Oscar-winner Sam Mendes ‘to direct next Bond film’

The American Beauty director is reportedly in talks with Bond producers

Judi Dench shocks the British public

The venerable acting dame inspires complaints to BBFC for her tough language

The Wire star Idris Elba mooted as first black Bond

Bond blogs are abuzz with the idea that the British actor should be next to play 007

Quantum of Solace

Daniel Craig's second outing as James Bond is a breathless, furious thriller

Goldfinch: Bond’s birding adventures

Jamaica is a mecca for birdspotting and American ornithologist James Bond's book is the perfect companion

Film review: Quantum of Solace, Of Time and the City, Hunger, Midnight Meat Train

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Picture past, October 5: Bond

The first Bond film, Dr No, premieres in London, starring Sean Connery as 007