The Spy Command

Merry Saltzman, who planned a 007 musical, dies 10.11.2024 2:31 ↓

Merry Saltzman, a daughter of Eon Productions co-founder Harry Saltzman and who wanted to make a 007 stage musical, has died.

Some new Bond 26 rumors arise 06.11.2024 1:27 ↓

New rumors include a possible Bond 26 director

More 1960s spy cameo appearances 02.11.2024 2:48 ↓

The blog received suggestions for more examples of behind-the-camera personnel who made cameos/guest appearances in spy entertainment.

November is a big month for Broccoli, Wilson 01.11.2024 2:41 ↓

Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson will get an Irving G. Thalberg award this month, the same award their father/stepfather won in 1982.

Thunderball's unsung hero: Ivan Tors 29.10.2024 2:25 ↓

When Eon Productions needed expertise to film underwater for Thunderball, the maker of James Bond films turned to Ivan Tors and his crew.

A look at some 1960s TV cameos 28.10.2024 2:48 ↓

In the 1960s, behind-the-camera professionals showed up in cameos for popular television shows such as Mission: Impossible, The Man From UNCLE and Batman.

Alf Kjellin: Busy actor-director 25.10.2024 1:21 ↓

Alf Kjellin, a Swedish-born actor-director had an impact on the 1960s spy craze.

An upcoming video game may address a Bond problem 18.10.2024 2:11 ↓

This week, the developers of an upcoming James Bond video game provided a preview. The effort may address a major 007 problem -- aging fan demographics.

007 Store announces Christmas gifts 17.10.2024 2:28 ↓

The 007 Store has announced a series of Christmas gifts for sale, some relative cheap (a pet bow tie) to very expensive.

About Eon's U.K. regulatory filing 16.10.2024 2:45 ↓

Some observations about the U.K. regulatory filing that Eon Productions made this week.

Eon provides a look at its 2023 finances 15.10.2024 2:49 ↓

The bottom line for Eon Productions is it makes money even when it is not making James Bond movies.

The Guardian shows it needs to learn 007 history 12.10.2024 1:48 ↓

The Guardian decries the idea of an animated James Bond-related series. It apparently forgot Eon engaged in such a project (James Bond Jr.) in the early 1990s.

Dick Powell: From actor to mogul 11.10.2024 1:48 ↓

Dick Powell began as a musical star and then reinvented himself as a tough character. He then started Four Star, a busy television production company.

Bond 26 questions: The miscellaneous edition 08.10.2024 4:17 ↓

The Spy Command has questions after the publication of an interview with an Amazon MGM Studios executive.

Amazon MGM chief says Bond is doing fine 08.10.2024 2:53 ↓

The head of Amazon MGM Studios said in a British newspaper interview that everything is going just fine with the James Bond film franchise.

Jay J. Armes, Five-O's 'Hookman,' dies, NYT says 05.10.2024 2:46 ↓

Jay J. Armes, a colorful private investigator who also played the title character in a 1973 episode of Hawaii Five-O, The New York Times said.

Announcing The 007 Files podcast 05.10.2024 0:59 ↓

A new podcast, The 007 Files, is making its debut on Global James Bond Day.

Goldfinger soundtrack re-issued 01.10.2024 1:22 ↓

A new edition of Goldfinger's soundtrack has been re-issued for the movie's 60th anniversary, La-La Land Records said.

The Mission: Impossible curse 30.09.2024 2:11 ↓

A "curse" afflicted three key crew members of the Mission: Impossible television series.

Barbara Broccoli has a new non-Bond project 23.09.2024 1:47 ↓

Barbara Broccoli, the leader of Eon Productions, is co-producing a play that will have a run on Broadway, Variety reported.

Jeffrey Westhoff discusses his YA spy novels 21.09.2024 14:16 ↓

Author Jeffrey Westhoff discusses his young adult spy novels as well as commenting on Ian Fleming, Roger Moore and other topics.

State of the Bond film franchise September 2024 14.09.2024 2:33 ↓

Well, there’s still interest in James Bond movies despite little progress in a new one actually being made.

World of Reel on Bond 26's director 10.09.2024 2:56 ↓

The World of Reel website is 0-for-3 when it comes to who will be directing Bond 26.

Author blends westerns with thrillers 09.09.2024 2:27 ↓

Author Bob Madison, who often writes under the pen name Scott McCrea, has an upcoming novel that blends the Western and thriller genres.

Edward Berger says he's not directing Bond 26 09.09.2024 1:38 ↓

Another one bites the dust. Edward Berger, subject of speculation he'd be directing Bond 26, says no way.