Bill Koenig

The Spy Command

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A blog about James Bond-007 and The Other Spies

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Bill Koenig

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

The least sexy James Bond movie vehicles 13.05.2024

The James Bond film series is best known for fast Aston Martin and Lotus sports cars (often with gadgets). But there are quite a few Bond vehicles that don’t get the heart pumping.

About 'saving cinema' 12.05.2024

We've been told various movies would be "saving cinema" -- it hasn't happened yet.

Anthony Lawrence, veteran TV writer, dies 08.05.2024

Anthony Lawrence, a TV writer who worked across various genres, has died at 95, according to the Writers Guild of America.

About Benson's best 007 continuation novel 07.05.2024

This week marks the 25th anniversary of the publication of Raymond Benson's third, and arguably, best Bond continuation novels.

Michelle Yeoh receives top U.S. civilian honor 04.05.2024

Michelle Yeoh, who played a Chinese secret agent in 1997’s Tomorrow Never Dies, this week received the highest U.S. civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

The FBI and an almost quaint practice 03.05.2024

In The FBI (1965-74), the bureau actually followed rules. I was reminded of this because of the 10th anniversary of the death of star Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

U.N.C.L.E. script: The wheels start to come off 01.05.2024

The fourth episode of The Man From U.N.C.L.E.'s third season reflected the influence of Batman and contained a Dr. Strangelove parody.

Sherwood describes her new 00-agent book 25.04.2024

Ian Fleming Publications released a statement from Kim Sherwood about her new 00-agent book, A Spy Like Me.

Ungentlemanly Warfare comes in at No. 4 at U.S. box office 21.04.2024

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare was No. 4 at the U.S. box office this weekend. It was a quiet movie-going weekend overall.

Ungentlemanly Warfare a plus for Ritchie, Cavill 19.04.2024

Director Guy Ritchie and actor Henry Cavill have had their share of ups and downs. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is a plus for both.

TWINE's 25th: A transition for Bond 15.04.2024

The World Is Not Enough, the 19th film in the 007 film series made by Eon Productions, marked a transition with new writers and its choice of director.

Tabloids, amnesia, Aaron Taylor-Johnson 13.04.2024

Remember in March when Aaron Taylor-Johnson was supposedly signing on for Bond 26? Tabloids count on readers forgetting.

Robert MacNeil's spy footnote 12.04.2024

Robert MacNeil, who had a long career as a TV journalist, also hosted PBS's presentation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.

Evolution of China in spy entertainment 11.04.2024

During the 1960s, into the 1970s, China was a source of being villainous in spy entertainment.

Wolfgang, Thaufauf, Bond fan, dies 09.04.2024

A prominent German fan of James Bond has died.

1965: Perry Mason enters the Cold War 08.04.2024

In the final season of Perry Mason (1957-66), the intrepid attorney went behind the Iron Curtain for an adventure.

60th anniversary of the Ford Mustang 07.04.2024

This month marks the 60th anniversary of the introduction of the Ford Mustang. The car made its cinema debut in Goldfinger.

Marvel may be gender-swapping the Silver Surfer 04.04.2024

Marvel Studios, as part of a Fantastic Four movie, may be gender-swapping the Silver Surfer, according to Deadline: Hollywood.

Lynn Loring, actress turned executive, dies 02.04.2024

Lynn Loring who went from being a child actress to an adult performer to a studio executive, died on Dec. 23 at 80, The Hollywood Reporter said.

MGM's 100th anniversary and its spy impact 02.04.2024

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It has had a big impact on spy genre.

Licence to Kill's 35th: 007 falters in the U.S. 01.04.2024

Licence to Kill, which came out 35 years ago, is mostly known for a series of “lasts” but also for a first -- when 007 stumbled in the U.S. market.

About those pricey 007 Store items 27.03.2024

This week, the 007 Store announced the sale of Bond themed Faberge eggs with an eye-popping price of more than $150,000. It's hardly the only expensive item from the 007 Store.

Dick Tracy shows how Annie became an orphan 26.03.2024

The current storyline in the Dick Tracy comic strip explains how Little Orphan Annie became an orphan in the first place.

IFP announces a partnership with Penfold 23.03.2024

To mark the 65th anniversary of the publication of Ian Fleming’s Goldfinger novel, Ian Fleming Publications today announced a partnership with Penfold.

A wish for Bond 26 21.03.2024

Here’s a wish for Bond 26: After more than a decade of deconstructing James Bond during the Daniel Craig era, can we start building him back up?

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