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Helen Mirren explains why James Bond should not be played by a woman

The Oscar-winning actress is more interested in hearing stories of female spies, claiming she ‘never liked’ the famous fictional agent.

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Spider-Man and Harry Potter duo to produce Amazon's new James Bond

The fate of the James Bond franchise gets an update with Amazon’s decision to hand over producing duties for the 26th 007 movie to Amy Pascal and David Heyman.

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Has the release date and budget for the new James Bond been revealed?

The next James Bond film – now under the creative control of Amazon – is apparently being ‘fast-tracked’. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Polish PM Donald Tusk offers US actor training for James Bond role

In a toungue-in-cheek comment, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has thrown a new name into the mix of ever-growing speculation regarding who should play the new 007...

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Ex-007 Pierce Brosnan weighs in on Bond’s future after Amazon takeover

The Irish actor insists the next James Bond must be British, dismissing rumours of an American 007, and supports Amazon-MGM’s takeover of the franchise.

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Amazon MGM Studios takes creative control of James Bond franchise

Though long-time producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli will remain co-owners, Amazon will now lead the creative direction for future Bond films.

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007 vs Amazon: Is the James Bond franchise in trouble?

What is going on with the James Bond franchise? It seems that the producers behind the Bond films and the studio that bought the series are currently at loggerheads... And their creative differences mean that Bond fans are going to have to be patient for Bond 26.

Destinations

What to do in Italy’s newly designated ‘most beautiful villages’

As cities like Venice and Florence battle overtourism, venturing to these quiet, out-of-the-way attractions can be a responsible act as a visitor.

Travel News

Switzerland unveils the world’s steepest cable car at 775m high

Each car hangs from an 11-metre arm to cope with the incredibly steep incline.

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Vic Flick, guitarist on James Bond theme song, dies aged 87

The famed British session guitarist behind the twangy riff for the James Bond theme song has died.

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Daniel Craig gives brilliantly blunt response over next James Bond

Craig is the longest-reigning actor to star in the 007 franchise, which has been ongoing since 1962. He recently shared his thoughts on who the next actor to play James Bond should be...

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Saoirse Ronan and the offer James Bond producers shouldn’t ignore

The new James Bond film needs a renaissance following Daniel Craig's tenure, and comments made by Saoirse Ronan could signal a bold and much-needed rejuvination - one which could break a tiresome franchise trend.

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Daniel Craig premieres erotic Luca Guadagnino drama 'Queer' in Venice

Showbiz power couple Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz brought glamour to the red carpet at the premiere of one of the Venice Film festival's most hotly anticipated movies, Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer'.

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Who is the favourite to sing the new James Bond theme tune?

One name is emerging as a strong favourite to walk in the footsteps of recent Bond musicians Adele, Sam Smith and Billie Eilish...

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Former James Bond actor George Lazenby retires from acting

The former model and actor took up the 007 mantle from Sean Connery in 1969 for 'On Her Majesty’s Secret Service'. He only starred in one James Bond film - which is now regarded as one of the best in the series.

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Rare first edition Harry Potter book sells for more than €53,000

J.K. Rowling's book features some unique errors and was sold at auction alongside a copy of "Casino Royale", the first novel in the James Bond spy series, which features an inscription by author Ian Fleming.

Design

Ernő Goldfinger: Ian Fleming's nasty neighbour or a design genius?

Euronews Culture uncovers the unlikely links between a James Bond villain, a founding father of British modernism and a quiet street in north-west London.

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Is James Bond taking over London’s secret WWII underground tunnels?

The once secret Kingsway Exchange Tunnels are set to be transformed into a cultural space and open to the public for the first time since World War II. And rumours are that a 007 exhibit is part of planned transformation of the tunnels into an underground museum.

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No License to Lana: The rejected James Bond songs through the years

Lana Del Rey shared that her James Bond theme song was turned down by producers. We take a look at some of the other recording artists who shared a similar fate.

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Not quite forever? Shirley Bassey auctions her diamonds

She once sang 'Diamonds Are Forever' - but Dame Shirley Bassey is now letting hers go. For a good cause.