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Vic Flick death: Guitarist who played on iconic James Bond theme song dies aged 87

Session musician was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease

The Independent UK

Saoirse Ronan would 'love' to play female Bond villain

Ronan previously put forward her husband, James Lowden, to be the next James Bond

Evening Standard

“I put a crushed cigarette packet underneath it to get it nearer the strings... It helped give the guitar a mysterious sound”: Vic Flick, the guitarist who played the iconic James Bond riff, dies aged 87

Flick had planned to record the legendary hook on a Strat, but after it was stolen, the guitarist got creative with a semi-hollow instead

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“It came out exciting, almost attacking, which fit the James Bond image”: Vic Flick, who played the Bond theme guitar riff, dies aged 87

He also played on Tom Jones’ It’s Not Unusual and other classic hits

MusicRadar

Vic Flick, guitarist on the James Bond theme, dies aged 87

Famed session musician, who also performed with the Beatles, Tom Jones, Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton, died after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

The Guardian - AU

Paul Engelen obituary

Leading makeup artist who worked on several Bond films, a Star Wars episode and Game of Thrones

The Guardian - UK

Stars lead emotional tributes to Quincy Jones at Oscars Governors awards

Rashida Jones read the speech her father had drafted ahead of his honorary Oscar, while Richard Curtis called on the industry to ‘create a mechanism that helps change things’

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Quincy Jones Awarded Posthumous Oscar

The late Quincy Jones was posthumously awarded an honorary Oscar at an emotional and star-packed Hollywood gala on Sunday that also handed golden statuettes to the producers of the James Bond movie franchise.

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25 Years Ago, a PlayStation Game Tried to Kill James Bond — And Almost Succeeded

In 1999, Electronic Arts tried to create a worthy follow-up to the legendary hit that was 'GoldenEye' on the N64. They failed, but in an instructive way.

Inverse

James Bond producers hint at next actor who will play iconic spy: ‘Whiteness is not a given’

Franchise hasn’t announced a new name since Daniel Craig announced his retirement after No Time To Die in 2021

The Independent UK

Sophie Turner to lead Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Tomb Raider series

Game of Thrones actor reportedly in talks to play Lara Croft in Fleabag creator’s new take on the gaming franchise

The Guardian - US

James Bond: next actor will be in his 30s and ‘whiteness is not a given’

In interview 007 producer Barbara Broccoli says actor who takes on role will offer ‘something new and different’

The Guardian - US

Broccoli And Wilson: Bond Producers Honored With Prestigious Award

Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, stewards of the Bond franchise, receive prestigious Thalberg Award for lifetime achievement in film production.

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James Bond producers reflect on the legacy and future of 007: ‘A new Bond, a new direction’

Barbara Broccoli says finding the next Bond is ‘a big decision’

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Q&A: Lashana Lynch is on the hunt for Eddie Redmayne in 'The Day of the Jackal'

Lashana Lynch has been running away from spies since she starred in James Bond film “No Time To Die.”

The Independent UK

Daniel Craig doesn’t care about the next James Bond – at this point, who does?

STATE OF THE ARTS: The wait for the next 007 goes on... and on, and on. The longer the delays, the harder it’s going to be for anyone to fill Craig’s well-polished shoes, writes Louis Chilton

Total Film

Daniel Craig has hilarious, candid response when asked who should be the next James Bond: "I don't care"

We don't blame him

Total Film

New James Bond movie gets a promising update, as an Oscar-winner is reportedly being eyed to direct

Steve McQueen could be directing the next James Bond movie

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The Independent UK

James Bond autogyro cockpit cover among 007 film memorabilia up for auction

It was flown during1967’s You Only Live Twice.

BANG Premier

Daniel Craig has blunt response to who should play the next James Bond

'No Time To Die' actor Daniel Craig gave an unexpected answer when asked who should take over as James Bond.

BANG Premier

Sir Steve McQueen could be about to direct a 007 film

Sir Steve McQueen could be about to direct a '007' film as producers of the 'James Bond' franchise are keen to see if he would ever "consider" being involved in the spy series.

The Independent UK

Daniel Craig gives brilliantly blunt response over next James Bond

Craig is the longest-reigning actor to star in the movie franchise which has been ongoing since 1962

The Independent UK

As Mexicans celebrate Day of the Dead, they grapple with what it means to hold on to tradition

Every year this time Mexico erupts in celebrations during the Day of the Dead

BANG Premier

Judi Dench thinks all the James Bond actors were 'pretty dishy'

Dame Judi Dench would have loved to have worked with the other Bond actors.

The Independent UK

Halle Berry’s iconic Bond outfit resurrected for Halloween by another star

Berry played Giacinta ‘Jinx’ Johnson in the 2002 film ‘Die Another Day’

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