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After Roald Dahl, Agatha Christie's novels revised by 'sensitivity readers'

The recent revisions to Christie's novels are part of a trend to edit the works of several classic writers. This includes names like Roald Dahl and Ian Fleming

After Roald Dahl, Agatha Christie's novels revised by 'sensitivity readers'
Updated On : 28 Mar 2023 | 10:23 AM IST

As James Bond movies turn 60, his memorabilia is going under the hammer

007's watches, his Aston Martin among Christie's auction in September

As James Bond movies turn 60, his memorabilia is going under the hammer
Updated On : 22 Aug 2022 | 9:00 PM IST

'Cadbury Gems' versus 'James Bond': Delhi HC rules in favour of Cadbury

Justice Prathiba M Singh told an Indian company on Tuesday to pay Rs 16 lakh damages to British chocolate company Cadbury for infringing the Cadbury Gems trademark

'Cadbury Gems' versus 'James Bond': Delhi HC rules in favour of Cadbury
Updated On : 28 Jul 2022 | 2:22 PM IST

'James Bond' theme composer Monty Norman passes away after short illness

Monty Norman, the man who designed the iconic James Bond theme, passed away at the age of 94 on July 11. He is survived by his second wife, Rina Caesari, and a daughter, reports 'Variety'.

'James Bond' theme composer Monty Norman passes away after short illness
Updated On : 12 Jul 2022 | 11:35 AM IST

China compares UK concern of 'political interference' with James Bond films

China on Friday slammed UK Military Intelligence, Section 5 (MI5) report that a British lawyer of Chinese descent is "involved in political interference activities" in the UK .

China compares UK concern of 'political interference' with James Bond films
Updated On : 15 Jan 2022 | 8:28 AM IST

James Bond needs a salary raise: His restaurant bills aren't keeping up

The British secret agent's purchasing power depreciated over time: especially since the 1999 introduction of the euro.

James Bond needs a salary raise: His restaurant bills aren't keeping up
Updated On : 03 Nov 2021 | 12:42 PM IST

So which James Bond do you like the best?

A study from Casumo too confirms that Dalton is the most popular Bond performer with audiences

So which James Bond do you like the best?
Updated On : 16 Oct 2021 | 12:14 AM IST

No Time To Die movie review: A bittersweet swan song for Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig's final foray as James Bond could have been better than a bloated 141-minute drama

No Time To Die movie review: A bittersweet swan song for Daniel Craig
Updated On : 09 Oct 2021 | 2:17 PM IST

It's raining moolah for 'No Time to Die', 'Venom' sets US box-office record

Daniel Craig's final outing as James Bond has shaken and stirred the international box-office

It's raining moolah for 'No Time to Die', 'Venom' sets US box-office record
Updated On : 04 Oct 2021 | 5:21 PM IST

PVR Saket, India's first multiplex, reopens after a swanky makeover

The lights are lit for Daniel Craig's fifth and final appearance as James Bond at Delhi's iconic PVR Saket - erstwhile Anupam

PVR Saket, India's first multiplex, reopens after a swanky makeover
Updated On : 01 Oct 2021 | 12:29 AM IST

World's largest Imax screen to open in Germany ahead of 'No Time to Die'

The screen, located at the Traumaplast Multiplex in Leonberg, is wider than a Boeing 737 airliner at nearly 70 feet high and around 125 feet across.

