'Bond Unbound' Movie Marathon On Encore, 6-8 February

Encore TV has scheduled a 48-hour celebration of James Bond this upcoming weekend.

Goldfinger

The world’s most renowned spy is coming to Encore for a whole weekend of action, intrigue and beautiful women. Bond Unbound delivers the best of 007 in a 48-hour marathon of back-to-back Bond. From Sean Connery’s classic debut in Dr. No, to the swagger of Roger Moore in The Spy Who Loved Me, and the intensity of Timothy Dalton in Licence to Kill, Encore delivers the best of Bond in one adrenaline-charged weekend. So get ready for girls, gadgets and guns, starting 6 February at 7:00pm, only on Encore.

For further information, visit EncoreTV.com. The full schedule follows below. Note that all times at ET/PT:

Friday, 6 February:

• 7:00pm: Dr. No
• 8:50pm: From Russia with Love
• 10:50pm: Goldfinger

Saturday, 7 February:

• 12:45am: Thunderball
• 3:00am: A View to a Kill
• 5:15am: Never Say Never Again
• 7:35am: The Spy Who Loved Me
• 9:45am: Octopussy
• 12:00pm: You Only Live Twice
• 2:00pm: The Man with the Golden Gun
• 4:10pm: Goldfinger
• 6:05pm: For Your Eyes Only
• 8:15pm: Diamonds are Forever
• 10:20pm: Live and Let Die

Sunday, 8 February:

• 12:30am: Licence to Kill
• 2:45am: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
• 5:10am: Dr. No
• 7:05am: Moonraker
• 9:15am: From Russia with Love
• 11:15am: For Your Eyes Only
• 1:30pm: The Living Daylights
• 3:45pm: Diamonds are Forever
• 5:50pm: Thunderball
• 8:05pm: The Spy Who Loved Me
• 10:15pm: You Only Live Twice

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Two James Bond Baddies Attending Hollywood Collectors Show

Richard Kiel with Sir Roger Moore

James Bond fans can meet up with two of the villains from the series later this month in California.

Scheduled to attend the Hollywood Collectors Show on 14-15 February are Richard Kiel (Jaws in The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker) and Yahpet Kotto (Dr. Kananga/Mr. Big in Live and Let Die).

Both Bond film actors will be appearing alongside several other celebrities at the grand event, which will be held at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. In addition, Mr. Kiel will be signing copies of his book Making it BIG in the Movies.

Admission costs are $20.00 daily. Two day passes are available at $30.00 and three-day passes at $35.00. Phone 1-800-736-9712 for reservations.

The full address is Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 2500 North Hollywood Way Burbank, California 91505.

For further information, phone 1-818-843-6000 or visit the official website.

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Two James Bond Film Stars At WonderCon 2009

Two stars from the James Bond series are scheduled to attend San Francisco’s WonderCon 2009 in late February.

Fans can meet up with Richard Kiel (Jaws in The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker) and David Hedison (Felix Leiter in Live and Let Die and Licence To Kill) at the 23rd instalment of the hugely popular comics and popular arts convention.

WonderCon 2009 will be taking place between Friday, 27 February and Sunday, 1 March 2009. Membership pricing is split into advance and on-site breakdowns:

Advance:

• 3 Days: Adults $30 | Junior/Senior $15
• 1 Day (Fri/Sat): Adults $12 | Junior/Senior $6
• 1 Day (Sun): Adults $10 | Junior/Senior $5

On-site:

• 3 Days: Adults $40 | Junior/Senior $20
• 1 Day (Fri/Sat): Adults $15 | Junior/Senior $8
• 1 Day (Sun): Adults $10 | Junior/Senior $5

WonderCon 2009 will be taking place at the Moscone Center South, located at 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, California.

For membership inquiries, driving directions or other details, phone 619-491-2475 or visit the official website.

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James Bond Film Stars Set For Memorabilia '09 Appearance

Another Memorabila event is coming up and that means another chance to meet up with stars from the James Bond film series.

The Spring 2009 Memorabilia event–the UK’s longest running and most established event for fans of movies, cult tv, comics, video games, sport and music–currently has nine 007 film alumni attending, including fan-favourite Richard Kiel.

