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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Latest episode

Oct 9, 2026

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Episodes

Bond's rough edges during the Eon era 01.03.2026

During the Eon era of Bond films, starting in 1962, there were rough edges. Now that 007 is entering a new era that where that may not continue.

U.K. school names project after Albert R. Broccoli 24.02.2026

The U.K.’s National Film and Television School is naming an addition after Albert R. Broccoli, the co-founder of Eon Productions, which made 25 James Bond films from 1962 to 2021.

About Bond and media literacy 21.02.2026

Amid 007 film uncertainty, you should be very careful for all the clickbait articles.

60th anniversary of The Last of the Secret Agents? 18.02.2026

Allen and Rossi were the successors to Martin and Lewis. Thus, in 1966, Allen and Rossi had a spy movie.

60th anniversary of Fantastic Voyage 14.02.2026

Fantastic Voyage was a science fiction story with Cold War elements.

50th anniversary of The New Avengers 08.02.2026

In the 1970s John Steed made a comeback in The New Avengers.

Amazon MGM to make CinemaCon presentation in April 06.02.2026

Amazon MGM is scheduled to discuss its upcoming movies at this year’s CinemaCon in Las Vegas. The event begins at 8:30 p.m. Pacific time on April 15. A chance to find out news about the next Bond movie?

Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die's 60th anniversary 28.01.2026

This year marks the 60th anniversary of 1966's Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die, which has similarities to 1979's Moonraker.

About fan reaction to Bond film 'news' 19.01.2026

Bond fans are dedicated. But sometimes they react strongly even when there isn't any actual news. Example an entertainment reporter makes a prediction without actually reporting something.

Our Man Flint's 60th anniversary 17.01.2026

In early 1966, one of the memorable entries in the spycraze debuted, Our Man Flint with James Coburn.

Bond questions: The 2026 edition 16.01.2026

2025 was a year of big change for the Bond film franchise. What happens next?

60th anniversary of the Batman TV show 13.01.2026

On the night of Jan. 12, 1966, something hit television that it hadn’t seen before. Batman debuted on ABC in the U.S.

60th anniversary of The Silencers 07.01.2026

There would be no new James Bond film in 1966. The new Matt Helm series, debuting with The Silencers, took up some of the slack.

Mission: Impossible's 60th anniversary 03.01.2026

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the original Mission: Impossible TV series. It wasn't an easy show to work on, either behind or in front of the camera.

About fan fiction 28.12.2025

Fan fiction seeks to create ties from television episodes. Those episodes were made without any attempt to have such connections. The makers of the show were just trying to make production deadlines. But fans won't be denied.

007 First Light video game delayed two months 26.12.2025

IO Interactive said this week its new James Bond video game will be delayed to May 27 from its original release date of March 27.

In memoriam 2025 22.12.2025

A summary of the passing of people of interest to readers of The Spy Command blog.

Year-end review of the Bond film franchise 16.12.2025

As the end of 2025 approaches, the James Bond film franchise recorded its most important event. But there’s enormous uncertainty ahead

Bond questions: Nature abhors a vacuum edition 05.12.2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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