James Bond betting tips: Who will be the next agent 007?
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James Bond betting tips: Who will be the next agent 007?

It’s been four years since Daniel Craig gave up his license to kill as James Bond.

A quiet period followed 2021’s No Time to Die, but Bond mania has ramped up since Amazon acquired creative control of the franchise this year.

With that in mind, Film News Blitz’s David Bason takes a look at the bookies’ favourites to succeed Craig as James Bond.

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Film analysis: How expository dialogue in ‘Casino Royale’ clues in the audience
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Film analysis: How expository dialogue in ‘Casino Royale’ clues in the audience

Casino Royale expertly uses exposition through supporting characters to inform its audience through the machinations of poker.

Poker is central to the plot of Daniel Craig’s first outing as secret agent 007, aka James Bond.

Alas, poker isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but Film News Blitz’s David Bason hails how Casino Royale guides the uninformed through this important facet of a 2006 classic.

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Bond News: Dame Helen Mirren feels Bond franchise is rooted in sexism
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Bond News: Dame Helen Mirren feels Bond franchise is rooted in sexism

Whilst James Bond is one of cinema’s most widely recognised characters, there is no doubting his films have had their fair share of run-ins with the basic morals of equality.

Amazon MGM Studios have recently picked up the project in the wake of Daniel Craig’s portrayal of the British spy, but there has been endless speculation over who the next 007 will be, with many calling for it to be a woman for the first time.

With Helen Mirren calling out the series, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews takes a look.

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Film news: Amazon MGM Studios’ new James Bond producer lineup announced

Film news: Amazon MGM Studios’ new James Bond producer lineup announced

James Bond has been a staple of the film-making scene for decades and updates on the latest installment are sure to excite audiences.

Amazon MGM Studios has confirmed who will be leading the line when it comes to producing the film.

Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews writes of the confirmed duo: Amy Pascal and David Heyman, who are behind some of the highest-grossing film franchises to ever hit the big screen.

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Film opinion: Agent 007 - Who is the best James Bond?

Film opinion: Agent 007 - Who is the best James Bond?

James Bond, Agent 007 with a license to kill has wowed film audiences for generations.

Six actors have taken on the legendary secret agent in the beloved James Bond film franchise, but which one was the best?

Film News Blitz’s David Bason lends his thoughts to the widely debated matter.

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Film opinion: Dear Amazon, don’t fall into the franchise trap with James Bond
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Film opinion: Dear Amazon, don’t fall into the franchise trap with James Bond

News broke Thursday that Amazon has taken over creative control of the James Bond franchise from long-serving custodians Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.

The announcement comes amid a period of stagnation for Bond with the last entry, No Time to Die, coming out in theatres in 2021.

Film News Blitz’s David Bason hopes Amazon doesn’t fall into a franchise trap with Britain’s most famous secret agent.

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