The entire list includes:

• Eunice Gayson (Sylvia Trench, Dr. No, From Russia with Love)
• Zena Marshall (Miss Taro, Dr. No)
• Earl Cameron (Pinder, Thunderball)
• Jenny Hanley (Irish Angel of Death, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service)
• Richard Kiel (Jaws, The Spy Who Loved Me, Moonraker)
• Blanche Ravalec (Dolly, Moonraker)
• John Moreno (Luigi, For Your Eyes Only)
• John Wyman (Eric Kriegler, For Your Eyes Only)
• Guy Hamilton (Director, Goldfinger, Diamonds are Forever, Live and Let Die & The Man with the Golden Gun)

Memorabilia will be taking place from Saturday, 28 March (11:00am – 5:00pm) through Sunday, 29 March (11:00am – 5:00pm) at the NEC in Birmingham, UK.

There are many different ticket rates available for the event. Phone 0870 330 7446 (inside UK) for details or visit the official website.

More 007 guests may be confirmed to attend in the upcoming weeks. Keep watching the CommanderBond.net main page for the latest details on all James Bond-related events.

James Bond Film Festival At Ottawa's Mayfair Theatre

Ottawa’s Mayfair Theatre is treating James Bond fans to a double-dose of 007 all month long.

From 17 to 31 January, 007 double bills will be screened on Saturday matinees and Monday evenings, featuring classics such as Sean Connery’s Dr. No and From Russia with Love and modern adventures such as Daniel Craig’s Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace.

The full line-up includes:

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service

Monday, 19 January:

• 7:00pm: Dr. No
• 9:20pm: From Russia with Love

Saurday, 24 January:

• 1:30pm: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
• 4:30pm: For Your Eyes Only

Sunday, 25 January:

• 4:30pm: Quantum of Solace

Monday, 26 January:

• 7:00pm: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
• 9:30pm: For Your Eyes Only

Monday, 27 January:

• 7:00pm: Casino Royale
• 9:45pm: Quantum of Solace

Saturday, 31 January:

• 2:00pm: Octopussy
• 4:30pm: A View to a Kill

Admission costs are as follows: yearly membership ($10.00), members ($5.00), non-members ($9.00) and seniors/children ($6.00).

The Mayfair Theatre is located at 1074 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3X3, Canada.

To puchase tickets or for further information regarding this James Bond film festival, phone 613-730-6552 or visit the official website.

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James Bond Gets HD Treatment From Sky Movies

Goldfinger

James Bond fans tuning into Sky Movies in the UK will be treated to high-def 007 in the upcoming future.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the broadcaster has signed a new deal with MGM Studios that gives them the rights to 10 films from the series, including From Russia with Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, Casino Royale and others.

The deal will also make these HD-presentations of the Bond films available on the on-demand service Sky Anytime.

Sky Movies director Ian Lewis said that Bond was the ‘ultimate movie franchise for high definition, the ultimate television experience.’

Fans will recall that Casino Royale made its first HD television premiere on Christmas Day in 2007, following the Queen’s speech.

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Honor Blackman To Host 007 Concert In July

Bond girl Honor Blackman, famous for her role as Pussy Galore in 1964’s Goldfinger, will be the guest of honour at an upcoming James Bond-themed concert later this year.

Blackman will host the ‘Licenced to Thrill’ concert, which will take place on Sunday, 12 July as part of Llangollen 2009 in Wales. Songs such as ‘Goldfinger’ and ‘You Only Live Twice’ among others are slated to be performed.

Licenced To Thrill

Carl Davis presents the music of James Bond 007.

Featuring the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera, vocalists Mary Carewe and Simon Bowman, and hosted by Honor Blackman.

A glittering evening of fabulous orchestral sounds and favourite melodies under the baton of Carl Davis.

Honor Blackman a.k.a. Pussy Galore hosts the evening, introducing two of the most talented singers from the West End stage and television. Including Goldfinger, You Only Live Twice and the iconic Bond Theme.

Plus a firework display finale

Tickets for this Bond-themed concert vary in price from £16 to £39. The concert will begin at 7:45pm.

To purchase tickets or for further information, visit the official website.

