig crap his paints. Anyone who claims the film is slightly dull has my opposition and my sneaking respect.
The Villain (s): Spectre. A real team effort here. From Russia With Love remains the definitive exploration of the creatively acronymed gang. Sorry, Spectre the movie.
Chief of Operations Rosa Klebb is calculating, cold-blooded and owns some killer footwear. She...
From Russia With Love is only the 2nd James Bond movie, but it might very well be the best.
This article comes from Den of Geek UK.
Two films in and the James Bond franchise reaches its artistic highpoint. Downhill from here? Certainly for some; others won’t see what the hype is. Yet critically, From Russia with Love remains the darling: a gritty, almost-plausible tale of gypsies, Spectre, and sex tapes. It boasts a whole array of brilliant characters and a fight scene to make Daniel Craig crap his paints. Anyone who claims the film is slightly dull has my opposition and my sneaking respect.
The Villain (s): Spectre. A real team effort here. From Russia With Love remains the definitive exploration of the creatively acronymed gang. Sorry, Spectre the movie.
Chief of Operations Rosa Klebb is calculating, cold-blooded and owns some killer footwear. She...
- 2/16/2015
- Den of Geek
Max Williams Oct 11, 2018
From Russia With Love is only the 2nd James Bond movie, but it might very well be the best.
This article comes from Den of Geek UK.
Two films in and the James Bond franchise reaches its artistic highpoint. Downhill from here? Certainly for some; others won’t see what the hype is. Yet critically, From Russia with Love remains the darling: a gritty, almost-plausible tale of gypsies, Spectre, and sex tapes. It boasts a whole array of brilliant characters and a fight scene to make Daniel Craig crap his paints. Anyone who claims the film is slightly dull has my opposition and my sneaking respect.
The Villain (s): Spectre. A real team effort here. From Russia With Love remains the definitive exploration of the creatively acronymed gang. Sorry, Spectre the movie.
Chief of Operations Rosa Klebb is calculating, cold-blooded and owns some killer footwear. She...
From Russia With Love is only the 2nd James Bond movie, but it might very well be the best.
This article comes from Den of Geek UK.
Two films in and the James Bond franchise reaches its artistic highpoint. Downhill from here? Certainly for some; others won’t see what the hype is. Yet critically, From Russia with Love remains the darling: a gritty, almost-plausible tale of gypsies, Spectre, and sex tapes. It boasts a whole array of brilliant characters and a fight scene to make Daniel Craig crap his paints. Anyone who claims the film is slightly dull has my opposition and my sneaking respect.
The Villain (s): Spectre. A real team effort here. From Russia With Love remains the definitive exploration of the creatively acronymed gang. Sorry, Spectre the movie.
Chief of Operations Rosa Klebb is calculating, cold-blooded and owns some killer footwear. She...
- 2/16/2015
- Den of Geek
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