World's largest Imax screen to open in Germany ahead of 'No Time to Die'
Updated On : 28 Sep 2021 | 2:39 PM IST

Daniel Craig's last time as Bond, 'No Time To Die' to release on Sep 30

The movie will be released in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Punjabi, Gujarati, Bhojpuri, Bengali

Daniel Craig's last time as Bond, 'No Time To Die' to release on Sep 30
Updated On : 01 Sep 2021 | 3:52 PM IST

Amazon to buy MGM, studio behind James Bond and 'Shark Tank', for $8.4 bn

Amazon is going Hollywood. The online shopping giant is buying MGM, the movie and TV studio behind James Bond, Legally Blonde" and Shark Tank," with the hopes of filling its video streaming service with more stuff to watch. Amazon is paying $8.45 billion for MGM, making it the company's second-largest acquisition after it bought grocer Whole Foods for nearly $14 billion in 2017. The deal is the latest in the media industry that's aimed at boosting streaming services to compete against Netflix and Disney+. AT&T and Discovery announced on May 17 that they would combine media companies, creating a powerhouse that includes HGTV, CNN, Food Network and HBO. Amazon doesn't say how many people watch its Prime Video service. But more than 200 million have access to it because they're signed up for its Prime membership, which gives them faster shipping and other perks. Besides Prime Video, Amazon also has a free streaming service called IMDb TV, where Amazon makes money by playing ads ...

Amazon to buy MGM, studio behind James Bond and 'Shark Tank', for $8.4 bn
Updated On : 26 May 2021 | 10:39 PM IST

RIL buys Britain's iconic country club Stoke Park for 57 million pounds

The iconic country club and luxury golf resort, Stoke Park, also featured in James Bond movies

RIL buys Britain's iconic country club Stoke Park for 57 million pounds
Updated On : 23 Apr 2021 | 9:59 PM IST

Grammy Awards 2021: Beyonce, Megan Thee Stallion among early winners

The Grammys 2021 kicked off on Sunday with two early awards for music sensations Beyonce and Megan Thee Stallion, who both took home prizes ahead of the main gala

Grammy Awards 2021: Beyonce, Megan Thee Stallion among early winners
Updated On : 15 Mar 2021 | 7:18 AM IST

Covid-19 vaccine shipment: A challenge worthy of a James Bond film

Interpol in December issued an orange alert notice warning that it expects a dramatic spurt in armed robberies and vandalism by anti-vaccine militants

Covid-19 vaccine shipment: A challenge worthy of a James Bond film
Updated On : 02 Mar 2021 | 11:50 PM IST

MGM Holdings, movie studio behind James Bond franchise, explores sale

The company has a market value of around $5.5 billion, based on privately traded shares and including debt

MGM Holdings, movie studio behind James Bond franchise, explores sale
Updated On : 23 Dec 2020 | 2:21 AM IST

When Sean Connery and his wife spent their Valentine's Day at Taj Mahal

Scottish star Sean Connery, who had a massive fan-following in India as the original James Bond, visited the country back in 2007 and spent his Valentine's Day with wife at the Taj Mahal

When Sean Connery and his wife spent their Valentine's Day at Taj Mahal
Updated On : 31 Oct 2020 | 10:51 PM IST

Sir Sean Connery, legendary James Bond star, dies aged 90: Report

Legendary British star Sean Connery, who epitomised author Ian Fleming's suave 007 agent in seven James Bond movies, has died. He was 90. The news of the actor's death was shared by BBC. In a career, spanning several decades, the British star featured in many critically-acclaimed and commercial blockbusters such as "The Hunt for Red October", "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", "Murder on the Orient Express" and "The Rock". He first played the role of James Bond in 1962's "Dr No", which he followed up with "From Russia with Love" (1963), "Goldfinger" (1964), "Thunderball" (1965), "You Only Live Twice"(1967), "Diamonds Are Forever" (1971) and "Never Say Never Again"(1983). Connery won an Oscar for supporting actor for his turn as a tough Irish cop in Brian De Palma's 1987 The Untouchables.

Sir Sean Connery, legendary James Bond star, dies aged 90: Report
Updated On : 31 Oct 2020 | 6:28 PM IST

New James Bond film 'No Time to Die' is delayed until 2021: Report

"Absent a miracle, the box office will regress in the coming weeks," said Shawn Robbins, chief analyst at BoxOffice Media

New James Bond film 'No Time to Die' is delayed until 2021: Report
Updated On : 04 Oct 2020 | 9:59 PM IST