Tag: James Bond

New Comics Picks for June 22, 2016

Civil War II: Choosing Sides #1 courtesy Marvel
Civil War II: Choosing Sides #1 courtesy Marvel

Nick Fury’s return, Bruce Banner’s big secret, James Bond vs SPECTRE, Deadpool vs Gambit and more new comics picks of the week:

Civil War II: Choosing Sides #1

Predictive justice – would you use the power to stop crime or is it wrong? One hero already paid the price when this Inhuman’s prediction ability went wrong. This Civil War II tie-in anthology explores how other heroes will side. Nick Fury, Night Thrasher and Damage Control return just as the Marvel Universe is tearing itself apart.

Captain America: Sam Wilson #10

The death of an icon ignites Civil War II. Now Sam is called to honor this fallen hero. What will this Captain America say to keep the Avengers from splintering into all-out war? Continue reading New Comics Picks for June 22, 2016

Final New Comics Picks of 2015

Black Canary #6 courtesy DC Comics
Black Canary #6 courtesy DC Comics

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Our final top new comics picks of the year.
Deadpool and Cable: Split Second #1

The Merc With a Mouth reunites with Cyclops’ cyborg future son. Back in the 90’s Wade and Cable co-starred in a “buddy” adventure. Fabian Nicieza and Reilly Brown throw in time travel, Hydra and a new villain in this digital first limited series but what about Deadpool and Cable? Is the bromance back or will they be mortal enemies again?

Lazarus #21

The welcome return of Greg Rucka and Michael Lark’s sci-fi epic after a break while Rucka launched Black Magick (issue 3 is also out this week.) This is the finale of the current arc that changes everything. Forever is born to kill and fight for her family – one of 16 that rule the future. Will Forever survive the war zone, break her programming and have free will? Will her father be cured and what does it mean for the balance of power? Continue reading Final New Comics Picks of 2015

From JAMES BOND Book to Movie, 7 for 007.

courtesy 007.com
courtesy 007.com

Spectre feels like the end for the Daniel Craig James Bond era. The star is signed for a fifth film and was a producer of the latest 007 adventure who recruited director Sam Mendes to return.

After  24 films and more than 50 years, creators still find inspiration in the Ian Fleming novels. EON Productions went back to the first Fleming novel for Craig’s first film. Casino Royale was followed by Quantum of Solace then Mendes explored Bond’s youth in Scotland in Skyfall. In Spectre, Oberhauser (a father figure in Bond’s life mentioned briefly in a short story) was part of the story that saw the return of S.P.E.C.T.R.E. and Blofeld to films.

Is there anything left from the Ian Fleming novels that can be used for future films? Here are 7 Ian Fleming story elements for future 007 movies: Continue reading From JAMES BOND Book to Movie, 7 for 007.

Best JAMES BOND Gadgets, Gear and Rides

courtesy Sony
courtesy Sony

The Aston-Martin comes roaring back with other super car action in SPECTRE. The 24th James Bond adventure marks the return of the classic car that dazzled fans in Goldfinger and Thunderball.

Daniel Craig’s latest mission makes nostalgic and look back at our 7 favorite gadgets from the 007 franchise:

Attache Case from From Russia, With Love.

The first proper Bond “gadget” from the second and our favorite film. Q (Major Boothroyd) outfits Bond with this cool case secretly packing ammunition, a sniper rifle, throwing knife, gold sovereigns and a tear gas cartridge. This case was critical in Bond’s Orient Express encounter with the assassin Red Grant (Robert Shaw) one of my favorite henchmen of the series. Continue reading Best JAMES BOND Gadgets, Gear and Rides

New Comics Picks for November 4, 2015

Uncanny X-Men #600 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Men #600 courtesy Marvel

The end and new beginning for the X-Men franchise silencing all doubts about the continued future of the Children of the Atom, a new James Bond series kicks off on the eve of Spectre, and Marjorie Liu’s monster new fantasy book.

It’s all in this week’s new comics of the week:

Uncanny X-Men #600 Will Cyclops become a mutant savior, destroyer or victim? Will Beast be punished for his twist in time that set off this saga? Get set for emotional reunions, final confrontations and massive changes as the Brian Michael Bendis X-Men era comes to a powerful finale. Continue reading New Comics Picks for November 4, 2015

Spectre of IAN FLEMING in SPECTRE

courtesy Sony
courtesy Sony

The spectre of Ian Fleming fills SPECTRE.

In interviews the heirs of Albert R. “Cubby” say their famous father would say always go back to the Fleming books when in doubt about the direction of the 007 film franchise.

EON Productions did just that when they reset the series by hiring Daniel Craig and making a film based on the first Fleming novel, Casino Royale.

As fans eagerly await for SPECTRE, the spirit of Ian Fleming and Albert Broccoli is clear and present in the 24th Bond film. It’s astonishing to think after more than 50 years and all those films there are still elements of Fleming’s books we are seeing for the first time in the film franchise. Continue reading Spectre of IAN FLEMING in SPECTRE

SPECTRE And Directing JAMES BOND

courtesy Sony
courtesy Sony

For director Sam Mendes, Once Was Not Enough.

Sounds like a 007 film title doesn’t it?

Mendes and Daniel Craig return for Spectre, the follow-up to the billion dollar box-office hit Skyfall. With two James Bond missions on his dossier, the director joins an elite fraternity.

Is this the continuation of a new run within the 007 franchise. Sam Mendes won rave reviews for Skyfall and expectations are at an All-Time High (thanks Rita Coolidge) as Bond faces his greatest enemies in Spectre.

To celebrate the second mission for Mendes and return of Ian Fleming’s most evil creation, here’s a look back at incredible runs by directors within the 007 franchise: Continue reading SPECTRE And Directing JAMES BOND

New SPECTRE Poster

courtesy Sony
courtesy Sony

A new poster for the new James Bond film with an old school vibe.

Daniel Craig returns as 007 in SPECTRE but this poster could make some fans think of Live And Let Die, Roger Moore’s first 007 film.

Craig in his white tux stands over a villain in a skeleton mask. The new film opens with Bond on a mission in Mexico City during the Day of the Dead festival with Craig under the mask.

In Live and Let Die, Moore’s 007 faced off against a villain with the henchman Baron Samedi, a voodoo icon who often dressed in a skull motif and makeup. Continue reading New SPECTRE Poster