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The Spy Command

by Bill Koenig

A blog about James Bond-007 and The Other Spies

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  1. 007 vehicles to be displayed at Michigan event

    The Ian Fleming Foundation will have a number of its 007 film vehicles displayed on Oct. 16-17 in Michigan.

  2. IFP announces a new James Bond novella

    Ian Fleming Publications said Oct 5 it will bring out a new James Bond novella in December.

  3. Regal Theaters kicks off six weeks of 007 movies

    Regal movies will conduct six weeks of James Bond movie showings, each highlighting a different 007 film actor.

  4. Charlie Higson already working on a 2nd adult Bond novel

    Charlie Higson's first "adult Bond novel," King Zero, goes on sale this week. He's already working on a second.

  5. Fifth anniversary of No Time to Die

    It has been five years since the most recent James Bond movie, No Time to Die. It was the end of an era.

  6. Be aware: Gary Oldman jacks up 007 speculation

    Gary Oldman, an excellent actor who has nothing to do with casting the next Bond film, has jacked up internet fervor.

  7. An unlikely Bond, circa 1970

    Eric Braeden was a contender to play James Bond -- until Eon Productions discovered he was German.

  8. The Bond Experience relocates to Switzerland

    The Bond Experience, a prominent 007-oriented YouTube channel, is moving from the U.S. to Switzerland.

  9. About Bond and 'I hear'

    The words "I hear" and "I heard" are getting a lot of work as the flames are fanned about who might be the next film James Bond.

  10. Leslie Parrish dies at 90

    Actress Leslie Parrish, who performed in various spy-oriented movies and TV shows, has died at age 90.

  11. Underdog to return for Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade

    Underdog, after a 42-year absence, will return to this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. Naturally, there are spy connections.

  12. Internet outrage machine weighs in on 007 actor search

    A new James Bond film actor hasn't been picked yet. The internet outrage machine can't wait.

  13. 60th anniversary of The Glass Bottom Boat

    In the 1960s, the spycraze attracted stars to all sorts of projects. So it was with Doris Day and 1966’s frothy comedy The Glass Bottom Boat.

  14. Pascal says it's a "good bet" new 007 actor to be cast by end of 2026

    Amy Pascal, one of the producers Amazon named to oversee the first 007 film under the company's creative control, says it's a "good bet" the new Bond actor will be cast by year's end.

  15. Spider-Man rescues (?) comic book movies

    The newest Spider-Man film had an estimated opening weekend of $355 million -- best in 2026 and second-best of all time. Has Spidey saved comic book films or is it a one-off?

  16. La-Land releases expanded Never Say Never Again soundtrack

    La-Land Records releases expanded soundtrack from 1983's Never Say Never Again.

  17. About the pen communicator

    The Saint, The Man From UNCLE and James Bond Jr. all used the trope of a communicator disguised as a pen.

  18. 60th anniversary of The Man Called Flintstone

    In the 1960s spycraze, even Fred Flintstone arrived on the big screen.

  19. 20th anniversary of the worst James Bond car

    For many 007 fans, the Ford Mondeo from Casino Royale (2006) is the worst James Bond car.

  20. Case study: How your favorite episode may not be the best

    Sometimes, an episode of a TV show may be your favorite but not the best.

  21. About that dratted continuity

    For seven decades, continuity has been a thorny issue for makers of movies and TV shows.

  22. Bond actor auditions reportedly to gear up in August

    A newsletter and the Deadline website say 007 actor auditions will gear up in August for the first Bond movie under Amazon creative control.

  23. 'Batman Mansion' goes up for sale

    A California mansion, known as the "Batman Mansion" is up for sale for a mere $32 million.

  24. Character actor David Sheiner dies

    David Sheiner, a busy character, died in early June at age 98.

  25. Character actor William Smithers dies

    William Smithers, a busy character actor over decades, has died at 98.

  26. Story of Spielberg and Bond gets told yet again

    The entertainment media is going crazy over the notion that Steven Spielberg once wanted to direct a James Bond movie and got turned down. Problem? It's not news.