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James Bond Film Festival In Toronto

James Bond fans in Toronto will want to make a stop or two at the Bloor Cinema later this month.

Throughout January and early February, the Bloor Cinema will be hosting a ‘Retr007spective’ marathon of James Bond, featuring films with all six of the 007 actors from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig.

The line-up includes:

The Living Daylights

Wednesday, 21 January:

• 7:00pm: Goldfinger
• 9:15pm: The Spy Who Loved Me

Thursday, 22 January:

• 4:15pm: The Spy Who Loved Me

Saturday, 24 January:

• 2:15pm: Goldfinger

Tuesday, 27 January:

• 7:00pm: From Russia with Love

Wednesday, 28 January:

• 7:00pm: The Living Daylights
• 9:30pm: GoldenEye

Thursday, 29 January:

• 4:30pm: The Living Daylights

Friday, 30 January:

• 4:15pm: GoldenEye
• 7:00pm: Quantum of Solace

Saturday, 31 January:

• 2:00pm: From Russia with Love
• 6:30pm: Casino Royale
• 9:15pm: Quantum of Solace

Tuesday, 3 February:

• TBA: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service

Wednesday, 4 4ebruary:

• TBA: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service

Box office opens 30 minutes prior to each screening. The Bloor Cinema is located at 506 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1Y3 (just around the corner from the Bathurst subway station).

For further details on these upcoming James Bond film screenings, phone 416-516-2331 or visit the official website.

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UNICEF Gala Dinner And Casino Night With Sir Roger Moore

Sir Roger Moore will be the guest of honour at an upcoming UNICEF gala dinner and casino night in Dublin, Ireland.

The former James Bond star will be joining the Burlington Hotel for a night of entertainment, glamour and excitement, with benefits raised from the event going towards the Child Survival Programmes.

This exclusive black-tie event includes a four-course meal with wine, full casino entertainment with music and stunning prizes and other gifts. It is scheduled to take place on Friday, 16 January 2009 at the newly re-opened Burlington Ballroom at Dublin’s Burlington Hotel, located at Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

For further information on this upcoming event, phone +353 (01) 8783000.

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Bonding With BBC America: 007 Marathon In January '09

From Russia with Love

BBC America will be hosting five weeks of James Bond films this upcoming January. Tune in every Sunday to catch one of Sean Connery’s first four 007 films–Dr. No, From Russia with Love, Goldfinger and Thunderball–starting this upcoming Sunday, 28 December.

Plus, Sunday, 25 January will be a Licence to Thrill All-Day Bondathon. It’s all-day action on BBC America with a day-long marathon of James Bond movies, including Dr. No, From Russia with Love and Thunderball, and special back-to-back airings of Goldfinger at 8/7c and 10:30/9:30c. From Istanbul to the Bahamas, Fort Knox to Venice, don’t miss a second of the adventure as Sean Connery’s Bond travels the world on a mission for Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

The full schedule follows:

Sunday, 28 December:

• 8:00pm
• Dr. No: James Bond’s investigation of a missing colleague in Jamaica leads him to the island of the mysterious Dr. No and a scheme to end the US space program. Starring Sean Connery, Ursula Andress and Joseph Wiseman.

Sunday, 4 January:

• 8:00pm
• Goldfinger: Investigating a gold magnate’s gold smuggling, James Bond uncovers a plot to contaminate the Fort Knox gold reserve. Starring Sean Connery, Honor Blackman and Gert Frobe.

Sunday, 11 January:

• 8:00pm
• From Russia With Love: James Bond willingly falls into an assassination ploy involving a naive Russian beauty in order to retrieve a Soviet encryption device that was stolen by SPECTRE. Starring Sean Connery, Daniela Bianchi and Pedro Armendariz.

Sunday, 18 January:

• 8:00pm
• Thunderball: James Bond heads to The Bahamas to recover two nuclear warheads stolen by SPECTRE agent Emilio Largo in an international extortion scheme. Starring Sean Connery, Claudine Auger and Adolfo Celi.

Sunday, 25 January:

• 8:00pm
• Licence to Thrill All-Day Bondathon: All of Sean Connery’s first four James Bond films.

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