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Barbara Broccoli Fights to Keep James Bond’s Legacy Intact Amid Amazon Takeover Concerns

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Barbara Broccoli Fights to Keep James Bond's Legacy Intact Amid Amazon Takeover Concerns

Barbara Broccoli, best known for her stewardship of the James Bond films, has long been the custodian of 007’s legacy. Inheriting this role from her father, Albert “Cubby” Broccoli, she has been instrumental in guiding the direction of the franchise alongside her half-brother, Michael Wilson. To Broccoli, James Bond represents more than just a film … Read more

How Sean Connery Became James Bond Against the Creator’s Wishes

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How Sean Connery Became James Bond Against the Creator's Wishes: The Story Behind the Casting Surprise

Ian Fleming, the creative genius behind the suave spy James Bond, had a specific vision for his character: elegance personified. This vision clashed dramatically with his first impression of Sean Connery, who Fleming initially believed was too much of a “roughneck” to portray the sophisticated agent 007. In Nicholas Shakespeare’s biography “Ian Fleming: The Complete … Read more