  27. La-La Land Records now selling expanded SPECTRE soundtrack

    La-La Land Records announced June 4 it's now selling an expanded soundtrack for SPECTRE (2015).

  28. 007 First Light gets off to fast sales start

    007 First Light, the new James Bond video game, had a fast sales start in late May.

  29. Citadel season 2 leaves you exhausted

    Citadel season 2 leaves viewers tired after too many plot twists.

  30. UNCLE: The Druids maintain their rivalries

    A major horse race saw a winner named Napoleon Solo! But some UNCLE druids were rooting against the winning horse.

  31. Napoleon Solo (the horse) wins the Preakness

    Napoleon Solo (the horse) won the second leg of the Triple Crown

  32. Bond questions: The casting search edition

    Amazon MGM said May 14 it has officially begun the search for a new cinematic James Bond. Naturally, the blog has questions.

  33. One possible 007 actor already attacked as soft

    No James Bond actor has been actually chosen. But on YouTube, one possible choice already has been attacked as soft. The outrage machine continues.

  34. Revamped Citadel premieres on Amazon Prime

    Season 2 of Citidel is available on Amazon Prime. Based on the first two episodes, some tweaks have been made, including a bigger role for Stanley Tucci.

  35. Casino Royale's 20th anniversary Part III

    As Casino Royale debuted in 2006, Eon and its studio partners faced challenges how to follow up.

  36. Casino Royale's 20th anniversary Part II

    With the start of production of Casino Royale, Eon's new direction was set.

  37. Casino Royale's 20th anniversary Part I

    This year marks the 20th anniversary of Casino Royale, the 21st James Bond film made by Eon Productions. It was the start of an era unlike other Bond movies.

  38. Bond confronts Mr. Obvious Part II

    One of the recent Mr. Obvious stories (The Telegraph) has a quote that has inspired a YouTube video.

  39. Bond confronts a new foe: Mr. Obvious

    Two British outlets are shocked, SHOCKED, to discover the next James Bond movie won't be out soon.

  40. U.N.C.L.E.'s future: 'It's dead, Jim'

    The future for The Man From U.N.C.L.E. doesn't seem bright.

  41. Gerry Conway, comic and TV writer, dies at 73

    Gerry Conway, who became at writer of comic books in his teens before becoming a writer-producer of TV shows, dies at 73.

  42. Amazon schedules 2nd season of Citadel spy show

    Amazon Prime Video says it has scheduled a second season of its Citadel streaming spy show, starting May 6.

  43. Bond questions: The CinemaCon edition

    Amazon MGM's turn at CinemaCon has come and gone. Naturally, the blog has questions.

  44. Ode to The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

    More than a decade later, the 2015 movie version of The Man From U.N.C.L.E. still spurs the same arguments. That's why it's called fandom.

  45. Bond literary questions: The Higson edition

    This week's annoucement about a new James Bond continuation novel by Charlie Higson raises questions as only The Spy Command can ask.

  46. New 007 soundtrack, Bond continuation novels announced

    In separate announcements, it was revealed La-La Land Records is bringing out an expanded Diamonds Are Forever soundtrack and that Charlie Higson has written a James Bond continuation novel.

  47. John Lithgow talks about playing Roald Dahl

    Roald Dahl, author and one-time James Bond screenwriter, is the subject of a play. Giant. John Lithgow plays Dahl, circa 1983. The play deals with the author’s anti-Semitism.

  48. IFF work weekends resume after move of 007 vehicles

    SOMEWHERE IN MICHIGAN — The Ian Fleming Foundation this past weekend resumed its work weekends of work on James Bond vehicles and props.

  49. Len Deighton dies at 97

    Len Deighton, creator of a series of spy novels featuring a working-class operative, has died at 97, the BBC reported

  50. About 'shared' fictional universes

    For a decade or so, "shared" universes have been a big movie thing. The thing is, the concept goes back 70 years ago on television.

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