The Spy Command

Bond questions: Nature abhors a vacuum edition 05.12.2025 3:05 ↓

Nature abhors a vacuum, the saying goes. When it comes to Amazon Bond 1, that’s especially true. But the blog/podcast will make an attempt to deal with it.

Some James Bond items up for auction 04.12.2025 2:01 ↓

Some James Bond items have shown up for sale at the website of Heritage Auctions.

Which is more unpopular? Barbara Broccoli or 007's Ford Mondeo? 26.11.2025 2:01 ↓

The blog got pushback for noting that former 007 producer Barbara Broccoli's Othello passion project is scheduled to go into production in 2026. Is she as unpopular as Casino Royale's Ford Mondeo?

Barbara Broccoli's Othello to start filming next year 23.11.2025 1:05 ↓

Barbara Broccoli’s long-pending Othello movie is moving ahead, it was announced over the weekend.

Goldfinger aircraft window up for auction 11.11.2025 1:47 ↓

A window from an aircraft that appeared in 1964’s Goldfinger is up for auction at Heritage Auctions.

Lee Tamahori, Die Another Day director, dies 07.11.2025 2:20 ↓

Lee Tamahori, who had more than a dozen director credits, including 2002's Die Another Day, has died at 75.

Director Ralph Senensky's visits to espionage 03.11.2025 4:28 ↓

Veteran TV director Ralph Senensky has died at 102. This episode examines his espionage story credits.

James Bond and the demolished White House theater 26.10.2025 3:50 ↓

The East Wing of the White House has been demolished. That includes the White House theater where presidents watched movies, including JFK and 007 movies.

Eon says Amazon paid $20M for 007 film creative control 22.10.2025 1:53 ↓

Buried deep in a U.K. regulatory filing, Eon says Amazon paid $20 million to get creative control of the Bond film franchise.

20th anniversary of Daniel Craig's casting as 007 16.10.2025 2:30 ↓

On Oct. 14, 2005, the casting of Daniel Craig as James Bond was announced. To date, that was the last time a cinematic Bond was announced.

About why to be wary about James Bond film hype 11.10.2025 2:55 ↓

Despite a lack of James Bond movies, there has been more than enough James Bond movie hype.

About James Bond and guns 06.10.2025 2:04 ↓

The past few days, Amazon committed an unforced error. The tech giant’s Amazon Prime service came out with new, digitally altered preview images for movies from the 25 007 movies released from 1962 to 2021.

About James Bond and guns 06.10.2025 1:53 ↓

The past few days, Amazon committed an unforced error. The effects continue to unfold.

Amazon takes down altered 007 images 04.10.2025 1:44 ↓

Amazon has removed digitally altered publicity stills from its Amazon Prime menu for James Bond films.

Altered 007 images raise fan concern about Amazon 03.10.2025 1:43 ↓

Amazon’s first James Bond movie hasn’t started production but the tech giant just stirred adverse reaction among 007 fans.

Goodbye, Danjaq 01.10.2025 2:16 ↓

The new Thunderball 60th anniversary CD set was the end of a familiar Bond name: Danjaq.

Bond questions: The Baz strikes back edition 27.09.2025 3:04 ↓

Baz Bamigboye, known for (mostly) correct Bond movie scoops had a report this week. Naturally, the blog has questions.

Search for Bond actor to start next year, Deadline says 24.09.2025 3:00 ↓

Amazon's first James Bond movie begins its search for a new Bond actor next year, with production in 2027 and a 2028 release, the Deadline entertainment news website said.

Patricia Crowley, versatile actress, dies 17.09.2025 3:22 ↓

Patricia Crowley, who enjoyed a long career as an actress in television, has died at age 91.

An odd 60th anniversary: Hogan's Heroes 14.09.2025 1:49 ↓

One of the most unusual 60th anniversaries this month is for Hogan’s Heroes, which ran from 1965 to 1971 on CBS.

Happy birthday, George Lazenby (and a mystery) 06.09.2025 1:27 ↓

Happy 86th to George Lazenby. The mystery? Did Laz, Roger and Sean all work on the same days? Probably.

Summer movie season ends for comic book films 31.08.2025 1:44 ↓

Superman and Fantastic Four: First Steps did OK at the box office but not as well as comic book films from 2019 and before.

Tweaked 007: Road to a Million season 2 debuts 22.08.2025 1:46 ↓

The second season of 007: Road to a Million, complete with some tweaks compared with season one, is now available on Amazon Prime.

How Ian Fleming inspired a Broadway musical 20.08.2025 1:40 ↓

The New York Times on Aug. 19 published an article about how Ian Fleming’s World War II exploits inspired a Broadway musical.

U.N.C.L.E. movie marks its 10th anniversary 14.08.2025 2:38 ↓

A decade ago, after many false starts, a theatrical movie of The Man From U.N.C.L.E. finally debuted.